Coastal Calendar

JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER

JUNE

June 1 – July 13
Legacy of Land and Sea
This exhibition explores the diverse ways in which New Jersey’s wealth of resources led to the stabilization and success of both native and colonial inhabitants of the New World.

The New Jersey State Museum, 205 W. State St., Trenton
609-292-6740
state.nj.us/state/museum/index.html

June 7

12th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival

The Barnegat Bay Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Barnegat Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP) celebrating the Barnegat Bay and its importance to our communities in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Environmental groups as well as state and local agencies provide excellent exhibits that focus on the environmentally responsible ways that we all can enjoy and protect the Barnegat Bay and its watershed. 10 am - 4 pm (rain or shine).

Wanamaker Complex, East End Ave., Island Heights

732-255-0472

bbnep.org

June 7

World Ocean Day at Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Water, water everywhere…makes you stop and think! Join us for this worldwide celebration of the ocean and explore what you can do every day to help conserve our oceans and keep our waterways clean.

Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach

732-899-1659

jenkinsons.com/aquarium

June 13

NJ Safe Boating Class

NJ Safe Boating Certification Courses presented by the Delsea Power Squadron, a non-profit educational organization teaching safe boating for over 50 years - Certified NJ State Instructors. Class scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2009 8:30AM - 5:30PM. Call to enroll. The instruction is free; however, there is a fee for the course materials required. Participants must register in advance and pay for instruction materials.

Minmar Marine, 14 Old Sea Isle City Blvd, Sea Isle City

609-398-7580 or 609-398-2649

DelseaPS.webs.com

June 13-14

New Jersey Seafood Festival in Belmar

New Jersey's largest Seafood Festival. Featuring Food vendors, crafters, live entertainment and so much more.

Silverlake Park, Ocean Ave., Belmar

732-681-3700

visitbelmarnj.com

June 19-20

2nd Annual Harbor Fest

Celebration of seafood and song, the sea, its culture, its economy and its ecology. There will be a street festival, live music, food vendors, craft & art vendors, beer tent, scallop challenge. Kayaking, Harbor Safaris, Nature Center activities, Coast Guard air to sea rescue. Trolley service provided from Washington St Mall and a water taxi linking the different harbor venues. Plus other activities.

Nature Center of Cape May, Delaware Avenue, Cape May

609-884-5508

capemayharborfest.com

June 20

Behind the Scenes at Jenkinson’s Aquarium

Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, and enrich all of our animals. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our aquarium inhabitants.

Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach

732-899-1659

jenkinsons.com/aquarium

JULY

July 10-11
Annual Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament
South Jersey’s largest Fluke Tournament. 7:30 am - 5 pm. Entrance fee for participants.   

Sterling Harbor Marina, West Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood
609-729-1425 
sterlingharbor.com

July 11

NJ Safe Boating Class
NJ Safe Boating Certification Courses presented by the Delsea Power Squadron, a non-profit educational organization teaching safe boating for over 50 years - Certified NJ State Instructors. Class scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2009 8:30AM - 5:30PM. Call to enroll. The instruction is free; however, there is a fee for the course materials required. Participants must register in advance and pay for instruction materials. 

Minmar Marine, 14 Old Sea Isle City Blvd, Sea Isle City

609-398-7580 or 609-398-2649

DelseaPS.webs.com

July 11 & July 25

Explore the Estuary
Don chest waders for a hands-on exploration of our estuary. You never know what you may find in and around the waters of the Hudson. Wear old shoes that can get wet and muddy. You will need your own transportation to get from the Interpretive Center to our study site. Pre-registration is required, and spaces are limited! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more call for special arrangements.

Liberty State Park Interpretive Center, Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City

201-915-3409

July 14

Celebrate Sharks
The teeth! The fins! Explore the mystery surrounding these endangered creatures. All ages.   

Jenkinson's Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach
732-899-1659 
jenkinsons.com/aquarium

July 15

New Jersey Sandcastle Contest
One of New Jersey's largest and oldest sandcastle contests. Attracting sandcastle builders from around the state and beyond.

Ocean Ave., Belmar

732-681-3700

July 18

Downtown Vineland Seafood Festival
According to the Sturgeon General, seafood is healthy. So just for the halibut, why not get off your perch and join us at the downtown Vineland Seafood Festival this year? Kelp yourself to a whale-sized smorgasbord of seafood delights that are fit for a King crab. It's no fluke that we'll have some of Vineland's finest restaurants and fresh food purveyors serving up shrimp, clams, calamari, mussels, chowders and more. While you're here, kick up your eels and dance to great live music being played on our incredible man-made beach -- right in the middle of Landis Avenue!

600 block of Landis Ave., Vineland
856-794-8653
mainstreetvineland.org

July 18

Summer Shorebird Walk
Come on out to the Interpretive Center and join us for a leisurely stroll along Liberty Walk as we look for and identify our summer shorebirds. Dress to be outside and bring binoculars if you have them, we have a limited number that can be borrowed. Pre-registration is required, and spaces are limited! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more call for special arrangements.

