Friday, August 10, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Heading down the Shore? Check out this weekend's best bets: Hundreds of cyclists will race Fair Haven's streets Sunday for the fourth annual Tour de Fair Haven competition, featuring six races in a 1.7-mile enclosed course. Cyclists will compete for $10,000 in prizes, and proceeds from the event benefit the Fair Haven Foundation. The race starts at 7 a.m. at the Fair Haven firehouse on River Road. For more information, visit www.tourdefairhaven.com. Talented young ladies will compete for the title of Miss Ocean City Saturday night. The annual pageant is open to the public and scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets at $15 are available at the Music Pier Box Office. The Festival of the Sea Carnival, a southern Ocean …
Friday, July 6, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Fireworks are through, barbecues are shuttered, but there's still plenty to do down the shore this weekend. Whether you're heading to the beach, looking for family-friendly fun, or some fun nightlife, check out this weekend's best bets: There's fun for the whole family with the annual Howell Day from 2 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at Oak Glen Park in Howell. The day will feature rides, food, music, vendors, a watermelon eating contest and more. Cooling stations will be available as a respite from the anticipated heat. Ocean City will host the third annual Sam Robb Memorial Beach Run at 6 p.m. Friday on the beach, with a 5K race at 40th Street as well as a 1-mile fun run and kids' fun run. The run is in honor of Ocean City visitor Sam Robb, an …
Friday, June 29, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, June 29, 2012
The forecast calls for a scorcher this weekend. Fortunately, there's plenty of things to do if the heat on the beach is just too much. Check out this weekend's best bets: If you're heading to a Monmouth County beach this weekend, pull up your boots and take in the Colts Neck Country Fair from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The 30-year-old tradition will feature rides, food, crafts, a Wild West Show, horses, fireworks and more. Admission is $5, although children younger than 5 get in free. For more information, visit www.coltsneckfair.com or call 732-462-8500. Independence Day comes early in Manchester, which will celebrate starting at 5 p.m. Saturday at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting. Free children's rides, food and vendors will be on…
Friday, June 22, 2012
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Phew. After a couple of scorchers, the weather should be more manageable this weekend, just in time to head to the beach. If you're looking for something to do after you come off the sand, check out this weekend's best bets: Metal giant Metallica will bring its Orion Music + More festival to Bader Field in Atlantic City this Saturday and Sunday. The legendary band will be joined by New Jersey's own Gaslight Anthem and Titus Andronicus, as well as Sepultura, Modest Mouse, Eric Church and more. The festival will run from 1 to 11 p.m. both days, with tickets $90 for a one-day pass and $150 for a two-day pass. Visit www.orionmusicandmore.com. The premier skimboarders from around the region will compete Saturday and Sunday during SkimBash …
Friday, June 15, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, June 15, 2012
The gloomy weather should clear in time to spend this weekend on the beach, but there are plenty of things to do if clouds make their return: Head down to the Ocean City boardwalk Friday and Saturday to see 25 women compete to be Miss New Jersey and go on to vie for the Miss America crown. Competitions start at 7:30 p.m. both nights at the Ocean City Music Pier. For tickets, call 609-315-1423. The Belmar Friday Night Concert Series continues with a free performance at 7 p.m. by rock performer John Rakestraw and Friends. The show will take place at Pyanoe Plaza, 9th and Main Street. "The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be" in the world of professional wrestling will make an appearance Saturday at the Lakewood …
Friday, June 1, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, June 1, 2012
The threat of clouds and rain may dampen beach fun down the shore this weekend. But if you have to come in off the sand, there's plenty of things to do and places to go. Check out some of this weekend's best bets: Celebrate New Jersey wineries at the second annual Jersey Shore Wine Festival at the home of the Lakewood Blueclaws baseball team, FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The festival will feature tastings from 10 state wineries, live music, crafters, vendors, food and more. The festival is from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the gate for adults 21 and older. Advance tickets can be purchased by visiting the Blueclaws' website or calling 732-901-7000. The 22nd annual Point Pleasant Borough …
Friday, May 25, 2012
What to do at the beach this weekend
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Summer may not officially start for almost a month, but we all know better. Memorial Day weekend means another season of fun and relaxation in the sun is here; what better way to spend it than down the shore? Check out some of the shore region's best bets this weekend: Jenkinson's will kick off the summer season in Point Pleasant Beach with a concert Friday morning featuring Adam Lambert, Train and the Bobby Lynch Cover Band, hosted by Scott & Todd from the 95.5 FM WPLJ morning show. The concert, from 6 to 10 a.m., will be held inside Jenk's Pavillion. If you don't get inside, don't worry: you can listen from the beach! Famed Asbury Park rock club The Stone Pony will rock all weekend, with performances by Monmouth County-based band the …
