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Waterfront festivals, fresh seafood, live music, classic cars, family fun and a few uniquely Jersey Shore events across Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Here's what's happening this week:
- Dock Road Marlin Fest (Beach Haven), Tuesday through Friday, Aug 11 to 14: live music, food and drinks, vendors, family activities, and tournament weigh-ins.
- National Night Out (Lakehurst), Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM: first responders, food trucks, live music, K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, and raffles and prizes.
- NAC's Last Splash, Thursday, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: pool time for the dogs, benefiting the Monmouth County SPCA.
- Kiwi's Color Run for a Cause (West Creek), Saturday, 10:00 AM: a 5K color run, a 1-mile fun run, and entertainment, benefiting David's Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
- Blue Claw Craft Show (Harvey Cedars), Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM: crafts and local makers on a summer day on LBI.
- Canoe, Kayak & Paddleboard Races (Stockton Lake), Saturday, 10:00 AM: canoe, kayak, and paddleboard races, plus a raffle.
- Family Fun Day & Back to School Extravaganza (South Toms River), Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM: family fun, vendors, and a touch-a-truck, with free admission.
- Tuckerton Summerfest (Tuckerton), Saturday, starting at 11:00 AM: live rock 'n' roll, a classic car show, food trucks, craft vendors, and ice cream.
- Trudy Fest (Highlands), Saturday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM: live music, food trucks, children's activities, vendors, and a wine and beer garden.
- Surf & Turf Seafood Festival (Monmouth Park), Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: fresh seafood, live music, and food for a summer weekend at the track.
- Around the Pier Bar Crawl (Pier Village), Sunday, 11:00 AM to sunset: drinks at Pier Village stops and a doggie sweets bandana giveaway.
This week's featured events: Dock Road Marlin Fest, Tuckerton Summerfest, Trudy Fest, and the Surf & Turf Seafood Festival.
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Matthew Quinn, United Real Estate Associates
(609) 709-2742
matt@mattquinnsellshomes.com