Big Brew Beer Festival returns May 9 to Sussex County

AUGUSTA — The Big Brew Sussex Beer Festival is returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta on Saturday, May 9. The Fest will be outdoors and under tents.

More than 200 styles of craft beer will be available for tasting, and many New Jersey breweries will be featured including Sussex County’s popular Angry Erik Brewing.

There will also be six great food trucks on-site including award-winning food trucks The Cow & The Curd, Oink & Moo BBQ, Empanada Guy, Waffle de Lys, The Outslider and Pizza Vita.

Big Brew Sussex will also feature a Mechanical Bull, which is certain to add to the festive atmosphere.

Music will be provided by high-energy local cover band Sick Star Nation.

Big Brew Sussex Festival is a benefit to support the effort to restore the historic Newton Fire Museum, which due to needed repairs is in danger of closing its doors forever. For more information visit www.newtonfiremuseum.org.

Sponsors for the event include Salt Gastropub and The Trout and the Troll (both of Byram) and No Idea Sports. Partners include New Jersey Craft Beer and New Jersey Isn’t Boring.

Session Times: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Session Pricing: General Admission $53 and Designated Driver $10.

(Note: ticket prices will increase on April 25 and again on May 2).

Tickets are available online at: www.bigbrewnj.com.

All tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir tasting glass. Knapsacks and large bags are not permitted on the Festival grounds.