🌊 This Weekend Down The Shore: August 23-25

A MESSAGE FROM NJ TEACHER TO TEACHER

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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 - Stroll the Calgo Gardens in Freehold from 1 to 5pm for their Foodies Farmer Market. Shop from beautifully curated, boutique vendors! Pick up some fresh cut flowers, artisan breads, elderberry syrup, honey, salami, pastries, hot sauce, baked goods, pesto, & more!

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.

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.

Friday & Saturday - Is the Annual Fair Haven Sidewalk Sale happening in downtown Fair Haven. Stroll through town with family and discover a variety of fantastic local businesses, each offering something special. From unique boutiques to cozy cafes, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore all that Fair Haven has to offer!

🥳 FOR FUN

Thursday - Join SurfCosta for An Endless Summer Night at Jamian's in Red Bank during the Indie Street Film Festival! For just $30, enjoy a buffet dinner from 6:30-8pm, two drinks, and two raffle tickets for a chance to win a 5-night stay with a private driver and guide at Surf Costa, plus other exciting prizes. Your ticket also includes access to the NJ Premiere of Silent Roar.

Thursday - Get ready for a night of laughter The Goat’s Comedy Night Dinner & Show. Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner at 7 pm, followed by a hilarious performance at 8:30 pm featuring standup comedian Patrick Holbert, with special guest Billy Chiang. Holbert, a former TV producer and host of “The Movie Loft”. Tickets are $70.

Friday - Step into the past at Carousel Bar for Flashback Friday with DJ Andre! Groove to the best hits of the 70s, 80s, and 90s while enjoying drink specials that will transport you back in time. Flashback Fridays are FREE and open to all! And if rain is in the forecast, don't worry—the party moves to Maya, where the beats keep spinning.

Friday - North Eats, which is Food Truck Court hosted along the boardwalk in Asbury is putting on Sound Bites in tandem with Lake House Music Academy from 5 to 7pm. You’ll have your choice of food truck while listening to local live music.

Friday to (next) Sunday - The Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Company will host their 2024 Firemen’s Fair at the fire department grounds on River Road in Fair Haven. A cherished tradition since 1906, this annual fundraiser offers thrilling carnival rides for all ages by Majestic Midways, delicious food including seafood and Outback dining tents, carnival games with prizes, hourly and Super 50/50 raffles, and much more!

Saturday - Manasquan Summerfest is part Festival and Summer Craft Show. Join us at Squan Plaza for a day filled with vendors, delicious food, and live music. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this event is a MUST! Enjoy shopping, savor the festive atmosphere, and then head to the beach to dip your toes in the ocean.

Saturday - What’s better than a game of cornhole? A game of cornhole at the beach! The 4th Annual Bags On the Beach Cornhole Tournament is kicking off with double elimination, exciting prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. With only 32 spots available, be sure to secure your team’s place in the competition!

Saturday - Get ready for a day of rhythm and fun at the Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival! As part of the City of Long Branch Free Summer Concert Series, this all-day event from 1 to 9pm at the Great Lawn & Promenade. Enjoy live performances, food trucks, crafters, vendors, kids activities, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk—all for FREE!

👀 NEW EXPERIENCES

Thursday - Red Bank Recreation and The Y are teaming up to bring you free fitness classes in the park! Join them at Riverside Gardens Park for a refreshing outdoor workout, including Zumba, Yoga, and Pilates. Don’t miss the chance to stay fit while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful surroundings!

Saturday - Don’t miss your final chance this summer to experience a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the River Queen. Enjoy a delectable buffet as you sail along calm inland waterways, all while soaking in the breathtaking views of a late summer sunset. It's the perfect way to savor the season!

Saturday - Raise a glass to summer with a Margarita-Themed cookie Decorating Class! Afterward, keep the fun going with a delicious Margarita dinner just up the block. In this class, you'll decorate 6 delightful cookies: a margarita, cactus, lime slice, lime, piñata, and heart. All supplies are included—just bring yourself (and maybe a bottle of your favorite beverage!).

Saturday - The Belmar Clay Project is hosting a Hand Built Sake Set Workshop on Saturday from 6 to 9pm. For just $65, this class offers the perfect introduction to hand building with clay as you create your own decorative yet fully functional sake cups (which can also be used as shot glasses or espresso cups) and a tray to serve them on.

Saturday - Get ready for the ultimate NJ 420 Festival at Pat’s 30 Acres in Wall, where you’ll experience a day of music, entertainment, and the best vibes in town! Hosted by the NJ Smokers Club and the hilarious influencer Darius DK, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Enjoy live music all day, laugh and dance with the coolest crowd, and discover unique products from their amazing vendors.

Sunday - Get ready to relax like never before with the cutest furry friends around with Puppy Yoga at Purpose Yoga in Long Branch. It’s the perfect way to de-stress and unwind while soaking up some puppy love. Book your spot now and prepare for a yoga experience like no other. Plus, all dogs will be available for adoption—go meet your new best friend!

