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j e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 21 Monmouth County sites: Aberdeen, Allenhurst/Loch Arbour, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Deal, Highlands, Keansburg, Keyport, Long Branch, Manasquan, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Ocean Grove, Red Bank, Sandy Hook, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Union Beach, West Long Branch. (732) 872-0111 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM www.cleanoceanaction.org 4-30: BBQ & Brew Fest At Historic Allaire Village A day of hops and hogs—the first Beer Festival at the Historic Allaire Village! Tickets for beer will be available at the door to the beer garden. While you enjoy the festival and some good barbecue and music with family and friends, explore the historic buildings and visit the craft shops. Fee. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 4-30: Belmar Art Walk Enjoy walking downtown Belmar and see art- work by local artists. Dancing demos, art pre- sentations, author signings, music, and more! The event will also feature a passport secret word prize drawing and roving street musi- cians/performers. Weather permitting. Main Street, between 5th and 13th Avenues, Belmar, (732) 681-2002 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.belmararts.org 4-30 - 5-1: "Truck"erton Food Truck And Brew Fest At Tuckerton Seaport The Seaport will host more than a dozen gour- met food trucks from all over the region. Live music begins at noon and lasts throughout the day. Food, beer, and wine prices are set by each vendor. Fee. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 Sat.: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 4-30 - 5-1: Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon and Half Marathon Weekend At Monmouth Park In Oceanport Marathon, half marathon, half marathon relay, kid's races, health and fitness expo, and family festival. Run through the neigh- borhoods and business districts of Oceanport, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch, Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Asbury Park, and Ocean Grove. Wheelchair athletes will start 7:30 AM, followed by the rest of the corrals. (732) 578-1771 www.thenewjerseymarathon.com 4-30 - 5-1: 2nd Annual Creative Music Festival In Lincroft Enjoy at day at Thompson Park as you peruse the artists of the Park System's second annual juried arts festival. Fine artists from all medi- ums will be featured as well as musicians, art activities, plein air painting competition, and food vendors. Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-4000, ext. 4253 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 4-30 - 5-1: Walking Tour Of Old Monmouth: 8th Annual Self-Guided Historic Tour This weekend, historic sites across Monmouth County open their doors to the public who can explore the history of their home county. Visit for free over forty-five historic places through- out Monmouth County, guided by a tour map and booklet. Sites include historic houses, farms, houses of worship, lighthouses, museums, a working mill, former military installations, and an industrial village. Sponsored by the Monmouth County Historical Commission. 1-800-523-2587 Sat.: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun.: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.visitmonmouth.com MAY 5-1: Asbury Park Restaurant Tour Asbury Park once again showcases our culi- nary scene with the 5th Annual Restaurant Tour. The event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, features small "bites," sampling, and demos at twenty-five-plus Asbury Park restaurants, lounges, juice bars, and breakfast rooms. Foodies will be treated to some of the classic restaurant pioneers of Asbury Park as well as recent newcomers to the blooming Asbury Park culinary scene. Tickets on sale 3-30-16. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.asburyparkchamber.com 5-5: Ladies Night Out In Manasquan Grab your friends and shop until you can't no more!. Business District, Main, Broad, and South Streets, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 5-6: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower Event In Port Monmouth Join a Park System Naturalist at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, for this spectacular natural event. The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of produc- ing up to sixty meteors per hour at its peak. Most of the activity is seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, the rate can reach about thirty meteors per hour. The new moon will ensure dark skies this year for what could be an excellent show. Free. Bayshore Waterfront Park, 719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth, (732) 787-3033 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com continued on page 22 Subscribe and Bring the Jersey Shore into Your Home All Year-Round! 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