🌊 This Weekend Down The Shore: August 16-18

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🌸 FAIRS & MARKETS

Thursday - is Broadwalk Fresh in downtown Red Bank from 5 to 9pm. Shop a carefully cultivated selection of craft vendors which provide an assortment of unique goods! Go for the market and stay for great downtown Red Bank retail, dining and entertainment.

Thursday - Ocean Grove has their weekly Ocean Grove Farmstand happening from 10am to 2pm outside the Ocean Grove Chamber Office. This is a weekly event that happens throughout the summer and goes until September 12th.

Thursday - Is the West End Farmers Market happening in Long Branch on Brighton and Ocean Boulevard. This is a a local farmers' market featuring fresh local produce and locally crafted food.

Thursday to Saturday - Get ready for the Summer Sidewalk Sales in downtown Point Pleasant Beach, happening August 15th through 17th! Discover great deals right at the doorstep of local businesses, with many staying open late for this classic event series—just head downtown and enjoy the savings

Friday - Is the Matawan Farmers Market from 1 to 6pm at Hourihan Field. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community gathering featuring fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and local craftsmanship from vendors like Kauffmann Farms. Experience the rich flavors and aromas of organic, locally-grown produce while connecting with passionate farmers and supporting small businesses.

Friday - Is the High Tide Makers + Artisan Market taking place in Pier Village from 11am to 6pm. This is a weekly event taking place on either Friday or Saturday depending on the week. The Market offers unique creations from local makers and artisans.

Saturday - Is the Fair Haven Farmers Market happening on Willow Street from 9am to 12pm. This is a monthly event that happens from May all the way through November. This farmers market features over 30+ vendors from across the state.

🥳 FOR FUN

Thursday - This Thursday night is Ladies Night Out in Downtown Manasquan from 4 to 8pm. Grab your bestie and head to town for great sales and fun, with the streets closed just for you.

Thursday to Sunday - Join the the Church of the Epiphany’s 2024 Italian Festival from Thursday, August 15th to Sunday, August 18th, on Thiele Rd in Brick. Enjoy delicious food, carnival rides, games, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, and fun for the whole family!

Friday to Saturday - Hi-Tide Recordings transform the iconic Jersey Shore music venue and hotel into a weekend of live music, tropical cocktails, island eats, dancing, pool parties, and more. Originally launched in 2014 as the Asbury Park Surf Music Festival, Hi-Tide Summer Holiday has grown into one of the world’s largest gatherings for surf music and tropical cocktail enthusiasts.

Friday - Set sail on the Mariner in Atlantic Highlands for a $35 Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise featuring 70s & 80s Yacht Rock—wear all white, and they’ll provide a Captain's hat to complete the look. Enjoy a 2.5-hour adults-only cruise with stunning views along the Two Rivers and a sunset over Sandy Hook Bay (weather permitting), plus a cash bar for drinks and free snacks.

Saturday - The Pat Roddy Band returns to the Bar A Summer stage for their 3rd annual “Brucefest,” celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s music. In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Born in the USA album, the band will play it in full, along with favorite Springsteen hits and deep cuts. Special guests include former E Street Band member Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, Eddie Testa, and Joe Bonanno. Tickets are on sale now, with limited tables and general admission available—show starts at 5:00!

Saturday & Sunday - The Surf & Turf Festival at Monmouth Park, The Shore’s biggest seafood festival is back for two days of the freshest seafood, featuring lobster rolls, crab cakes, shrimp, and more. It’s a weekend you can’t miss. General admission is just $6, with free parking. Enjoy free family activities, including a bounce house, pony rides, face painting, and clowns from 12-4pm on Sunday, and live music both days from 12-4pm.

Sunday - Get ready, Carnies! It's time for Summer Carnival Themed Boozy Brunch Bingo at Nip n Tuck in Long Branch for a morning packed with bingo, brunch, and carnival games. Come dressed in your best summer carnival attire and enjoy a day of laughter, surprises, and Lunique's antics—all while raising money for Wag On dog rescue!

❤️ FOR A CAUSE

Thursday - Welcome aboard the Rock The Boat Cruise event on The River Queen for an unforgettable night of live music by Tipsy Wicked, dancing, and great vibes. Don’t miss this epic party on the water, all in support of HealingUS Communities, benefiting SUD and mental health services in Monmouth and Ocean County. 

👀 NEW EXPERIENCES

Thursday - A few times a month, Ocean House in Sea Bright hosts Line Dancing Nights with East Coast Cowgirl leading the way from 7-10 PM. Arrive early to enjoy their delicious food (especially the Tuna Tartar Nachos) before hitting the dance floor. The vibe shifts to a bar later in the evening, so bring your ID. It’s a free, super fun night.

