Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 4 23 6-5: 35th Annual Spring Lake Historical Society House Tour The tour will feature many wonderful homes, built between 1910 and 2011, and will also include a beautiful condominium at the Essex and Sussex, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary and will display exhibits that take the visitor through its 100 year history. In addition, the Chateau Inn, a bed and breakfast, the new North End Pavilion, and the historic St. Catharine Church will also be featured. Tickets on sale at Kate Co., Camel's Eye, and Art Effects, all on Third Avenue. $30. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0577 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.springlake.org 6-7: Summerfest in The Park in Point Pleasant Live entertainment, craft and food vendors, live music, beer and wine, ride and bounce attractions. Rain date: 6/3. Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM www.pointpleasantchamber.com 6-7: Make A Pound Fish Basket at Tuckerton Seaport Back by popular demand! Fishermen used it to hold their catch, and their wives used it to hold their laundry. Get ready for Baymen's Seafood and Music Festival by making a traditional NJ commercial fishing basket. Learn the history of this great basket, and then make either a full size basket (17" diameter) or a half-size basket (10" diameter). Fee: Full size: $110. members; $120. nonmembers. Half size: $75. members; $85. nonmembers. Includes materials. Pre-reg- istration is required by June 1, 2014. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 6-7: Glo-In-The-Park Fun Run in Colts Neck Racers are invited to wear their own glow-in- the-dark accessories as they race around a 3K course. Pre-registration due by May 30. Dorbrook Recreation Area, 209 County Road 537 East, Colts Neck, (732) 542-1642 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 6-7: Annual Privateers & Pirates Festival at Tuckerton Seaport All Things Pirates! Learn the difference between privateers and pirates and then be one. Pirate history—authentic and make believe plus a treasure scavenger hunt, costume contest, and pirate craft activities. Enjoy the crew of the Valhalla Pirates with historic pirate entertainment. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 6-7: World Oceans Day: Celebrate Sea Turtles in Point Pleasant Beach Join the planet's biggest celebration of the ocean. Activities, games, and crafts are included with admission for a fun filled learning experience about these deep blue inhabitants! All ages. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and 5-31: Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market Over 300 vendors selling new, used, and antique items. This is a rain or shine event! Sponsored by the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove, (732) 774-1391 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-31: Superhero Fun Run in Colts Neck Grab your cape and assemble your superhero squad for a two-mile run adventure! Dorbrook Recreation Area, 209 County Road 537 East, Colts Neck, (732) 542-1642 Four Races: 9:00 AM –10:00 AM; 9:20 AM - 10:20 AM; 9:40 AM - 10:40 AM; 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM www.monmouthcountyparks.com 5-31 – 6-1: Civil War Encampment at Historic Allaire Village A weekend of family fun and history. Meet with soldiers, shop at period stores, witness artillery demonstrations, hear 1860s music, and more. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 Sat.: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sun.: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org JUNE 6-1: 17th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival in Island Heights Ocean County's major environmental festival about the maritime heritage of Barnegat Bay with special emphasis on interactive family events. Demonstrations and exhibits by most of the area's environmental organizations. Free. Wanamaker Complex, Van Sant and East End Avenues, Island Heights, (732) 255-0472 ext. 4 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.bbp.ocean.edu 6-1 – 6-2: South Jersey Canoe & Kayak Classic in Lakewood Clinics, seminars, test paddling, and on-the- water demonstrations. $8. Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood, (732) 458-5777 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM www.jerseypaddler.com www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/default.htm 6-3 and 6-17: "Seanet: It's For The Birds!" in Point Pleasant Beach Walk the beach with our staff while helping them monitor local shorebird populations. Meet in front of the Aquarium at 8:00 AM sharp. Weather dependent. Ages 9 and up. Jenkinson's Aquarium, Boardwalk and Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM www.jenkinsons.com Parkway, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-1659 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM www.jenkinsons.com 6-7 – 6-8: Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival in Lakewood Thirteen New Jersey wineries on the great lawn outside the stadium. Guests welcome to bring a blankets/ folding chairs to enjoy live music. Crafters, vendors, food, plus a play area for the kids. $15. advance; $20. at gate; 2-day option: $25. FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge and New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood, (732) 946-2711 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM www.blueclaws.com 6-13 – 6-15: 28th 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. Silver Lake Park, Fifth and Ocean Avenue, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214 6-13: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 6-14: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 6-15: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 6-14: Spring Lake "Art in the Park" Rain date 6/15. Sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists. Divine Park, Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287 www.springlake.org 6-14: Summer Flea Market at Historic Allaire Village Rain date: 6-15. Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 6-21: Jersey Pride Triathlon in Asbury Park Swim: 750 meters; Bike: 14.5 miles; Run: 3 miles. The swim will be in the Atlantic Ocean and on the beach in Asbury Park. The finish of the race will be on the Boardwalk. Asbury Park, (732) 502-5749 7:00 AM Swim start time 6-21 – 6-22: 22nd Annual Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scal- lops, and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. General admission. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org Compiled from www.visitmonmouth.com and www.oceancountytourism.com and various local and municipal websites.

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