🌊 This Weekend Down The Shore: August 2-4

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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.

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 Manasquan Summer Sidewalk Sale each day from 10am to 5pm. You get to stroll beautiful downtown Manasquan and shop all the local shops and stores at discounted prices.

Saturday + Sunday - The Bradley Beach Main Street Market is back at Riley Park from 10am to 2pm. This market brings together up to 50+ vendors, featuring both local artisans and downtown businesses, offering a diverse selection of crafts and gourmet foods in a vibrant market atmosphere.

🥳 FOR FUN

All Week + Saturday - The Keyport Fireman’s Fair returns to Firemen’s Park from 7 to 11pm on Weekdays and 4pm on Saturday. There will be plenty of great food and tasty treats, carnival games & prizes, Fireman’s/First Aid Night on Wednesday, Super 50/50 raffle, plus a fireworks show on Saturday to cap things off.

All Week + Saturday - This one holds a special place in my heart as someone who went here as a kid. The Manasquan Fireman’s Fair is back in Mallard Park from 6 to 10pm each night. Continue the tradition of rides, games, food tent, beer garden, and their $25,000 super 50/50 raffle!

Thursday - The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is hosting a 70’s vs 80’s Showdown where two great bands, 80’s Revolution and the Discoteks will battle for the claim of best decade of music.

Thursday - Saturday - Is the 29th Annual Highlands Clam Festival at Huddy Park. The 3 day event is packed with delicious food trucks, festival favorites like Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ. This 29th Annual Clam Fest also features a Beer, Wine, and Sangria Garden, along with rides, games, children's activities, and specialty vendors.

Friday - Is another Jersey Shore Karaoke Contest hosting at 917 3rd Ave in Asbury Park. This isn’t your ordinary Karoake Contest as contestants will bring their A Game and compete to win $500. The event is 420 focused so if that’s not your thing I would suggest not going.

Friday - Hosted by Jersey comedy legend Chris Covert, The Vogel will be the place to be as ten of the Jersey Shore’s top comedians compete for the title of 2024 Jersey Shore Top Comic! The winner will earn a feature spot at The Vogel, cash prizes, performance opportunities, and the coveted Championship Belt!

Saturday - Live Band Karoake is taking over The Sandbox in the Highlands from 6 to 10pm. Sing karaoke with a live band, coming all the way from New Orleans to play over 200 songs. They'll be playing bangers from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, but they need people like you on lead vocals!

Saturday + Sunday - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the middle of summer at the Latin Festival: Tacos & Tequila, happening at Monmouth Park. Savor delicious offerings from over a dozen Latin food trucks and enjoy homemade tequila specials. Dance to live music from 12-4pm and enjoy free family fun activities including clowns, face painters, pony rides, and a bounce house.

❤️ FOR A CAUSE

Thursday - Attend the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation New Jersey Chapter's 9th Annual “BANDed Together" event at the White Chapel Projects in Long Branch. Enjoy a night of music headlined by Brian Kirk & the Jirks with special guests Not on Call, all while raising money to find cures and improve the lives of patients and their families! 

Thursday - Join the Sea Girt Fire Department for their SGFD Parker House Fundraiser 2024 with happy hour drink prices, appetizers all night, and live music by the Pat Roddy Band! Enjoy a silent auction and support a great cause. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

👀 NEW EXPERIENCES

Thursday - Join a fun Creative Candle Making Class at Fleur de Mer in Ocean. Learn to make your own beautiful candles in a relaxing atmosphere — Perfect for a date night or a treat for yourself, this event lets you curate your own scent, pour two 16oz Mason Jar candles, and design your own labels for $55 per person.

Saturday - Step back in time at Ocean Grove’s Founder Day with period games, activities, reenactments, and refreshments. Enjoy a silent movie in the Great Auditorium and immerse yourself in the charm of the Victorian era. Victorian dress is encouraged—don’t miss this unique experience!

Saturday - is Taylor Shines – The Laser Spectacular happening at the Vogel in Red Bank. Experience two hours of non-stop Taylor Swift hits seamlessly blended with the world-famous Laser Spectacular & Light Show, featuring large-screen video projection, 3-D glasses, and mind-bending effects. DJ Tiff and DJ JC will have Swifties singing along, making it a thoroughly enjoyable evening for moms, dads, and all the Swifties in the family.

