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between Court Street and Throckmorton,
Freehold, (732) 333-0094
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
www.downtownfreehold.com
5-5: Red Bank International
Beer, Wine, & Food Festival
International food and music fes-
tival. Benefits multiple Red Bank
organizations. No pets. $5.
White Street parking lot, Red Bank
(732) 842-4244
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
www.redbank.org/events/7/international-beer-
wine-food-fest
5-9: 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
5-9: Ladies Night Out In Spring Lake
A night of shopping, specials, and tasty treats.
Downtown Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
www.visitspringlake.com and www.springlake.org
5-16 - 5-18: Sidewalk Sale
In Point Pleasant Beach
Sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach
Chamber of Commerce.
Arnold and Bay Avenues, Point
Pleasant Beach, 1-888-772-3862
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.pointchamber.com
5-17 - 5-18: 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
5-17 - 5-19: 33rd Annual New Jersey
Seafood Festival In Belmar
One of the largest seafood festivals in the
nation. Great seafood, crafters, and live enter-
tainment. Sponsored by the Belmar Tourism
Commission. No pets.
Silver Lake Park, Fifth and Ocean Avenue,
Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214
5-17: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 5-18: 11:00 AM -
8:00 PM; 5-19: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.visitbelmarnj.com
5-17 - 5-19: Jersey Shore Music Festival
In Seaside Heights
Three-day music and arts festival that takes
place throughout the boardwalk, bars, restau-
rants, and beach. Variety of live music. Surfing,
yoga, tai chi, and wakeboarding lessons.
Vendor village. Family fun. Free.
Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700
Friday: 1:00 PM - 1:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00
PM - 1:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
www.jerseyshorefestival.com
5-18: 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
5-18: 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/education/
special-events/ocean-fun-days/
5-18: 30th 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
5-18: 16th Annual Bay Head 5K
Memory Run
In memory of Kate Shea, proceeds benefit
youth education and research organizations
fighting cancers. Registration and after party
fees. T-shirt and race bag included; after party
at Martell's Tiki Bar.
Starts at Bay Head Firehouse, 81 Bridge
Avenue, Bay Head
Sign In: begins at 6:30 AM. Start Time: 8:30 AM
www.bayhead5k.com
5-18 - 5-19: Bike MS: Coast The Coast
Bike Ride For Multiple Sclerosis
5-18: Starts at Monmouth University (MU).
25, 50, or 75-mile route options. 25 and 50
finish at MU. 75 finishes in Point Pleasant
Beach at the inlet.
5-19: 75-mile route only starts at Point
Pleasant Beach High School and finishes at MU.
For more information: FundraisingSupport@
nmss.org. or (855) 372-1331.
Race start times: Saturday: 8:00 AM;
Sunday: open route start 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/
Bike/NJMBikeEvents?pg=entry&fr_id=30199
5-19: Great Strides Walk For Cystic
Fibrosis In Point Pleasant Beach
Walk day is a fun, family-oriented event with
a healthy 5K walk, children's activities, food,
and festivities that participants look forward
to year after year. For more information:
(973) 656-9200 or new-jersey@cff.org.
The Bandshell at Memorial Park, Arnold and
Baltimore Avenues, Point Pleasant Beach
Check In: 11:00 AM; Walk: 12:00 PM
www.cff.org/NewJersey
5-19: Ocean Fun Day 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/education/special-events/
ocean-fun-days/
5-25: Township Of Ocean Founders Day
A day for fun for everyone! Cupcake decorat-
ing contest, cupcake eating contest, demon-
strations, inflatables, live entertainment, 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
5-25: Ocean Grove Antiques Auction
Auction featuring antique dolls, Lenox, base-
ball collectibles, linens, and more.
Women's Club, 57 Wickapecko Drive, Ocean
Grove, (732) 774-1869
11:00 AM (Preview: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
www.oceangrovehistory.org
5-25: 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
5-25 - 5-26: Spring Lake Race Day
Sidewalk Sale
Two-day sidewalk sale downtown.
Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037
10:00 AM
www.visitspringlake.com
5-25 - 5-27: Bradley Beach Memorial Day
Weekend Festival
Three day Arts and Crafts Festival with food
vendors on the boardwalk. On Saturday, there
will be a Memorial Day Parade on Ocean
Avenue at 10:00 AM. On Monday, there will
be a Memorial Day Service in Riley Park at
10:00 AM.
Bradley Beach boardwalk, (732) 776-2999
Festival Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00
AM - 7:00 PM: Mon.: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.bradleybeachnj.gov
5-26: 19th Annual Highlands Craft Show
This show features a delightful collection of
various handmade items from up to fifty craft-
ers and artisans. Sponsored by the Highlands
Business Partnership.
Huddy Park, Waterwitch and Bay Avenues,
Highlands, (732) 291-4713
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
www.highlandsnj.com
5-26: Arts And Crafts Show At Historic
Viking Village In Barnegat Light
Seventy vendors and local artists. Rain or
shine. Free.
Historic Viking Village, 1801 Bayview Avenue,
Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
www.vikingvillageshows.com
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