Events
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April Arts 2013Special programs celebrating fine and folk arts will be scheduled throughout the month. Check back for updates. |
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Bluegrass & Barbecue FestivalMay 19, 2013 / 11am to 5pmKick-off the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, decoy carvers, boat building and boat rides. General Admission applies.NEW THIS YEAR: Todd’s Musical Petting Zoo! Try out over 100 instruments from accordian to zither, steel drum to thumb piano and everything in between. |
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Privateers & Pirates FestivalJune 8, 2013 / 11am to 5pmAll Things Pirates! Learn the difference between privateers and pirates and then be one. Pirate history – authentic and make-believe – plus a treasure scavenger hunt, costume contest and pirate craft activities. Enjoy the crew of the Valhalla Pirates with historic pirate entertainment. New for 2013… “Pirates for Sail” live band, Grog Garden and tasty food vendors. General Admission applies. |
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Baymen’s Seafood & Music FestivalJune 22 & 23, 2013 / 11am to 5pmNew for 2013… micro-brew court! Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Crafters, vendors, music, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations,boat rides, boat builders and decoy carvers. Speak with commercial fishermen to learn about occupations on the bay or take a clam shucking class. So bring the family and plan to spend the day. Music from local favorites: The Mott’s Creek Pickers (Sat) & The Billy Walton Band (Sun). Selected as one of the Best Outdoor Festivals by NJ Monthly Magazine. Presented by the Jersey Shore Folklife Center. General Admission applies. |
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Annual Red Wine & Blues FestivalJune 29, 2013 / 3pm to 8pmUncork some fun and enjoy a perfect afternoon of wine tasting from some of NJ’s finest wineries… Di Matteo, Tomasello, and Valenzano. Live blues music from JB’s Cigar Box Stompers, Steve Guyer & the Excellos, The Billy Walton Band and James Day & the Fish Fry. Crafters, vendors, food, boat rides and lots of fun. Complimentary souvenir Seaport wine glass! $20 Adult / $15 Member. |
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NJ Maritime Heritage Festival featuring Antique & Classic Boat Show. September 7 & 8, 2013 / 11am to 4pmJoin the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the ACBS for two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, crafters, vendors, food, refreshments and maritime activities. General Admission applies.
Boat Registration Flyer Can Be Found Here!
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Seaport Antique Car & Truck Show September 21, 2013 / 10am to 2pmOver 100 antique and classic cars and trucks on display. In conjunction with the Vintage Auto Museum of New Jersey. Judging and awards ceremony. Raindate: September 22. To enter a vehicle contact David at: ddieugenio@comcast.net $5 admission. |
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31st Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning ShowSeptember 28 & 29, 2013 / 7am to 5pmJoin us as we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the show during this exciting two day event highlighting the culture of the area! Demostrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refreshments, music, entertainment, and lots of fun. Dock Dog Competition as featured on ESPN! Two great locations: Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum. This event is free to the public! |
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Lighthouse Challenge of NJ October 19 & 20, 2013Saturday 8am to 8pm, Sunday 8am to 6pmLighthouse enthusiasts climb every lighthouse in the state over this exciting two day event. Lighthouse climb participants $3. Lighthouse tour free. Looking for a place to stay?
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Haunted Seaport October 24, 25 & 26, 2013 / 6pm to 9pmThree Scary Nights!Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea stroll the boardwalk for a night of screams. Haunted Tucker’s Island Lighthouse, hayrides, phragmites maze, food, refreshments, entertainment and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family! Admission $8 / Hayride $2 (free for members) with paid admission. |
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Murder Mystery Dinner ShowOctober 25, 2013 / 6pmEnjoy a fatally fun show and delicious dinner. Murder & mayhem guaranteed! Engleside Inn, an oceanfront hotel on Long Beach Island. $85 per person / overnight packages also available. Click this link for more information! |
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A Handmade HolidayNovember 22, 2013 / 4pm to 7pmCrafters, vendors, make & take crafts, raffles, food, refreshments and music. |
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Holiday Brunch December 1, 2013 Join us at the Dutchman’s Brauhaus on Cedar Bonnet Island for another fantastic fundraiser for the Seaport. $25 per person. |
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Festival of Trees December 1, 2013 – January 7, 2014 / daily 10am – 5pmRoll out the holly and share in some holiday cheer at the Tuckerton Seaport Festival of Trees. The event will feature dozens of trees, each decorated for a local non-profit organization. General Admission. |
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Holiday House TourDecember 6, 2013 / 11am to 4pmVisit charming and festively decorated Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor homes. Self-guided map and light refreshments provided. $15 per person. |
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11th Annual ChristkindlmarktNew Hours for 2013Friday, December 6 4-8pm / Saturday December 7 10am – 8pm / Sunday, December 8 / 10am – 4pm 2013 A True Christmas Village Atmosphere! Holiday market and fair under huge heated tents. Santa (of course!), craft & gift vendors, fabulous food court, horse drawn cart rides, kiddie rides, trackless train, make & take crafts, hot Gluhwein, rolling chair sleigh rides on the boardwalk, entertainment and lots of holiday fun. Wine tasting and sales by DiMatteo, Tomasello and Valenzano wineries. The Festival of Trees will be open for viewing. $3 admission, free for members. $5 onsite VIP parking / free offsite parking w free shuttle bus. |
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Annual “The Affair at Cedar Bridge”December 27, 2013 / 2pmJoin us for the celebration of the last documented land battle of the Revolutionary war (1782). Experience a re-enactment of this battle at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Halfway Rd. Barnegat, NJ. This event is free to the public. |
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