September Events at the Jersey Shore
September hosts the biggest events of the year including major music festivals and beloved food events.
48
Events
5
Major Festivals
32
Free Events
9
Categories
The busiest day in September: Saturday, September 19
15 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.
- Sea.Hear.Now Festival · Asbury Park
- Festival of the Sea · Point Pleasant Beach
- Downbeach Seafood Festival · Ventnor City
- Ocean City Airport Festival & Aerobatic Show · Ocean City
- Argos Farm Fall Festival · Forked River
- Spring Lake Italian Festival · Spring Lake
- Downtown Toms River Comfort Food Festival · Toms River
- 48 Blocks Festival · Atlantic City
- Historic Smithville Italian Festival · Smithville
- Art in the Park Somers Point · Somers Point
- Harvest Brew Fest · Cape May
- Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament · Ocean City
- Boots at the Beach Country Music Festival · North Wildwood
- NJ State Firemen's Convention & Memorial Parade · Wildwood
- Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure · Jackson
Destination Events in September
Major festivals and events worth planning your trip around.
1st Friday of September 2026
Varies
Discontinued after 2019 — Wildwood denied permits in 2020 and the rally has not returned.
Local Events & Celebrations
Argos Farm Fall Festival
Forked River • September 12 - November 1, 2026 Running now
Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson • September 18 - November 1, 2026 Running now
Historic Smithville Antique & Classic Car Show
Smithville • September 2026
Already happened this year — 40 events
Shamrocks by the Sea Irish Festival
Seaside Park • September 26, 2026 Already happened this year
Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show
Tuckerton • September 26-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
Margate City • September 26-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Savor September Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Stone Harbor • September 26, 2026 Already happened this year
Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
Wildwood Crest • September 26, 2026 Already happened this year
American Angler Fall Classic
Long Beach Township • September 26-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
Wildwood • September 25-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Saint Barbara Greek Festival
Toms River • September 25-27, 2026 Already happened this year
Downbeach Seafood Festival
Ventnor City • September 19-20, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean City Airport Festival & Aerobatic Show
Ocean City • September 19-20, 2026 Already happened this year
Downtown Toms River Comfort Food Festival
Toms River • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
Historic Smithville Italian Festival
Smithville • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
Art in the Park Somers Point
Somers Point • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
Ocean City • September 19, 2026 Already happened this year
Boots at the Beach Country Music Festival
North Wildwood • September 18-19, 2026 Already happened this year
NJ State Firemen's Convention & Memorial Parade
Wildwood • September 18-20, 2026 Already happened this year
Food Trucktemberfest at Monmouth Park
Oceanport • September 12, 2026 Already happened this year
Point Pleasant Beach Restaurant Tour
Point Pleasant Beach • September 12, 2026 Already happened this year
Historic Smithville Art Walk
Smithville • September 12, 2026 Already happened this year
Fall Cruisin' the Boards Classic Car Show
Ocean City • September 12, 2026 Already happened this year
AC In-Water Power Boat Show
Atlantic City • September 10-13, 2026 Already happened this year
BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
Oceanport • September 5-7, 2026 Already happened this year
Events by Category
Events by County
Monmouth County
7
events
Ocean County
11
events
Atlantic County
9
events
Cape May County
21
events
💡 September Tips
September is many locals' favorite month with great weather and major events.
September Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What events happen at the Jersey Shore in September?
September features 48 events at the Jersey Shore including Sea.Hear.Now Festival, Festival of the Sea, Irish Fall Festival. September hosts the biggest events of the year including major music festivals and beloved food events.
Are there free events at the Jersey Shore in September?
Yes, 32 of the 48 events in September are free to attend. Many towns host free concerts, parades, and community celebrations.
What should I know about visiting the Jersey Shore in September?
September is many locals' favorite month with great weather and major events.
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Town calendars with September events
Year-round event calendars for the towns running something this month.
- Asbury Park3 events
- Atlantic City2 events
- Avalon1 event
- Bradley Beach1 event
- Cape May3 events
- Long Branch1 event
- North Wildwood7 events
- Ocean City4 events
- Ocean Grove1 event
- Point Pleasant Beach2 events
- Sea Isle City1 event
- Seaside Heights1 event
- Historic Smithville3 events
- Toms River2 events
- Ventnor1 event
- West Cape May1 event
- Wildwood7 events
- Wildwood Crest7 events