Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 225 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships.
Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. {times are subject to change.}
Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 225 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships.
Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. {times are subject to change.}
Celebrate opening day at the Monmouth Park Race Track. May 4 is the kick-off day to the 2019 season with the Jersey Shore’s Biggest Kentucky Derby Party at Monmouth Park. Tickets are purchased at the door for $5, parking is also $5 and kids 12 and under are always free. Gates open 7:30am, First Race 12:50pm. DRESS TO IMPRESS to win our Best Derby Hat or Best Dressed Couple competitions and win a prize!
The Museum is pleased to announce the addition of two new life-size fossil casts to the “Written in the Rocks” exhibition starting May 1, 2019. The dryptosaurs on display will be joined by New Jersey’s state dinosaur, Hadrosaurus foulkii, and a Mosasaur, a large marine reptile from the Cretaeous period that was discovered in southern New Jersey! Visitors to the Museum may be somewhat familiar with the Mosasaur, as the skull has been on view previously. These new specimens will be on long-term view thanks to support from NJM Insurance Group and the New Jersey State Museum Foundation.
Ocean County Historical Society is hosting its Second Annual Spring Flea Market. The event will be held in the Ocean County Parking Garage, rain or shine!
The garage is located across the street from OCHS. You may park your car at your space.
You must provide your own tables & chairs. Please note that space location will be assigned in order of payment & receipt of contract. Besides vendors, our Victorian style home & museum will be open for tours.
There will also be baked goods, used books for only $1 each, and local history books for purchase. 50-50 tickets will be on sale.
Bring plants to Tatum Park, Middletown, in one-quart, one-gallon or two-gallon containers and take home the same size and number of plants. Please label all plants. Plant intake from 8:30-10 a.m. Plant selection from 10-11:30 a.m.
Shredding, Farmers Market, and even take home your own tree to plant at home. Come celebrate the earth with the Tinton Falls community!
Join our Roving Naturalist for a walk in Big Brook Park, Marlboro. Meet in the Route 520 parking area. We’ll discuss seasonal points of interest, search for signs of wildlife, and identify a bird or two. This is a 1.5-2 hour program, but feel free to join in or drop out at any point. Dress for the weather as light rain is not a deterrent. FREE!
from 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.
The Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival is presented by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation in partnership with the County of Cape May and its 16 municipalities, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cape May and community sponsors.
The festival honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and celebrates the county’s designation as a Coast Guard Community. The designation was awarded after approval by the United States Coast Guard and an Act of Congress in 2015.
Considered by many to be the Coast Guard’s hometown, the festival takes place at Training Center Cape May (TRACEN) – the only active Boot Camp for Coast Guard recruits in the United States.
3rd – 4th avenue beach and boardwalk.
For more information visit www.belmarbusinesspartnership.com
Come as a spectator or a participant to see the colorful cascade of kites flying high over Belmar beach between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. This event is sponsored by the Belmar Business Partnership and supported by the South Jersey Kite Fliers. FREE admission!
Enjoy the day strolling the Village and seeing spectacular vintage British cars on display. Historic Smithville offers 60 Shoppes, 7 eateries, a carousel ride, train ride, paddleboats, arcade, on site lodging at the Colonial Inn, and over 26 free weekend events!
Come to Thompson Park, Lincroft, for this art and music festival. See the works of fine artists from all mediums including pottery, jewelry, photography and painting.
This is a great event that will have vendors, music, food as well as some nature hikes and environmental education offerings. Learn about blue claw crabs, the history of the Leni Lenape in New Jersey.
Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic take, join us for a rollicking journey through the mixed-up world just the other side of the Looking Glass. Hilarious hi-jinks and glorious fun — complete with the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and (of course) Alice. This madcap adventure delivers toe-tapping tunes and delightful twists while underscoring the value of reading, the necessity for a fair-minded rule of law and the importance of due process.
Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic take, join us for a rollicking journey through the mixed-up world just the other side of the Looking Glass. Hilarious hi-jinks and glorious fun — complete with the Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts and (of course) Alice. This madcap adventure delivers toe-tapping tunes and delightful twists while underscoring the value of reading, the necessity for a fair-minded rule of law and the importance of due process.
Psych Yourself Up for World-Class Coasters and Chow Down on Delicious Food Truck Fare!
Join us for food trucks full of delicious treats from all over the world, plus craft beer on tap!
Food Trucks Include:
- MexiFlip Taco Truck – Tacos: chicken, pulled pork, spicy honey lime sweet potato (veggie), chicken mango
- Cajun Jax BBQ – Cajun And Creole southern comfort food. Voodoo shrimp, Mardi Gras fries, crawfish etouffee fries, gator sausage, deep fried bread pudding, and much more
- Chimney Cake Factory – Hungarian sweet and savory chimney cake pastry, freshly baked on site
- Five Sisters – National award winning pub-style burgers with assorted toppings. Whiskey tango sliders with whiskey glazed angus beef burgers topped with aged cheddar, onion blossoms, and bourbon BBQ sauce. Philly cheesesteaks loaded with assorted fillings, loaded french fries, mac ‘n cheese cone- savory waffle cone loaded with gooey mac ‘n cheese topped with bacon BBQ sauce
- Empanada Guy – Famous for empanadas and Cuban sandwhiches
- Macho Nacho – Earthy, delicious Mexican cuisine
- House of Cupcakes – Winner of Cupcakes Wars; your destination for the world’s most delicious cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts and more
- The Flying Pie Guy – Authentic, award winning, Australian inspired Pies made from scratch using family recipes
- Little Sicilian – Gourmet Italian street food; home of the pizza ball
- Cannoli World – Multi award winning cannoli varieties made with natural ingredients
- Sweet Carolina BBQ – Authentic North Carolina barbecue and fixins’
- Twisted Steaks – Cheesesteak pretzels, chicken cheesesteaks, pizza cheesesteaks and much more
- Cousins Maine Lobster – As seen on Shark Tank; serving up fresh authentic Maine seafood
- One Potato Two – Home of the “spudwich” made from jumbo fried potato skins
- Grilly Cheese – Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches
- Ms. Fu’s Yummy Food Truck – Asian fusion serving both classic and unique creations of mixed culture dishes of Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, and American food
- Gyro’s to Go – Authentic gyro’s and much, much more
- Waffle de Lys – Authentic Belgian Waffles with a French Touch
Come get an inside look of the National Historic Landmark, known as the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center will be open for the “Old Monmouth Weekend” Tour of Historical Sites. The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, which has been fully restored, is the former home of the prominent African American journalist, T. Thomas Fortune, who lived there with his family from 1901-1912.
This event will feature a native plant sale, craft vendors, food, music, family fun, and more! Bring your pet along while you browse the extensive lineup of pet products and services at the Pet Expo.
Save the date! The Toms River Food Fest will feature food trucks, live music, free children’s rides and a beer and wine garden.
The 2019 MAAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships are hosted by Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