June Events at the Jersey Shore
June launches summer with Jersey Pride in Asbury Park, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, Father's Day, and the season's first weekly fireworks and beach concerts.
70
Events
5
Major Festivals
30
Free Events
11
Categories
The busiest day in June: Saturday, June 13
18 events land on this one day. If you are choosing a weekend, this is the one with the most going on — and the one where parking, traffic and rooms are tightest. Book and arrive early.
- North to Shore Festival · Asbury Park
- Lighthouse International Film Festival · Surf City
- Beach Haven Tuna Open · Beach Haven
- Red Bank Jazz in the Park · Red Bank
- AsburyFest · Asbury Park
- Ocean Grove Sand & Sea Arts Festival · Ocean Grove
- Old Time Baseball Game · Belmar
- Hop Sauce Festival · Beach Haven
- Ocean County Pride Weekend · Toms River
- Smithville GM Auto Show · Smithville
- Nick Jonas at Hard Rock · Atlantic City
- A Boogie Wit da Hoodie at Boardwalk Hall · Atlantic City
- Lewis Black at Borgata · Atlantic City
- What the Constitution Means to Me — Cape May Stage · Cape May
- Cape May Music Festival · Cape May
- Jersey Shore ALS United Ride · Wildwood
- Wildlife Conservation Film Festival · Cape May Point
- Cape May Summer Crafts & Collectibles Show · Cape May
Destination Events in June
Major festivals and events worth planning your trip around.
June 18-21, 2026
Varies by day
Northeast's largest outdoor country festival on Wildwood Beach with 40+ artists.
Highlights
June 7, 2026
11am-7pm
NJ's largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parade, entertainment, and community celebration.
Highlights
June 13-28, 2026
Varies by event
Music, comedy, and arts across Asbury Park, Newark, and Atlantic City — extended to July 19, 2026.
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June 7, 2026
6am ferry departure
Bucket-list triathlon starting with a ferry swim to Cape May. Swim 1mi, bike 24mi, run 10K.
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June 27, 2026
1pm-5pm VIP, 2pm-5pm GA
Boardwalk tasting festival with 100+ craft beers, wines, and spirits in Asbury Park.
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Major Events
Local Events & Celebrations
Le Tour de Downbeach
Ventnor City • June 6, 2026
Red Bank Jazz in the Park
Red Bank • June 4 - August 27, 2026
Baymen's Seafood & Music Festival
Tuckerton • June 23-24, 2026
Ocean County Pride Weekend
Toms River • June 12-14, 2026
Cruisin' Downtown Toms River Car Show
Toms River • June 17, 2026
Somers Point Beach Concert Series
Somers Point • June 12, 2026
Smithville GM Auto Show
Smithville • June 13, 2026
Highlands Fluke Tournament
Highlands • June 20, 2026
🎆 Weekly Fireworks in June
Catch free fireworks shows at these shore towns every week during summer.
Seaside Heights Fireworks
Seaside Heights
Wednesdays at 9:30 PM
Wildwood Friday Night Fireworks
Wildwood
Fridays at 10:00 PM
Jenkinson's Fireworks
Point Pleasant Beach
Thursdays at 9:30 PM
Ocean City Boardwalk Fireworks
Ocean City
Saturdays at 9:00 PM
Brick Summerfest Fireworks
Brick
Thursdays at Dusk
Atlantic City Tropicana Fireworks Series
Atlantic City
Saturdays at 10:00 PM
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Events by Category
Events by County
Monmouth County
16
events
Ocean County
12
events
Atlantic County
20
events
Cape May County
22
events
💡 June Tips
Early June stays quiet until schools let out mid-month. Weekly fireworks and free beach concerts begin in late June — check town schedules.
June Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What events happen at the Jersey Shore in June?
June features 70 events at the Jersey Shore including Jersey Pride, Escape the Cape Triathlon, North to Shore Festival. June launches summer with Jersey Pride in Asbury Park, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, Father's Day, and the season's first weekly fireworks and beach concerts.
Are there free events at the Jersey Shore in June?
Yes, 30 of the 70 events in June are free to attend. Many towns host free concerts, parades, and community celebrations.
What should I know about visiting the Jersey Shore in June?
Early June stays quiet until schools let out mid-month. Weekly fireworks and free beach concerts begin in late June — check town schedules.
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Town calendars with June events
Year-round event calendars for the towns running something this month.
- Asbury Park6 events
- Atlantic City17 events
- Avalon1 event
- Barnegat Light1 event
- Beach Haven5 events
- Bradley Beach1 event
- Cape May9 events
- Long Branch5 events
- Manasquan3 events
- North Wildwood2 events
- Ocean City2 events
- Ocean Grove3 events
- Point Pleasant Beach1 event
- Sea Isle City2 events
- Seaside Heights1 event
- Ship Bottom1 event
- Historic Smithville1 event
- Toms River2 events
- Ventnor2 events
- Wildwood5 events
- Wildwood Crest1 event