Ship Bottom Brewing Is Hosting Dad Fest 2026 On LBI, And The Dad Bod Contest Alone Is Worth It

Father's Day shouldn't just be one day; it should be a full weekend of celebrating good old dad, and Ship Bottom Brewery seems to get that.

When Is Father's Day 2026?

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This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21st, but Ship Bottom Brewery is making sure dads get two full days this year because they're hosting Dad Fest the day before Father's Day, on June 20th.

Dad Fest is exactly what it sounds like: it's a day-long celebration of all things dad.

When Is Dad Fest, And What Time Does It Take Place?

The event itself takes place between Noon and 8 PM on Saturday, June 20th, and is hosted at Taylor Avenue Field in Beach Haven.

The event features world-class beer from Ship Bottom Brewing and food trucks, and live music throughout the day.

What's Going On At Dad Fest 2026 In Beach Haven, NJ?

It's also got some dad-themed events, which I think are going to be hilarious, like the dad joke contest and the dad bod contest. I'm not sure if you have to be a dad or just look like a dad to enter the dad bod contest.

There's also going to be a chicken wing eating competition hosted by the iconic Chicken and the Egg, so you know those wings are going to be delicious to chow down on.

Dad Fest Also Features Games Throughout The Day

Dad Fest also has games throughout the day like Corn Hole and Jumbo B Ping, which I'm assuming is Jumbo Beer Pong, and the whole day is about just having fun and celebrating dads, so mark your calendar for June 20th!