The 9th Annual New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will take place on Father’s Day weekend, June 15-17, at Crystal Springs Resort (https://www.crystalgolfresort.com). Three days of festivities include pop-up beer tastings, a golf tournament, Father’s Day Brunch and the signature Beer Festival grand tasting with over 200 brews, open-fire cooked meats, live music and more.

Friday June 15

On Friday June 15, the festivities kick off with pop-up beer tastings throughout the resort 3pm – 9pm and the launch party for Samuel Adams’ Sam ’76 release in the Crystal Tavern 10pm – 1am with Samuel Adams specials, live music and more.

Saturday June 16

On Saturday June 16, the Brews & Birdies golf tournament kicks off the day at 9am on Crystals Springs’ Wild Turkey course. The tournament will feature 18 holes of golf with craft beer tastings on select holes and prizes for the top scorers. Registration for the golf tournament can be made at GolfGenius.com and includes admission to the festival tasting later that day.

Saturday’s showcase event is the grand tasting from 3pm – 7pm under a soaring tent where beer aficionados can sample over 200 brews. Crystal Springs’ culinary team will grill delicious Berkshire pork, homemade sausages, pulled pork and more over open fire pits. Live music by The Benjamins. Activities for all ages include human foosball and hot air balloon rides. Tickets are $75 for general admission & $100 for VIP which includes early admission at 2pm.

Afterwards, the fun continues at the Festival After Party from 7pm – Midnight on the Biosphere Lawn with a live DJ, party games and a cash bar featuring Corona, Red Bull & Absolut Elyx.

Sunday June 17

On Sunday June 17 – Father’s Day – Dads who love beer and brunch can head to the Brews Brunch in the Chef’s Garden, which offers a unique “garden-to-table” al fresco dining experience. Guests will enjoy family style dishes paired with beers from Great Lakes Brewing. Two seatings are available at 10am and 12:30pm. The menu with beer pairings is $39 for Adults (tax & gratuity additional), food menu is $19 for kids 11 & under.

Tickets for Beer Festival events are available at www.njbeerfoodfest.com.