Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 4 22 5-3 – 5-4: A Weekend in Old Monmouth: 6th Annual Self-Guided Historic Tour Visit for free over thirty historic places throughout Monmouth County, guided by a tour map and booklet. Sites include: Historic Houses, Farms, Houses of Worship, Lighthouses, Museums, Working Mill, Former Military Installations, and an Industrial Village. 1-800-523-2587 5/3: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 5/4: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.visitmonmouth.com 5-4: March of Dimes March for Babies in Asbury Park March for Babies is the oldest charitable walk- ing event in the United States and March Of Dimes biggest fundraiser. More than 1,000 people walk on the boardwalk from Convention Hall to Shark River Inlet and back. Food and entertainment after in Bradley Park. Convention Hall, Asbury Park Boardwalk, (732) 952-9010 Registration: 10:00 AM. Start: 11:00 AM www.marchforbabies.org 5-10: Late Spring Flea Market at Historic Allaire Village Rain date: 4-29. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 5-16: Jersey Family Fun at Tuckerton Seaport Jersey Family Fun and Tuckerton Seaport kick off summer with a family friendly celebration that includes activities, crafts and entertain- ment. Fee. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 12:30 AM – 1:30 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 5-16 – 5-18: Jersey Shore Music Festival in Seaside Heights 3-day music festival that takes place through- out the boardwalk, bars, restaurants, and beach. Variety of live music. Also, surfing and wakeboarding lessons, vendor village, and family fun. Free. Seaside Heights, (732) 830-3700 See website for hours. www.jerseyshorefestival.com 5-17: Ocean Grove Vintage Car Show The Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Spring Vintage Car Show with over ninety cars on display and live music to enjoy. Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-17: Gaelfest - A Celebration of Celtic Culture in Belmar Main Street between 12th Avenue and railroad, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ex. 214 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 5-17: Endangered Species Day in New Jersey Learn how you can help protect endangered species around the world and in your own backyard. Included with general admission: activities, games, and chats that explore what animals reside in New Jersey. All ages. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 5-17: 25th Annual New Jersey State Chili & 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 5-17: Ocean Fun Day at Island Beach State Park Nature and environmental exhibits, tours and 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 5-17 – 5-18: Block Printing Class at Tuckerton Seaport Try your hand at the oldest form of printmak- ing. Starting with a simple image, we will carve blocks of wood, then ink and print the images. All levels welcome. Fee: $145. members; $155. nonmembers. Includes materials. Pre-registra- tion is required by May 12, 2014. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 5-18: 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 HYPERLINK "http://www.njseagrant.org/ "www.njseagrant.org 5-18: 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 5-23: Make a Single Bottle Wine Basket With Swing Handle at Tuckerton Seaport Prepare for Red Wine and Blues by making a basket to hold your wine bottles! Fee: $50. members; $60. nonmembers. Includes materials. Pre- registration is required by May 16, 2014. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 5-24: Ocean Grove Antiques Auction Auction featuring antique dolls,Lenox, baseball collectibles, linens, and more. Youth Temple, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1869 11:00 AM (Preview: 9:00 AM -11:00 AM) www.oceangrovehistory.org 5-24: Spring Lake Irish Festival Rain date: 5/18. Sponsored by the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce, Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.springlake.org 5-24: 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 5-24 – 5-25: Spring Lake Race Day Sidewalk Sale Two-day sidewalk sale downtown. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 10:00 AM www.visitspringlake.org 5-24 - 5-26: Bradley Beach Memorial Day Weekend Festival Food, craft vendors, and activities for everyone. 5-24: Parade. 5-26: Memorial Day Service in Riley Park. Bradley Beach Boardwalk, (732) 776-2999 11:00 AM www.bradleybeachonline.com 5-25: Art in The Park in Long Branch A judged art show and sale. West End Park, Brighton and Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, (732) 923-2044 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM www.longbranch.org 5-25: Arts & Crafts Show in Barnegat Light 70 vendors and local artists. Rain or shine. Free. Viking Village, 19th and Bayview, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM www.vikingvillage.net 5-30 – 6-1: RiverFest in Red Bank New Jersey's largest food and music festival with free admission. The festival will once again showcase talented local bands perform- ing simultaneously on multiple stages capped by appearances of nationally known blues and jazz artists. Food vendors and crafters. Marine Park, Wharf Avenue, Red Bank, (732) 741-0055 5/30: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; 5/31: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; 6/1: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.redbankriverfest.org CALENDAR Of EVENTS continued from page 21

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