This Weekend Down The Shore: May 30-June 2

🌸 FAIRS & MARKETS

Saturday - And every Saturday of the Summer, Pier Village Hosts the High Tide Makers + Artisan Market from 11am-6pm. The open – air Market offering unique creations from local makers and artisans on the Carousel Promenade.

Saturday - Ocean Grove is hosting it’s Spring Flea Market from 9am to 4pm at the Grand Auditorium all the way to the beach. This is one of their most popular events. Shop new stuff, old stuff, vintage stuff and kid’s stuff … there is something for everyone. Rain or Shine Event!

Saturday - Is the Bradley Beach Main Street Market at Riley Park from 10am to 2pm. This market brings together up to 50+ vendors, featuring both local artisans and downtown businesses, offering a diverse selection of crafts and gourmet foods in a vibrant market atmosphere. This is a monthly event through the summer.

Saturday - The Historic Village at Allaire in collaboration with the Art Society of Monmouth County is hosting its 2nd Annual Annual Fine Art Festival from 11am to 6pm. Visit various artists from around the state and enjoy the beauty and talent along with the perfect backdrop of nature and history.  

Saturday - Asbury Park’s City Wide Yard Sale is happening from 9am-3pm. Come and shop for treasures at the 28 plus yard sales where each of the yard sale hosts is donating at least 15% of their sales to 2 local deserving animal rescues: Rescue Ridge and Wag On Inn. Location of the sales will be posted this week.

Saturday and Sunday - The Boujie Food Con is happening at Fort Monmouth from 12 to 5pm each day. You get the chance to indulge in delicious bites, trendy treats, and gourmet goodies from some of the hottest food and goods purveyors in New Jersey. Plus live music performances each day. $15 entry per day. RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday and Sunday - Lavellette is putting on their Annual Town-Wide Garage Sale. By my count there is over 40 houses participating in this event. Directories will be available at the Municipal Building on starting on Friday before the sale and online to download. Also available as a Google map with all the addresses listed as a pinned point on the map.

Sunday - The American Legion Post 346 in Neptune is hosting it’s Vegan in NJ Pop-up Market happening from 12 to 5pm. This is an indoor/outdoor market which features over 20+ vegan vendors, is dog friendly, and has a live DJ playing.

Sunday - The Asbury Fresh Farmers and Makers Market happens every Sunday from 9am-1pm. This is one of my favorite markets in the area as it has some of the best vendors in the area and you have access to so many other things to do after in Asbury.

🥳 FOR FUN

Thursday - Salty’s Beach Bar in Belmar is hosting their Single and Salty Singles Night starting at 7pm. The event will feature psychic readings from That Witch Dani, who will read on your love match. If I was single, this would be a fun event to attend just to see what That Witch Dani has to say.

Friday and Saturday - The 34th Annual Summerfest in the Park is happening at Community Park in Point Pleasant from 11am-7pm. The Festival will feature live music, food trucks, market/craft vendors, and inflatables for the kids. All-day $10 wristbands for the kid's activity area There will be a Friday Night Kick-Off from 6pm to 10pm.

Saturday - At the Avon Municipal Building they’re hosting the Party in the Park from 3 to 8pm. There will be food, drinks, and live music. This is a fundraising cookout for the Avon Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets are 25$ for 21& up and under 21 is free!

Saturday - The Asbury Hotel is hosting their Pride Pool Party from 5 to 10pm. This event will feature DJ sets, 818 tequila cocktails, House of Love canned cocktails, vendors, giveaways, & more! Tickets are $25 in advance and tickets are also available at the door for $30.

Saturday - The Point Pleasant Elks are hosting their Summer Bash starting at 6pm. The kitchen will be open to purchase food from 6-8pm and they’ll have live music from the Linden Boys starting at 7. Head down for a good time and get this Summer started!

