The Six Best Upcoming Events At Cape May County Craft Breweries

Even though the 2024 Summer Season is over, the South Jersey events schedule is still busy in September. The time of year that South Jersey year-round residents call "Locals Summer" features many fun activities to enjoy around the area.

While Shore Towns such as Sea Isle City are hosting festivals this weekend, several South Jersey Craft Breweries are hosting their own events. Just in Cape May County, there are 11 Craft Breweries and half of them are hosting special events and festivals the weekend of September 13th through September 15th.

Here are some of the best events for you to check out this weekend at Cape May County Craft Breweries:

*MudHen Oktoberfest Beer Festival (Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th)

Located on Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood, MudHen Brewing Company will be serving great beer and food all weekend with live entertainment on site. Attendees are invited to try MudHen's Marzhen Lager along with other special Oktoberfest steins.

The MudHen Kitchen will be serving a special Oktoberfest Menu all weekend long with classic German dishes and fall seasonal foods. The weekend live entertainment schedule for the MudHen Oktoberfest:

-Friday, September 13th:
Philly German Brass Band (5 pm to 9 pm)
-Saturday, September 14th:
Doppelganger (5 pm to 9 pm)
-Sunday, September 15th:
Doppelganger (2 pm to 6 pm)

*Harvest Tide Fest (Saturday, September 14th)

Slack Tide Brewing Company is hosting this family-friendly event featuring over 18 vendors on site along with free kids activities. One of the best food trucks in South Jersey, Smoker and Adel, will be at this festival and the first 100 guests who purchase a beer will receive a limited-edition beer mug.

Harvest Tide Fest will be from 12 pm to 6 pm on September 14th. Slack TideBrewing, located on Route 9 South in Dennis Township, will debut its Pumpkin Craft Beer for the 2024 Fall season. Live music will be provided by Thom Piecara (12 pm - 3 pm) and DJ Denny Oh (3 pm -7 pm).

*Okto-BEHR-fest (Friday, September 13th through Sunday, September 15th)

Along with debuting their new brew "Behrfest", Behr Brewing Company will have food trucks and entertainment all weekend. There will be an officially sanctioned United States Steinholding Competition at 5 pm on Saturday along with live music from Brian O'Neill performing from 4 pm to 7 pm.

On Sunday will feature a Musicfest starting at 6 pm. Scheduled to perform at Behr Brewing Company on Seashore Road in Lower Township is Pocket Vinyl, Cult Tides, and Second Half Comeback. Also, the Food Truck The Patriot will be on site both Saturday and Sunday.

*The 2024 Tour de Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder (Saturday, September 14th)

This year's biking event routes with start and end at Ludlam Island Brewery and Craft Kitchen. Located on Dennisville-Petersburg Road, the new Ludlam Island Brewery location has plenty of parking for participants in this event open to all bicyclists.

Registration check-in will be 7 am to 845 am at Ludlam Island Brewery with the Tour de Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder ride starting at 9 am. The first 100 riders who pre-register for both the short and long courses will receive a free Tuckahoe Gravel Grinder pint glass.

All participants are invited to the afterparty at Ludlam Island Brewery after they finish their bike ride. You can visit their website here for more information on this year's event.

*Meyers Lighthouse Boil and Brews (Friday, September 13th)

Located on Route 9 a quarter mile north of the Super Wawa in Ocean View, Meyers Lighthouse Brewing is the newest Craft Brewery in Cape May County. Partnering with Topsail Steamer, Meyers is hosting a Boil and Brews event.

Starting at 4 pm on Friday, September 13th, you can order three unique offerings from Topsail Steamers to pair with your favorite craft beers at Meyers Lighthouse: Topsail Turtle (Shrimp, Sausage), Sea Isle Steamers (Snow Crab, Shrimp, Clams), and Exit 6 (Snow Crab, Shrimp, Sausage). All will be served with Red Potatoes and Corn plus your choice of Meyers Lighthouse Craft Brews.

*Cornhole and Football Sunday Funday (Sunday, September 15th)

Located on Indian Trail Road in Middle Township, Whale Tale Brewing Company is hosting a unique Sunday Funday. Along with a Cornhole Tournament from 12 pm to 4 pm, their tasting room will have the NFL Sunday games on the TVs.

Also, Nonna's Pizza Kitchen will be serving Pizza starting at 1 pm so you can enjoy your Craft Beer, Pizza, Football, and Cornhole all in one place.

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