🌊 This Weekend Down The Shore: August 9-11

A MESSAGE FROM NJ TEACHER TO TEACHER

Calling all school teachers and team leaders! Let’s chat before we head back to school.

Join NJ T2T for an informative conversation next Wednesday, August 14th at 10am for a free Zoom session on the important topic of supporting teachers and students through mentoring & coaching. Registration and attendance is free so use this link to sign up before spots fill up!

— Darlene Farrace-Prott – owner of NJ T2T

This is sponsored content— if you want to reach 6,500 Monmouth Locals fill out this form to talk to us!

🌸 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.

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 to Sunday - Is the 70th Annual Red Bank Sidewalk Sale in downtown Redbank. Enjoy three days of exciting outdoor shopping and exceptional savings from a variety of downtown Red Bank retailers, featuring fine jewelry, stylish apparel, culinary delights, and more.

Saturday - Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, thrift items, books, artwork, handmade items, knick-knacks, and more at the Allaire August Flea Market. Admission is $5 per person ages 10 and up, with all proceeds benefiting the Historic Village at Allaire. Enjoy over 80 vendors, a food truck, an ATM, and the Allaire Bakery on-site.

🥳 FOR FUN

Thursday to Sunday - The Italian American Association of the Township of Ocean is hosting their 2024 Italian Festival in Oakhurst. Now in its 48th year, this beloved festival offers thrilling carnival rides, delicious food, live music, games, and cooking demos. Enjoy free admission and parking, and don't miss the fireworks on Friday night.

Thursday & Friday - Jersey’s “bad boy of comedy,” and Sunda Croonquist, a true Jersey girl, are teaming up for a hilarious double-ticket tour at House of Independents for Asbury Park New Kids Comedy, an extraordinary event featuring captivating presentations and interactive showcases.

Thursday - At BellWorks is the Yacht Rock Gold Experience, bringing hits from the late 1970s to early 1980s to new generations. Featuring timeless favorites like the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, and more, this show captures the amazing harmonies and musicianship that will transport you back to an era when music made you feel good and soothed the soul.

Thursday to Saturday - Is the 135th Annual Navesink Firemans Fair on Monmouth Ave from 6 to 11pm every night. Enjoy the rides and games, and check out the gift auction with new prizes every night. Don't miss the Super 50/50 with up to $20,000 in the winner's share! Meet your friends at the fair for live music every night and experience New Jersey's oldest Fireman's Fair.

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.

Saturday - The Carousel Bar at Pier Village will be hosting a Wave of Silent Disco event! Slip on a pair of wireless headphones and dive into a world of crystal-clear music, with multiple channels letting you switch between different DJs and styles effortlessly. It’s an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and sheer joy—all wrapped in the serene hush of perfect silence.

Saturday - Get ready for an exciting day of cornhole, live music, and more! Monmouth Park is hosting "Bags, Bands & Beer." Whether you're a seasoned pro or just love a good backyard game, this event is perfect for everyone. Bags fly at noon and entry is $40 per person.

Saturday - At Predaine’s in Howell is the Freehold Township PBA 209's 37th Annual Clambake! For just $50 per person, enjoy a whole lobster, beer, wine, soda, and all-you-can-eat steamers, burgers, and hot dogs while the Phil Engel Band rocks the stage. Enjoy great food and fun with friends at this unforgettable event!

Sunday - Don't miss this year’s Atlantic Highlands Music and Food Truck Festival at the picturesque Marina Lawn. Featuring 19 gourmet food trucks with something for everyone, including vegan and vegetarian options. Enjoy live music from four bands (to be announced), vendors, face painting, and a Beer/Sangria and Margarita garden for adults.

❤️ FOR A CAUSE

Saturday - Is the Tall Oaks Farm + Brewery's Adoption Event!. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to find a new furry friend and enjoy a variety of activities. Food lovers will enjoy delicious offerings from the Latin Bites Food Truck, while your four-legged companions can indulge in K9 Drooling Dog Treats. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of great food, good brews, and the chance to meet your new best friend!

Saturday - At the Bierman Autism Center in Eatontown is the Summer Send Off Carnvial. Join them as we bid farewell to sunny days and welcome the new school year with open arms. Their carnival is tailor-made for sensory delight and family fun! The festival is FREE and designed for everyone in the special needs community. Immerse yourself in a sensory celebration that captures the essence of summer!