Liberty State Park Interpretive Center, Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City
201-915-3409

July 20
Tuckerton Seaport at the Surflight Theatre
Enjoy an evening of entertainment with traditional sea songs and chanties of the sea plus a brief history of the US Lifesaving Service. Fun for the whole family!

Surflight Theatre, South Beach Ave., Beach Haven
609-296-8868
tuckertonseaport.org

July 24

Families Investigate Science Hands-On (FISH): Marsh and Ocean Environments
This program provides families with a hands-on introduction to two key coastal habitats, the salt marsh and the barrier beach. This fully guided session includes seining at Horseshoe Cove and shelling at North Beach on Sandy Hook.

NJMSC/NJSG, 22 Magruder Road, Sandy Hook
732-872-1300 x20
njmsc.org/Education/FISH.htm

July 24

Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival
Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5 pm - 9 pm.

6th-9th- Sts. on Asbury Ave. Ocean City
609-399-2269
ocnj.us

July 25-26

17th Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
A 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 & over. Sat: 10 am - 5 pm, Sun: 10 am - 4 pm. Free to spectators.

Wildwood Beach, On the Beach between Oak & Poplar Aves., Ocean Ave., Wildwood
856-696-9705
wildwoodultimate.com

AUGUST

August 2
Tuckahoe River Canoe/Kayak Race
Annual race with many categories, including Seniors. Approx. 1 mile runs each way. $10 entry fee includes t-shirt. Free admission for observers.

Upper Twp. Municipal Beach, Mosquito Landing Rd., Tuckahoe
609-628-2372
tuckahoenj.com

August 3-9

2nd Annual NJ Maritime Heritage Festival
Boat races, boat rides, demonstrations, food, entertainment and lots of fun maritime activities.  

Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton
609-296-8868 
tuckertonseaport.org

August 6-9

Clamfest
A 4 day event that is “Shore” to please every seafood and land-lubber out there! This family event has rides, games, live entertainment, a clam shucking contest, as well as a clam eating contest! Highlands’s restaurants will showcase their unique menus and palette pleasing dishes in our food court. Dance into the night while listening to a variety of live music. Start your Christmas shopping by stopping by one of over 50 specialty vendors. This family event has something for everyone!

Huddy Park, Bay Ave., Highlands
732-291-4713
highlandsnj.com

August 7

National Lighthouse Day at the Cape May Lighthouse
Enjoy family activities at the base of the lighthouse including pirate-hat making, games, music and vendors. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).  

Cape May Lighthouse, Lighthouse Ave., Cape May Point
609-884-5404
capemaymac.org

August 14

Families Investigate Science Hands-On (FISH): Marsh and Ocean Environments
This program provides families with a hands-on introduction to two key coastal habitats, the salt marsh and the barrier beach. This fully guided session includes seining at Horseshoe Cove and shelling at North Beach on Sandy Hook.

NJMSC/NJSG, 22 Magruder Road, Sandy Hook
732-872-1300 x20
njmsc.org/Education/FISH.htm

August 15
NJ Safe Boating Class
NJ Safe Boating Certification Courses presented by the Delsea Power Squadron, a non-profit educational organization teaching safe boating for over 50 years - Certified NJ State Instructors. Class scheduled for Saturday June 13, 2009 8:30AM - 5:30PM. Call to enroll. The instruction is free; however, there is a fee for the course materials required. Participants must register in advance and pay for instruction materials. 

Minmar Marine, 14 Old Sea Isle City Blvd, Sea Isle City
609-398-7580 or 609-398-2649
DelseaPS.webs.com

August 29-30
Seafarers' Weekend
Experience pirate life, thrilling shows and encampments! Activities relating to South Jersey maritime history and culture. Demonstrations and workshops from the US Coast Guard, decoy carving, boat making, seafood, traditional crafts, sea chanties and maritime music.

Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May
609-898-2300
hcsv.org

SEPTEMBER

September 10-13
Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show
The premier boat show in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic region, the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show is the 1st major show of the fall show season. Over 700 motor and express yachts, sport fisherman, trawlers and sport boats from 18 to 85 feet will be on display.  

Farley State Marina adjacent to Trump Marina, 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City
215-732-8001
acinwaterboatshow.com

September 12

Oyster Gardening
Help bring back oysters to the Harbor and make a difference in the Hudson Estuary! Come learn why this bivalve is such an important species and get your hands wet with our oyster restoration project. Pre-registration is required, and spaces are limited! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Groups of 8 or more call for special arrangements.

Liberty State Park Interpretive Center, Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City
201-915-3409 

September 12-13

10th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show
Join the Seaport and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society for two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food, refreshments, entertainment. Sign up for our boat building class or take a cruise up the Tuckerton 'Crik'. The boat show is fun for the whole family.

Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St., Tuckerton
609-296-8868 
tuckertonseaport.org

September 13

Seafood in Seaside
Sunday, 10 AM to 7 PM. A premiere event with musical entertainment, seafood specialties from local restaurants, artists, crafters, and flea market on Grant Avenue.   

Boulevard, Seaside Heights
800-732-7467
seasideheightstourism.com