Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • s p r i n g 2 0 1 5 17 5-16: 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: 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 www.njseagrant.org 5-23: 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 5-23: 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 5-23 – 5-24: Spring Lake Race Day Sidewalk Sale Two-day sidewalk sale downtown. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 10:00 AM www.visitspringlake.com 5-24: 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 5-24: 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 5-29 – 5-31: 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 5/29: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; 5/30: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; 5/31: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.redbankriverfest.org 5-30: Ocean Grove Giant Spring Flea Market Over 385 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 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.oceangrovenj.com 5-30 – 5-31: 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 6-4: 36th Annual Spring Lake Historical Society House Tour Visit several Spring Lake homes including the historic Normandy Inn and Holy Trinity church. 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 6-6: Summerfest in the Park in Point Pleasant Live entertainment, craft and food vendors, live music, beer and wine, ride and bounce attractions. Rain date: 6/7. Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM www.pointpleasantchamber.com 6-6: 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. "Grog Garden" and tasty food vendors. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org 6-6 – 6-7: 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 – 3:00 PM www.jerseypaddler.com www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/default.htm 6-7: 18th 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 6-12 – 6-14: 29th 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 6-12: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; 6-13: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; 6-14: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 6-13: Spring Lake "Art in the Park" Sponsored by the Manasquan River Group of Artists. Divine Park, Spring Lake, (732) 449-9287 www.springlake.org 6-13: Early Summer Flea Market at Historic Allaire Village Historic Allaire Village, Allaire State Park, Route 524 / 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall, (732) 919-3500 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.allairevillage.org 6-13 – 6-14: 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.jerseyshorewinefestival.com 6-20 – 6-21: 23rd Annual Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops, and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Micro brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refresh- ments, 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 shuck- ing class. General admission. Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), Tuckerton, (609) 296-8868 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.tuckertonseaport.org u Compiled from www.visitmonmouth.com and www.oceancountytourism.com and various local and municipal websites.

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