Long Beach Island Vacation Guidebook & Map
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Events Calendar, september Continued from page 17 9-1: 26th Annual Catboat Race In Harvey Cedars All catboat sailors invited. Skippers meeting 12:30 PM at Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars. For info call (609) 494-8352 or (609) 296-4549. www.harveycedars.org 9-6 – 9-8: Sidewalk Sale Days in Ship Bottom Many of the merchants will be participating in Sidewalk Sales. www.shipbottom.org 9-7: Pirates Day In Barnegat Pirate re-enactors, vendors, food, two entertainment venues, costume contest, magicians, treasure hunt, trolley tour, fireworks, and much more. Gazebo Park, Route 9 and East Bay Avenue, Historic Downtown Barnegat, (609) 698-0080, ext. 130 or (609) 6981618; 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM www.barnegatchamber.com 9-7 - 9-8: 8th Annual Irish Festival In Ship Bottom Bagpipe bands, vendors, crafts, food, Beer Garden, and step-dancers. Gate admission: $10.; children under age fifteen are free. Waterfront Park, Boat Ramp Parking Lot, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-2171 9-7: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; 9-8: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.lbiaoh.com 9-7 - 9-8: NJ Maritime Heritage Festival Featuring The Annual Antique And Classic Boat Show At Tuckerton Seaport During the New Jersey Maritime Heritage Festival, join the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, entertainment, and marine activities. Sign up for a boat building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton "Crik." The boat show is fun for the whole family. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868; 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 9-7 and 9-14: Old Salt Figure Carving At Tuckerton Seaport Join Folk Carving Artist Mark Bair in carving his favorite subject, the folk figure. Starting with a simple wood blank, you will be taught the techniques of figure carving. You will finish your carving in paint 18 and oil. Pre-registration is required by 9-1. Fee: $95. members; $110. non-members. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 9-13 – 10-27: Fright Fest In Jackson We'll take haunting to new heights during the Northeast's Largest Halloween Party. Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® delivers "thrills by day, fright by night" entertainment, including dozens of haunted shows and attractions plus our world-class thrill rides! The celebration runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 13 - October 27 plus Columbus Day, October 14. Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari, Route 537, Jackson, (732) 928-1821 Depending on the day, the Theme Park opens at 10:30 AM or 5:30 PM and closing times vary. www.sixflags.com 9-14: Eagleswood 5K/10K Walk/Run "Get Fit/Stay Healthy" Event In West Creek All ages welcome. Prizes for male and female walkers and runners and under 12. Timing company available for runners that want to compete. Water and goody bags. Municipal Building, 146 Division Street, West Creek, (609) 296-5467 ext. 15; 9:00 AM 9-14: New Jersey Maritime Museum Annual Fundraiser In Beach Haven "For Those In Peril" - A tribute to the U.S. Life Saving Service and U.S. Coast Guard. Casual attire, indoor-outdoor tented affair. Fabulous pig roast and salads from Okie's Butcher Shop. Seafood, pasta, vegetarian dishes, desserts, delectable foods donated by local establishments. Full service cash bar. oldies DJ entertainment, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle, and silent auction. Tickets: $50. Available in advance and at door! New Jersey Maritime Museum, 528 Dock Road, Beach Haven, (609) 492-0202 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM www.NJMaritimeMuseum.org 9-14 – 9-15: "Quilts Along The Bay" In Barnegat Annual Historical Society quilt show. Barnegat Community Center, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.barnegathistoricalsociety.com