Well, it’s here. The three-day weekend when we say “goodbye” to summer and “hello” to the fall. The good news is there are so many fun things still to do in the warm weather.
Here are 5 fun events happening across the Jersey Shore this Labor Day Weekend to help you close out the summer season:
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- BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack (Oceanport, NJ)
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- The Vibe: A massive, delicious three-day festival running Saturday through Monday.
- What to Expect: You can feast on authentic barbecue from over a dozen gourmet food trucks (like Local Smoke and Rhythm & Ribs) while sampling from a selection of more than 40 distinct craft beers. It’s an ideal pairing of live thoroughbred racing and great backyard food.
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- Keyport’s Stars & Stripes Food Truck & Music Festival (Keyport, NJ)
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- The Vibe: A lively, family-friendly daytime waterfront celebration on Saturday, September 5th.
- What to Expect: Held at Keyport Waterfront Park, this festival brings together 18 gourmet food trucks, live music stages, a beer/sangria garden for the adults, and plenty of interactive games for kids.
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- The 51st Annual Clearwater Festival (Asbury Park, NJ)
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- The Vibe: A historic community festival focused on music and environment, taking place Saturday, September 5th.
- What to Expect: Head over to Sunset Park to catch a lineup of great regional acts—including local favorites like The Black Ties. Check out the NJ Clearwater Festival Page for complete scheduling and charity details.
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- Labor Day Fireworks at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ)
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- The Vibe: The ultimate, classic shore town send-off to summer on Monday evening, September 7th.
- What to Expect: Walk the boards, grab some ice cream, and find a spot on the sand. Jenkinson’s will light up the sky with a spectacular holiday fireworks display starting right at dark (weather permitting). You can double-check live status changes via the Ocean County Tourism Event Guide.
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- AirFest 2026 at the NASW Aviation Museum (Cape May, NJ)
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- The Vibe: A massive, historic festival perfect for history buffs and families alike, running through the weekend.
- What to Expect: Located at the Cape May Airport, this event showcases stunning WWII aircraft, live musical acts, vintage dancers, food trucks, and a relaxing Beer & Wine Garden.
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- BBQ & Craft Beer Festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack (Oceanport, NJ)