Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Cape May Harvest Brew Fest in Cape May! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Cape May Harvest Brew Fest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
The Cape May Harvest Brew Fest is a free-admission outdoor festival held at the historic Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, New Jersey. Presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), the 2026 edition takes place on Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM to 5 PM. The festival celebrates the fall harvest season with local craft beers, food vendors, artisan crafts, and live music on the beautiful grounds of the 1879 Victorian estate.
Admission to the festival grounds is free, though food, beer, and craft items are available for purchase from individual vendors. The event features local breweries including Cape May Brewing Co., COHO Brewing, Ludlam Island Brewery, and Mudhen Brewing alongside local food vendors and artisans. Proceeds support Cape May MAC's Museum Education programs.
The Cape May Harvest Brew Fest is a celebration of fall on the Jersey Shore, hosted on the grounds of one of Cape May's most iconic landmarks — the Emlen Physick Estate. Cape May MAC, the organization responsible for preserving and promoting Cape May's cultural heritage, launched the festival as a way to bring the community together during the harvest season while supporting its Museum Education programs.
Cape May MAC (originally the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts) was formed in September 1970 by a small group of Cape May citizens with the express purpose of rescuing the 1879 Emlen Physick Estate from demolition. The 18-room Victorian mansion, designed by architect Frank Furness, is now a centerpiece of Cape May's historic district. The Harvest Brew Fest transforms the estate's grounds into a festive fall celebration that honors both the building's heritage and Cape May's contemporary craft culture.
The festival has a distinct community-first atmosphere. Unlike large-scale beer festivals that charge steep admission, the Harvest Brew Fest is free to enter. Local breweries like Cape May Brewing Co., Mudhen Brewing, Ludlam Island Brewery, and COHO Brewing pour their latest seasonal offerings, while local food vendors and artisans round out the experience. Live music and kid-friendly activities make it a true family event.
Founded
2019
Organizer
Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
Breweries
4+
Tier
Major Regional
September 19, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: September 13, 2025
1 day
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Cape May, New Jersey
4+ breweries
Find our booth at Cape May Harvest Brew Fest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Cape May Harvest Brew Fest 2026 takes place September 19, 2026 at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204.
Cape May Harvest Brew Fest is held at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St, Cape May, NJ 08204.
Cape May Harvest Brew Fest offers free general admission!
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Cape May Harvest Brew Fest with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Cape May Harvest Brew Fest! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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