September Events at the Jersey Shore
September hosts the biggest events of the year including major music festivals and beloved food events.
46
Events
5
Major Festivals
32
Free Events
9
Categories
The busiest day in September: Saturday, September 19
14 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
- Sea Isle City Fall Family Festival · Sea Isle 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
- NJ State Firemen's Convention & Memorial Parade · Wildwood
Destination Events in September
Major festivals and events worth planning your trip around.
September 19-20, 2026
Gates open 11am daily
Two days of beach music featuring Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, and 25+ artists on Asbury Park oceanfront.
Highlights
September 25-27, 2026
Varies; parade Sunday down Surf Avenue
Largest Irish festival on the East Coast with music, dancing, boxing, and grand parade.
Highlights
September 19, 2026
10am-7pm
47th annual festival with 250+ craft vendors, seafood, and live entertainment.
Highlights
September 4-7, 2026
Varies
One of East Coast largest motorcycle rallies with 50,000+ bikers in Wildwood.
Highlights
September 25-26, 2026
10am-3pm daily
51st annual classic car & street rod show on Wildwood Boardwalk.
Highlights
Major Events
Pre-2000 VW celebration on the Wildwood Boardwalk. Air-cooled and water-cooled.
Upscale food and wine tasting in Stone Harbor with local restaurants and regional wines.
Free two-day beach airshow featuring military jets, vintage planes, and aerobatic performers.
End-of-summer street festival with live music and fireworks over Wildwood Beach.
BBQ & Craft Beer Festival
Oceanport
BBQ food trucks and craft beer close out Monmouth Park festival season.
Downbeach Seafood Festival
Ventnor City
Fresh seafood and wine tastings on Ventnor's Ski Beach.
Premier East Coast PRO-AM surf competition—26th year at Belmar Beach. Free.
New model debuts in-water at Farley State Marina—see boats as they're meant to be.
New Jersey wine tastings on the sand at Seaside Heights, with live music.
Bayfront Irish festival at Seaside Park Marina. Free admission.
Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy & Gunning Show
Tuckerton
Decoy carving, retriever trials and baymen heritage at Tuckerton Seaport.
Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
Margate City
Two-day bayfront festival along the Margate Promenade.
Local Events & Celebrations
Argos Farm Fall Festival
Forked River • September 12 - October 31, 2026
Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival
Red Bank • September 20, 2026
Food Trucktemberfest at Monmouth Park
Oceanport • September 12, 2026
Downtown Toms River Comfort Food Festival
Toms River • September 19, 2026
Saint Barbara Greek Festival
Toms River • September 25-27, 2026
Historic Smithville Art Walk
Smithville • September 12, 2026
Historic Smithville Italian Festival
Smithville • September 19, 2026
Art in the Park Somers Point
Somers Point • September 19, 2026
Historic Smithville Antique & Classic Car Show
Smithville • September 2026
Events by Category
Events by County
Monmouth County
7
events
Ocean County
9
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 46 events at the Jersey Shore including Roar to the Shore, Sea.Hear.Now Festival, Festival of the Sea. 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 46 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 Park2 events
- Atlantic City2 events
- Avalon2 events
- Bradley Beach1 event
- Cape May3 events
- Long Branch1 event
- North Wildwood7 events
- Ocean City4 events
- Ocean Grove1 event
- Point Pleasant Beach2 events
- Sea Isle City2 events
- Seaside Heights1 event
- Historic Smithville3 events
- Toms River2 events
- Ventnor1 event
- Wildwood7 events
- Wildwood Crest7 events