
Live Music at Leggets
May 3
Free
Every day of the week there is live music at Legget’s with each day featuring a different act. Check out their calendar to see who is playing each night.
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Themed festivals bring excitement to the Jersey Shore during the cold, winter months. There is an event for everyone, from beer tasting and wing sampling to family-friendly outdoor festivals. Many festivals and events happening at the Jersey Shore this season are community-driven, showcasing local artisans, performers, and businesses. These winter festivals provide a great opportunity to explore the Jersey Shore during the off-season. Read on to learn more about festivals happening this winter 2025 at the Jersey Shore.
January
Holy Trinity 17th Annual Winter Feast | 7004 Ridge Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
January 31st, February 1st, + February 2nd | 5PM-10PM, 12PM-11PM, + 11:30AM-8PM
Holy Trinity’s 17th annual Greek Winter Feast will feature traditional dancing, authentic Greek food, and homemade pastries. There will be both dine-in and take-out services for food options. The free event will have music by DJ JTK Entertainment.
Read More: 50+ Ways to Spend a Winter Day at the Jersey Shore
February
Atlantic City Wing Fest | Huron Avenue + Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City
February 1st | 12PM-4PM
Guests can sample wings from more than 20 South Jersey restaurants at Atlantic City Wing Fest, the all-you-can-eat wing festival at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City. South Jersey wing spots will compete for best wing bragging rights. Attendees will go around to all of the wing places to decide which wing is the favorite and cast a vote. Attendees must be 21+ to attend.
Winter Fire + Ice Festival | 933 Monmouth Road, Cream Ridge
February 1st + February 2nd | 10AM-7PM + 8AM-4PM
Visitors can enjoy beautiful and intricate ice sculptures crafted by Larry Watkins and The Bikini Boys at the New Egypt Flea Market Village. Attendees can cozy up by the warm fire pits, enjoy wine tasting courtesy of Cream Ridge Winery, peruse handmade creations at the village shops, and indulge in snacks from food trucks. Tickets are $5 per person. This event is pet-friendly.
Highland’s Annual Beef + Brew | 56 Shrewsbury Avenue, Highlands
February 2nd | 3PM-7PM
Proving Ground will host the 2025 Beef + Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser. There will be a gift auction and entertainment from a live pipe band and Irish dancers. All proceeds will benefit the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Tickets are $45.00 and include a buffet dinner and two beer tickets.
Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar | 1300 Ocean Avenue North, Unit C-4, Asbury Park
February 7th + February 8th | 3PM-8PM + 12PM-5PM
The Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar is on Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th inside of Convention Hall. Attendees can shop local and regional vendors selling crafts and handmade goods. Guests can enjoy live music, delicious food and libations, a Valentine’s photo wall, a fresh flower bar, face painting, and workshops. The event is indoors, free, for all ages, and pet-friendly.
Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge | 315 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
February 22 | 9AM
Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state to take a dip in the ocean during freezing temperatures. Individuals, teams, organizations, and businesses do the Polar Bear Plunge to support Special Olympics New Jersey. All funds raised go towards programming and events for thousands of athletes statewide. It is $125 to participate and free to spectate.
Chilly Chili Cook-Off | 128 Bay Avenue, Highlands
February 23 | 3PM-7PM
The 13th annual Chilly Chili Cook-Off will take place at Saltwater Social from 3PM to 7PM. The Chili Cook-Off includes both a “professional” cook-off (commercial) and an “amateur” cook-off (local residents.) Attendees can taste each chili, cast votes, and witness the announcement of winners at 5:30PM. Tickets are $40 and include samplings of chilis, two beer tickets, and two voting ballots.
March
Belmar Dine + Discover Restaurant Tour | Belmar
March 9th | 11:30AM-3:30PM
The 17th Annual Belmar Dine + Discover Restaurant Tour is a food tour of Belmar that will take attendees through the area’s best restaurants, breweries, and desserts. A free trolley ride service will be running every 20 minutes to transport guests to the participating establishments. Advance tickets are on sale for $35.
See More: Winter Festivals Happening in Hudson County + Beyond for 2025
Atlantic City Beer Festival | 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City
March 29th | 12PM-4PM + 7PM-11PM
The Atlantic City Beer + Music Festival is returning for its 19th year at the Atlantic City Convention Center. Over 100 breweries will showcase their finest craft beers giving beer enthusiasts a chance to compare classics, sample new releases, and meet with brewmasters. The festival will also have live music from Senses Fail and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Click this link for tickets.
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Details
- Date:
- May 3
- Series:
- Live Music at Leggets
- Cost:
- Free
- Event Categories:
- Entertainment, Food + Drink
- Event Tags:
- Entertainment, Food + Drink
Venue
- Leggett’s Sand Bar
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217 1st Avenue
Manasquan, NJ 08736 United States + Google Map