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17 ▲ JULY 7-4: LONG BRANCH'S ANNUAL OCEANFEST AND FIREWORKS Vendors, bands, exhibits, food, and fireworks are all part of this annual rain or shine celebration. Oceanfront Promenade, Long Branch, (732) 923-2044 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM www.longbranch.org 7-4: 2ND ANNUAL PIER VILLAGE POETRY FESTIVAL AT OCEANFEST IN LONG BRANCH Two hours and twenty poets, half of which were published in the anthologies "The Poets Of New Jersey and "Palisades, Parkways & Pinelands." Featuring: Mayor Schneider, Councilman John Pallone and his son, John Thomas Pallone, (Councilwoman Joy Bastelli may also read), Laine Sutton, Maria Gillian, Daniel Weeks, Emily Vogel, Charles Johnson, Gretna Wilkinson, Sander Zulauf, Hank Kalet, Gregg Glory, Joe Weil, Alex Khalifah, Frank Finale, Mat Spano, Daniel Zimmerman, Frank Valentino, Peter Murphy and other poets. Organized by Emanuel di Pasquale, Poet Laureate of Long Branch and co-editor of "The Poets Of New Jersey" with the blessings of the mayor, the city council, and Chamber of Commerce. The reading will be held at the centrally locat- ed gazebo in the middle of Pier Village, Ocean Avenue and Centennial Drive, Long Branch 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 7-13 - 7-17: 69TH OCEAN COUNTY FAIR IN BERKELEY TOWNSHIP With a tradition of providing family fun, entertain- ment, and food to Ocean County residents and visi- tors, there is something for everyone. Admission fee; children under ten free. Check website for hours. Robert J Miller Airpark, Route 530, Berkeley Township, (732) 914-9466 7-13 and 7-14: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 7-15 and 7-16: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; 7-17: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.oceancountyfair.com and www.facebook.com/TheOceanCountyFair 7-16: SUMMER IN THE STREET IN TOMS RIVER A new event this summer! Summer in the Street, which replaces the Ice Cream Festival, will have a little bit of everything summer has to offer—live entertainment, food vendors, crafters, a free carnival game area for the kids, rides, and much more. Free admission. Downtown Toms River, Washington Street, Toms River, (732) 341-8738 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM www.downtowntomsriver.com Continued on page 18 TUCKERTON SEAPORT 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton (609) 296-8868 www.tuckertonseaport.org PICKIN' ON THE PORCH First Sunday of every month, come to pick, sing, listen, swap songs, tell stories, and share a pot of beans and homemade bread. Bluegrass, country, old time music. Acoustic instruments only please. Hosted by Linda and Bill Salmons. $5. includes admission to all Seaport exhibits. Free for Seaport members. Noon – 5:00 PM First Sunday of each month: 6-5, 7-3, 8-7, 9-4 6-11: ANNUAL PRIVATEERS AND PIRATES FESTIVAL All Things Pirates! Learn the difference between pri- vateers and pirates and then be one. Pirate history— authentic and make believe plus a treasure scavenger hunt, costume contest, and pirate craft activities. Enjoy the crew of the Valhalla Pirates with historic pirate entertainment. Admission fee. 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6-25 - 6-26: 24TH ANNUAL BAYMEN'S SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops, and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro- brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refresh- ments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides, boat builders, and decoy carvers. Speak with commer- cial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. General admission. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 7-9 - 7-10: NJ BACON FEST 2016 Vendors, entertainment, mini-pig races, bacon eating contest, mechanical pig, and more. Admission fee. 7/9: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 7/10: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.njbaconfest.com 8-13 - 8-14: "TRUCK"ERTON FOOD TRUCK AND BREW FEST SUMMER EDITION The Seaport will host more than a dozen gourmet 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. 7/9: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 7/10: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9-24 - 9-25: 34TH ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY DECOY AND GUNNING SHOW IN TUCKERTON Two-day event highlighting the culture of the Barnegat Bay region. Demonstrations, contests, seminars, craft- ers, carvers, vendors, food and music. Includes the Dock Dog competition as featured on ESPN! Visit the Tuckerton Seaport Heritage Tent at the lake. Two great locations: Tip Seaman Park and Tuckerton Seaport. Free off-site parking and shuttle bus. Admission: Free Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 Tip Seaman Park, 120 Lakeside Drive, Tuckerton 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org