Hop Sauce Festival, which returns to Beach Haven this Saturday, June 1, has always prided itself on originality.

Presented by Jetty and Spice It Up, the event was carefully designed on creativity and esthetic. And that meant inventive food, new brews, spicy tastes, an occasional acrobat and all-original music. Over the years, the festival has brought to the stage only original bands, from hip-hop to alternative, folk, surf rock, soul and pop.