BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival
August 31, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
Over 40 NJ craft beers, nearly 20 of the area’s top pitmasters, three days of live music…
The annual BBQ & Craft Beer Festival, sponsored by Wild Fork in Eatontown, NJ, returns to Monmouth Park for three more mouth-watering days this Labor Day weekend.
Enjoy summer’s best BBQ like ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus over 40 craft beers all brewed right here in the Garden State.
Food trucks begin serving at roughly 11am.
Beer garden sampling tickets are $15 for 10 two-ounce samples. Purchase your sampling tickets and racetrack general admission day-of or get in advance at seatgeek.com/monmouth to save 15%. Sampling goes from 11:30am-5pm. Ticket sales/check-in 11:30am-4pm. Day-of ticket sales are cash only.
Enjoy live music 12-4pm all three days.
FREE family fun day activities – featuring clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house – on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm in the picnic area.
Participating Food Trucks: Alpine Creamery, DoBees Backyard BBQ, El Lechon De Negron, Enzo’s, Five Sisters, House of Cupcakes, Good Food=Good Mood, Local Smoke, Lola’s, Magic Mike’s Smoked Meats, NC Ribs on Wheels, NYC Mac Truck and Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House.
Participating NJ Craft Beers
First race is 12:50pm.
FREE Parking.
General Admission just $6. Children 12 and younger are FREE.
No pets allowed.
Coolers and BYO is only permitted in the picnic area.
Event is rain or shine.
Festival Calendar
August
August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival
The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]
September
August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival - Day 2
The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]
August 31, 2024 - September 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival - Day 3
The BBQ & NJ Craft Beer Festival is back! Is your mouth watering? […]
September 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 05:00pm
Food Trucktemberfest
It's your last chance for food trucks in 2024. Don't miss out! […]
September 15, 2024 from 12:00pm to 05:00pm
Closing Day
Thanks to the best racing fans in the sport. See you next year! […]
Seating & Boxes
Family Activities
Gift Shop
Restaurants & Concessions
Concessions
NEW Nip N Tuck
Located 1st floor inside the north end of the Grandstand.
Menu:
Smashburger
Philly Cheesesteak
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Salad
Pork Roll & Cheese
Wings with a Variety of Sauces & Rubs
Mac Bites
Fries
NEW Fast Track Drinks & Snacks
Located 1st floor inside the north end of the Grandstand.
Menu:
Quick service stand offering a wide variety of snacks & candy
Energy Drinks,
Canned/Bottled Alcoholic Beverages
RTDs
Juices, Soda & Water
Lola's
Located inside first floor Grandstand, near the Sport bar.
Menu:
Coffee
American
Espresso
Espresso double
Cappuccino
Red eye
Cold brew can.
Italian Ices Cup
Hard ice cream
Soft serve
Shakes
Assorted Italian Desserts
Pretzels
Cookies/ brownies
The Winner's Circle
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Menu:
Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Garlic Aioli, Pickles & Shredded Lettuce & Fries
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Corn Dog
Hot Dog with Chili, Cheese or Sauerkraut
Mozzarella Sticks & Marinara
Soft Pretzel, Chips, Candy & Peanuts
Premium Beer, American Macro Beer, Hard Seltzers
Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water
Boardwalk Eats
Located outside north end of Grandstand at entrance to picnic area.
Menu:
Boardwalk Burger & Fries
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Hot Dog & Fries
Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Soft Pretzel, Peanuts & Chips
Premium Beer, American Macro Beer & Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water
Local Craft & Derby Dogs
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Menu:
Hot Dog with Chili, Cheese Sauce, Sauerkraut, Jalapeños or Bacon Bits
Peanuts & Chips
Local Breweries
- Carton Brewing
- Kane Brewing Co.
- Toms River Brewing
- Ross Brewing Co.
- Twin Lights Brewing
Wine by the Glass (Red, White, & Rosé)
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water
Local Smoke BBQ
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Menu:
BBQ Slider Trifecta (Any Combo of 3 BBQ Meats)
Mac & Cheese Bowl (Topped with Choice of BBQ Meat)
Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Macaroni & Cheese
Chips
Fishers Island Spiked Lemonade, Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer & American Macro Beer
Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
Soft Drinks & Water
Trifecta 1-2-4
First Floor Clubhouse.
Menu:
Soup of the Day
1-2-4 Burger & Fries
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich & Fries
Nachos
Chicken Tenders & Fries
Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara
Hot Dog
Soft Pretzel
Sausage, Pepper & Onions
Chips, Peanuts & Candy
Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer & American Macro Beer
Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
Soft Drinks & Water
Coffee
Max's Famous Hot Dogs
Located adjacent to the walking ring.
Showcasing a delicious variety of the most famous hot dogs on the Jersey Shore and more!
Menu:
- Jersey Dog : pork roll and cheese.
- Spicy Jockey: pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, & siracha
- The Parker: pulled pork & crumbles chips
- Cheeseburger
- Veggie burger
- Chicken Tenders
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Onion Rings
- French Fries
Bars
Winner's Circle Terrace Bar
Located on the second floor of the Clubhouse.
Premium Beer, Hard Seltzer
Mixed Cocktails
MP Craft Cocktails: Classic Margarita. Rum Punch, The Summer Wind & The Gambler
Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
Open to the public, every race day. Walk-ups only.
Top of the Stretch Bar
Located in the Picnic Area.
Hot Dog with Toppings
Di Fara Pizza by the Slice
Soft Pretzel, Peanuts & Chips
16oz Draft Beer
Hard Seltzer, Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
MP Craft Cocktails: Classic Margarita. Rum Punch, The Summer Wind & The Gambler
Gatorade, Soft Drinks & Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Dead Heat
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer
American Macro Beer
Wine by the Glass (Red, White & Rosé)
MP Craft Cocktails: Classic Margarita. Rum Punch, The Summer Wind & The Gambler
Peanuts, Soft Pretzels, Chips
Gatorade, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Silver Bullet Bar
Located inside first floor Grandstand. Full-service bar. High top tables overlooking the Grandstand apron with a panoramic view of the stretch.
Call Mixed Cocktail
Premium Mixed Cocktail
Hard Seltzer, Premium Beer,
American Macro Beer
160z Craft Beer
Soft Pretzels, Peanuts, Chips
Gatorade, Soft Drinks. Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
1/8th Pole Patron Bar
Menu:
Premium Mixed Cocktail
MP Craft Cocktails: Classic Margarita. Rum Punch, The Summer Wind & The Gambler
American Macro Beer, Hard Seltzer
Hot Dogs, Soft Pretzels, Peanuts, Chips, Soft Drinks, Gatorade, Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Photo Finish
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Snacks
Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Finish Line Bar
Located inside first floor Grandstand, south end.
Drink Menu:
Premium Mixed Cocktails
MP Craft Cocktails: Classic Margarita. Rum Punch, The Summer Wind & The Gambler
Soft Pretzels
Popcorn
Beer, Seltzers, Wine, Pepsi Products, Bottled Water
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Lady's Secret Bar
Located outside first floor Clubhouse, adjacent to walking ring.
Full-service bar open 1pm-end of racing Fridays/Mondays, 11am-end of racing weekends.
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Patio Terrace Teletheater Bar
Located on first floor Clubhouse, inside Patio Terrace Teletheater.
Open 11am-7pm on racedays.
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Caesars Sports Bar
Located inside first floor Grandstand.
Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Thursday-Friday: 12pm-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-9pm
Beginning July 3, 2020, ALL guests purchasing alcohol must present a valid photo ID with every transaction. No exceptions. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.