Sunday - Celebrate 7 years of rockin' out by raising funds for Panthers Let's Eat! on the Queen Mary with live music, delicious food, a great cause, and plenty of fun! Food is generously donated by Colonial Ranch in Point Pleasant Boro, and music is provided by Red House musicians, teachers, and students. This event is for ages 16+ and BYOB for attendees over 21.

👀 NEW EXPERIENCES

Friday - Step in history and experience Ocean Grove’s Victorian Charm at the 55th Annual Historical Society House Tour from 10:30am to 4pm. 10 beautiful Homes, 2 Tents and an Inn!

Saturday - This one seems out of left field but fun none the less — The House of Independents is hosting a Shrek Themed Rave starting at 10pm. Bring your best Shrek outfit and party with the rest of the ogres in the swamp!

Saturday - Create THE most JAWSOME cookie platter scene to share with your family and friends! Sweet DaniB’s in Asbury is hosting a Summer Saturday Cookie Decorating Class. In this class, you will decorate 6 amazing cookies. Dani provides a step-by-step "how to ice" demonstration for each cookie, and then each participant decorates their own version. Icing, decorating candy, and all supplies are included.

Sunday - Is Bottoms Up Yoga Brunch at Nip n Tuck in Long Branch. Led by rockstar yoga instructor, Shannon Harris, Bottoms Up Brunch kicks off with a 60-minute yoga class, followed by bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys, a special brunch menu, and dancing on the patio! It's all about balance, right?!

A MESSAGE FROM COLOSSUS MEDIA GROUP

Colossus Media Group are Jersey Shore Locals and the premier digital marketing agency in the state. With an office in Eatontown we’re perfectly situated to meet all of your digital marketing needs — We create content that stands out on social media, Websites that convert customers, SEO friendly articles that draw people in organically, and Facebook and Google Ads that actually convert.

We’re trusted by brands like Jersey Strong, Burger 25, Bubbakoo’s, and Sun Eagles Golf Course because we know what it takes to stand out in today’s digital age.

Want to take your business and marketing to the next level? Fill out this form to talk with us!

This is sponsored content— if you want to reach 6,500 Monmouth Locals fill out this form to talk to us!

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

• Highlands | Sandy Hook Beach | Summer Evening Beach Clean Up | 5-7pm | info

• Lakewood | Camping World | Summer RV Expo | 9am-6pm | info

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Permanent Jewelery | 4-8pm | info

• Long Branch | Beach Bee Meadery | Resin Charcuterie Board DIY | 6pm | info 

• Long Branch | Pier Village Carousel | Wave of Silent Disco | 7:30-10pm | info

• Ocean Grove | Historical Society | 55th Annual Historical Society House Tour | 10:30am-4pm | info

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

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

• Red Bank | Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre | Willy Wonka Jr. | 12pm |  info

• Red Bank | Downtown Red Bank | Red Bank Sidewalk Sale | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Taylor's Version | 9pm-12am | info

• Asbury Park | Baronet Rooftop | Movies on the Rooftop - The Princess and the Frog | 8pm | | info

• Asbury Park | House of Independents | Shrek Themed Rave | 10pm | | info

• Asbury Park | Launch Center | Relax and Release Mediation | 11:30am | info

• Asbury Park | SweetDaniB Cookie Kitchen | Summer Saturday Cookie Decorating | 3:30-5:30pm | info

• Belmar | AMP’D Fitness | Pelvic Floor Strengthening Seminar | 10am | info

• Colts Neck | 4JG’s Winery | Watermelon & Wine Weekend | 12-5pm | info

• Eatontown | Bierman Autism Centers | Summer Send Off Carnival | 10am-12pm | info

• Farmingdale | Allaire State Park | August Flea Market | 8am-2pm | info

• Farmingdale | Talks Oaks Farm + Brewery | AHS Adoption Event | 12-2pm | info

• Howell | Predaine’s | Freehold PBA 37th Annual Clambake | 3-9pm | info

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

• Neptune City | Headliner | Paradise Pool Party | 1pm | info

• Oceanport | Monmouth Park | Bags, Bands, and Beer: Cornhole Tournament | 12pm | info

