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Local Event Guide
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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SEPTEMBER
SEPT 10 | WOOD STREET FAIR This year’s fair will consist of numerous award winning artists spanning Wood Street and along the Riverfront. Works for sale will include items such as wood workings, stained glass, jewelry, bath products, embroidery, quilts, ceramics, crafts and more. There will be three food courts and lots of free parking. Don’t miss out on all of the fun! For more info visit: woodstreetfair.com
SEPT 17 - 18 | SEAFOOD FESTIVAL The Downbeach Seafood Festival will be highlighting all the fantastic dining options this coastal area has to offer. Whether it’s trying the vast selection of local restaurants, sipping Jersey made craft beers, cooking with local chefs, shopping unique exhibitors, or playing in the sand, you will find yourself immersed in festival and all it has to offer. For more info visit: downbeachseafoodfest.com
OCTOBER
OCT 1 - 2 | EXIT ZERO JAZZ FEST The Exit Zero Jazz Festival debuted in November 2012 in the national historic landmark city of Cape May, a picturesque beach town. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum bloco. The joy of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival is in the discovery of incredible music and musicians you may never have known existed. For more info visit: exitzerojazzfestival.com
OCT 8 - 9 | PUMPKIN SHOW The Jersey Pumpkin Show has become one of the best ways to welcome the autumn harvest with kids and parents alike. The giant Pumpkin Pyramid, filled with pumpkins, gourds and mums, represents everything beautiful about the fall harvest. For more info visit: sjpumpkinshow.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 26)
OCT 15 - 16 | CRANBERRY FESTIVAL The Cranberry Festival is a celebration of New Jersey’s cranberry harvest, the 3rd largest in the United States. Enjoy live entertainment Cranberry Cafe and Bakery, Pine Barrens photography, quilt blocking, hat decorating, cranberry floral arrangement, the smallest and largest cranberry display and the best cranberry recipe. For more info visit: cranfest.info
NOVEMBER
NOV 18 - 20 | MOB MOVIE CON From the creators of SopranosCon and BoxingCon, come celebrate the mafia and gangster genre in TV and cinema like never before! For more info visit: mobmoviecon.com
NOV 24 | PARVIN TURKEY TROT Join the Parvin Appreciation Committee and Second Capital Running for the annual Parvin Turkey Trot! A 5K Trail Race on Thanksgiving Morning at The Peoples’ Park. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3mApmWb
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 30 | HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW This year’s holiday light show you won’t want to miss! Drive a course through America’s only construction theme & water park to witness lights, holiday displays, tunnels, and our very own radio station to fill your car with holiday spirit! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3e8mmNH
DEC 2 - 4 | GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET The purpose of this event is and will remain consistent: To provide our community with a joyous event celebrating the beginning of the Holiday Season while recognizing and giving back to those in need in our community. So enjoy a great day of supporting the community in this German Christmas Market! For more info visit: germanchristmasmarketnj.com
DEC 3 | DICKENS FESTIVAL Main Street in Medford has become an old-fashioned winter wonder-
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 28)
land at the start of the holiday season. The official tree lighting begins when a town crier transports Santa and Mrs. Claus to the center of downtown. Upon Santa’s arrival, the town gets busy with tons of activities, plus magic, comedy, and juggling shows. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3SAWs63
JANUARY
Jan 13 - 29 | CAMELOT The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages of T.H. White’s novel in Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning, soaring musical, CAMELOT. Newly adapted by David Lee, this intimate cautionary tale of idealism, hope, and love is vitally reimagined to feature a small ensemble of storytellers. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3re6FK8
JAN 27 - 29 | FLY FISHING SHOW An entertaining and informative consumer show dedicated to connecting customers with business owners, manufacturers and other fly fishing professionals. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3CnxPo8
FEBRUARY
FEB 1 - 26 | FILM FESTIVAL The New Jersey Film Festivals is dedicated to exhibiting independent, classic, international, and experimental films. It will be presented virtually this year. Stream more than 40 international films, American independent features, short subjects and classic revivals. Watch out for special guest appearances and Q&A sessions. Grab your popcorn and enjoy! For more info visit: njfilmfest.com
FEB 24 - 26 | HOME & GARDEN SHOW New Jersey’s home & garden event features over 200 exhibitors with the area’s top services & products. Attend expert presentations, meet kitchen and bath designers, improve your home’s curb appeal, shop home decor, attend a painting class, & more! For more info visit: newjerseyhomeshow.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED
TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU. (. . .continued from 32)
MARCH
MARCH 17 - 30 | MACBETH One of the most transcendent tragedies in the history of theater, William Shakespeare’s Macbeth dramatizes the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power. A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth finds himself in a rapidly-rising ascent of murder and deceit. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3SkKvBH
March 23 - 26 | Film Festival The Garden State film festival is held together by the philosophy of promoting an engendering independent films and new and inspiring filmmakers, and they have garnered support from Hollywood heavyweights like Glenn Close, Frank Vincent, Michael Uslan and James Gandolfini. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3BRvW1C
APRIL
April 1 - 30 | Tulip Festival Holland Ridge Farms is a family-owned flower grower and flower farm in New Jersey. Our U-Pick Tulip season opens when the millions of bulbs we planted in the fall burst into bloom. Rows and rows of colorful tulips as far as the eye can see! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3iYfOl8
APRIL 28 - 30 | THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain, but is illequipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog he sets out to identify the culprit, which leads to a journey that will change his life forever. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3r9WOVF
MAY
MAY TBA | RENAISSANCE FAIRE New Jersey Renaissance Faire features music, dance, comedy,
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
living history, stunts, various acts, demonstrations, vendors, food and drinks, and more. Browse through our enchanted crafts village where over one hundred merchants and artisans demonstrate and sell their wares. For more info visit: njrenfaire.com