Saturday - Get ready for the Annual Pirate Day Treasure Hunt on Main Street in Bradley Beach! Starting Monday, August 12th, gather your little pirates and mermaids, pick up a map at Borough Hall, and explore the street to collect pirate loot from participating businesses. Don’t miss the fun surprises throughout the day, including a free reggae concert with The Verdict in Riley Park at 5 PM!

Sunday - Join Yoga on Tap at Icarus Brewing's new location in Brick! Enjoy a rejuvenating one-hour yoga class in the vibrant setting of our brewery, followed by a complimentary first round of our finest craft beer. It’s the perfect mix of wellness and social fun—refresh your mind, body, and spirit while savoring the best of Icarus Brewery.

Sunday - Twin Lights Brewing is hosting a Special Candle-Making Workshop! Curate your own signature scent, pour two 16oz mason jar candles that will burn for 60-70 hours, and design your own labels to create lasting memories. Tickets are $55 per person and include all crafting materials, plus your first drink is on them. Treat yourself to a fun afternoon of candle-making and enjoying your favorite brew from Twin Lights Brewing!

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• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Hi-Tide Summer Holiday Party | 6:30pm | info

• Asbury Park | Baronet Rooftop | Movies on the Rooftop - Jurassic Park | 8pm | info

• Atlantic HIghlands | The Mariner Boat | Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise | 5:30-8pm | info

• Brick | The Church of Epiphany | Italian Festival | 5-10pm | info

• Long Branch | 21A on Broadway | Comedy Night Under the Stars | 9-10:30pm | info

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Wood Sign Painting | 6pm | info

• Long Branch | Carousel Bar | Flashback Friday DJ | 3-10pm | info

• Long Branch | Doggie Sweets | Pier Village Yappy Hour | 5:30-7pm | info

• Matawan | Hourihan Field | Matawan Farmers Market | 1-6pm

• Point Pleasant | Downtown Point Pleasant Beach |  Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinsons Boardwalk | Family Beach Concert Series – Yosi B-E-A-C-H | 7-8pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinsons Boardwalk | Aquarium Beach Bingo | 7-7:30pm | info 

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinsons Boardwalk | Princess Dining | 5-8pm | info

• Red Bank | Count Basie | Legally Blonde Jr | 6pm | info

• Tinton Falls | Twin Lights Brewing | Karaoke Night | 7pm

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Hi-Tide Summer Holiday Party | 6:30pm | info

• Asbury Park | Baronet Rooftop | Movies on the Rooftop - Surfs Up | 8pm | info

• Asbury Park | House of Independents | Beachside Boogie | 7pm | info

• Belmar | Bar A | Pat Roddy’s 3rd Annual “Brucefest” | 5pm | info

• Belmar | Joe's Surf Shack | Modello T-Shirt Block Giveaway | 4-6pm 

• Bradley Beach | Main Street | Bradley Beach Pirate Day | 12-4pm | info

• Brick | The Church of Epiphany | Italian Festival | 5-10pm | info

• Fair Haven | Willow Street | Fair Haven Farmers Market | 9am-12pm

• Holmdel | Bell Works | Bell Works Fresh Saturday Makers Market | 12-5pm | info

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Permanent Jewelry Ft Linked By Mint | 3-8pm 

• Long Branch | Brighton Beach Ave | West End Cruise Night & Classic Car Show | 6-10pm | info

• Long Branch | Jack's Goal Line Stand | Bingo! info

• Manasquan | Reef & Barrel | An Afternoon W/ Taylor - Taylor Swift Cover Band | 4-7pm | info

• Neptune | Jersey Shore Premium Outlets | Back to School Bash | 10-3pm | info

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | Surf & Turf Seafood Festival | 11am-5pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Downtown Point Pleasant Beach |  Downtown Point Pleasant Beach Sidewalk Sale | info

• Point Pleasant | Little Point BookShop | Slow Down Summer Party | 4-7pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Martells Tiki Bar | Tiki Saturday | 12-5pm 

• Spring Lake | Marucci Park | Spring Lake Police Community BBQ & Touch a Truck | 3-8pm | info

• Tinton Falls | Tinton Falls Library | Tinton Falls Library Music Festival | 5-9pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Park Boardwalk | 19th Annual Art on the Boardwalk | 9am-5pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Park Distilling | Cocktail And Cannes | 10am 

