Food & Drink at the Jersey Shore
Seafood festivals, wine tastings, restaurant weeks, and culinary events
5
Events
4
Major Festivals
3
Free Events
5
Months Active
Destination Food & Drink
Major food & drink worth planning your trip around.
Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival
Atlantic City, Atlantic County
March 28, 2026
Sessions at 12pm and 7pm
Premier craft beer festival with 100+ breweries and live music in Atlantic City.
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New Jersey Seafood Festival
Belmar, Monmouth County
May 15-17, 2026
Fri 4-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm
Belmar's 36th annual free seafood festival with 30+ vendors and live music.
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Festival of the Sea
Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County
September 19, 2026
10am-5pm
47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.
Highlights
Beach Haven Chowderfest
Beach Haven, Ocean County
October 3-4, 2026
Saturday free events, Sunday tastings 12-4pm
LBI's signature fall food festival with 20,000+ visitors tasting competing chowders.
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Major Food & Drink
Somers Point Bayfest
Somers Point
South Jersey's largest single-day festival with 30,000+ visitors.
Food & Drink by Month
Food & Drink by County
Monmouth County
1
events
Ocean County
2
events
Atlantic County
2
events
Cape May County
0
events
Frequently Asked Questions
What food & drink are there at the Jersey Shore?
The Jersey Shore hosts 5 food & drink throughout the year. Seafood festivals, wine tastings, restaurant weeks, and culinary events
When is the best time for food & drink at the shore?
Food & Drink events happen throughout the year, with events in March, April, May, September, October.
Are there free food & drink at the Jersey Shore?
Yes, 3 of the 5 food & drink at the Jersey Shore are free to attend.