May 5 - 7 | Wine & Food Festival Held at New Jersey’s premier culinary destination, Crystal Springs Resort, the Festival’s events are designed to allow food and wine connoisseurs to meet and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and winemakers. For more info visit: njwinefoodfest.com
JUNE
June 3 - 4 | Beer & Music Festival This weekend on Bader Field marks 16 yrs of celebrating beer. With over 100 breweries, nearly 500 beers, and great tunes! For more info visit: acbeerfest.com
JUNE 9 - 11 | AIR SHOW The greatest Air Show in the Northeast, that brings in many of the world’s top aerobatic performers! There will be aerobatic performances, air shows, static displays, entertainment, historical displays, car shows, night shows, ground exhibits, food vendors, and more. For more info visit: greenwoodlakeairshow.com
JUNE 23 - 25 | ROCK, RIBS, & RIDGES FESTIVAL A two-day celebration of great Southern Rock music, finger-lickin’ barbeque and good times at Sussex County FairGrounds! For more info visit: rockribsandridges.com
JULY
JULY 2 - 5 | INDEPENDENCE DAY The whole state is dressed in red, white, and blue and ready to celebrate America’s Independence! New Jersey is famous for its 4th of July waterfront extravaganza in Atlantic City and other great locations along the coast. But there are many other smaller events that bring in the charm of small-town celebrations with communities getting
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE OCEAN COUNTY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
together and enjoying traditional entertainment. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3pzoF1B
JULY 28 - 30 | FESTIVAL OF BALLOONING The family friendly festival will feature mass ascensions, balloon rides, sunrise yoga, non-stop family entertainment, headlining concerts, crafters, vendors, balloon glow, food, fireworks, and much more. Experience a weekend of family friendly fun! For more info visit: balloonfestival.com
JULY 28 - 30 | STATE FARE The New Jersey State Fair includes 4-H shows and exhibits, horse shows, carnival, performing art, family entertainment, demo derby, exhibits, food, and more. This is a great way to enjoy the summer with your family! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2L3Yv5A ebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. Come to a day of free family fun featuring a craft show, great food, educational events and enjoy a day of listening to a wide variety of musical entertainers. For more info visit: canalday.org
SEPTEMBER
SEPT TBA | BEARDFEST Escape with us for a weekend in the Jersey Pines where you’ll experience music, visual art, nature, discussion, playtime, and community building unlike anywhere else. Our team works hard to cultivate & curate a breathtaking participatory experience to engage and stimulate festival goers of all ages. For more info visit: beardfest.net
AUGUST
AUG TBA | CANAL DAY FESTIVAL An old time country fair that cel-
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
Session Date Time Featured Matches 1 Mon, January 16, 2023 11:00 am Men's and Women's 1st Round 2 Mon, January 16, 2023 7:00 pm Men's and Women's 1st Round 3 Tue, January 17, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 4 Tue, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 1st Round 5 Wed, January 18, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 6 Wed, January 18, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 7 Thu, January 19, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 8 Thu, January 19, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 2nd Round 9 Fri, January 20, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 10 Fri, January 20, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 11 Sat, January 21, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 12 Sat, January 21, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 3rd Round 13 Sun, January 22, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 14 Sun, January 22, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 15 Mon, January 23, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 16 Mon, January 23, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s 4th Round 17 Tue, January 24, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, January 24, 2023 7:00 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, January 25, 2023 11:00 am Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, January 25, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, January 26, 2023 11:00 am Women’s Semifinals 22 Thu, January 26, 2023 7:30 pm Men’s Semifinal 23 Fri, January 27, 2023 3:00 pm Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final / Men’s Singles Semifinal 24 Sat, January 28, 2023 4:00 pm Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final 25 Sun, January 29, 2023 4:00 pm Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
DATE PLAY START SESSION
MAY 29 - SUN
Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 1st Round MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 2nd Round MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 3rd Round JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PM Men’s & Women’s 4th Round JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM 3rd Round JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM 3rd Round JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM 4th Round JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM 4th Round JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 1 JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PM Men’s Semi Finals 2
JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final
JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final
DATE Mon, July 03 Tues, July 04 Wed, July 05 urs, July 6 Fri, July 07 Sat, July 08 Sun, July 09 Mon, July 10
Tues, July 11
Wed, July 12
urs, July 13
Fri, July 14
Sat, July 15
Sun, July 16 2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change
PLAY START SESSION 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round
11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round
11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 11:00 AM Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals 1:00 PM Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final
1:00 PM Men's Singles Semi nals
2:00 PM Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,
2:00 PM Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final
2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT
SCHEDULE * Schedule subject to change ** Start Times Listed in EST
SESSION DATE SCHEDULE PLAY START MATCHES
1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round
5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round
9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round
13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16
17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals 21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals / 22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1 23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2
