Sidewalk Sale, Water Circus, Festival: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — While the summer season may be coming to a close, there’s still plenty of markets, festivals and more planned around Monmouth County this weekend.

Whether you’re looking to shop local, hear some live music, or find an event to go to with your dog, there’s plenty of events you can check out.

Here are five events happening around Monmouth County this weekend:

Downtown Red Bank Sidewalk Sale
For those looking to shop local this weekend, you can check out Downtown Red Bank’s 71st annual Sidewalk Sale, which is set to run through Sunday.

Deals and discounts will be offered both inside and outside Red Bank retailers, and there will be free parking during the sale, courtesy of the borough.

To learn more and see a full list of participating retailers, you can read Patch’s previous reporting:

• Annual Sidewalk Sale Sets Return To Downtown Red Bank

Hazlet’s Summer Concert Series
Hear the sounds of summer as Hazlet Township kicks off its summer concert series on Saturday with a Foreigner & Journey tribute show.

The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. in Veterans Park and is free for attendees, who are welcome to bring their own chairs, sit back and enjoy the show.

To learn more about the show and see a full concert lineup for the series, you can read Patch’s previous reporting:

• Summer Concert Series Set In Hazlet: See Lineup

Cirque Italia’s Water Circus
Now through Sunday (Aug. 10), Cirque Italia’s Water Circus will be at Freehold Raceway Mall’s outside parking lot.

The unique event combines the artistry of a traditional circus with thrilling water-based acrobatics, officials said.

To learn more or purchase tickets (required), you can visit the Freehold Raceway Mall website.

Music & Food Truck Festival
Join Atlantic Highlands on Sunday from 12-8:30 p.m. for their Music & Food Truck Festival.

Attendees will be able to enjoy 19 food trucks, 15 artist vendors, four live bands, one giant wine sangria and a beer garden.

To learn more, you can visit the Atlantic Highlands website or Facebook page.

Marlboro Farmers Market’s Dog Days of Summer
On Sunday, the Marlboro Farmers Market will hold a “Dog Days of Summer” event where guests and their dogs (friendly and leashed) are welcome.

In addition to the market vendors, the market will also have an adoption event with Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue, kids crafts and Tater Bear dog treats.

To learn more, you can visit the Marlboro Township website or the Marlboro Farmers Market Facebook page.