🌟 Calendar

The Jersey Shore isn’t just a summer escape — it’s alive with festivals, traditions, and celebrations all year long. From winter plunges into icy waters to jazz festivals, seafood feasts, and historic reenactments, here’s a month-by-month guide to the region’s most beloved annual events.

❄️ Winter

January

• Jersey Shore Home Show (Lincroft) — Kick off the year with inspiration for home improvement, design, and renovation. Vendors, workshops, and exhibits showcase the latest trends. 📞 800-332-3976

February

• Polar Bear Plunge (Point Pleasant Beach) — Brave souls dive into the icy Atlantic to raise funds for charity. A true Shore tradition. 📞 732-213-5387
• Mid-Winter Antique Show (Wheaton Village) — Collectors and enthusiasts gather to explore rare antiques and vintage treasures. 📞 800-998-4552

March

• Atlantique City Antique Fair (Atlantic City) — One of the largest indoor antique shows in the world, featuring dealers from across the globe. 📞 800-526-2724
• Belmar St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Belmar) — Bagpipes, floats, and Irish pride fill the streets in one of New Jersey’s biggest parades. 📞 732-280-2648

🌱 Spring

April

• Lambertville Shad Festival (Lambertville) — Celebrate the return of the shad with food, crafts, and live entertainment along the Delaware River. 📞 609-397-0055
• Cape May Jazz Festival (Cape May) — World-class jazz performances in intimate venues. Held twice yearly (April & November). 📞 609-884-7277

May

• World Series of Birding (Cape May) — Birdwatchers from around the world compete to spot the most species in 24 hours. 📞 609-884-2736

☀️ Summer

June

• National Marble Tournament (Wildwood) — A quirky, historic competition where kids battle it out in marble games. 📞 301-724-9307
• New Jersey Seafood Festival (Belmar) — Fresh seafood, live music, and family fun on the boardwalk. 📞 800-523-2587
• Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival (Red Bank) — A riverside celebration of music, food, and community. 📞 732-741-9211

July

• Night in Venice (Ocean City) — A spectacular boat parade with illuminated vessels cruising the bay. 📞 609-525-9300
• Wooden Boat Festival (Toms River) — Celebrate maritime heritage with handcrafted boats, exhibits, and demonstrations. 📞 732-349-9209
• Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Concert Series (Atlantic City) — Free summer jazz concerts honoring the city’s historic African American beach. 📞 609-441-9064

August

• Haskell Invitational (Oceanport) — A premier horse racing event at Monmouth Park, drawing national attention. 📞 732-571-5580

🍂 Fall

September

• Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show (Tuckerton) — A celebration of hunting, fishing, and folk art traditions. 📞 609-971-3085
• Wings ’n Water Festival (Stone Harbor) — Birdwatching, eco-tours, and family activities at the Wetlands Institute. 📞 609-368-1211

October

• Atlantique City Antique Fair (Atlantic City) — Second annual installment of this massive antique showcase. 📞 800-526-2724
• Chowder Fest (Long Beach Island) — A culinary showdown featuring the best chowders in the region. 📞 609-494-7211
• Chatsworth Cranberry Festival (Chatsworth) — Celebrate New Jersey’s cranberry harvest with crafts, food, and family fun. 📞 609-726-9237
• New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge (Statewide) — Visit and climb lighthouses across the state in a weekend-long adventure. 📞 856-546-0514

🎶 Late Fall & Winter

November

• Cape May Jazz Festival (Cape May) — The fall edition of this celebrated music event. 📞 609-884-7277

December

• Re-enactment of Washington’s Delaware River Crossing (Titusville) — Step back into history as costumed actors recreate Washington’s daring 1776 crossing. 📞 609-737-0623

✨ Summary

From polar plunges in February to Victorian jazz in Cape May, summer seafood feasts in Belmar, and historic reenactments in December, the Jersey Shore offers a year-round calendar of events that celebrate its culture, heritage, and coastal lifestyle.