Somerville Beer Fest Returns For 2018

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerville's Craft Beer Fest, presented by Tapastre and Project PUB, is returning on June 23 and June 24.

The event will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 23 and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 24.

New this year is a giant beer pong tournament located on N. Bridge Street between Main Street and High Street.

Also new is a live paint and sip events, or aka brews and brushes, throughout the event on both Saturday and Sunday. These half hour classes will include a 12x12 canvas, all paint and supplies, step by step guidance from a professional art instructor, three 4-oz. samples of local craft brews from a professional beer instructors. Space is extremely limited for each session and tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite. Event is open to all ages, 21 and older with identification to drink. Anyone younger than 18 must have parental supervision.

There will also be live music on stage all day and food from local downtown Somerville restaurants.

Breweries announced so far include: Brotherton Brewing Company, Angry Erik Brewing, 902 Brewing Co., Kane Brewing Company, Allagash Brewing Company, Stone Brewing, Founders Brewing Co., Cape May Brewing Co., Three 3's Brewing, Lord Hobo Brewing Co, Sixpoint, Dogfish Head, Icarus Brewing Co., Melick's Town Farm, Tröegs Independent Brewing, Czig Meister Brewing Company, Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, Ironbound Hard Cider , Downeast Cider House, Carton Brewing, Brix City Brewing, Flying Dog Brewery, Maine Beer Company and Cypress Brewing Company.

Pricing is $10 if purchased in advance via Eventbrite, $15 at the door and includes a sample mug. Samples (4 ounces) are priced between $1 and $4. Full pours will be between $5 and $8. The event is cash only, no credit cards.

No strollers or dogs allowed.

For more information visit the Somerville Beer Fest Facebook event page.

(Image via Somerville Beer Fest Facebook event page)

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