Boujee Foodie Festival Returns To Oceanport May 3, 4

OCEANPORT, NJ — Eat. Drink. Vibe. On May 3 and 4, the Boujee Foodie festival return to Fort Monmouth in Oceanport for the third year in a row.

Boujee Foodie is an outdoor, one-of-a-kind, elevated food festival, mixed with distinctive vendors, music, games and experiences. It is an unforgettable experience for foodies, families, music lovers and the community.

This year there will be a larger kids' section offering physical challenges and friendly competitions, plus face painting and photo opportunities. Once again, there will be live music performances and entertainment throughout the day, including favorite local bands (Earth Monkeys, Damian, DCQ, Squad 5 and Krayzer).

The tented area on the grounds surrounding Russell Hall of historic Fort Monmouth will feature some of the hottest local restaurants, independent eateries and food and beverage providers in the area. Attendees can purchase and taste a variety of samplings from local and regional establishments.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/b... or $20 day of the event at the gate. Price of admission covers security, shuttle service to free parking, games, face painting, photo ops and LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY. Children under 10 are admitted free.

Pets are not permitted. Festival hours:

• 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
• 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday
• Festival will be held rain or shine.

"We're excited to be back for year three and have made some changes we think people will love, including more unique, one-of-a-kind vendors, showcasing the diverse food scene and entrepreneurs in this area," says CW Events founder Renee Lam-Whiteman.

Co-organizer Melanie Carpenter adds:

"We also really focused on creating a weekend that is great for the entire family. This included adding more games that everyone will want to get involved in such as, Velcro axe throwing, football challenges, basketball hoop shoot and top-notch live band performances by Earth Monkeys, Damian, DCQ, Squad 5 and Krayzer.”

The list of participants continues to grow and with a wide variety of offerings there will be something to satisfy every palate. For the latest food vendors and updates follow @boujee_foodie_con on Instagram and on Facebook @boujeefoodiecon and visit the website at www.boujee-foodie.com

Vendors are subject to change. At press time a current list of vendors includes:

• Proving Ground
• Baseline Social
• Mav’s Top Buns
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• Good Life Coffee
• Playa Bowls
• Pretty and Tasty Macarons
• Chefs & Co
• Dim Sum World
• Chocolate Moonshine
• Twisted Taters
• Crazy Corn 05
• Dellina Concessions
• Bella Ciao
• Dolato
• Latin Bites
• Bada Bing Bites
• J Bakes
• Sprout House
• Honeysuckle Nectary
• Shore Sauce
• Two Bottle Stef Wine Tasting
• Your Sister’s Balls

Non-Food Vendors

• Arm Vibes Bracelet Bar - Permanent Jewelry Experience
• CUTCO
• Heka Cherie Organic CBD Balms and Tinctures
• Dainzie's Psychic Readings
• Diana's Face Painting
• Goddess Glow
• Elite Retreat
• Three Bee’s Soap
• Shore Car Club Experience

Sponsors of the Bougie Foodie Festival include: Riverwalk Center, Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, Tropicana, SunBum, Fort Athletic Club (located in Oceanport), Atlantic Eye and Court Liquors. Once again, as one of the event’s main sponsors and owner of the location where the event will be held, Riverwalk Center CEO Michael Abboud is donating 100% of the rent proceeds to Oceanport first responders. So far, Oceanport first responders have received $8,500. Additionally, Boujee Foodie Con and its vendors will donate all available leftover food to local Monmouth County non-profit Lunch Break.