Events

Join the Asbury Park community in cleaning up our beloved beach! Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps is one of the longest running cleanups in the world. Since 1985, over 70,000 volunteers have participated and removed over 3 million pieces of debris from New Jersey’s beaches and waterways. Rain or shine, come join Jersey Cares and be part of the movement!!

Join us for our 4th Annual BBQ and Beer Fest. Experience 19th century industrial community life with our period dressed historical interpreters, while you enjoy the festival! Explore the historic buildings, craft shops, retail stores, and village grounds. Listen to live music and enjoy some good barbecue with family and friends!

from 5^th – 14^th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

The Jersey Shore Festival is a FREE ADMISSION, rain-or-shine music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore.  With performances by over 150 artists from around the world, the Jersey Shore Festival is the premier emerging artist festival in New Jersey! Aside from the performances, many other fun activities will be available for the whole family!

The Jersey Shore Festival is a FREE ADMISSION, rain-or-shine music and arts festival that kicks off the summer festival season and proves that summer really does start sooner at the Jersey Shore.  With performances by over 150 artists from around the world, the Jersey Shore Festival is the premier emerging artist festival in New Jersey! Aside from the performances, many other fun activities will be available for the whole family!

Free event!

Largest kite festival in North America held on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Event begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the kite sales tent, a Friday night social via the local kite club and the 9 p.m. illuminated kite fly. Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions (open to all) and Saturday & Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, sport kite demo’s, team flying as well as family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators.

Amusement rides, games, attractions, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Bracelet Nights: Thursday & Sunday (weather & conditions permitting, $30 no refunds). All Lions’ Club proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information visit the website.

Amusement rides, games, attractions, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Bracelet Nights: Thursday & Sunday (weather & conditions permitting, $30 no refunds). All Lions’ Club proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information visit the website.

Amusement rides, games, attractions, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Bracelet Nights: Thursday & Sunday (weather & conditions permitting, $30 no refunds). All Lions’ Club proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information visit the website.

The Hop Sauce Festival is New Jersey’s most fun gathering of spice, craft brews, and original live music. Grab some friends, get your tickets and don’t miss out !

Amusement rides, games, attractions, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Bracelet Nights: Thursday & Sunday (weather & conditions permitting, $30 no refunds). All Lions’ Club proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information visit the website.

Amusement rides, games, attractions, delicious Strawberry Shortcake. Bracelet Nights: Thursday & Sunday (weather & conditions permitting, $30 no refunds). All Lions’ Club proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information visit the website.

Wildwood beach patrol is hiring strong swimmers, runners and rowers to be trained as ocean lifeguards for the summer season. Tryouts will be conducted at the Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool at 10 a.m. 609.522.2444 or for applications visit http://www.wildwoodnj.org

Grab your favorite green outfit and come celebrate at the 49^th Annual Irish Festival. Come see live Thoroughbred racing, Irish step dancing, crafters, food, a pipe and drum competition, two human horse races and so much more! Enjoy free Family Fun Day with face painting, pony rides, and a bounce house. General admission is $5, parking is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Doors open at 7:30am, first race is at 12:50pm.

The Bridge Christian Radio presents “Bridgefest 2019” an annual summer event in Ocean Grove, NJ designed to cultivate unity in the body of Christ, while reaching out, through the Gospel, to the masses! Featuring an evening concert with Big Daddy Weave and Matt Schuler.

Saturday, June 22: By the Great Auditorium!

• 6:00 pm = Doors open for the Great Auditorium
• 7:00 pm = Concert begins

More information and details can be found at bridgefest.org

Unlimited wine…sweet dessert samples….what more do you need! It’s the sweetest weekend of the summer. Gather your friends and family and come on out to enjoy the Wine & Chocolate Festival!

Ticket options include:

Option 1: $10 Unlimited Wine Sampling, Commemorative Wine Glass
Option 2: $7 Chocolate Sampling Only
Option 3: $16 Wine and Chocolate Sampling Combo, Commemorative Wine Glass

Out of the Blues Tour 2019 Monday, July 1 – 7 p.m. Tickets $89/$75/$59. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-866-448-7849.

Come for the produce…linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Make Tuesdays your “no-cook” night and grab a light dinner from one of the vendors- from BBQ to tacos to empanadas!  The West Cape May Farmers Market features not only fresh produce and herbs but, among others, purveyors of antiques, live art demonstrations, live music, fresh coffee, seafood, kettle corn and ice cream.