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

• Red Bank | Downtown Red Bank | Red Bank Sidewalk Sale | info

• Wall | Allaire Community Farm | Line Dancing | 6:30-9pm | info

• Asbury Park | Asbury Lanes | Living Young Forever: At The Jersey Shore | info

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

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

• Atlantic Highlands | Amici Pizzeria | Children's Business Fair | 12-4pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Atlantic Highlands Marina | Atlantic Highlands Music & Food Truck Festival | 12-8:30pm | info

• Brick | River Rock | 2024 PBA 158 Summer Party | 2-6pm |  info

• Keyport | 3BR Distillery | DIY Gin | 3pm | info

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

• Long Branch | Pier Village | Pier Village Magic Show | 1-2pm | info

• Middletown | Middletown Arts Center | Moam-A-Palooza: Music Gear Swap | 12-4pm | info

• Point Pleasant | Queen Mary Party Fishing Boat and Charters | Music on the Mary | 3-6pm | info

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

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Pacifico Puppies And Pints - Dog Tag Engraver | 4-6pm | info 

• Point Pleasant | Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club | The Uncle Louie Variety Show | 4:30-| 8:30pm | info

• Red Bank | Downtown Red Bank | Red Bank Sidewalk Sale | info

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

• Asbury Park | Low Dive | Sound ETC | 10pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Levy Okun + Brothers Union | 9pm 

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

• Asbury Park | The Asbury Hotel | Not Yer Baby - Baronet Rooftop | 6pm 

• Asbury Park | The Break | Levy Okun + Brothers Union | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Wild Air Beer Works | Burntmill Ghosts With The Ratchets | 6pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Neal Francis + Zach Person | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Liam Davis | 7pm 

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Enjoy! | 5pm 

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

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | Sheriff Restless | 7pm 

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | Guns 4 Hire | 6-10pm

• Belmar | Anchor Tavern | Todd Robbins Duo | 6-9pm

• Belmar | Bar A | Radio Stranger On Main Stage | 10pm 

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

• Belmar | Bar A | Who Brought The Dog On Main Stage | 6-9:30pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Louis Montesano | 7-10pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Take 5 Band | 8-11pm

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

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Happy Hour With Amie Jost! | 4-7pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Johnny Lit-Br | 7-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | New Yacht City | 9pm-1am 

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

• Brick | River Rock | Skinny Amigo - Beach Bar | 6-9pm

• Brick | River Rock | Undisputed & Dj Brandon Alex - Indoors | 9:30pm 

• Brick | Windward Tavern | Tyler Veit info

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

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Cranston Dean | 9pm

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Pam Mccoy Duo | 5-8pm 

• Highlands | One Willow | Joe Rappolo And George Wurzbach | 6:30- 8:30pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Still Small Voices | 5:30-9pm 

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | Blue Collar Blues Night | 7-10pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Moroccan Sheepherders | 7-10pm 

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

• Keyport | Old Glory | Frank And Vinny | 6pm

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

• Long Branch | MJ's | Lou Panico | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Nip N Tuck | Jivestock | 7-10pm

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

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Kids At Play | 8:30pm

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

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Doug Kaetz | 6-9pm

• Mantoloking | Used To Be's Island Eatery | The Blend info

• Neptune | MJ's | Mark And Jess | 7-10pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Born And Raised | 8pm 

• Oceanport | Blu Grotto | 80’s Revolution | 7pm | 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Matt Baker | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Garden State Radio With DJ Traye On The Beach | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | From The Ground | 9-10pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Side Hustle | 6-10pm

• Red Bank | Red Rock Tap And Grill | The Gab Cinque Band | 8pm 

• Red Bank | The Dublin House | Del Boca Vista | 8pm

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Dlg 3 | 8:30pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Ocean House Tap And Grill | Mission Dance | 9pm

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

• Sea Girt | Fratello's | Hunter Hayes And Ray "Two Kings" | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Howl | 8pm 

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | Coming Alive | 10pm 

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

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Paul Heany Trio | 9pm-12am 

• Tinton Falls | MJ's | Jo Wymer Duo | 7-10pm

• Tinton Falls | Twin Lights Brewing | Kathleen Elle | 6pm

• Asbury Park | Porta | Let’s Be Frank | 5-9pm

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

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

• Asbury Park | The Break | Outcrops | 9pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | Patty C | 1pm

• Asbury Park | The Break | The Foes Of Fern | 9pm

• Asbury Park | Transparent Clinch Gallery | Tom Hamilton Live | 4pm | info

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Adam Ezra Group | 8pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Acoustic Sherbert | 6-11pm

