Celebrate the arrival of fall in South Jersey during Harvest Brew Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. in Cape May.
Presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), the all-day festival will feature craft beverages, food trucks, local artisans, live music and family-friendly activities. Admission to the grounds is free. Proceeds support Cape May MAC’s free educational outreach initiatives for learners of all ages.
Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or beach blankets and relax near the outdoor stage. Animal House will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by Fat Mezz from 2:15 to 5 p.m.
Food vendors will include Bake’n Bacon, the Boy Scouts concession stand, Greens & Grains, House of Cupcakes, Rollin Bone, Matt’s Family Taste the Love, Southern State Oyster, Kreations by Kate and Sweet Dreams Ice Cream.
Beverage vendors will include Anglesea Aleworks, Behr Brewing, Cape May Brewing Co., MudHen Brewing Company, Wanderback Brewery, Whale Tale Brewery, Ludlam Island Brewery and Surfside. Pirate Pete’s Soda Pop will serve nonalcoholic beverages.
Children can enjoy lawn games and circus performers. A variety of craft and collectibles vendors will offer handmade and vintage items throughout the estate grounds. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and a cooling-off tent for pets will be available.
Free off-site parking will be available at Cape May Elementary School, 921 Lafayette St. A free trolley shuttle will run throughout the day from the Washington Street Mall Information Booth at Ocean Street to the estate.
Food, drinks and merchandise will be available for purchase. A valid ID is required to buy alcoholic beverages.
Harvest Brew Fest is sponsored by PNC Bank, Madison Resorts, Surfside and Tito’s Vodka.
For more information, visit https://capemaymac.org/eat-drink/harvest-brew-festival/.
Photo credit: Frank Scott, courtesy of Cape May MAC
