The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March 2026 as Craft Beverage Month in Monmouth County during a kickoff event held on March 3 at D’Arcy’s Tavern in Bradley Beach.
“Today marks 100 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup, which will take place right here in New Jersey. We expect our craft beverage establishments to serve as premier tourism destinations for visitors from around the world,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “For the third consecutive year, my fellow Commissioners and I are proud to designate March as Craft Beverage Month in Monmouth County, home to the largest number of craft beverage establishments in the state.
“With the FIFA World Cup coming this summer and the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we anticipate an exciting year ahead for our local businesses and visitors alike.”
In addition to Commissioner Director Arnone, remarks were made by James Davis of FC Monmouth; Evan Dabby, CEO of New Jersey Youth Soccer; Tom McGill, the owner of D’Arcy’s Tavern; and Mike Ziolkowski, owner of Tall Oaks Farm and Brewery and the Bradley Brew Project.
“FC Monmouth is high-level soccer. We represent Monmouth County all across the country and we are looking forward to a busy summer,” said Davis. “FC Monmouth wants to be your local team and we want to support our breweries, distilleries and pizzerias.”
“New Jersey Youth Soccer represents 130,000 players throughout New Jersey,” said Dabby. “I could not be happier about what is happening in this area. We are excited to support everyone here.”
“It is a privilege to host this event,” said McGill. “This is a special time for us and a big year with the FIFA World Cup. It is hard to believe we are now in our 18th year. The secret to our longevity is the passion of the soccer community and our staff who embraces that passion.”
“Our business has been quite an adventure for us and we have come so far to get to this point,” said Ziolkowski. “Please find local bars that support local breweries and please support local craft manufacturers. Money you spend goes back into the community.”
