July 21-25, 2010

Monmouth County Fair

East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Rd, Freehold

Wed, Thu & Fri: 5pm-11pm, Saturday: 11am-11pm,
Sunday: 11am-6p Night Fireworks: 9:15pm (weather permitting)

4-H Events ▪ Animal Shows & Exhibits ▪ Rides & Amusements,Free stage Entertainment ▪ Lumberjack Shows ▪ Racing Pigs

Kids Races ▪ Home& Garden Competitions ▪ Bwana Jim ,Admission: $7.00 ▪ Ages 12 & under admitted Free,Free Parking

For More Information (732) 842-4000 ext 4312, www.monmouthcountyparks.com

July 13 – 18

Ocean County Fair, Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530. Continuous entertainment, animal shows, horse shows, exhibils, childrens contests every day with ribbons and prizes, demonstrations and exhibits, all included in admission. Information: 732-914-9466 or www.oceancountyfair.com

- BERKELEY TOWNSHIP

July 4

Independence Day Parade & Concert, 20th St. & Central Ave. to 10th St. Boat Ramp. 7 pm. Olympians on Parade, flags, floats and music. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org

- BARNEGAT LIGHT

Fireworks Extravaganza, Beach Area. 9:30 pm. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

July 5

Yosi, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk South Beach Stage, Ocean Ave. 7 pm. Kiddie Beach Show. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com – POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Music Mondays, boardwalk at Hiering Ave. 7 pm. Rock & roll, oldies, jazz, and/or pop for the entire family. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

July 7

Outdoor Concerts 2010: Jennifer Mylod & the Boys of County O’Cean, Brick Beach III, Route 35 N. 7 pm. Free. Information: 732-262-1044 – BRICK

Celebrate Jersey Fresh Fruits: Blueberries, Toms River Farmers Market, Huddy Park, on Water Street. 11 am – 5 pm. Rain or shine. 1st Wednesday of each month from June 9 – October 27. Enter to win a basket of Jersey Fresh produce! Farmers & vendors will feature the fruit of the month. Demonstrations & sampling by Downtown restaurants and businesses. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com – TOMS RIVER

July 8

Sand Sculpting Contest, Beach, 25th St. 2 pm. Compete and build your own castle. Information: 609-494-9196 or www.barnegatlight.org – BARNEGAT LIGHT/LONG BEACH ISLAND

July 9

Grove Gatherings at Murray Grove, Murray Grove Retreat and Conference Center, 431 Route 9. Potluck dinner (BYOB) 6 pm – 7 pm, entertainment 7 pm – 9 pm. Musical/Artistic Coffee House in the tradition of the English Folk Music Club where performers share their craft and engage the audience. $ Information: 609-693-5558 or www.murraygrove.org

- LANOKA HARBOR

Classic Car Cruises, downtown, Arnold & Bay Aves. 5 pm – 9 pm. Antique Cars, collectible cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles & live music. Rain date May 11. Information: www.pointchamber.com/classic_car_cruise.asp/ – POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Concert: Toms River Municipal Band, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER

July 10

Rainforest Rescue, Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Boardwalk & Parkway. All day Spend the day learning abut their resident inhabitants, what they should mean to you and how you can help! Included in general admission. Information: 732-899-1659 or www.jenkinsons.com – POINT PLEASANT BEACH

July 11

Brick Summerfest 2010: Speed Garvey , Windward Beach, Princeton Ave. 7 pm. East Coast Boat Racing Club of New Jersey. Food Court and DJ begin at 5 pm. Shuttle buses run from Drum Point School, Midstreams Elementary School, and Brick High School (Chambers Bridge Rd). From 5 pm – 8 pm continously. Return trips from at 9 pm. All children 16 years old or under must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 732-262-1006 – BRICK

Concert: The Tone Rangers, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER

July 12

The Dazzling Mills Family Unicycle Juggling Act, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk South Beach Stage, Ocean Ave. 7 pm. Kiddie Beach Show. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com – POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Music Mondays, boardwalk at Hiering Ave. 7 pm. Rock & roll, oldies, jazz, and/or pop for the entire family. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

July 14

Wild West Day, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 pm – 5 pm. Dress up as a cowboy and cowgirl, arts & crafts, face painting, storytelling, pony rides etc. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com

- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Cruisin’ Downtown 2010, downtown Toms River, Washington St. 6-9 pm. Live Bands & Entertainment, street vendors, contests along with classic cars & motorcycles. Information: 732-341-8738 or   TOMS RIVER

July 16

A-Cat Races, Island Heights Yacht Club. 5:30 pm. Sailboat races. Presented by Toms River Seaport Society. Information: 732-349-9209 or www.tomsriverseaport.org

