By Delaney Crawford
Get ready to cheers your beers. One of Atlantic City’s biggest and booziest celebrations is just around the corner! The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival is set to return, bringing together craft breweries, live music, and thousands of excited attendees for a weekend filled with hops, malts and unforgettable memories.
On Saturday, March 29, the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival will transform the Convention Center into a beer lover’s paradise. The air will be filled with the rich aromas of craft beer, perfectly foamed beer heads, and tastings happening all around. For beer enthusiasts, this annual event is a must-stop, and for those who aren’t typically beer drinkers, this might just convert you into one!
This event has been a staple in Atlantic City for the past 19 years, and attendees continue to flock for more each year. The festival promises a huge selection of beer and plenty of good times. It’s organized by the Good Time Tricycle team, who continue to make it a standout event year after year.
When the festival started in 2006, it was much smaller and simpler, focusing solely on beer. While it was still a great event, 2012 marked a major shift when the team introduced music into the mix, transforming it into the Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival because, as they put it, “every beer adventure needs its soundtrack.”
Now, as the festival enters its 19th year, you can expect over 100 breweries, 60 vendors, and live performances from Senses Fail, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and so much more, bringing fun, beer, and music to thousands of attendees.
In addition to the beloved breweries, activities, and features that festival-goers have come to love, this year’s festival will introduce some exciting new elements. One standout is the “Chugger Knights Charity Challenge”, where two local charities, Mighty Writers and the Humane Society of Atlantic County, will be showcased.
Of course, any event as massive and exciting as this requires a lot of planning. But the team at Good Time Tricycle, though small, is mighty, and after 19 years, they’ve become seasoned pros.
“We typically look for vendors and breweries that match the vibe of our festival-goers. We want to ensure that all our breweries and vendors are as successful as possible, so we seek those that we believe will best fit our customer base,” Makenzie Henderson said.
Sure, the name “Beer and Music Festival” might immediately make you think, “Of course, there’s beer and music.” But if you’ve never stepped foot into this lively event, let us set the scene for you.
Picture a massive room brimming with laughter, the clink of glasses, the lively hum of people discovering new brews, and the upbeat rhythm of live music filling the air. It’s a place where friends old and new gather to sip, play, and revel in the joy of the moment.
But the festival isn’t just about the beer or the tunes. It’s about discovery. Whether it’s finding a new favorite beer, a band that speaks to your soul, or a quirky bar or restaurant that becomes your next go-to, the festival is designed to leave you with unforgettable memories and new discoveries that will stay with you long after the fun ends and the hangover begins.
This event also helps to bring a significant boost to the city. From patrons visiting local bars, restaurants, and casinos to first-time visitors exploring Atlantic City, this festival is a win for the entire community. The festival partners with numerous hotels and casinos, ensuring attendees get the best room deals, including at The Sheraton, Resorts, Ocean, Showboat, Tropicana, Caesars, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget, and the Claridge. The West at Caesars Atlantic City will be hosting the festival’s official after-party, ensuring the fun doesn’t stop when the festival ends.
Not a big beer drinker but still interested in attending? Don’t worry, there’s plenty for you to do, and we’re convinced you’ll become a beer fan by the end of the day!
The Good Time Tricycle team encourages all taste buds to join the fun: “There’s so much going on beyond the beer! From wing-eating contests to silent discos, there are so many things to do that don’t involve drinking beer. Some of the shenanigans this year include (but are not limited to) the Eliminator, Wing Wars, Beer Cup Derby, the Acoustic Stage, Mini Golf, Silent Disco, and so much more!”
With all the beer flowing and delicious flavors to sample, the team encourages everyone to take it slow so the fun can last all day.
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time, enjoy the beers, meet new people, play some games, and enjoy the music,” Henderson said.
Excited yet? March 29 will be here before you know it, so grab your tickets for this year’s AC Beer & Music Festival now. Or grab your chance to drink even more beer and snag some tickets on March 20 at The Seed: A Living Beer Project, where you can get a taste of what’s to come!
“As we celebrate 19 years of the festival, it’s incredibly rewarding to see people enjoying and celebrating craft beer. We’ve always aimed to uplift and support New Jersey’s craft beer industry, and we’re thrilled to still be doing so after all these years,” Henderson said.
Delaney Crawford is a dynamic entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling and digital marketing. After earning a BA in Communications, Delaney built a successful career in the newspaper industry, honing skills in, news writing, media, and content creation. Driven by a desire to empower local businesses, Delaney founded DC’s Social Media & Content Creation, a company dedicated to helping businesses enhance their brand image and thrive online.
