Ocean Grove NJ Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the Ocean Grove calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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Ocean Grove runs 10 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward cultural & heritage, sporting events and holiday events events. God's Square Mile at the Shore. June is the busiest stretch with 3 scheduled events, and 4 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Sea.Hear.Now Festival at North Beach & Bradley Park, held September 19-20, 2026.
Daily beach badges run $13 ($100 for the season), so budget for those on top of any ticketed event. Everything below is drawn from our Monmouth County events dataset — 10 of the 10 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
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April in Ocean Grove
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June in Ocean Grove
All June shore events →Jersey Pride
NJ's largest LGBTQ+ celebration with parade, entertainment, and community celebration.
Asbury Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival
Boardwalk tasting festival with 100+ craft beers, wines, and spirits in Asbury Park.
Ocean Grove Sand & Sea Arts Festival
Open-air juried arts festival with handmade jewelry, fine art, and specialty foods.
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August in Ocean Grove
All August shore events →Dave Mooij Memorial Mile Swim
Annual one-mile ocean swim off Ocean Grove's south end beach, with 7 AM check-in and an 8 AM start.
Ocean Grove Beach Nativity
Evening nativity presentation on the Ocean Grove south end beach, a summer Christmas tradition run by the Camp Meeting Association.
Ocean Grove Beach Scavenger Hunt
Family scavenger hunt starting at the Ocean Grove Beach Office, running three hours on a mid-August Saturday.
Also on the Ocean Grove calendar
- Great Auditorium Summer Concert Series — June through August
- Choir Festival — Late June
- Camp Meeting Week — Mid-July
- Victorian Days Weekend — Early August
- Fall Arts & Crafts Show — Late September
- Holiday Home Tour — Early December
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Ocean Grove events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in Ocean Grove, NJ in 2026?
Ocean Grove has 10 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Garden State Film Festival (March 26-29, 2026), JSRC RunAPalooza (April 11, 2026), Jersey Pride (June 7, 2026), Ocean Grove Sand & Sea Arts Festival (June 13, 2026), Asbury Park Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival (June 27, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
What is happening in Ocean Grove in July and August 2026?
Peak season in Ocean Grove brings 3 dated events: Dave Mooij Memorial Mile Swim on August 1, 2026, Ocean Grove Beach Nativity on August 10, 2026, Ocean Grove Beach Scavenger Hunt on August 15, 2026.
Are there free events in Ocean Grove?
Yes — 4 of Ocean Grove's 10 annual events are free, including Ocean Grove Sand & Sea Arts Festival, Ocean Grove Beach Nativity, Ocean Grove Beach Scavenger Hunt, Asbury Park Zombie Walk.
What is the biggest event in Ocean Grove?
Sea.Hear.Now Festival, held at North Beach & Bradley Park, is the largest event on the Ocean Grove calendar, drawing around 35,000 daily people. Two days of beach music featuring Mumford & Sons, The Strokes, and 25+ artists on Asbury Park oceanfront.
Where should I stay for Ocean Grove events?
Ocean Grove sits in Monmouth County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in Ocean Grove and the neighbouring Monmouth County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for Ocean Grove events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in Ocean Grove. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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