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16 PLACES TO GO Continued from page 15 ▲ Calendar of Events Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website for up-to-date information before attending. For more events, please visit: www.jerseyshorevacation.com. May 5-29 – 5-31: RiverFest In Red Bank New Jersey's largest food and music festival with free admission. The festival will once again show- case talented local bands performing simultane- ously 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. Fri.: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sat.: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM www.redbankriverfest.org 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 6-5 - 6-6: Summerfest In The Park In Point Pleasant Live music, entertainment, ride and bounce attrac- tions. Craft and food vendors, beer and wine. Rain date: 6-7. Community Park, corner of Bridge Avenue and Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 Fri.: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sat.: 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 his- tory—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 6-7: 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. Learn about protecting and preserving the bay. Enjoy a canoe eco-tour, take a kayak ride, learn to paddleboard, or take a pontoon boat ride on the Toms River. Learn to fish and crab. Touch sea life with Jenkinson's Aquarium. Learn about winged wonders, raptors, and rep- tiles. Demonstrations and exhibits by most of the area's environmental organizations. More than 40 eco-friendly vendors. Music by the Greater Pinelands Dulcimer Society, the Acoustic Musicians Guild, and YOSI and Johnny. Free admission. 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 entertainment. Sponsored by the Belmar Tourism Commission. Silver Lake Park, Fifth and Ocean Avenue, Belmar, (732) 681-3700 ext. 214 Fri.: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Sat.: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM www.visitbelmarnj.com 6-13 – 6-14: Annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival In Lakewood Thirteen New Jersey wineries on the great lawn outside the BlueClaws stadium. Bring blankets/ folding chairs to enjoy live music. Crafters, ven- dors, food, plus a play area for the kids. $15. advance; $20. at gate; 2-day option: $25. FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, 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 purvey- ors. Micro-brew court. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demon- strations, boat rides, boat builders, and decoy