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8-12 - 8-13: LBI ARTIST
OPEN STUDIO TOUR
An opportunity for residents and visitors to collect art
and gain an understanding of the creative process.
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts
and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard,
Loveladies, (609) 494-1241
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
www.lbiartists.com
8-16 - 8-19: 54TH ANNUAL BEACH
HAVEN WHITE MARLIN INVITATIONAL
The longest running White Marlin Tournament
in the United States. See website for detailed
schedule.
Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club,
420 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Beach Haven,
(908) 963-5924
www.whitemarlininvitational.com
8-19: CRAFT SHOW, CRAB RACE,
AND ANYTHING FLOATS RACE
IN HARVEY CEDARS
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars,
(609) 361-7990
Blue Claw Craft Show: Crafters will display their
goods. Food available from the Barnegat Light First
Aid Squad. Free admission. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Blue Claw Crab Race: One of the best-known
crab races in Ocean County! People come from
all over to enter their crabs in competition. Bring
your own crab or rent one from us. Prizes award-
ed. Sponsored by PBA 175. Registration at 10:00
AM. Race starts at 11:00 AM.
Anything Floats Race: Build a floatable device to
race a short course in the bay. No motors. Prizes,
awards, and fun for all. All entries are welcome.
Junior, Senior, and Group categories. No entry fee.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
www.harveycedars.org
8-20: 44TH HIGH POINT ANNUAL DOG
DAY ROAD RACE IN HARVEY CEDARS
800+ runners in a five-mile run. Email:
HCroadrace@comcast.net for more information.
80th Street Firehouse, Harvey Cedars,
(609) 361-7990
Registration: 7:30 AM. Race: 9:30 AM
www.harveycedars.org
www.hpvfc.com
SEPTEMBER
9-9: PIRATES DAY IN BARNEGAT
Pirate re-enactors, over 170 vendors, food, two
entertainment venues, costume contest, magi-
cians, treasure hunt, trolley tour, inflatables, fire-
works, and more.
Russell O. Brackman Middle School, 600 Barnegat
Boulevard, Barnegat, (609) 698-0080, ext. 130
or (609) 698-1618
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
www.barnegat.net/departments/office-of-
recreation/recreation-events
9-17: LBI ANNUAL TRIATHLON/
PARA-TRIATHLON IN BRANT BEACH
Bayview Park, 68th and the Boulevard,
Brant Beach, (609) 509-0987
7:30 AM
www.DQEvents.com
www.longbeachtownship.com
9-23: 76TH ANNUAL WORLD
SERIES OF SURF FISHING ON LBI
Surf Fishing Tournament for both teams and
individuals. For more information, please contact:
Frank D'Ambrosio, Tournament Chair, at (856)
904-3062 or bassakwd@gmail.com.
On the Beaches of Harvey Cedars, North Beach,
Surf City, and Ship Bottom
5:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration: 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM at the Long
Beach Island Fishing Club, 6 Cape May Avenue,
Harvey Cedars
Fishing Time: 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM
www.asaconline.org
9-23 - 9-24: 41ST ANNUAL OCEAN
COUNTY DECOY AND GUNNING
SHOW IN TUCKERTON
Two-day event highlighting the culture of the
Barnegat Bay region. Demonstrations, contests,
seminars, crafters, 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.
Presented by Ocean County Parks.
Sat.: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Sun.: 7:00 AM -
4:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org
9-30: 35TH ANNUAL CHOWDERFEST
IN BEACH HAVEN
This family-fun festival features live music, activ-
ities, and unlimited chowder tasting with the
opportunity for each ticket holder to vote for
their favorite red and white chowder. Rain date:
10-1-23.
Little League Field, Taylor and Delaware Avenues,
Beach Haven, (609) 494-7211
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
www.chowderfest.com
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