Summer Events and Activities Scheduled Across Monmouth

With summer come a variety of events in Monmouth County. From shopping and dining to concerts, festivals and entertainment locals and tourists alike will have plenty to do.

“With such a wide variety of activities, there is something for everyone. I encourage you to get out and enjoy yourself this month,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said in a press release issued by the county.

Below is a list of events coming up by category:

Farm Markets:

• Thursdays - Manasquan starting June 27

Entertainment:

• Wednesdays - Freehold Idol will take place every Wednesday from June 5 through August 21 in front of the Hall of Records; Sandy Hook’s summer concert series beginning June 12 at Sandy Hook’s Beach Area E

• Thursdays - Thursdays by the Sea is a weeknight music series starting June 13 at Festival Plaza, Pier Village in Long Branch; Rock in Freehold starting June 13 in front of the Hall of Records

• Fridays - Belmar concert series at Pyanoe Plaza; performances in the gazebo on Main Street in Freehold

• Saturdays -  performances in the gazebo on Main Street in Freehold

• Sundays -  Blues by the Beach, a music series featuring local bands playing jazz and blues in West End Park in Long Branch

History: 

• The Battle of Monmouth Reenactment takes place on June 15 and 16 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan.

Other Events: 

• June 16 – Red Bank Food and Wine Walk

• June 16 - Listen to live music and browse hundreds of cars at the annual Cruise to the Jersey Shore Car Show on the boardwalk in Long Branch

You can find more details and information on upcoming events on the count’s calendar of events at visitmonmouth.com or call 800-523-2587 to have a packet of information mailed to you. To keep up with Monmouth County’s tourism activities, residents can “like” Monmouth County Tourism on Facebook and follow @MonmouthTourism on Twitter.