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New Jersey’s craft beer industry is preparing for one of its most ambitious and community-driven summers in recent memory, as breweries across the state...

Every year, countless music festivals attempt to position themselves as immersive cultural experiences. Few actually succeed. Most become interchangeable collections of performances built around sponsorships, social media visibility, and broad branding language that often has little connection to the music itself. But occasionally, a festival develops an identity so rooted in artistry, musicianship, history, and place that it evolves beyond the normal concert circuit entirely. It becomes part performance, part preservation, part education, and part international gathering point for an entire musical tradition. That is precisely what Django à Gogo has become. Returning May 12 through May 17, 2026, the internationally respected festival and guitar intensive once again transforms Maplewood, New Jersey into one of the most...

Mark your calendars for June 21, 2025, because the highly anticipated Battleship Beer Festival is back! This year, the event promises to be even bigger and better, with the iconic USS New Jersey once again hosting this unforgettable celebration of craft beer, history, and fun. From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, beer lovers from all over New Jersey will gather on the deck of the legendary battleship to sample brews from over 30 New Jersey-based breweries. Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or just looking for a fun day out with friends, this is an event you won’t want to miss. And for New Jersey Craft Beer (NJCB) members, there’s an exclusive treat—10% off tickets for...