SOUTH JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — We're already in the second week of June, and once again, there's plethora of events to keep an eye out for in towns up and down the Jersey Shore's 141-mile coastline.
There's the historic Ocean City Flower Show highlighting amateur and children's floral designs for its 48th year running, two more massive food and drink festivals on opposite ends of the shore, and we can't forget a girl's weekend in Wildwood Crest.
All that and much more make up what is sure to be another memorable weekend down the shore.
The 48th Annual Ocean City Flower Show
Music Pier in Ocean City is home once again to the Ocean City Flower Show, the shore's premiere showcase of amateur and children's botanical displays.
Showtimes Friday, June 7, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AsburyFest 2024
One of two massive food and drink festivals to hit the shore this weekend is AsburyFest, which is happening Friday (June 7), Saturday (June 8) and Sunday (June 9) in Asbury Park.
The festival itself takes place in Bradley Park across the street from the Asbury Park Convention Hall. It will run 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday with free admission, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday with $5 admission, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. also with a $5 admission. A portion of those entrance fees will be donated to Coastal Habitat for Humanity.
As for what to expect: more than a dozen food vendors selling everything from wieners and wurst to empanadas, and of course, seafood. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Music performances round out the experience every day with shore bands and artists filling a lineup that runs from 6 p.m. on Friday until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Seafood and Seltzer Festival in Sea Isle
On the south end of the shore, Sea Isle City is playing host to one of the best seafood and seltzer festivals of the summer. This one is happening at 63rd Street and Landis Avenue, closing off the street from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 8.
What's a better pairing for some great local seafood than a seltzer? We'll wait. This event is also open and free to all ages, but obviously, the seltzer portion is only for the adults.
Let's Go Girls Weekend in Wildwood Crest
As the Facebook event page for this all-inclusive weekend in Wildwood Crest reads: "Girls, Girls, Girls! Grab your favorite ladies and clear your calendars," for this one-of-a-kind shore experience at the Madison Resort.
It all comes at a major discounted rate and the more girls you bring, the bigger discount you get.
The weekend starts with a Friday night arrival, where you'll be welcomed with a goodie bag, a private taco party, and then fondue by the resort's fire pits. Saturday is for indulging, whether it be at breakfast, throughout the day at the resort's cabanas being served charcuterie and a drink in hand from the fully-stocked coolers, or the private hibachi dinner on the sundeck with live entertainment. Sunday is for wellness complete with yoga on the beach and sip and spa day.
Jay Leno at Caesar's Atlantic City Casino
If you want to kick your weekend off with some laughs, head down to Caesar's in Atlantic City, where acclaimed former late-night host and comic Jay Leno will take the stage at the Circus Maximus Theater on Friday night.
Leno is an all-time entertainer and the show is bound to be two hours of stories, laughter and good times all around.
With the show right around the corner, tickets are selling fast, but you might still be able to get a good deal if you're fast.
Pour Into Summer Wine Festival
We mentioned the food and seltzer festivals earlier, but did you also know there's a wine-exclusive festival coming back to the home of Phils' High-A affiliate Jersey Shore BlueClaws on Saturday (June 8) and Sunday (June 9).
The gates open at the ShoreTown Ballpark at 11:30 a.m. and the festival runs until 5 p.m. both days. Advanced tickets, only for those 21 and older, are $20 and come with a souvenir wine glass and samples from some of the participating wineries. Those 21 and older without advanced tickets will have to pay $25 at the gate. The event is free for people spectating or under 21.
Nine regional wineries will participate alongside three food trucks and 11 crafters. Two live music acts will also perform, one for each day of the festival.
'Get The Led Out' Tour
Get The Led Out are not impersonators of legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, but musicians and fans first that strive to bring the spirits of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham out with every performance.
They're next one is at Seaside Heights Live on Blaine Avenue in Seaside Heights on Saturday, June 8. Doors are at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $39.50 and there are VIPs available for $65.