Labor Day Weekend Events in NJ

What to do this Labor Day weekend other than hitting the beach and firing up the grill? We've got some ideas for you.

ODDBALL COMEDY FEST - HOLMDEL

The Oddball Comedy Festival starring Aziz Ansari and this summer's break-out screen star, Amy Schumer, will stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Saturday beginning at 5:15 p.m.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT - ASBURY PARK

Asbury Park's summer-long tradition of hosting bonfires on the beach continues. Friday's bonfire event begins at 8 p.m. by Anchors Bend (on the north side of Convention Hall) at 1300 Ocean Avenue. Admission is free.

BBQ & CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL - OCEANPORT

Monmouth Park's annual BBQ and Craft Beer Festival kicks off on Saturday. The three-day event celebrates some of the best BBQ the Jersey Shore has to offer. A team of judges will determine the best ribs, chicken, pulled pork and brisket at the festival; attendees get to vote on who receives the People's Choice Best Pitmaster Award.

More than 40 brews will be poured in the Craft Beer Garden and a spicy-wing eating competition will be hosted each day by Jack's Goal Line stand.

5th ANNUAL BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP FEST - ATLANTIC CITY

Shrimp lovers have reason to celebrate. Atlantic City has enough seafood to keep you satisfied. Head to the deck at the Golden Nugget for the restaurant's fifth annual Bubba Gump Shrimp Fest this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

Inspired, of course, by the 1994 Tom Hanks film "Forrest Gump," the fest will offer popcorn shrimp, shrimp gumbo, Cajun shrimp, steamed shrimp and other shrimp-based delights in sampling-size portions.

Take in the views at the marina as you enjoy live entertainment and drinks. Admission is free; food sold individually. The Deck at Golden Nugget Atlantic City is at Huron Avenue and Brigantine Blvd.

TOMATO FESTIVAL - WEST CAPE MAY

The West Cape May Tomato Festival returns to Wilbraham Park, at the corner of Sunset and Broadway on Saturday to celebrate the fruit of summer. The free event begins at 9 a.m.

JAZZ IT UP WINE FESTIVAL - FARMINGDALE

Jazz and wine? Perfect. The Jazz It Up Wine Festival which takes over Allaire State Park on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. features hundreds of wines from 17 New Jersey wineries. There will also be food, crafts, and children's activities.

19th ANNUAL AIRFEST - RIO GRANDE

The 19th annual Airfest returns to the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum Sept. 4 through 7.

Among the aircrafts on display is the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang, B-24 Liberator and NASW's 26 historic aircraft. The event will also include vendors, exhibitors, music and food. See them all at the NASW Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport in Rio Grande.