- ISLAND HEIGHTS

Concert: Toms River Municipal Band, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER

July 17

Shore Dreams for Kids, Municipal Dock & Ball Field, Rt. 35. 11 am – 3 pm. Entertainment for Special Olympics, Make A Wish, Oceans of Love Support Group for children with cancer, mentally, physically challenged children. Free powerboat rides, vintage and antique car displays, live music, food, drinks and planned activities and games. Raindate July 18th. Information: 201-906-2668 or www.shoredreamsforkids.org – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Slider’s 5th Birthday Party, Breakwater Beach Waterpark, 62 Grant Ave. 11 am – 3 pm. Slider, Breakwater Beach’s mascot celebrates his birthday with special riends, including Perky the Penguin from Jenkinsons Aquarium. Enter waterpark between 9 am-noon and get a Buy-One, Get-One FREE, arrive after noon with non-perisable food donation for the local Food Kitchen and get $5 off admission. Games, photographs, balloonists, & tattoos. Rain date July 24th. Information: 732-793-6488 ext. 8211 – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Toms River Seaport Society’s Annual Wooden Boat Festival, Huddy Park, W. Water St. & Route 166/Main St. 9 am – 5 pm. In the water boat on display, nautical vendors, marine artists, family boat building and model boat building. Meet the Valhalla Pirates. Games and boat rides. Food available. Information: or 908-303-1710 or tomsriverseaport.org – TOMS RIVER

8th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, downtown Washington St. 11:30 am – 5 pm. Tasting from noon – 3:30. Attracting Ice Cream shops from NJ and National Brands, the best way to beat the heat in Toms River! Games, rides, food, and entertainment. Sponsored by Downtown Toms River. Information: 732-341-8738 or www.downtowntomsriver.com

- TOMS RIVER

29th Annual Family Chicken Barbecue, Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department, 40 Clayton Ave. Noon – 7 pm. Cost includes ½ chicken, corn, salad, rolls, watermelon, 2 drinks. Order made to go. Kids bounces, face painting, fire truck rides, pony rides, live music by The CPR Revival. Also, door prizes, food, display of Antique Gas Engines & Pedal Tractors, Buster of Lakewood BlueClaws, Toms River Then & Now Expo. Information: 732-363-5296 or www.ppfd30.com – TOMS RIVER

July 21

Christmas in July, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. 1 pm – 5 pm. Santa goes to the Shore 6 months early, pictures, snowfall on beach, face painting, arts & crafts, holiday music and more. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com - POINT PLEASANT BEACH

July 20

Blood Drive
Time: 4 pm – 8 pm
Please come and support the cause. . For more information please call 732-974-8314.

Location: The Goddard School of Wall  1981 Highway 34 (Wall Circle Park)

There will also be an open house,  please stop in for some complimentary food and beverages.

July 24

Point Pleasant Elks BPOE #1698

16th Annual Van Duyn Open Combo

Fluke Tournament

, Point Pleasant Elks Lodge, 820 Arnold Ave. 6 am – 10 pm. Food, beverages, souvenirs. $ Information: 732-899-5121 or www.pointpleasantelks.org

$40,000.00+ IN PRIZES

(Based on Minimum of 250 Boat Entrees) & Average Calcuttas

July 25

13 & Over Movies on the Beach: E.T., Hiering Avenue beachfront. At dusk. Free movies on the beach for 13 years of age and over. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

Concert: The Roustabouts, Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St. 7:30 pm. – TOMS RIVER

July 26

T-Bone Musical Show, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk South Beach Stage, Ocean Ave. 7 pm. Kiddie Beach Show. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com

- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Music Mondays, boardwalk at Hiering Ave. 7 pm. Rock & roll, oldies, jazz, and/or pop for the entire family. Information: 800-732-7467 or www.seasideheightstourism.com – SEASIDE HEIGHTS

July 28

Hot Halloween Festival, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Boardwalk & Parkway. 2 pm – 5 pm. Wear your Halloween Costume early to the beach, face painting, arts & crafts, spooky shows, storytelling, free admission to Fun House with a costume. Information: 732-892-0600 or www.jenkinsons.com

- POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Sea Critter Round-Up, Arlington Bay Beach, 13-16th St. and the Bay. 10 am. Join the Alliance for a Living Ocean volunteers and interns to seine the bay and discuss the interesting creatures you find. $ Donation. Information: 609-494-7800 or www.livingocean.org – SHIP BOTTOM/LONG BEACH ISLAND

July 30,31

Exit 82: A Toms River Theatre Company Presents: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Auditorium, Toms River High School North, 1245 Old Freehold Road. 8 pm. A Rip-Roaring, Tap-Dancing, Fun-Loving Musical Comedy for the whole family! $ Information: www.exit82theatre.com – TOMS RIVER