Saturday - At Soule’ Culinary and Art Studio is a Sushi Making Class! Learn to craft an assortment of sushi rolls, including Spicy Tuna Rolls, California Rolls, Shrimp Tempura, and your own Salmon/Cream Cheese or custom creation. Fresh fish is provided by Point Lobster. BYOB is welcome. All for $90.

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• Asbury Park | 917 3rd Ave | Jersey Shore Karaoke Contest | 5-11pm |  | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Ale House | Flying Ivories Dueling Pianos | 7-10pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Huddy Park | 29th Annual Clam Festival | 6-10pm | info

• Manasquan | Business District | Summer Sidewalk Sale | 10am-5pm | info

• Manasquan | Mallard Park | Manasquan Fireman’s Fair | 6-10pm |  info

• Neptune City | Headliner | 90s Night | 9pm | info

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

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

• Point Pleasant | Soule' Culinary And Art Studio | Pasta Making Class | 6pm | info

• Red Bank | Ce La Vie | Swiftie Night | 5:30-8pm | info

• Red Bank | The Basie | Girls Night - The Musical | 7:30pm | info

• Red Bank | The Vogel | Jersey Shore’s Top Comic | 8pm | info

• Red Bank | Two River Theater | The Crossing Borders Festival | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Park North Beach | AP Volleyball Beach Open  | 9am-5pm | info

• Asbury Park | Baronet Rooftop | Movies On The Rooftop - Migration  | 8-10:30pm | info

• Asbury Park | House Of Independents | Emo Night Tour | 10pm | info

• Asbury Park  | House Of Independents  | Line Dancing | 5-9pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Smodcastle Cinemas | Vulgarathon 2024 | 12pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Huddy Park | 29th Annual Clam Festival | 6-10pm | info

• Bradley Beach | Riley Park | Bradley Beach Main Street Market | 10am-2pm |  info

• Eatontown | Stumpy’s Hatchet House | Stumpy's Summer Olympics Bar Games | 2-4pm | info

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Now! That's What I Call A Karaoke Band | 6-10pm | info

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

• Manasquan | Business District | Summer Sidewalk Sale | 10am-5pm | info

• Manasquan | Mallard Park | Manasquan Fireman’s Fair | 6-10pm |  info

• Manasquan | Riddleway Beach | 8th Annual Beachsmash Wiffle Ball Tournament | 9am | info

• Manasquan | Riddleway Beach | Sandcastle Building Contest | 10am | info

• Ocean Grove | Auditorium Square Park | Founders’ Day, A Victorian Day Experience | 4pm | info

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | Latin Festival | 11am-5pm | info

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

• Point Pleasant | Soule' Culinary And Art Studio | Sushi Making Class | 6pm | info

• Red Bank | The Vogel | Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular | 7:30pm | info

• Red Bank | Two River Theater | The Crossing Borders Festival | info

• Sea Girt  | 810 The Plaza | 2024 Sea Girt 5k | 8:30am | info

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

• Asbury Park | House Of Independents | Game Changer Wrestling | 7pm | info

• Asbury Park | Stone Pony | Sad Summer Festival 2024
  With Mayday Parade, The Maine & More | 1-10pm | info

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

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | The Dude Ranch - Blink-182 Tribute | 9pm | info

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

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | Latin Festival | 11am-5pm | info

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

• Red Bank | Johnny Jazz Park | Red Bank Westside Jazz Concerts | 3pm 

• Red Bank | Two River Theater | The Crossing Borders Festival | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | The Extensions | 8-11pm 

• Asbury Park | Low Dive | P Dub Assassins, Rivva | 9pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Rainbow Full Of Sound | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Mccloone's Supper Club | Motor City Revue
  | 8pm | info

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

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | So Watt | 7pm 

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

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Sweet Chin Music | 9pm 

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

• Belmar | Anchor Tavern | Vinyl | 6-9pm 

• Belmar | Bar A | Keep It Covered At Gazebo Bar | 5:30-9pm

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

• Belmar | Bar A | The Smokin’ Jackets On Main Stage | 6-9:30pm

• Belmar | Pyanoe Plaza | Friday Night Concert Series | 6-8pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Happy Hour With Michael Cappetto | 3- 7pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Mike Groove Side Room | 7-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | The Pink Floyd Project | 7-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | TR Deveny & Friends | 8pm-12am 

• Brick | River Rock | Brother Pete Band - Beach Bar | 6-9pm

• Brick | River Rock | Steve Johnson - Indoors | 5-8pm

• Brick | River Rock | The Ruckus & DJ Q - Indoors | 9:30pm 

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | The Brue Crew | 8pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Enjoy! | 9pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Lou Montesano | 5-8pm 

