Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 24 6-9 - 6-12: Lighthouse International Film Festival In Loveladies A weekend of films, fun, and sun on Long Beach Island. Schedule and tickets available online. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241 www.lighthousefilmfestival.org 6-11: Annual Privateers And Pirates Festival At Tuckerton Seaport All Things Pirates! Learn the difference between privateers and pirates and then be one. Pirate history—authentic and make believe plus a treasure scavenger hunt, costume con- test, and pirate craft activities. Enjoy the crew of the Valhalla Pirates with historic pirate entertainment. "Grog Garden" and tasty food vendors. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 6-11: World Oceans Day At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach Join the planet's biggest celebration of the ocean. Activities, games, and crafts are includ- ed with admission for a fun filled learning experience about these deep blue inhabitants! All ages. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 6-11: Spring Lake "Art in the Park" Sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists. Divine Park, Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.springlake.org 6-11: Early Summer 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 6-11 - 6-12: 6th Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival in Lakewood Thirteen New Jersey wineries on the great lawn outside the stadium. Guests welcome to bring a blankets/folding chairs to enjoy live music. Crafters, vendors, food, plus a play area for the kids. $15. advance; $20. at gate; 2-day option: $25. Rain or shine. FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood, (732) 946-2711 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.jerseyshorewinefestival.com 6-12: Maria Allaire's Wedding And Vow Renewal Service Celebrate the marriage of Maria Allaire to Thomas Andrews in 1836 at the Allaire Chapel at 1:00 PM. There will be a vow renewal service for couples following the reenactment at 1:00 PM. Vow renewal service is $15. per couple. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. www.allairevillage.org 6-12: The 46th Annual New Jersey Irish Festival In Oceanport Celebrate your inner Irish with music, food, vendors, and entertainment. Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM www.njirishfestival.com 6-12: Mermaid Tea Party At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach It's your classic tea party with an undersea twist! Enjoy snacks and "tea," make a craft, and more! Dress in your best mermaid outfit for a magical afternoon. Pre-registration is required. Ages 4-10. $15. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 6-14 and 6-28: "Seanet: It's For The Birds!" At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach Walk the beach with the Aquarium's staff while helping them monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the Aquarium at 8:00 AM sharp. Weather dependent. Ages 9 and up. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM www.jenkinsons.com 6-18: Summer 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 6-18: World Sea Turtle Day At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach Celebrate the importance of sea turtles and Dr. Archie Carr, whose research and advocacy brought attention to the threats against these creatures. Crafts, games, and keeper chats. All ages. Included with admission. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 6-19: Jersey Shore Triathlon In Asbury Park Swim: 750 meters; Bike: 14.5 miles; Run: 3 miles. The swim will be in the Atlantic Ocean and on the beach in Asbury Park. The finish of the race will be on the Boardwalk. Asbury Park, (732) 502-5749 Swim start time: 7:00 AM www.splitsecondracing.net/#!jersey-shore- triathlon/ab43a 6-19: Father's Day At Jenkinson's Aquarium In Point Pleasant Beach All dads 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 6-25: Pitching To The Past: 19th Century Baseball Reenactment At Historic Allaire Village Cheer on the home team, The Bog Iron Boys, as they take on other historic teams in this 19th century baseball reenactment. The rules are different: there are no gloves and you can catch the ball on the first bounce for it to count as an out. The audience can even play in some of the games! $5. admission fee per vehicle. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 6-25: 8th Annual Jazzy Scallop And Seafood Festival At Historic Viking Village In Barnegat Light Local restaurants cooking their original recipes with Viking Fresh Products for sampling. Adults: $25. in advance; $30. on day of event. 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Viking Village, 1801 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 www.vikingvillage.homestead.com 6-25 - 6-26: 24th Annual Baymen's Seafood And Music Festival At Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops, and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with com- mercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. General admission. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 6-25 - 6-26: 8th Annual Bradley Beach LobsterFest A yearly celebration of Bradley Beach and all that it has to offer. Music, delicious food, children's entertainment, craft vendors, wine, beer, and soft drinks, too. 500 Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach Sat.: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.org 6-25 - 6-26: LBI Artists Open Studio Tour An opportunity for residents and visitors to collect art and gain an understanding of the creative process. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.lbiartists.com ◆ Compiled from www.visitmonmouth.com and www.oceancountytourism.com and various local and municipal websites. CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE, continued from page 23

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