Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S p r i n g 2 0 1 8 19 will be a Memorial Day Parade on Ocean Avenue at 10:00 AM. On Monday, there will be a Memorial Day Service in Riley Park at 10:00 AM. Bradley Beach boardwalk, (732) 776-2999 Festival Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Mon.: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.bradleybeachnj.gov 5-27: 18th Annual Highlands Craft Show This show features a delightful collection of various handmade items from up to fifty craft- ers and artisans. Sponsored by the Highlands Business Partnership. Huddy Park, Waterwitch and Bay Avenues, Highlands, (732) 291-4713 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM www.highlandsnj.com 5-27: Arts And Crafts Show At Historic Viking Village In Barnegat Light Seventy vendors and local artists. Rain or shine. Free. Historic Viking Village, 1801 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM www.vikingvillageshows.com 5-27: 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.visitlongbranch.org 5-28: Spring Lake Memorial Day Parade This small town USA parade begins at H.W. Mountz School with a ceremony to follow at the War Memorial. Spring Lake, (732) 449-0037 10:30 AM www.visitspringlake.com JUNE Fridays beginning 6-1: Moonlight Hikes At Island Beach State Park Join ASTRA, the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area, for an adventurous hike and experience the magic of Island Beach State Park at night. Hike through the dark, dense mari- time forest, over the rolling dunes, and down to the beach. Enjoy a blazing bonfire, marsh- mallows, and s'mores while learning about the park's history, ecology, and even some astron- omy! All ages welcome; however, a registered adult must accompany minors. Bring a flash- light, blanket or chair, drinking water, and bug spray. Park admission fees apply. Please arrive fifteen minutes before the program begins. Island Beach State Park (at the A13 parking lot), Shore Road, Berkeley Township, (609) 971-3331 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM www.astra-nj.org 6-2: 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 6-2: 28th Annual Summerfest In The Park In Point Pleasant Craft and food vendors, ride and bounce attractions, live music, wine/beer garden. Rain date: 6-3-18. Friday, June 1: Kick-Off Party - wine/beer garden and live music only, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Community Park, Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant, (732) 295-8850 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM www.pointpleasantchamber.com 6-2: Townwide Garage Sale In Point Pleasant Beach Throughout Point Pleasant Beach. Rain date: 6-4-18. Organized by Point Pleasant Beach Project Graduation Committee, (732) 899-1817 1-888-772-3862 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM www.pointchamber.com 6-2: 5th Annual Hop Sauce Festival In Beach Haven Hop Sauce Fest 2018 promises to deliver a stepped up array of craft beers, exciting hot sauces, amazing local fare, and a new lineup of original music. Proceeds benefit the Jetty Rock Foundation. Fee. Taylor Avenue Waterfront, 9th Street and Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM www.hopsaucefest.com 6-2 - 6-3: Food Truck Show Weekend In Point Pleasant Beach Food trucks, live bands, and children's activ- ities. Wine tasting bar for 21 and over. ($8. admission to wine bar; for discounted ticket packages, visit: www.LauritaWinery.com.) For more information, please call the chamber: 1-888-772-3862. Municipal Parking Lot, Route 35 South and Arnold Avenue (behind Borden's) Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM www.pointchamber.com 6-2 - 6-3: 7th Annual Keyport Gardenwalk Tour the beautiful public and private gardens that adorn historic Keyport. Pick up a compli- mentary guide and explore lush neighborhoods and the charming downtown waterfront at your own leisure. Enjoy live music, en plein air painters, and informative garden talks in and between landscapes. Free. Keyport Waterfront Park, American Legion Drive, Keyport 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM www.keyportgardenclub.com/ keyport-gardenwalk.html 6-3: NJ's 27th Annual LGBTQ Pride Celebration In Asbury Park Enjoy the fabulous pride parade, performers, great food, arts and crafts, exhibits and com- munity information, activities for the entire family, and the best in entertainment. Fun for all ages in the "Family Zone." It's always a per- fect day at PRIDE, rain or shine! Parade kicks off from Town Hall, festival grounds at Sunset and Ocean Avenues, Asbury Park, info@jerseypride.org 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM www.jerseypride.org EVENTS AT MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK MONMOUTH PARK RACETRACK 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport (732) 229-2100 www.monmouthpark.com 3-25: Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch with the Easter Bunny Please check website or call for details. 5-5: Opening Day and Kentucky Derby Day Reunite with friends and welcome back the horses, jockeys, and trainers that make Monmouth Park the special place that it is as Thoroughbred racing returns. Special events, prize drawings, live music. Gates open 11:30 AM; first race 12:50 PM 5-13: Mother's Day at Monmouth Park Bring Mom to the park for a day filled with food, races, and fun. Live music and prizes. 11:30 AM 5-19: Preakness Stakes Day It's the second jewel of the Triple Crown, and you can watch and wager on the country's best three- year-olds. Check website for times. 5-26 - 5-28: Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival Gather your friends and bring your appetite as this year's festival will feature forty-five mouth-wa- tering trucks serving everything from fresh-made empanadas, to ocean-fresh lobster rolls, to warm and gooey Belgian waffle sundaes. Family enter- tainment and live music. Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Monday: 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM 6-3, 6-10, 6-17, 6-24: Free Family Fun Day Free activities including bounce house, pony rides, face painters, clowns. Every Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6-9: Belmont Stakes Day Come watch and wager on the final leg of the Triple Crown. Check website for times. 6-10: 48th Annual Irish Festival Celebrate your inner Irish with music, food, vendors, and entertainment. Learn more at www.njirishfestival.com. Gates open 10:00 AM; festival runs 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 6-18: Father's Day Treat Dad to lunch or bring a picnic and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds. Live music, prize drawings. 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM 6-23 - 6-24: Wine and Chocolate Festival New Jersey's finest wineries are back for another weekend of elegant wine tasting as are some of the area's best chocolatiers and dessert vendors. Live music, family entertainment, wine tastings, choco- late tastings. 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM 6-30: Summer Racing Festival Please check website or call for details. continued on page 20 courtesy Monmouth Park

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