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• Asbury Park | North Eats | Sounds Bites | 5-7pm | info

• Belford | Belford Brewing | Open Mic Night | 6pm | info

• Fair Haven | Downtown Fair Haven | Fair Haven Sidewalk Sale | 11am-5pm | info

• Fair Haven | Fair Haven Fire Department | Fair Haven Firemen's Fair | 6-11 | info

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

• Manasquan | Reef And Barrel | Brian Kirk Parking Lot Party!!
  | 6pm 

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

• Neptune City | Headliner | Friday Disco Night | 9pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinson's Boardwalk | Princess Dining | 5-8pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinson's Boardwalk | Aquarium Beach Bingo | 7-7:30pm | info 

• Point Pleasant | Queen Mary Cruise | Aloha Monkey Sunset Cruise | 6-9pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Soule' Culinary and Art Studio | Cheese Making Class | 6pm | info

• Red Bank | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre | Michael Carbonaro Live | 7:30pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Gimme Gimme Disco | 9pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Pool | Verona Vibes: End of Summer Party | 5-9pm | info

• Asbury Park | Sweet DaniB’s | Summer Saturday Cookie Margarita Party | 4-6pm | info 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Forever Tina-A Tribute To Tina Turner | 9pm-12am | info

• Belmar | Belmar Clay Project | Hand Built Sake Set Class | 6-9pm | info

• Brielle | The River Queen | Sunset Dinner Cruise | 7pm | info

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | Heather Raynes Taylor Swift Show | 8pm

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

• Long Branch | Long Branch Great Lawn & Promenade | Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival | 1-9pm | info

• Manasquan | Squan Plaza | Summerfest & Craft Show | 10am-4pm | info

• Ocean Grove | Main Ave | A Wonderful Evening of Music on Main | 5-8pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenk’s North | 4th Annual Bags on the Beach Cornhole Tournament | 10am-4pm | info

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

• Red Bank | Oasis TLC | Goat Yoga | 9-10am | info 

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Nine Deeez Nite | 9pm

• Sea Girt | Sea Girt Library | Wine and Cheese Celebration | 5-7pm | info

• Wall | Pat’s 30 Acres | NJ 420 Fest | 12-10pm | info

• Wall | Historic Camp Evans | 2nd Annual Classic Car & Fire Truck Show | 11am-3pm | info

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

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

• Atlantic Highlands | Navesink Queen | Carl Gentry Sunset Cruise | 5-8pm | info

• Bradley Beach | Green Lotus Yoga | Benefit Yoga for the Bradley Food Pantry | 10-11am | info

• Farmingdale | Allaire State Park | Antique Auto Show | 9am-2pm | info

• Highlands | One Willow | Boozy Brunch | 11:30am-3:30pm | info 

• Long Branch | Nip n’ Tuck | Bottoms Up Yoga Brunch | 10am-12:30pm | info

• Long Branch | Purpose Yoga | Puppy Yoga | 10:30-11:30am | info

• Manasquan | Squan Plaza | Summerfest & Craft Show | 10am-4pm | info

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | NJ Thoroughbred Festival | 12-5pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinsons Boardwalk | Taylor Swift Beach Dance Party | 7-8:30pm | info

• Point Pleasant | PPB Station | Point Pleasant Beach Farmers Market | 8:30am-12:30pm

• Union Beach | The Goat | The Goat Boat “Surf’n’ Turf Supper Club At Sea” | 5:45-9pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Mo Lowda & The Humble | 8-11:30pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Pollyanna | 7-10pm 

• Asbury Park | Low Dive | Lou Panico Band | 9pm

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

• Asbury Park | The Break | An Evening With Abandoned Outcasts | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Wild Air Beer Works | Take It Dee Dee With Tango Machina And Reeder Station | 6:30pm

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | James Maddock & Band
  At The Wonder Bar | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Mike & Paige | 6-11pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Blue Collar Band | 7pm 

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

• Avon By The Sea | Columns |  Pat Roddy Band | 9pm

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Brother Pete | 6-7:30 pm

• Belmar | Anchor Tavern | Capt. Eric Solo | 6-9pm

• Belmar | Bar A | Gabby Cinque Band On Main Stage | 10pm 

• Belmar | Bar A | Moroccan Sheepherders On Main Stage | 6-9:30pm

• Belmar | Bar A | Sami Eldebs Solo At Gazebo Bar | 6-9:30pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Magic Cat & The Woolly Mammoth | 7-10pm 

• Belmar | Pyanoe Plaza | Friday Night Concert Series - Green Under Ground | 6-8pm | info

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | So Shot! | 8-11pm

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

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

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

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

• Brick | River Rock | Jay Soltys - Indoors | 5-8pm 

• Brick | River Rock | Plan A Band - Beach Bar | 6pm 

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Mushmouth | 8-11:59pm 

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | James Gray | 5-8pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | West End Dogs | 9pm

• Deal | Hollywood Golf Club | Stevie Mac | 8pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Gravy Train | 6:30-8:30pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Polish Nannies | 6-10pm

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | Rey Tigre | 9pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | The Nerds | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Jack's Goal Line Stand | Live Music Fridays | info

• Long Branch | MJ's | Jay Oliver Duo | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Nip N Tuck | Brue Crew | 8-11pm