• Asbury Park | The Asbury Hotel | Beats & Crafts With Dj Ghost Gardener Starts | 7pm | info

• Belmar | Joe's Surf Shack | Pacifico Puppies And Pints - Dog Tag Engraver | 4-6pm

• Brick | Icarus Brewing | Yoga on Tap | 11am | info

• Brick | The Church of Epiphany | Italian Festival | 5-10pm | info

• Holmdel | Bell Works | Big Bang Mile | 7am-12pm | info

• Long Branch | Nip n’ Tuck | Boozy Brunch Bingo - Summer Carnival Theme | 11:30am-2:30pm | info

• Neptune City | Headliner | Sunday Industry Night | 8pm | info

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | Surf & Turf Seafood Festival | 11am-5pm | info

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | DJ Joe Gell Industry Night | 6-10pm 

• Red Bank | Count Basie | The Godfather Live | 3pm | info

• Spring Lake | Spring Lake Tap House | Brunch Bingo | 11am-1pm 

• Tinton Falls | Twin Lights Brewing | Summer Candle Making Class | 12-2pm | info

• Union Beach | The Goat | Beat Chef Burke Cooking Competition 3-Course Dinner | 4-7:30pm | info

• Wall | Allaire Village | 29th Annual Rolling Iron Antique Auto Show | 9am-2pm | info

• Asbury Park | The Break | Ryan Gregg & Friends | 9pm | info 

• Asbury Park | The Break | Emerson Woolf & The Wishbones - Mercury Bros | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Mccloone's Supper Club | An Evening With Chris Pinnella | 8pm | info

• Asbury Park | The Asbury Hotel | Live Local Music Showcase | 7-10pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Shallow Alcove | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Pat Murphy | 6-11pm

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Brother Pete | 7pm 

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Blue Highways | 5pm

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | New Power Soul | 9pm

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Amused Duo | 6-10pm

• Belmar | Bar A | Royals On Main Stage | 10pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Levy Okun | 7-10pm

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | N&D Electric Duo | 7-9pm

• Belmar | Pyanoe Plaza | Belmar Summer Concerts - Andrew Lobby | 6-8:30pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Blush Boy Band | 4-7pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Peach Rings Side Room | 7-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | No Filter | 8pm-12am 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Overboard | 8-11:59pm

• Brick | River Rock | Garden State Groove & DJ Q - Indoors | 9:30pm

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Hump Day Trio | 8-11:59pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Brothers Morrisy | 5-8pm 

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Rising Falls | 9pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Cara Smith And Joe Clienta | 6:30-8:30pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | No Standards | 6-10pm

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | Lakehouse Music Academy Showcase | 7-10:30pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Suyat Band | 7-10pm

• Holmdel | Bell Works | John Lloyd Young in Concert | 7pm | info

• Keansburg | 1 Beachway Ave | Summer Concerts - The Sundries | 7-9pm 

• Long Branch | Long Branch Distillery | Lavender Blu | 8-10:30pm 

• Long Branch | MJ's | Pam Mccoy Duo | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant | Sheri Pie Duo | 6:30pm

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Brue Crew | 8:30 pm

• Manasquan | Leggett's | Live Music Turnpike Mike And Rocking Randy | info

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Aaron Manzo | 6-9pm 

• Neptune | MJ's | Big Floppy Duo | 7-10pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | The Fabulous Grease Band | 7pm 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Grateful Dave | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Spare Parts | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Captain Eric & The Shipwrecks | 6-9pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Modern Motion
  | 8:30pm

• Red Bank | Red Rock Tap And Grill | Yani | 8-11pm 

• Red Bank | The Dublin House | Desert Jellies | 8pm 

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Jeff Kazee | 8:30pm

• Rumson | Barnacle Bill's | Jillian Mccoy | 8:30pm 

• Rumson | Val’s Tavern | Vinyl Traction | 7-10pm 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | Undisputed | 6-10pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Carnival Dogs | 6-9:30pm

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Gravy Train | 9pm

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Vance Villastrigo | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Fratello's | Who Are You Guys | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Bergen Boys | 8pm 

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | Temporary Grace | 10pm

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | So Shot | 9pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Christopher Dean | 9pm

• Tinton Falls | MJ's | Rich Ruiggo | 7-10pm

• Asbury Park | R Bar | Ocean Avenue Stompers | 2-5pm

• Asbury Park | The Asbury Hotel | Live Local Music | 7-10pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Vic Della Pello | 1pm
  Asbury Park | The Break | Des And The Swagmatics | 9pm 

