Upcoming Beer And Wine Festival To Benefit Chester First Aid Squad

CHESTER, NJ — This weekend, mix, mingle, dine and drink as the annual Cheers In Chester Benefit Event returns to town, where drinking beer is for a good cause.

The outdoor event, now in its fifth year, will take place on July 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Chester Municipal Field on Chester Borough's Main Street as a fundraiser for Chester's Volunteer First Aid Squad.

More than 100 craft brews and a variety of wine and spirit samples will be available at the beer and wine festival.

"There are usually about 20 breweries each bringing two styles of beer, sangria, wine tables, each with several styles, and a number of craft cocktail tables. (which have merged the last couple of years). In all, there should be at least 70 different items for sampling," said Allison Kohler, president of JMK Shows and Events.

Rock Bottom is scheduled to perform as part of the featured entertainment lineup at the event. While enjoying the festivities, attendees can also shop and sip with a variety of vendors. All participants will be able to throw a hatchet.

Here is a list of confirmed attending breweries:

• 902 Brewing
• Ashton
• Bolero Snort
• Broad Street Seltzers
• Buttzville
• Cape May
• Cricket Hill
• Cypress
• Czig Meister
• Departed Soles
• Flounder
• Fort Nonsense
• Jersey Cyclone
• Jersey Girl
• Lone Eagle
• Man Skirt
• Ross Brewing
• Seven Tribesmen
• South 40
• Sunken Silo
• Howie’s Spiked - Alc-A-Chino & Cherries
• Cutwater Canned Cocktails
• Nutrl Voda Sodas
• Babe Canned Wine
• Devils Backbone Smash Cocktails
• Halyard Hard Ginger Beer
• 101 North Wines
• Coco Vodka
• Natural Light Vodka

Food will also be available from local restaurants El Lechon de Negron and Chick Wings & Things.

"Join us for one 4-hour session with unlimited samples of craft beer, spirits & wine, fantastic music, delicious food & wonderful vendors. Plus it's a benefit for the Chester First Aid Squad," event organizers said.

Tickets are $70 at the gate on the day of the event. General Admission tickets include event admission as well as a five-ounce sample cup and beer and wine samples.

Designated Driver tickets will also be available on the day of the event for $15 per person at the main entrance.

All attendees must be over the age of 21 and present valid photo identification to enter the event. According to the event's Facebook page, dogs on leashes are welcome, and pop-up tents, chairs, and blankets are permitted.