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9-16: COMFORT FOOD FESTIVAL
IN TOMS RIVER
Food, entertainment, vendors, activities for chil-
dren, live entertainment, beer and wine garden
(provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1),
and more. Free admission.
Downtown Toms River, Washington
Street, Toms River, (732) 341-8738
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
www.downtowntomsriver.com
9-16 - 9-17: LAKEWOOD
LIONS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
The Renaissance Fair will take you back to the
16th century. Enter the world of Knights in their
shiny armor jousting on their "War Horses."
Have your child Knighted and learn the art of
combat. Witness the crowning of the Fair's King
and Queen chosen from children under age 10
and dressed in period garb. Adults: $10.; children
6-12: $2.; under 6: free. Ample free parking.
Handicapped accessible.
Lakewood Lions Club, Pine Park, Country Club
Road, Lakewood, (732) 276-5401
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.lakewoodrenfair.com
9-16 - 9-17: SEA.HEAR.NOW FESTIVAL
IN ASBURY PARK
Two-day music, surf culture, and arts festival fea-
turing music from headliners The Killers, Greta
Van Fleet, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff and The
Night Sweats, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rebelution,
The Beach Boys, The Breeders, and more. Surfing
by some of the most well-known New Jersey surfers
including Sam Hammer, Cam Richards, Will
Skudin, Rob Kelly, Cassidy McClain, Pat Schmidt,
and more. Food, vendors, entertainment.
Advance ticket purchase required.
Asbury Park Boardwalk, Asbury Park,
(888) 512-7469
12:30 PM - 10:30 PM
www.seahearnowfestival.com
9-17: KIDS INLET FISHING DERBY
Kids cast their lines into the Manasquan River at
the Inlet.
Manasquan Inlet, Inlet Drive, Point Pleasant Beach
Registration: 8:00 AM; Event: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
https://pointpleasantbeachnj.myrec.com/info/
default.aspx
www.facebook.com/pointpleasantbeachrecreation-
committee
9-22 - 9-24: JERSEY SHORE BOAT
SALE AND EXPO IN LAKEWOOD
Please refer to our ad on page 44.
Hundreds of new boats on sale as well as a
unique pre-owned boat section and a Boater's
Marketplace full of marinas, gear, and services.
Activities for little boaters in the Kids Cove.
Produced by the Marine Trades Association of NJ.
ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood,
(732) 292-1051
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00
AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
www.jerseyboatexpo.com
9-22 - 9-24: ASBURYFEST
IN ASBURY PARK
Formerly called Oysterfest, this is one of Asbury's
biggest free festivals, turning historic Cookman
Avenue from downtown to the boardwalk into
one long pedestrian mall. Enjoy food, shopping,
and live music.
Presented by the Asbury Park Chamber of
Commerce.
The Carousel House Parking Lot, Ocean and Lake
Avenues, Asbury Park, (732) 775-7676
Fri.: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM; Sat.: 11:00 AM - 10:00
PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
www.asburyparkchamber.com
9-23: KITCHENS BY THE SEA TOUR
IN BAY HEAD AND MANTOLOKING
Visit amazing kitchens in lovely homes located in
Bay Head and Mantoloking. In each home, enjoy
tasty bites provided by local chefs and caterers and
admire floral and table arrangements created by local
florists and designers. Tickets are $100. and can be
purchased online at the website listed below begin-
ning on April 1. For more information, please visit the
website or email Christie@bayheadschoolfoundation.
org. Sponsored by the Bay Head School Foundation
to benefit the students of the Bay Head School.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
www.bayheadschoolfoundation.org/kitchens-by-
the-sea.html
www.facebook.com/bayheadschoolfoundation
9-23: ITALIAN FESTIVAL
IN SPRING LAKE
Downtown Spring Lake will turn into an
Italian Village complete with live music, wine and
beer gardens, Italian food court, face painting,
balloons, spaghetti eating contest, petting zoo,
and more. Rain date: 9-30-23.
Morris Avenue (between 3rd and 4th Avenues),
Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
www.springlake.org
9-23: ROCK THE FARM
FESTIVAL IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Presented by CFC Loud N Clear Foundation.
Support a great cause and hear great
music. Line-up and times t.b.a.
Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights,
(833) 300-HOPE
www.rockthefarmnj.com