Saturday - The 2nd Annual Pride Fest in the Park is happening from 12-7pm at Huddy Park in Highlands. The event features live music and entertainment, food vendors, specialty vendors and a wine and beer garden. Admission and parking is free!

Saturday - The Blu Grotto in Oceanport is having a Parrot Beach Jimmy Buffet Show starting at 7pm where you can here and experience all of the best Jimmy Buffet classics. If you like Jimmy Buffet and like to dance, this is the place for you.

Saturday - StreetLife returns to downtown Red Bank from 6pm to 9pm! Look for artists performing on BroadWalk, Riverside Gardens Park, in front of Dublin House on Monmouth Street, and in front of Beijing Bistro on Broad Street!

Saturday - Reckless Steamy Nights is happening at the Red Bank Woman’s Club from 8 to 10pm. Visitors can relax on the porch or wander through the beautiful rooms of the estate while they enjoy great jazz and blues music. Bring your friends and a bottle of wine and enjoy the warm summer night on the porch.

Saturday - At the Carousel Promenade on Pier Village is the Taylor Swift Dance Party happening from 4 to 6pm. The DJ will be playing all of Taylor’s Greatest Hits and you can enter to win tickets to see Taylor Swift in Miami with 94.3 The Point. The winner gets Roundtrip airline tickets for (2) to Miami, Two Tickets to see Taylor Swift in Miami on October 10th, 2024, $500 in Cash Spending Money, and Two Night Hotel Stay

Sunday - Bradley Park in Asbury Park is hosting New Jersey's 32nd Annual LGBTQ Pride Celebration. It’s a day packed with joy, energy, and love. It's happening in Asbury Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Parade kicks off at noon; festival gates open at 11am. As the largest Pride event in the Garden State, this celebration brings together over 25,000 people from all walks of life.

Sunday - Spring Lake Tap House is throwing their 10 year Anniversary Party from 11am to 7pm. It’s an all day event with Throwback specials from 2014 and some of the best entertainment on the Jersey Shore. There will be Face Painters, Beer Trucks, Grill Stations, Carnival Food, Live Entertainment, and More!

Sunday - Martells in Point Pleasant is hosting The Martells Music Festival. There will be live music from 6 different bands from 12 to 5pm. The Event goes on to benefit the Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation who’s mission is to help kids to not feel alone while battling rare diseases and chronic illnesses. There will also be gift auctions, 50/50 raffles, and more!

❤️ FOR A CAUSE

Thursday - At the Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant their hosting Party By The Sea Fundraiser to support the Point Pleasant Beach Cultural Arts Committee. They will have music, Live art, Performers and a Juried Art show. As well as passed Hors D'oeuvres and a cash bar.

Thursday - At the Shoretown Ballpark in Lakewood, the Young Professional Network is hosting "Blue Claws Night Benefitting the Boys And Girls Club". Join them for an evening of networking, baseball, AND for every member ticket sold, a ticket will be issued for a child from The Boys & Girls Club to attend!

Friday - At The Mule Barn on Sandy Hook, they’re hosting their annual Benefit at The Barn. This event will feature live music , delicious bites, a raw bar, a surprise mule-themed game from their Young Professionals group, and a silent auction with Sandy Hook centric experiences. All proceeds from the Benefit go towards supporting the National Park.

Saturday - At 8:30am, the Avon 5k Run/Walk starts on Ocean Ave and works it’s way through Avon. All proceeds benefit the Avon Volunteer First Aid Squad.

Saturday - At the Shillelagh Club in Belmar, they’re hosting Comedy Night Ft. Mike Campanella with doors opening at 6pm and his set starting at 8pm. The ticket is $50 which includes dinner, comedy, and a cash bar. The event benefits The Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center

Saturday - Is the Charity By The Docks event on the Belmar Inlet Terrace from 6 to 9pm. There will be live music, a silent auction, cocktails, and a live dinner. The event is celebrating the opening of Next Steps Adult Day Program, a new nonprofit charity that provides quality programming to local adults with special needs.

