Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 7 20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY, continued from page 19 5-19 - 5-21: Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix Boat Race A weekend full of events and excitement! Fri. 5-19: Downtown Block Party; Sat. 5-20: Parade on Ocean Avenue; Sun. 5-21: 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 5-19 - 5-21: 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 village. Family fun. Free. Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 Friday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM. www.jerseyshorefestival.com 5-20: Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show Over ninety cars on display and live music to enjoy. Sponsored by The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-20: Ocean Fun Day At Island Beach State Park Nature and environmental exhibits, tours, interactive 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 5-20: 3rd Annual Antiques And Artisan Festival In Keyport A culture-filled festival celebrating the Bayshore's finest antique dealers, artists, craft- ers, poets, and musicians. There will be a free trolley service running between the Aberdeen- Matawan train station and the festival from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Waterfront Park and West Front Street, Keyport 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitkeyport.org/event/3rd-annual-an- tiques-artisan-festival 5-20: 28th 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 Streets, Toms River, (732) 341-8738 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.downtowntomsriver.com 5-20: Bradley Beach Restaurant Tour Presented by the Bradley Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Bradley Beach. Throughout town, (732) 869-1020 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.org 5-20: Spring Lake Irish Festival Irish music, dancing, food, and other activities downtown. Presented by the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, (732) 449-0577 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.springlake.org 5-21: Ocean Fun Days At Sandy Hook Celebrate the wonders of the Jersey Shore. Enjoy hands-on marine exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children's activities all about our coastal environment. Sponsored by NJNG and the NJSGC. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium's Headquarters, 22 Magruder Road, Fort Hancock, Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook, (732) 212-1300 ext. 19 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.njseagrant.org 5-21: A Taste Of Manasquan Visit twenty-five eateries and sample a variety of Manasquan's finest cuisines. Throughout Manasquan, (732) 223-8303 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM www.manasquanchamber.org 5-26 - 5-27: 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 5-27: Township Of Ocean Founders Day A day for fun for everyone! Cupcake decorating contest, cupcake eating contest, demonstrations, inflatables, live entertain- ment, craft and food vendors, fireworks. Priff Elementary School, 139 Wells Mills Road/ Route 532, Waretown, (609) 698-0080 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.barnegat.net 5-27: Spring Lake 5-Mile Run A USATF certified course and custom designed t-shirts for all entrants. Ocean and Sussex Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 Start: 8:30 AM www.springlake5.org 5-27 - 5-28: Spring Lake Race Day Sidewalk Sales Two-day sidewalk sale downtown. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 10:00 AM www.visitspringlake.com EVENTS AT LAURITA WINERY LAURITA WINERY 35 Archertown Rd., New Egypt, (609) 758-8000 www.lauritawinery.com Advance ticket purchase recommended for some events. Thursdays In March: Girls Night Out! Laurita invites all ladies and their friends to visit our rustic, cozy winery for an evening of fun and relaxation! 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 3-18 – 3-19: St. Patrick's Day Festival Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the winery with live Irish music, wine tastings, gourmet food, and more. Saturday 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM 3-26: Central Jersey Wind Ensemble There's nothing finer than pairing classical music with Laurita's wines. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Thursdays In April: 2017 Laurita Adult Idol Singing contest. 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 4-1: The British Invasion Years! Sold out. 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM 4-8 – 4-9: Girlfriends Getaway Weekend Grab your girlfriends and head to the winery for relaxation and fun. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 4-29 – 4-30: Laurita BaconFest! Hail to the bacon! Food, entertainment, and more. Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM 5-4: 2017 Laurita Adult Idol Singing Finals 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5-7: Philadelphia Handbell Ensemble An intimate evening of wine and music. 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM 5-14: Mother's Day Brunch Show Mom how special she is by treating her to brunch. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 5-20 – 5-21: Jeep Thing and Food Trucks The food trucks are back for another spectacular festival! Gourmet food, entertainment, wine sampling, and more. Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM 6-17 – 6-18: Seafood Fest and Food Trucks Cue the seafood! Gourmet food, entertainment, wine samplings, and more. Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM 6-25: A Night on Broadway Listen to the lullaby of Old Broadway at the winery. 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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