Carriage Farm, home to Flounder Brewing Co. and Bellemara Distillery, is turning into a festive holiday destination this season with Christmas at Carriage Farm, a multi-week celebration featuring a Christmas tree lot, the popular Kringle Market, live music, special beer releases, holiday cocktails, and more.
The festivities begin on Thanksgiving Eve when the Central Jersey Nurseries Christmas Tree Lot opens for the season, offering trees, wreaths, and greenery Thursdays through Sundays until Christmas.
“Christmas at Carriage Farm is all about bringing people together—whether they’re here to pick out a tree, shop local makers, enjoy live music in the barn or just share a drink with friends,” said Jeremy Lees, Owner of Flounder Brewing Co. “We’re thrilled to partner with Central Jersey Nurseries, Bellemara Distillery, Events on the Farm NJ, Marketspace Vendor Events and Steps Together to offer something truly special for the community this holiday season.”
Throughout the season, Bellemara Distillery and Flounder Brewing Co. will offer their holiday menus, tastings, and seasonal beverages, adding festive flavor to every visit.
Central Jersey Nurseries Christmas Tree Lot
The holiday festivities begin as the Central Jersey Nurseries Christmas Tree Lot opens on Thanksgiving Eve and will operate Thursdays through Sundays through Christmas. Families can browse trees, wreaths, and greenery while taking in the season’s activities across the farm.
Flounder Brewing Holiday Offerings
Flounder Brewing is celebrating the season with a lineup of special holiday beer releases, debuting on Thanksgiving Eve and available throughout the Christmas season. This year features St. Nick Christmas Ale, Naughty St. Nick (a rum–barrel-aged Christmas Ale), and Ichabod’s Revenge (rum barrel-aged imperial pumpkin ale), all served inside the brewery’s historic 250-year-old barn.
Bellemara Distillery Holiday Offerings
Bellemara Distillery is embracing the season with a holiday cocktail menu—highlighted by Peppermintinis, Cranberry Gin & Tonics, and Chai Espresso Martinis—along with free spirit tastings on Kringle Market days and reservations for its cozy, heated Winter Igloo for groups of up to six.
Key Holiday Dates & Events
Wed, 11/26 – The season officially begins Thanksgiving Eve when the Christmas Tree Lot opens, and Flounder Brewing hosts the Bryan Hansen Band from 6:00–9:00 p.m. (21+). Visitors can enjoy the holiday beer releases while experiencing live music and the start of Christmas at Carriage Farm and grabbing some food from Cousin’s Maine Lobster onsite.
Sat, 11/29 – On Small Business Saturday, visitors can enjoy a mini Kringle Market preview with six local makers, Horsin’ Around Coffee & hot cocoa, Endless Empanadas, and open doors at the brewery, distillery, and tree.
Tues, 12/9 – “Die Hard – LIVE” brings together theatrical storytelling and vintage radio-show style performance in partnership with Raconteur Radio, celebrating Die Hard as a Christmas classic in humorous, high-energy fashion. (Ticketed Event)
Wed, 12/10 – Banjo great Tony Trischka returns with a full band for two intimate seatings of his acclaimed holiday show as part of the Flounder’s House concert series. (Ticketed Event)
Tickets for both shows are available at flounder.beer/links.
Flounder’s Kringle Market
The heart of the celebration is the 5th Annual Flounder’s Kringle Market, held December 13, 14, 20, and 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This beloved event features more than 45 makers and crafters, food trucks, snack vendors, a brass band, carolers, Santa photos inside the brewhouse, appearances by Buddy the Elf and The Grinch (Saturdays only), dance performances, and seasonal beverages—beer, wine, and hot spiked cider—sold to benefit Steps Together. The Christmas Tree Lot remains open during market hours, creating a fully immersive holiday experience.
All Kringle Market activities are free, with a $10 cash parking fee supporting event operations (additional fee for credit). The market is produced by Events on the Farm NJ and Marketspace Vendor Events, with support from Visit Somerset County.
Each Saturday evening during the Kringle Market, Flounder Brewing keeps the festivities going with live holiday music starting at 4:30 p.m. The season continues on December 22 and 23 with A Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas, featuring 78 West Jazz performing the iconic Vince Guaraldi soundtrack in the barn. This free 21+ event begins at 6 p.m. and includes made-to-order charcuterie boards from The Fresh Fig.
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