• Asbury Park | Wild Air Beer Works | Good Teal With Still Ghost, Sewn Away & Badge | 6pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Black Pistol Fire | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Xol Azul Band | 7pm

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Spare Parts | 4pm 

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | The Nines | 9pm

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | Los Gringos | 7pm 

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Seth Tieger Duo | 6-10pm

• Belmar | Anchor Tavern | Wayne Bilotti | 6-9pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Abby Garcia Trio | 7-10pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Hope Road | 8-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Blue Highways | 4-7pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Crazy In The Sunlight | 3-7pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Forever Tina-A Tribute To Tina Turner | 9pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Mid Life Crisis | 8pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Prionnier Du Temps | 7-11pm 

• Brick | River Rock | From The Ground - Beach Bar | 2-5pm

• Brick | River Rock | Moondoggie - Beach Bar | 6-9pm

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Jared Jones Band | 3-6pm

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Overboard | 8pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Doug Kaetz | 9pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Tom Vincent | 6:30-9:30pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Rich & Chad | 1-4pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Skinny Amigos | 6-10pm 

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | All Ages Show | 6-9pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Meg Cannon | 2:30-5:30pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Psychotic Submarine | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Brynn And Jeff | 6-9pm

• Long Branch | MJ's | West End Dogs Duo + Ufc 305 | 7-10pm 

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Vinyl Trio | 8:30pm

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Sean Collichio | 6-9pm

• Neptune | MJ's | Uke Island Vibe Solo + Ufc 305 | 7-10pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Riggi And Piros | 2pm

• Neptune City | Headliner | Frankie Mermaid 2-5pm

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Big John & Lil’ Maria | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Sean Patrick & The Alibis | 9pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Mike Dalton Trio | 6-9pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 |  So Shot! | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Whitney From Side Hustle | 3-6pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | The Brue Crew | 1-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Bottom | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Shayne & The People | 8:30pm

• Red Bank | Red Rock Tap And Gril | Kristen And The Voice | 8-11pm

• Red Bank | T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center | Tiny Porch Concert | 6-9pm 

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Chuck Lambert | 8:30pm 

• Rumson | Barnacle Bill's | Dave Mccarthy | 8:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | 10 String Band | 6-10pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Pat Guadagano | 2-5pm 

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | LD And The Independent Variable | 6-9:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Original Copy | 9pm

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Karl Merl | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | The Last Class | 3pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Friend Zone | 8pm

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Matt Noffsinger | 8:30-11:30pm 

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | The Snakes | 9pm-12am

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Save Ferris | 7pm | info

• Asbury Park | Mccloone's Supper Club | The Jersey Four | 7:30pm 

• Asbury Park | The Break | Josh Zuckerman | 1pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | The Counterfeiters With Live Band Karaoke | 6pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Nikki Briar | 4pm

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Original Copy | 3pm

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Joe Baracata Band | 6pm 

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | String Bean Blues | 12pm

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Ken Dubman Duo | 3-7pm

• Belmar | Bar A | 3 Sheets To The Wind Outside | 11am-2pm

• Belmar | Bar A |  Illegally Blind On Main Stage | 3-6:30pm 

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | BC Macgowan | 2-5pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Frankie P Acoustic | 12-3pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Sandy Mack & Friends | 4-8pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Junkyard Dawgs | 3-6pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Holdfast Record Fair | 10am-3pm

• Brick | River Rock | Ken Dubman - Beach Bar | 2-5pm

• Brick | River Rock | Just Killin' Time Band - Beach Bar | 6-9pm 

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Katfish Lucy | 8:30-11:30pm 

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Sun. Sets With Lou Montesano | 4-7pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Jillian Mccoy And Mikey | 12-3pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Brendon Couluson | 4-7pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Thom & The Flatliners | 1-4pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Garden State Groove | 5-9pm 

• Highlands | The Sandbox | The Haven | 3-7pm 

• Lincroft | Thompson Park | Summer Concerts - Bluegrass & Old-Time Music | 12-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | 80’s Revolution | 2pm 

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | The Bstreetband – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
  | 6pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Frankie Undisputed Solo/Duo/Trio | 4-7pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Phil Engel Trio | 1-5pm Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Moondoggie | 6-10pm

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | E-Boro Bandits | 4-8pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | John Rafferty | 2-5pm 

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Glenn Roberts Cranked Up Country | 6-9:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Meg Cannon - Upstairs | 3pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Pat Roddy | 8pm

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Jim Clerico | 4:30-7:30pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Bantry Boys | 6-10pm