👀 NEW EXPERIENCES

Thursday - In the Bond Street Basement in Asbury, they’re hosting Power Bottom a Comedy Show. You’ll have the chance to see live comedy in a great setting by Eagle Witt. The doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Thursday - Long Branch Distillery is hosting Laughing Stock Comedy Club from 7 to 9:30pm. There will be performances by 3 comics and each ticket comes with a free drink!

Thursday - Fleur De Mar in Ocean is hosting a Spring Floral Arrangement Workshop from 6:30 to 8pm. You will enjoy learning the basics of creating a luscious compote arrangement during this workshop led by a Fleur de Mer florist. Flowers, vessel and tools will be provided. BYOB event!

Thursday - In Keyport, 3BR Distillery is hosting The Bolshevik Comedy Revolution! from 7 to 9:30pm. This is a BYOF event and themed event where you’ll have the chance to see 5 comics perform jokes that would make even Lenin laugh.

Friday - USA Ballroom in Shrewsbury is hosting Friday Night Social Dance Lessons. They have a mix of ballroom dances, as well as Salsa, Bachata, Tango, WCS, Lindy Hop, and Hustle!

Saturday and Sunday - Is the Keyport Garden Walk happening at Keyport Gardens with garden talks starting at 9:30am each day and the event officially scheduled for 11am to 3pm each day. This enchanting two-day event is filled with art, music, educational speakers, self-guided tours, laughter, and the making of memories.

Saturday - Ryser’s in Little Silver is putting on the Summer & Father’s Day Grill Master Series from 12 to 3pm. The activities include live cooking demonstrations, technique showcase, and Q&A session on how to make the perfect pizza.

Saturday - Is Family Fun Night and Demolition Derby at Wall Speedway from 4 to 10pm. This is very much a kid focused event with "Carnival-Style" Games, Smash-em-up Demolition Derby action, "Bubble Bumpers" At Intermission, and A Kid's Power Wheels Balloon Demo Derby!

• ⭐️ Red Bank | Urban Coalhouse | Mike Folk | 5-8pm

• Asbury Park  | The Break | Civilians + Monkeys From Mars | 9pm 

• Asbury Park  | Stone Pony | Dreamland Pride With Purple Disco Machine |  6:30-10:30pm | info 

• Asbury Park  | Tim McCloone’s | Tupelo Honey - A Van Morrison Celebration | 8pm | info

• Asbury Park  | Wonder Bar | Messer Chups + Black Flamingos | 7:30pm  |  info

• Avon By The Sea | Columns  | E Boro Bandits | 5pm 

• Belmar  | Anchor Tavern | Amy & John | 6-9pm

• Belmar  | 9th Ave Pier  | Brother Pete | 6-10pm  

• Belmar  | Salty's Beach Bar | Gravytrain | 9pm  

• Belmar  | Bar A | Jeff Lakata At Gazebo Bar | 5:30-9pm  

• Belmar  | Beach Haus Brewery | Lou Montesano | 7-10pm 

• Belmar  | Jacks By The Tracks | So Shot! | 7-8pm  

• Brick | River Rock | Shore Nuff Band | 6pm 

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Mushmouth | 8pm

• Deal  | Deal Lake Bar + Co  | Guns 4 Hire | 9pm

• Fort Monmouth | Baseline Social  | The Pontiacs | 9pm

• Highlands | One Willow | Tom Minson And Gary Philips | 6:30-9:30pm 

• Highlands  | The Chubby Pickle  | Vini Mad Dog Lopez And The Wonderful Winos | 6:30- 9:30pm

• Long Branch | Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant  | Mikey V. Duo | 6:30-9:30pm 

• Long Branch  | Nip N Tuck  | Jivestock Outside | 7-10pm

• Long Branch  | Long Branch Distillery  | Damian & The DCQ | 8-10:30pm 

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's  | Harmony Project | 8:30 pm  

