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Deep Freeze Fest

The Deep Freeze Fest will transform the LBIF gallery into a cozy winter wonderland with live music, a German-style pretzel bar, fire pits & s'mores, snacks, plus cold brews! On Friday, January 25, 2019 from 7 PM – 10 PM, this community fundraiser will benefit the LBIF to help maintain year round programming for the arts & sciences so bring your friends!
FREE Admission! // Beer wristbands & snacks will be available for purchase at the door.

**$20 Beer Wristbands will be available for purchase at the door ONLY. (Must be 21+ to purchase wrist band, please be prepared with ID).

Guests may leave their cars in our parking lot overnight - don't drink & drive.

About the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences

Mission & Vision - To promote the arts and sciences on Long Beach Island and in the surrounding communities by enlightening, educating, and stimulating thought and discussion about current trends in the arts and sciences and by providing broad educational and cultural programs for all ages.

Address: 120 Long Beach Blvd Long Beach Township, NJ 08008

Phone: (609)494-1241

2nd Annual Ugly Sweater Party

The halls have been decked, the bells have been jingled, and the beer is flowing, so head on down to ManaFirkin for our second annual Ugly Sweater Party.

Chef Driven Culinary Craft will be serving up incredible holiday food.

Tom Gutchigian will be performing the holiday classics and other fun sing alongs from 6-9.

So come on by and eat drink and be merry!!

Friday, December 21, 2018 at 5 PM – 10 PM at the ManaFirkin Brewing Company

4th Annual Striped Bass Bash

Join the Maximilian Foundation for the 4th Annual Striped Bass Bash, an all day family fishing tournament and fish fry featuring family fun for all ages. The fun starts at noon, food from 1:00pm - 6:00pm at the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 and award ceremony at 3:30pm. For more information, please visit the website, https://themaximilianfoundation.org

PRIZES:
1st Place* $2,000
2nd Place* $1,000
3rd Place* $500
*Prize amounts based on 25 boats entering.

Clean Up - Cedar Bonnet Island

Start off fall with a Beach Clean Up!

Join us at the new Cedar Bonnet Island Environmental Trail on Saturday October 13 from 11:30AM-2:00PM for our 2nd Saturday Clean Up. We’ll provide buckets, gloves, data sheets and any other supplies needed. BYOB (bring your own bucket) is encouraged as well.

All volunteers will be required to sign a waiver for Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.

Parking is limited so we ask that you car pool or park at the Ship Bottom Boat ramp and you can walk over the trestle bridges to the location. Please exercise safety around busy Rt. 72.

Join us afterwards from 2:30-4:30PM at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House for an early happy hour to celebrate the hard work just accomplished.

8th Annual Rocktoberfest

Join the Beach Haven Moose Riders on Saturday September 22nd for their 8th Annual Rocktoberfest. Kicking off at 1:00 p.m. enjoy music by 40 North, Ted Hammock, The 559 and Either Way along with German food and beer. 50/50's Raffles, Food, Beer, Wine, Car and Motorcycle The event benefits David's Dream & Believe Foundation.

4th Annual Seafood Festival

UPDATE: On September 11, 2018 Beach Haven Future announced the following: "Due to the impending storm, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this event for Saturday. Our main concern is the safety of all involved. We hope to see you at next year's event!" For more information, contact them by email at [email protected]

Join Beach Haven Future for the Annual Seafood Festival on Saturday, September 15th from 2:00pm to 9:00pm at the Bay Village field with loads of seafood~sushi, clams, lobster, scallops, fish taco's, wings, beer, wine and more!

Live Music:

2:30~5:30 The Impulsives

6:00~9:00 Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns

Donations are appreciated.

 

4th Annual Makers Festival

On September 15th 2018, The MakeShift Union is hosting the 4th Annual Makers Festival at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin NJ. The mission of our festival is to highlight the underground current of Makers who are changing the landscape of production & consumerism in America, and more specifically, Ocean County where we live, work & play. It will be a day to celebrate the collective artistic endeavors of homegrown talent locally & beyond, and will feature over ten dozen Makers whose crafts include everything from handmade & vintage fashion, sculpting & woodworking, photography & fine art, craft beer, food and music.

