Mark Your Calendar: Brewing for a Better Community Returns April 25

Five years ago, David and Marjorie Carter, along with Middletown's four craft breweries, had an idea: what if we brought out some of our best brews for one night and made it count for something bigger? This April, that idea-turned-tradition returns to the Carter Farm.

On Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 8 PM, Volunteer Brewing Company, First State Brewing Company, JAKL Beer Works, and Crooked Hammock Brewery are once again teaming up for Brewing for a Better Community. If you've been before, you know what this is about. If you haven't, here's what keeps people coming back.

A Great Experience That Makes a Difference

It’s all about the experience. Live music and country barbecue. Kids running around playing games while their parents sample some of the area's finest craft beers. Hayrides through the farm. As evening settles in, a bonfire gets everyone gathering close, roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. It's the kind of night where neighbors become friends.

But here's what makes this different from your typical beer festival: every ticket directly supports programs that strengthen M.O.T. families. These are the kind of services that make a difference when they’re feeling the weight of falling behind.

The breweries do a lot more than show up with their kegs too. They donate their beer, rally their respective communities, and prove that local businesses can lead the way when it comes to giving back. And after five years, that commitment speaks for itself.

A Tradition Worth Being Part of

There are ticket options that work for everyone. General admission tickets are $75 and include food, full event access, and beer. If you'd rather skip the beer, food and event-only tickets are $45 each. Children 12 and under attend for free, though we ask that you reserve their tickets in advance.

Five years in, this event has become something people look forward to. Grab your tickets and join us at the Carter Farm on April 25. We'd love to see you there!