Our August artist is Karen Michaud. Come meet Karen and see her beautiful work on Thursday, August 8.

Game night with @theboardgamelibrarian!  If you're a board game fan, this is a night you don't want to miss. Jenn always brings new and exciting games for us to try out. I have also seen some prototype games from local makers testing them live. Bring a friend, or we'll help you find a gaming companion when you arrive.
- BYO Food (see our recommendations)
- FREE Entry
- FREE Parking
- No Outside Beverages (We've got you covered:  alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
It works pretty simply:  Bergen House has a bunch of games to choose from, plus The Board Game Librarian also brings a rotating selection of games. Or, you can bring your own game. Similarly, you can bring your own friend or play with one of ours.  It's a great networking opportunity of like-minded individuals. Bergen House makes the mead, you can bring your dinner and your well-behaved canine friends, too. We all come together for a good time.

One of our biggest/best events every year. Details TBA (watch your emails)
-- This event is for Mead Club Members only (if Mead Club registration hasn't already closed for year, use the online Store to get your membership) --

Our August Book Club book is "How High We Go in the Dark" by Sequoia Nagermatsu @sequoia.nagamatsu
Casual meeting of like-minded people. Looking forward to meeting up and discussing with you!
By the way, we started at Bergen House Good Reads. Great place to keep track of our book club books and to share comments if you can't make it to the meeting.

Free Karaoke the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month

Original Music and covers performed by local artists.
Come support local musicians, and enjoy a mead or cocktail.
6:00 - Time of Day Band
6:30 - Sarah Lou Richards
7:00 - Chipped Tooth
7:30 - Guitar by Troy
8:00 - Amanda and Jenavieve
8:30 - Cherry Sparks
9:00 - Vicky Gagliardi
9:20 - Jon James
9:40 - JD Wise
No cover charge
BYO Food (Eli Cannons is next door, Krust is across the street, and Mondo & Salsa's 3 deliver; some other great options on our Food page)
No outside beverages
Well-behaved dogs and kids are welcome

- Intergalactic Kegger Band performing 90s rock hits
- 90s video gaming
- dress in your favorite 90s gear
- special cocktails
- 90s snacks
--- and of course mead!
No cover
Free parking on Kings Ave (right on front of us)
BYO food
Good times to be had by all!

Rounding out the month, we have our Late Night Laughs series on August 31st, 9:30 to late. Tickets are $25 and include 3 stand-up comics, and the first round comes with your ticket.
Purchase online or from a bartender at Bergen - you pick - just please reserve your tickets in advance. Only $25/person?!?  Yes!!
3 comics, 1 free drinks, unlimited not free drinks, and unlimited good times. Let's gooo!

Free Karaoke the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month

Special mead release: an incredible version of Port of Call aged 2 years!
Food from Kraftwich food truck
Cake from Sweet Harmony on Main Street in Middletown
Delicious meads & meadtails (as always)
Here's Talon's description of Port of Call 2024:  "This round is a little different than the last one (in 2022). When I bottled Port Of Call in July of 22, I immediately filled that barrel and another rye bourbon barrel, too. Yesterday, I blended those two barrels back into one batch. 2 years old already. Why blended? Well, the idea is that the flavor should be more rounded with the OG Port Of Call barrel offering softer wooden tones and the fresh rye bourbon barrel offering that sharp bourbon infused goodness."