Own Memorial Day Weekend At The Jersey Shore With These Great Local Events

Start the weekend off with a Bonfire on the Beach at Sunset Avenue Beach in Asbury Park 7 PM.

Memorial Day Weekend Fest, with over 50 bands, two stages and free barbecue happens this weekend at the Brighton Bar in Long Branch.

Yoga with Goats is back this Saturday at Oasis Farms at Sleepy Hollow Road in Red Bank, at 9 AM.  

The Jersey Shore Food Truck Festival is back at Monmouth Park for Memorial Day Weekend.  Saturday, Sunday and Monday you can enjoy live music, while selecting tasty eats from over 40 mouthwatering food trucks.... from empanadas, to ocean fresh lobster rolls, and decadently delicious Belgian waffle sundaes.  Plus Free Family Fun Days. 

Saturday, Laurita Winery hosts the game of games… A Cornhole Tournament for cash prizes and all kinds of fun.  11 AM to 5 PM

Saturday, cheer on the Spring Lake 5 Mile runners and then get in on some sidewalk sale action.  Shop locally.  Race time is 8:30 AM

Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch hosts a Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Featuring the grand opening of the newly renovated Tropical Tiki Bar with live music, promotions and prizes.  

Saturday, Sunday and Monday it’s the Annual Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festival with live music and entertainment, specialty and craft vendors, food vendors with a little something for everyone, children’s activities and more… along the oceanfront on Ocean Avenue in Bradley Beach.  

Sunday The Annual Seaport Craft Show happens at Huddy Park in the Highlands with live music from Chris Morrisy.  Rain or Shine. 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, it’s Art In The Park at West End Park on Brighton Avenue in Long Branch.  Enjoy the work of over 50 juried artists and artisans.  10 AM to 5 PM, free admission.

On Saturday, Manasquan hosts a Memorial Day Concert and Fireworks on Main Beach at 7:30 PM followed by fireworks at 9. 

Sunday night it is a Family Fun Night a Pier Village in Long Branch.  Enjoy bounce houses, slides, an inflatable obstacle course and more at Festival Plaza from 4 to 9 PM.

Fireworks on the Beach, Sunday at Asbury Park's Fourth Avenue Beach, weather permitting. 9 PM.

Monday, the Historic Village at Allaire holds their annual Memorial Day Program from 11 AM to 4 PM.  Free admission, $5 to park to support the programs at Allaire.

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