"Shop & Eat Local" While On Long Beach Island Long Beach Island, NJ 2009 Event Calendar
May 25, 09 - - Ship Bottom Memorial Day Observance 1 pm - Boro Hall lawn 16th St. June 6, 09 - - High Point Annual All Boat Tournament & Fish Fry sponsored by High Point Volunteer Fire Co. Harvey Cedars, NJ. Live Music Silent Auction, Prizes, Everyone Is A Winner. For more info call 609-494-9169. June 6, 09 - - 13th Annual ALO Unithon - 25 unicycles (big 1 wheel cycles) riding 18 miles from Beach Haven Inlet (Holgate) to Barnegat Light to raise funds for ALO programs. For more info to donate, ride, or participate call 609-492-0222. June 7, 09 - - Beach Bums Corvette Club - The 6th Annual Corvette Show - 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, June 7th in Bay Village and Schooner's Wharf, Ninth Street. Spectators are welcome FREE of Charge. $25 to Register your Car.
July 4, 09 - - Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Craft Show located on West Camden Avenue from 10 am - 4 pm. For more information please call 609-494-5689.
July 8, 09 - - Jewish Community Center Of LBI, NJ - Bazaar & Craft Show 8 am - 3 pm 609-492-4090
July 18, 09 - - House Tour & Cocktail Party In Beach Haven, NJ To Benefit Mordecai Land Trust 609-492-4153. House Tour 2-6 pm & Cocktail Party is from 6-7 pm at the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club. Tickets - $35 per person for both Tour & Cocktail Party.
July 19, 09 - - 22nd Annual Art Festival Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm Free admission at Sunset Park, West Salem Ave., Harvey Cedars. 60+ artists and fine crafters. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad.
July 20, 09 - - Sports Around Fhe World 9am - 1pm at Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars. for ages 3 and up. Run by "UK Elite with Martyn Rushmore School of Soccer".For info. (973)328-0787 or www.rushmoresoccer.com July 23, 09 - - Sand Sculpting Contest- 2:00PM, 25th Street Ocean Beach, Barnegat Light fun for the entire family, amateurs only, ribbons awarded, rain date Friday July 24th, 494-9196
July 25 - 26, 09 - - 15th Annual Art Festival at the Long Beach Island Foundation in Loveladies on LBI. Original Art, Artists, Demonstrations, etc. on Sat. 10 - 6 & Sun. 9 - 5. For more information call 609-494-1241.
July 25, 09 - -Barnegat Light ocean mile- Barnegat Light Beach Patrol Fundraiser, 1-mile ocean swim. Registration at the 30th Street beach on the day of the race, $25 or pre-registration, forms on-line at lmsports.com, before July 18th, $20. Registration price includes registration, t-shirt and food & drink following the race. 4:30PM – 6:00PM registration & the races will begin at 6:30PM, 290-5918
July 27-30, 08 - - VAN Grow art instruction summer art camp 9am - 11:30am Art fun at Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars. Explore various art mediums: drawing, painting, sculpture, 3d design, weaving, fabric art and learn about famous artists. Students will leave with 4-6 finished projects and greater understanding of art. Call/email for registration forms/info (973) 541-1939 or vincentvangrow@yahoo.com
July 27-31, 08 - - Soccer camp 9am - 1pm at Sunset Park, Harvey Cedars. for ages 3 and up. Run by "Martyn Rushmore School of Soccer". For registration and info call (973) 328-0787 or www.rushmoresoccer.com
Aug. 08 - - Beach Haven Every Tues. in summer Historic Walking Tours. For more details please call 609-494-2398. Aug. 6, 08 - - Annual LBI, NJ House Tour Sponsored By LBI Arts Foundation
Aug. 8, 08 - - The 47th Annual LBI Lifeguard Races at 6:00 pm Brant Beach at 68th St. Beach 609-361-1200.
Aug. 9, 08 - - Harvey Cedars LBI & Stafford DARE officers present HOOKED ON FISHING, NOT ON DRUGS in Sunset Park 856-220-2082
Aug. 13, 08 - - The Jewish Community Center of LBI, 24th St. presents it's annual BAZAAR 8 am-3 pm. 609-492-4090. Aug. 14, 09 - - Dog Daze of August - "Dog Parade" at 9am - Long Beach Twp. 6805 Long Beach Blvd. (68th Street) Brant Beach. Sponsored by Long Beach Township.
Aug. 14, 08 - - Ship Bottom - Kiwanis Club Flea Market - 8 am-4 pm 10th & Shore
Aug. 16, 08 - - Harvey Cedars, Sunset Park Annual Anything That Floats Race. Register 10 am Race Starts at 4 pm Call 609-361-7990 for info.
Aug. 16, 08 - - Loveladies The Annual BIDS AND BITES DIAMOND DERBY to benefit the After School Arts Program. Call 609-494-1241.
