Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 22 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY, continued from page 21 5-7: Master Gardeners 23rd Annual Plant Sale In Toms River Spectacular annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and shrubs. Parking Lot of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 1623 Whitesville Road, Toms River, (732) 349-1245 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM www.ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu 5-7: Spring Craft Market And Art In The Park At Historic Allaire Village Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 5-8: Mother's Day At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach All moms are free with a paid child admission. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 5-11: Lunch 'n Learn: Tucker's Island Gretchen Coyle and Deb Whitcraft, authors of Tucker's Island, will give a talk on their book, a pictorial history of an island at the Jersey Shore that was washed away by 1950. The island was a barrier island located north of Little Egg Inlet between the Holgate section of LBI and Little Beach. It once was eight miles long and had a U.S. Life Saving Station, light- house, school, two rustic hotels, and cottages. People flocked to the island. Led by the extend- ed Rider family of lifesavers and brave sea cap- tains, the islanders performed heroic deeds of rescuing stranded mariners off the coast. Fee: $2. Bring your own lunch. Coffee, tea, and dessert will be provided. Call to register. Tuckerton Seaport (The Hunting Shanty Building), 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 5-13 - 5-14: Spring Sidewalk Sale In Manasquan Rain or shine sidewalk event all over town. Main, Broad, and South Streets, Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 5-14: Spirit Of The Jersey's State History Fair In Manalapan Welcome to the New Jersey State History Fair, the only statewide event where visitors will experience five centuries of NJ's history in one place. Vendors, historical exhibits and demonstrations, workshops, non-profit and community group exhibits, food, and more. Monmouth Battlefield State Park, 16 Route 33, Manalapan; email: historyfair@dep.nj.gov 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.njhistoryfair.org 5-14: Late Spring Flea Market At Historic Allaire Village Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 5-14: Ocean Grove Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Festival Arts & Crafts Festival and music by Jo Wymer and Band at 11:00 AM and Chuck Lambert Blues at 1:00 PM. Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-14: Keyport Community Day Get to know the folks behind the diverse pub- lic resources made available to the residents of our Bayfront community. Keyport Central School, 335 Broad Street, Keyport 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/community-day 5-14 - 5-15: 30th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival In Belmar One of the largest seafood festivals in the nation. Great seafood, crafters, and live entertainment. Sponsored by the Belmar Tourism Commission. No pets. Silver Lake Park, Fifth and Ocean Avenue, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214 5-14: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 5-15: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 5-14 - 5-15: Power Of The Pines Open House And Air Show At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Free Admission. 9:00 AM: Gates open. 11:00 AM: Aerial performances begin. www.jointbasemdl.af.mil/library/openhouse- andairshow.asp 5-19 - 5-21: Sidewalk Sales In Point Pleasant Beach Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Bay and Arnold Avenues, downtown Point Pleasant Beach www.pointchamber.com 5-20 - 5-22: Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix Boat Race A weekend full of events and excitement! Fri. 5-20: Downtown Block Party; Sat. 5-21: Parade on Ocean Avenue; Sun. 5-22: The Grand Prix Boat Race. Sponsored by The Offshore Power Boat Association, The Boro of Point Pleasant Beach, and the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce. www.oparacing.org/schedule.html 5-20 - 5-22: Jersey Shore Music Festival In Seaside Heights 3-day music and arts festival that takes place throughout the boardwalk, bars, restaurants, and beach. Variety of live music. Surfing, yoga, tai chi, and wakeboarding lessons. Vendor vil- lage. Family fun. Free. Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 See website for hours. www.jerseyshorefestival.com 5-21: Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Spring Vintage Car Show with over ninety cars on display and live music to enjoy. Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-21: 7 Prez SK8 Jam In Long Branch Amateur skateboarding contest at the recent- ly refurbished Skateplex at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch. Local skate- board and food vendors will be on hand. Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, 221 Ocean Avenue North, Long Branch 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 5-21: 2nd Annual Antiques And Artisan Festival In Keyport A culture-filled festival celebrating the Bayshore's finest antique dealers, artists, crafters, poets, and musicians. There will be a free trolley service running between the Aberdeen-Matawan train station and the festi- val from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Waterfront Park and West Front Street, Keyport 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/2nd-annual-an- tiques-artisan-festival 5-21: Boat Show And Armed Forces Day At Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy a boat show and honor our armed forces. The Seaport will offer demonstrations, tours, and hands-on activities focused on the rich maritime heritage of the Jersey Shore. The Seaport will also be honoring our Armed Forces during the day. Fee. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 5-21: Ocean Fun Day At Island Beach State Park Nature and environmental exhibits, tours, and inter- active children's activities, vendors, and food for sale. Island Beach State Park, Route 35 South, (732) 872-1300 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.njseagrant.org 5-21: 26th Annual New Jersey State Chili And Salsa Cook-off In Toms River Live entertainment, vendors, street fair. Tasting kits for a fee. Free admission and parking. Chili/Salsa tasting begins at 12:00 noon. Awards Ceremony starts at 4:30 PM. Sanctioned competition. Washington Street, between Hooper and Main

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