Free Admission to Festival Grounds
$10 Admission to The Barrel Mobile Bar Biergarten

A portion of event proceeds benefit David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation, scholarships at both Southern Regional High School & Pinelands Regional High School, and the Stafford Historical Society.

The Atlantic City Seafood Festival

For the 7th consecutive year, Good Time Tricycle Productions will host The Atlantic City Seafood Festival...by far THE largest outdoor event of its kind in the greater Atlantic City area!

Join over 50 local and regional restaurants as they step out of their brick and mortars to bring you some of the best grub the Garden State has to offer.

Saturday, September 8th: 11am-6pm
Sunday, September 9th: 11am-6pm

-Food vendors
-Family fun
-Live entertainment
-Beer tastings
-Wine seminars
-Cooking demos
& much more!

Event Location

Located on the bay with an outstanding view of the Atlantic City skyline as its back drop, the historic Bader Field location lends itself to such a seafood festival. With over 142 acres, the site allows for not only festival space but also parking for all. The festival footprint is roughly 50 acres and will be prepped and groomed by festival producers to create a truly outstanding, outdoor festival experience! The entrance between the Sand Castle Stadium and Skate Zone on the Black Horse Pike will be utilized as the official festival entrance.

BADER FIELD 600 N. ALBANY AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY 08401

(Behind the Baseball Stadium)

Ocean County Irish Festival

The Ocean County Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh will be hosting the Ocean County Irish Festival on Saturday, September 8th from 11:00AM - 7:30PM at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin, NJ.

This is a family event that includes live music, pipes and drums, step dancers, vendors, food trucks, and a beer tent.
Last year's Irish Fest was a huge success. This year we will have more food vendors, more entertainment, and more fun.

 

Atlantic City Airshow

The Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" returns to the skies over the beautiful free beaches and Boardwalk of Atlantic City on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EDT).

Interested in the only VIP viewing area on the beach? The 16th Annual Thunder Over The Boardwalk, featuring an international flavor with the Canadian Snowbirds joining the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and GEICO Skytypers!

What is included with my Flight Line Club ticket?
• Show center private beach area with tents, tables, and chairs
• Quality sound and narration
• On-site restrooms
• Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and water for the duration of the event
• Soft pretzels sevred from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
• All you can eat lunch served from 11:30 AM to 2 PM (Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, fruit salad, pretzels, peanuts, potato chips and ice cream novelties)

SCHEDULE (subject to change)
1135 Army Golden Knights Streamer Drop
1200 National Anthems (Canadian & US) w/Flag Jumps by Golden Knights
1208 Army Golden Knights Mass Exit Demonstration
1214 NJ-ANG F-16 4-ship Flyby
1216 NJ-ANG KC-135 Flyby
1218 305th AMW C-17 Flyby
1220 305th AMW KC-10 Flyby
1222 NJ-ANG Composite Flyby (KC-135 & 2 F-16s)
1224 Jim Beasley Jr. SNJ-5 Aerobatics
1234 Paul Dougherty Christian Eagle Aerobatics
1248 436th AMW C-17 Flyby
1250 FAA William J Hughes Global 5000 Flyby
1252 Medical Helo & Chopper 6 Flybys
1300 Canadian Forces Snowbirds
1340 Lee Leets Tucano Demonstration
1354 NJ State Police Flyby
1356 166th AW C-130 Flyby
1358 VT-9 T-45C Goshawk Flyby (2-ship)
1402 HM-15 MH-53J SeaDragon Flyby
1405 GEICO Skytypers
1420 MISS GEICO Speedboat Race with Skytypers
1426 Jim Beasley Jr. P-51 Mustang Demo
1438 NJ-ArNG/ANG UH-60 Demo & SPIES/FRIES Demo
1443 Mike Wiskus Pitts Aerobatics
1458 USAF Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony
1505 USAF Thunderbirds
1600 Airshow Complete

For more information, visit the VIP ticket website.