• Long Branch | Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant | Ray Andersen & Paul Geiger Duo | 6:30pm 

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

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Jeiris Cook | 6-9pm 

• Neptune | MJ's | Joe Faronea Duo | 7-10pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Joe Brancata Band | 6pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Tribute To Bon Jovi | 8-11pm 

• Oceanport | Blu Grotto | Parrot Beach - Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band | 7pm | info 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Kevin Hill | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenkinson's Boardwalk | Eyes Of The Wild | 5:30-7:30pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Hump Day Trio | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Enjoy! | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Soul Project | 8:30pm 

• Red Bank | The Dublin House | Seth Teiger Band | 8pm 

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | String Bean | 8:30pm 

• Rumson | Barnacle Bill's | Shayne & The People | 8:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | Guns 4 Hire | 6-10pm

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

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Stereo Social Club | 9pm

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

• Sea Girt | Fratello's | JB & Gary Duo | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Sean Patrick & The Alibis | 8pm

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | Mail Order Brides | 10pm 

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Billy Van Hogan | 8-11pm 

• Tinton Falls | MJ's | Jersey Dirt Duo | 7-10pm 

• Tinton Falls | Twin Lights Brewing | Live Music Ken Dubman | 7pm

• Asbury Park | R Bar | Chevy Lopez | 9-11:55 pm

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

• Asbury Park | The Break | Jim Mitchell 1pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | St James And The Apostlee + Top Secret | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Wild Air Beer Works | Painted Rain With Operants And Glue Bag | 6pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | James Maddock & Band | 7:30pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Otis And The Beef | 6-11pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | The Kicks | 7pm

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

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

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | Slow Hands | 7pm

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Wayne Billoti | 6-10pm

• Belmar | Bradley Beach | E Boro Bandits | 5-7pm

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Catnip | 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 | Mid Life Crisis | 8pm-12am 

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

• Brick | River Rock | Dennis Zimmer - Beach Bar | 6-9pm

• Brick | River Rock | Funbox Trio - Beach Bar | 2-5pm

• Brick | Urban CoalHouse | Debbie & Paul | 6:30-9:30pm

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Boomer Blake | 4-7pm

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

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Kevin Hill + Secret Sound | 9pm-12am

• Highlands | One Willow | Joe Rappola And George Wuzarbach | 6:30-9:30pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Steve Johnson | 1-4pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | West End Dogs | 6-10pm

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | The Droops | 5pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Strumberry Pie | 2:30-5:30pm 

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Twisted Charm | 7-10pm

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Live Music Ft Vinny Rugnetta | 6-9pm

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | The Backbeat | 6-9pm

• Long Branch | Long Branch Distillery | Live Music - DJ Morris | info

• Long Branch | MJ's | Stu Hooten | 7-10pm 

• Manasquan | Algonquin Art Center | Jukebox Heroes | 8pm | info

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Salt Brothers | 8:30pm

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Mike Montrey Band | 6-9pm 

• Neptune | MJ's | Lou Montesano | 7-10pm

• Neptune City | Headliner | TS Impulse Jam | 12-4pm

• Ocean Grove | Main Ave | Music on Main | 5pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Todd Robbins | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Joe Bonanno And The Godsons Of Soul | 2pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | DJ Jake The Kid | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Matt Baker | 3-6pm | info 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Mike Dalton Band | 6-10pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Undisputed Trio | 1-5pm 

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Amanda Greatorex | 8:30pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Magic Cat And Wooly Mammoth | 2-5pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Steve Relly Band | 6-9:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Carl Gentry | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Groove | 3pm

• Sea Girt | Parker House | The Original Copy | 8pm 

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | The Beverlees | 10pm 

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Bad Gunther | 9pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | The Kootz | 9pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Dan Weeks Quartet | 1pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Eric Lindell | 7pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | The Moroccan Sheepherders | 4pm

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

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

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | Trio Joe | 12pm 

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Dave & Kate | 3-7pm

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

• Belmar | Bar A | Suit & Mai Tai On Main Stage! | 3-6:30pm 

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Chase Mcshea | 2-5pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Groove Sharks Duo | 12-3pm 

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

• 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 | From The Ground | 8-11:59pm 

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Sun. Sets With Pat Guadagno | 4-7pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Aaron Manzo | 4-7pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Liam Davis Trio | 1-4pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Mushmouth | 5-9pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Random Test | 3-7pm 

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Little Rockers | 10:30am-12pm 

• Long Branch | Jack's Goal Line Stand | Smooth Sailing Sundays info

• Long Branch | West End Park | Bands by The Beach | 7-8:30pm 

• Mantoloking | Mantokoling Road Ale House | Jeff Lakata "Those Guys" | 3-6pm 

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | New Power Soul | 2pm 

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

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

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Brother Pete | 1-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Nine Deeez Nite | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Ilhan Saferali Quartet | 1pm

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | Dub Assassins | 4-8pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Karl Godinier | 2-5pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | The Blue Abyss Band | 6-9:30pm

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Spare Parts | 3pm 

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

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Gwynne Alden | 5-8pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Jimmy Farrell | 6-10pm