What's On Tap - Your 7/26-7/28 Weekend Planning Guide for the Jersey Shore

JERSEY SHORE, NJ - With only six weeks left until the start of school, and the weather at the shore is looking great, there's no time to waste in enjoying these last remaining weeks of summer. From fairs and festivals to summer sidewalk sales and water sports, there's plenty to do. Here are some events happening this weekend in or near the Gold Coast area that you’ll want to check out with friends and family:

SPECIAL EVENT - BRIELLE

Date: Friday, July 26
Event: Bash on the Beach
Time: 12 pm to 4 pm
Location: The Pig and the Parrot Sandbar, 201 Union Lane, Brielle
Details: Come out for a day of sun, fun, and philanthropy with raffles, food, and an open bar. Proceeds support the Newark Police Unity Tour team and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Family Survivors Fund. Tickets cost $150.
Why Go: Mingle with friends, old and new, while enjoying delicious food and refreshing drinks, all for a great cause.

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CULINARY EVENT - OCEANPORT

Date: Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28
Event: Annual Italian Festival & Wine Tasting
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Location: Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport
Details: Enjoy mouth-watering Italian favorites like Chicken Parm, Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, Calzones, and Gelati from over a dozen top restaurants, delis, and food trucks. Pair your favorite dish with a sampling of great wines. Live music and family fun activities are also at the event. Racetrack general admission is $6.00, and wine tasting tickets are available for purchase.
Why Go: Savor delicious Italian food and wine while listening to live music and placing bets on your favorite horses.

CULTURAL/ART EVENT - NEPTUNE

Date: Saturday, July 27
Event: Fourth Annual Art Fair for the Sea
Time: 9:30 am to 4 pm
Location: Volunteer Park, South Riverside Drive in Shark River Hills
Details: Browse local arts and crafts vendors, grab a bite at the food trucks, and let the kids enjoy children's activities at this marina park.
Why Go: Find one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry, or home goods. All sales at the Art for Sea booth support grants to local conservation organizations and help recruit and train future marine biologists.

ACTIVITY - BELMAR

Date: All Summer Long
Event: Belmar Parasail
Time: 8 am to 6:30 pm
Location: Belmar Marina, 608 River Road, located at J Dock
Details: Parasailing combines parachuting, ballooning, sailing, and gliding in one ride. Take off and land from the back of a 31-foot parasail boat's flight deck. Stay completely dry, opt for a gentle dip, or get fully dunked in the water. Prices: $85 per person; Double: $170; Triple: $255.
Why Go: Experience the Jersey Shore with a bird's eye view as you soar through the air, taking in the scenic coastline and waving to friends and family below during this exhilarating 15-minute ride.

FAMILY FUN - FREEHOLD

Date: Thursday, July 25 - Sunday, July 28
Event: Monmouth County Fair
Time: Thursday and Friday, 4 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
Location: 1500 Kozlowski Road, East Freehold Showgrounds
Details: Enjoy 4-H exhibits, rides, entertainment, carnival-style games, food, and home and garden competitions. General admission: Adults - $10.00; Kids 12 and under - Free. Free parking.
Why Go: This quintessential American tradition offers fun for all ages, making it perfect for family groups, children, teens, and couples. There's something for everyone to enjoy at the fairgrounds.

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