• Fort Monmouth | Baseline Social | Waiting On Mongo | 9pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Tom Vincent Band | 6-10pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Tramps Like Us | 7-10pm

• Keansburg | 1 Beachway Ave | Summer Concert Series | 7-9pm

• Lakewood | Icarus Brewing | Grateful Dave | 7:30-9:30pm

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

• Long Branch | Max's Bar And Grill | Mike Folk | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Nip N Tuck | N & D Electric Duo | 7-10pm

• Long Branch | Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant | Mikey V. Duo | 6:30pm 

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Rhyme & Reason | 8:30pm 

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

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Juliana Frangella | 6-9pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Happy Hour Groove | 6pm 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Brianna Peterson | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Sean Patrick Band | 9pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Eddie Testa Band | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Black Ties | 8:30pm

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

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Andy Bianco Trio | 8pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Chris Moressiy Trio | 6-9:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Jukebox Criminals | 9pm

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

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Audio Riot | 8pm

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | Big Bang Baby | 10pm

• Spring Lake | Mossuto’s | Shore Bet | 7-10pm 

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Todd Robbins Duo | 9pm-12am

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Colossal Street Jam, Crashing Wayward, Tyler Tisdale | 8pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Galactic | 8pm

• Asbury Park | Transparent Clinch Gallery | Hooper Live | 4pm | info

• Asbury Park | The Break | Juan Julio O’Grady | 1pm
  Asbury Park | Low Dive | Great Oblivion, Slowdust, Baquenne | 9pm

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

• Asbury Park | R Bar | Real Human Jazz Band | 2-5pm

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | P.D Brody | 6-11pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Via Ripa / Christian Sparacio | 7pm

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

• Avon By The Sea | Columns |  Audio Riot | 9pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Back In Time | 8-11pm 

• Belmar | Anchor Tavern | Brother Pete | 6-9pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Coastal Vibe | 2- 6pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar |  The Shape | 7-11pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Shore Bet Band | 9pm-1am

• Belmar | Bar A | Bangin Cougars | 4-7pm

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | NJ Party Band | 6-10pm

• Brick | Windward Tavern | Mike Dalton info

• Brick | River Rock | Trane Stevens - Beach Bar | 2-5pm

• Brick | River Rock | Guys On The 2nd Floor - Beach Bar | 6-9pm

• Brick | River Rock | Lisa & Wendy Duo - Indoors | 6-9pm 

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

• Fort Monmouth | Baseline Social | The Nerds | 9pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Jo's | 1-4pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Big Hix | 6-10pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Meg Cannon | 1-4pm

• Long Branch | Max's Bar And Grill | Crushed Folk | 8-11pm 

• Long Branch | Nip N Tuck | Ready Set Go | 7-10pm

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Big John & Lil’ Maria | 8:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Brian Kirk And The Jirks | 2pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Go Go Gadjet | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Brian Wildeman | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Rich Meyer | 3-6pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | The Naked Apes | 1-6pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | The Amused | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Danger Dogs | 8:30pm

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

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Tren Latino | 9pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | High Street Slacker | 2-5pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Marc Muller | 7:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Smoking Jackets | 9pm

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Midnight Sun | 3pm

• Sea Girt | Parker House | The Memberberries | 8pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Matt Noffsinger | 9pm-12am

• Union Beach | Jakeabob’s | The Trend | 6pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Curbside Pickup | 1pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Joe Bonnanno | 4pm 

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Kevin Daley | 3-7pm 

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

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

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

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

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Aloha Monkey | 3-7pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Lou Panico | 2-5pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Paul Marino | 12-3pm 

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

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Manasquan School Of Music | 12-7pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | The Despised | 2-6pm 

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

• Brick | River Rock | Chopped Broccoli Duo - Beach Bar | 2-5pm

• Brick | River Rock | Guns For Hire - Beach Bar | 6-9pm 

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | From The Ground | 8pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Sun. Sets. With Vinny Rugnetta | 4-7pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Double A | 1-4pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | High Strung | 5-9pm

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

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Jeiris Cook | 3-6pm 

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

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Living Proof | 1-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Spare Parts | 6-10pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | No Standards | 2pm 

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

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Abe Ovadia Trio | 1pm 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | Thom White & The Flatliners | 4-8pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Patrick Murphy | 2-5pm 

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Little Silver Creek Band | 6-9:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Phil Engel Duo | 3pm 

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

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