Jersey Shore Real Estate Blog

Town comparisons, weekend event guides, market numbers and real stories from deals I've worked across Ocean and Monmouth County. I've lived in Lacey Township my whole life, so everything here comes from someone who actually lives at the Shore.

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July 29, 2026

Jersey Shore Weekend Guide: Week of July 28, 2026

Jersey Shore Weekend Guide: Week of July 28, 2026

Local Knowledge. Shore Results.

Every week, I put together a roundup of what's happening around the Jersey Shore, from community festivals and hometown celebrations to food truck events, live music, family activities, and local traditions. Here's what's happening this week:

  • Festival of the Sea (Long Beach Island), Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM: rides, games, food, raffles, beer garden, and family entertainment.
  • Manasquan Fireman's Fair (Manasquan), Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM nightly: carnival rides, games, food, and classic summer fair fun at Mallard Park.
  • Allenhurst Carnival (Allenhurst), Thursday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM: carnival rides, train rides, sand art, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.
  • Manchester Recreation "A Night in Paradise" Hawaiian Show (Manchester Township), Friday, 7:00 PM: hula dancers, Tahitian drummers, fire knife performers, and a free evening of live entertainment.
  • Highlands Clamfest (Highlands), Friday through Sunday: seafood, live music, beer garden, vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
  • Olde Freehold Day (Freehold), Saturday, 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: live music, food trucks, vendors, canoes and paddleboats, kids' activities, an art show, and beer garden.
  • New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 125th Anniversary Celebration (New Egypt), Saturday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM: parade, food trucks, live music, community celebration, and family activities.
  • Goldie Fest Jersey Shore (Lakewood), Saturday: golden retrievers, vendors, food, drinks, activities, and entertainment for dog lovers and families.
  • Atlantic Highlands Marina Music & Food Festival (Atlantic Highlands), Sunday, noon to 8:30 PM: 21 food trucks, live bands, artisan vendors, beer, wine, sangria, and waterfront views.

This week's featured events: Festival of the Sea, Manasquan Fireman's Fair, Highlands Clamfest, and Olde Freehold Day.

 

This roundup gets posted fresh every week, right here and on Instagram and Facebook. For the current week's events plus everything else happening at the Shore, visit Living at the Jersey Shore ». If you're a local business or event organizer and want to be included in a future week's guide, reach out directly.

Call or Text (609) 709-2742

 

Matthew Quinn, United Real Estate Associates
(609) 709-2742
matt@mattquinnsellshomes.com

July 22, 2026

Jersey Shore Weekend Guide: Week of July 22, 2026

Jersey Shore Weekend Guide: Week of July 22, 2026

Local Knowledge. Shore Results.

Looking for something to do around the Jersey Shore this week? From county fairs and carnivals to food truck festivals, Christmas in July celebrations, and live music, there's something for everyone.

This week's featured events: The Monmouth County Fair, the Berkeley Summer Blowout, St. Mary's Carnival, and Christmas in July with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

 

This roundup gets posted fresh every week, right here and on Instagram and Facebook. For the current week's events plus everything else happening at the Shore, visit Living at the Jersey Shore ». If you're a local business or event organizer and want to be included in a future week's guide, reach out directly.

Call or Text (609) 709-2742

 

Matthew Quinn, United Real Estate Associates
(609) 709-2742
matt@mattquinnsellshomes.com