Aug. 16, 08 - - Surf City Brenda Quinn in a Ceramics Show at the M.T. Burton Galery 19 St. & Long Beach Blvd. Aug.16-Sept. 3
Aug. 17, 08 - - Harvey Cedars annual Dog Day Road Race. Register 7:30 am. Race 9:30 am at Firehouse on 80th St. (World Class Runners)
Aug. 22, 08 - - Barnegat Light Bonfire on the Beach, Lighthouse State Park 7 - 9 pm. For info & to register call 609-971-3085 Aug. 31, 08 - - Harvey Cedars The 21st Annual CAT-BOAT RACE. Meeting at 12:30 pm in Sunset Park call 609-494-8352 for more info. Sept. 8, 09 - - NJ Maritime Museum's 1st Annual Fundraiser from 4 pm - 10 pm, located at Dock Road & West Avenue in Beach Haven, NJ. Oldies Entertainment, Buffet & Cash Bar, Chinese Auction, 50/50 raffle, Silent Auction. Tickets are $50. For more info or tickets, please call 609-492-0202. Sept. 12 & 13, 09 - - Annual Irish Festival in Ship Bottom, NJ, Sat. 11 - 7 & Sun 10 - 7. Sept. 13, 09 - - Annual Red Cross Rock 'n Ride Bike Tour on Long Beach Island, NJ - and party at Harvey Cedars Sunset Park. Sept. 14, 08 - - Viking Village Antique Show 9 am - 5 pm at 19th & Bay. Sept. 19, 09 - - ALO Annual Coastal Clean Up on Long Beach Island, NJ. Sept. 19, 2010 - - Annual LBI Triathlon & Duathlon. Starts at 7:20 am in Beautiful Bayview Park, 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 5K run. For more LBI info call 609-492-6363. Online registration at www.dqtridu.com. Sept. 24, 08 - - Habitat For Humanity "Gala" 6 pm at Brant Beach Yacht Club Tickets $75 Call 609-978-9984
Sept. 27, 08 - - Annual World Series Of Surf Fishing Tournament by Long Beach Island Fishing Club - for info call John Castrati 856-220-2082
Sept. 29, 08 - - Red Cross Blood Drive 1 - 7 pm Ocean Co. Library LBI Branch 217 S. Central Ave. Surf City 609-494-2480
Sept. 29, 08 - - LBI Historical Assn. Annual Fall Members & Friends Dinner at 6 pm, Howard's Restaurant. Call Suzette Whiting 609-492-2483
Oct. 3, 09 - - Block Party Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Dept. - Admission $15 at Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Dept. from 12 noon - 8 pm Oct. 4, 09 - - Huge Chowderfest with approx. 15,000 people from 11 am - 4 pm in Beach Haven, NJ
Oct. 9 - 11, 09 - - Annual Race Weekend (18 Mile Run On Long Beach Island, NJ - Race Starts 10:30 am Sunday Oct. 11, At The Southern Tip Of LBI In Beach Haven Inlet (Holgate) near the Jolly Roger Motel and Lorry's Island End Motel.
Oct. 10, 09 - - Free Surf Casting Clinic at 9 am for the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Tournament @ Chamber Of Commerce in Ship Bottom on LBI. Oct. 10, 09 - - Oceanside Bait & Tackle Kick-Off Party with "The Salty Dogs" and Pig Roast from 3 pm. Lots of food, fun, friends, door prizes, tackle raffles. Sign up for Annual Long Beach Island Fishing Classic at Oceanside Bait & Tackle, 8201 LB Blvd., Brighton Beach 609-361-9800. Oct. 10, 09 - - Annual Spagetti Dinner at 6 pm for the 18 Mile Race on Long Beach Island at St. Francis Center 609-494-8861
Oct. 10, 09 - - Annual Car Raffle Drawing at St. Francis Center 7:30 pm. Oct. 10 - Nov. 22, 09 - - Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Tournament Oct. 12, 08 - - NJ Coast Day on LBI, NJ For more information call 732-872-1300 ext. 9
Oct. 12, 09 - - Columbus Day On Long Beach Island
Oct. 17 - 18, 09 - - NJ Lighthouse Challenge - Barnegat Light, NJ on Long Beach Island and other areas of New Jersey.