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Day Disco / Tom Vincent | 7pm 

• Avon By The Sea | Columns | Enjoy! | 4pm 

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

• Belmar | 10th Ave Burrito | Kevin Hill & Secret Sound | 7pm 

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

• Belmar | Bakes Brewing | Kelli Bruno | 5-8pm

• Belmar | Beach Haus Brewery | Michael Cappetto | 7-10pm

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Samantha Spano | 8-11pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Just Killin Time Band | 2-6pm

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Memo Pt | 7-11pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | So Watt Band | 8-11:30pm 

• Bradley Beach | Riley Park | Ruckus | 5pm

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

• Brick | River Rock | Jazmyn Adelle - Indoors | 6-9pm 

• Brick | River Rock | On Point Band - Beach Bar | 6-9pm 

• Brick | Windward Tavern | Brue Crew info

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

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Sean Patrick Band | 9-11:59pm 

• Highlands | One Willow | Sam Simms Duo | 6:30-9:30pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Ken Dubman | 1-4pm 

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Last Call | 6-10pm 

• Highlands | The Chubby Pickle | The Trend | 8:30pm

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Pam Mccoy Trio | 2:30-5:30pm

• Keyport | Old Glory | Fast Forward Duo | 4pm 

• Long Branch | Max's Bar And Grill | Rane A | 7-10pm 

• Long Branch | Mj's | Kevin O Grady | 7-10pm |

• Long Branch | Nip N Tuck | Add Band | 7-10pm

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's | Todd Robbins | 8:30pm

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | The Backbeat Solo | 6-9pm 

• Neptune | MJ's | Karl Meri | 7-10pm 

• Point Pleasant | Boardwalk Bar and Grill | Pour Boys | 8:30-11:30pm

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point | Laura G | 7:30-10:30pm

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Desert Jellies | 9pm 

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Drew Anderson From Hump Day Trio | 2-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Blues Collar Band | 6-10pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Vinyl | 1-5pm 

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Random Test | 8:30pm 

• Red Bank | Red Rock Tap And Grill | New Power Soul | 8pm 

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing | Muscle Tough | 9pm

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | The Get Down Committee | 6-10pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Dakota Leigh | 2-5pm 

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

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Shore Thing | 7:30pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Coming Alive | 8pm 

• Sea Girt | Parker House | The Kicks | 3pm

• Seaside Heights | Beach Comber | Event Horizon | 10pm 

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 |  BBQ Tony | 8:30-11:30pm 

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | It Takes Two  | 4:30-7:30pm 

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Glenn Lykes | 9pm-12am

• Asbury Park | Mccloone's Supper Club | Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience | 7pm | info

• Asbury Park | The Break | Groove Vultures | 1pm 

• Asbury Park | Wonder Bar | Farmer’s Wife | 7pm | info

• Atlantic Highlands | On The Deck | Suyat Band | 3-6pm

• Atlantic Highlands | Seafarer | Pat Guadagno | 4pm 

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

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

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

• Belmar | 9th Ave Pier | NJ Party Band | 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 | NGXB | 2-5pm 

• Belmar | Jacks By The Tracks | Deseree Spinks | 12-3pm 

• Belmar | Salty's Beach Bar | Blanks 77 | 7-11pm 

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

• Brick | River Rock | Jeff Lakata - Beach Bar | 6-9pm 

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

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

• Deal | Deal Lake Bar + Co | Sun. Sets With Charlie Brown | 4-7pm

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

• Highlands | One Willow | Genevieve Vietenzo | 12-3pm

• Highlands | Proving Ground | Stretch And The Armstrongs | 5-9pm 

• Highlands | The Sandbox | Almost Average | 3-7pm 

• Mantoloking | Mantoloking Road Ale House | Tom Vincent | 3-6pm 

• Monmouth Beach | Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion | Soulstirs | 5:30pm 

• Neptune City | Headliner | Oscar G | 1pm 

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

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | The Cliffs | 2pm

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

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Garden State Groove
  Aug 11, 2024 | 6-10pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Kickin' Wing | 1-5pm

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | Random Test | 4-8pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | Danjos | 2-5pm

• Sea Bright | Eventide Grill | High Street Slackers | 6-9:30pm 

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

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

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Dub Assassins | 4-7pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Jimmy Farrell | 6-9pm