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | Audio Riot | 9pm  

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Hump Day Trio | 9-10pm 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point  | Laura G | 7:30-10:30pm  

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | Sweet Chin Music | 6-10pm  

• Red Bank | Jamian's | High Street Slackers | 8:30pm 

• Red Bank | Red Rock Tap And Grill | Pat Roddy Band | 8-11pm  

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing  | The Aaron Comess Group Of The Spin Doctors | 9-11:30pm 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | The Ned Ryerson Band | 6-10pm  

• Sea Bright | Drifthouse  | The Ruckus | 9-11pm  

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Vance Villastrigo | 7:30pm  

• Sea Bright  | Eventide Grill | Hougness Project | 6-9:30pm  

• Sea Girt | Parker House | Sean Patrick & The Alibis | 8pm 

• Sea Girt  | Fratello's  | "Who Are You Guys" | 7:30-10:30pm 

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Paul Heaney | 9pm

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Trane Stevens | 8:30-11:30pm  

• ⭐️ Red Bank | Urban Coalhouse | Double A | 5-8pm

• ⭐️ Brick | Urban Coalhouse | Big Floppy! | 6:30-9:30pm

• Aberdeen | AE Beer Co | Human Robot For The Love Of Lagerbier | 1-5pm  

• Asbury Park  | Wonder Bar | Christine Martucci & The Band Of Love
  Redbird, Carolyn Marosy | 7:30pm  |  info

• Asbury Park  | R Bar | Street Beans W/ Members Of Big Boy Brass Band | 2-5pm 

• Atlantic Highlands  | On The Deck  | PD Brody | 6-11pm  

• Avon By The Sea | Columns  | Spare Parts | 4pm 

• Belmar  | Jacks By The Tracks | Enjoy! | 7-8pm  

• Belmar  | Salty's Beach Bar | Morden Motion | 2-6pm   

• Belmar  | Bar A | School Of Rock | 12-5pm  

• Belmar  | 9th Ave Pier  | Wayne Bilotti Duo | 6-10pm  

• Brick | River Rock | Brue Crew - Indoors | 6pm  

• Brielle | The Pig And Parrot | Undisputed Trio | 8pm

• Fort Monmouth | Baseline Social  | Dead Zep | 9pm  

• Highlands  | Proving Ground  | Steve Johnson | 1-4pm 

• Long Branch  | Long Branch Distillery  | J. Lamar | 8-10:30pm 

• Manasquan | Reef And Barrel | Ronnie & The Engineers | 5-8pm  

• Manasquan | Harpoon Willy's  | Vinyl Trio | 8:30 pm  

• Neptune City | Headliner | Maureen Ryan Hawkins Line Dancing Workshop | 11am-5pm 

• Oceanport  | Birdsmouth Beer | Log Jamin IV | 1-5pm 

• Point Pleasant | The Boatyard 401 | Mike Dalton Mike's Birthday | 3-6pm 

• Point Pleasant | Half Moon Point  | Laylow Jones | 7:30-10:30pm 

• Point Pleasant | Jenks | No Standards | 2pm

• Point Pleasant | Wharfside Patio Bar | E Street Shuffle | 6-10pm  

• Red Bank | Triumph Brewing  | Charlie Apicella & Iron City | 8:30-11:30pm

• Red Bank | Jamian's | Jukebox Criminals | 8:30pm 

• Red Bank | Broadwalk | Red Bank Street Life | 6-9pm | info 

• Sea Bright | Donovan's Reef | E Boro Bandits | 6-10pm  

• Sea Bright | Rum Runner | Marc Muller | 7:30pm  

• Sea Bright  | Eventide Grill | Hudson | 6-9:30pm  

• Sea Girt | Parker House | The Degens- Happy Hour | 3pm

• Spring Lake | St Stephens Green | Kevin Hill | 9pm

• Spring Lake | Heights 27 | Jakfire | 9pm