Oct. 17, 09 - - Annual "Dune Grass Planting Fun Day At The Beach" Sponsored by Lorry's Island End Motel. For Info Or To Volunteer, call 609-492-6363 or e-mail Lorrys@LorrysMotel.com - Includes Free BBQ. Oct. 18, 08 - - Casino Night 6 pm - 10 pm Benefits Mordeci Island Land Trust at Beach Haven Fire Co. Tickets $50 Call 609-492-4153 Nov. 11, 08 - - Veteran's Day sponsored by Beach Haven Community Arts Program with cooperation of Boro of Beach Haven - at 10:45 am in Veteran's Park, Beach Haven, NJ. Nov. 11, 09 - - Special Service To Honor Our War Veterans at 7 pm at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Marine St., Beach Haven. We encourage all community members to attend this service which will include special patriotic music, as well as other tributes to those who have served. Please plan to stay after the service for fellowship and light refreshments. For more info or directions, call 609-492-7571. Nov. 25, 09 - - Thanksgiving Eve Liturgy with Holy Innocents Episcopal Church & Holy Trinity Evangelical Luthern Church at 7 pm located at Holy Trinity 59th St. & Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ. Nov. 26, 09 - - Long Beach Island Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 26, 09 - - Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Francis Community Center 12 - 3 pm, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ. For information call 609-494-8813 ext.170. Nov. 28 - 29, 08 - - "Celebrate The Season" in Beach Haven - Trolley Rides, Christmas Tree Lightings, B & B Tour, Treasure Hunt, Ginger Bread House Contest, Wine Tasting, Sing Alongs, Shopping. For more info call 609-492-3333.
Dec. 5, 08 - - St. Francis Church "Go Tell It" - Free concert at 7 pm of Advent & Christmas Music with a sing along - call 609-494-8861. Please bring a donation of canned goods for the St. Francis Food Pantry on LBI.
Dec. 6, 08 - - Ship Bottom Merchants Association "Winter Festival" 10 - 3:30 pm. All LBI merchants invited to sell their merchandise. Table cost $25. Excellent opportunity for LBI merchants for holiday selling. For more info contact Maggie O'Neill at 609-709-1425.
Dec. 5, 09 - - Ship Bottom 29th Annual Christmas Parade at 1:00 pm on LBI, NJ. Long Beach Boulevard from 5th to 25th Streets. Dec. 6, 09 - - Free Messiah Sing at Holy Innocents Church at 4 pm located at Marine Street in Beach Haven, NJ. Guest Choir & Solosist will be The New Jersey Chamber Singers, with conductor Reid Masters & organist Karen Hill Miske. If you are a singer you are invited to bring a score or borrow one from us and sing along. Reception following - for more info 609-492-7571. Dec. 6 - 7, 08 - - "Celebrate The Season" in Beach Haven - Trolley Rides, Christmas Tree Lightings, B & B Tour, Treasure Hunt, Ginger Bread House Contest, Wine Tasting, Sing Alongs, Shopping. For more info call 609-492-3333. Dec. 11, 08 - - Holiday Tour Of Homes hosted by The Garden Club Of LBI 10am - 4pm tickets $30 contact Ruth Black rblack1070@aol.com
Dec. 11 - 19, 09 - - Hanakkuh On Long Beach Island, NJ - begins at sundown on Dec. 11 and is an 8 day celebration. Dec. 13 - 14, 08 - - "Celebrate The Season" in Beach Haven - Trolley Rides, Christmas Tree Lightings, B & B Tour, Treasure Hunt, Ginger Bread House Contest, Wine Tasting, Sing Alongs, Shopping. For more info call 609-492-3333. Dec. 24, 09 - - Residents of Surf City bring gifts to the Surf City Fire House and on Dec. 24 - A Santa Claus On Each Surf City Fire Truck Delivers The Gift.
Dec. 25, 09 - - Christmas On Long Beach Island, NJ
Dec. 31, 09 - - New Year's Eve On Long Beach Island, NJ
Beach Haven, NJ Annual "Celebrate The Season"
Friday November 28, 2008
10 am - 5 pm - - Participating LBI Merchants Open For Shopping and Dining
7pm - - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Reception at the LBI Historical Assoc. Museum, Engleside & Beach Ave - features Caroling, Start of Gingerbread House Contest, Santa's Treasure Hunt Directions & Refreshments
Saturday November 29, 2008
10 am - 5 pm - - Participating LBI Merchants Open For Shopping and Dining
10am - 1pm - - Make Your Own Gingerbread House Contest Entry Call Under The Mistletoe to reserve 609-492-3333 at: Martin Hall - Holy Innocents Church, Marine St.
12 noon - 3pm - - Beach Haven Library Mini Book Sale 3rd & Beach Ave. 609-492-7081
12 noon - 3pm - - Free LBI Trolley Rides w/Christmas Elves. Wave from the corners along Bay Ave. for a Free Trolley ride with Christmas Elves - Free Candy canes.
12 noon - 2pm - - Santa & His Elf at Bay Village (9th & Bay Ave.)
1pm - 3pm - - Nutcracker Christmas at the LBI Historical Assoc. Museum, Engleside & Beach Avenues, Beach Haven (Gingerbread House entries accepted at this time)