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2005 Events

   
April 2-3 Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource
Education Center Open House
Pequest Trout Hatchery
605 Pequest Rd.
Oxford
(908) 637-4125
www.njfishandwildlife.com

A two-day event that features exhibits, kids
activities, demonstrations and an introduction to
fishing.
April 10 Cape May Fishing Show and Flea Market
Convention Hall
714 Beach Dr.
Capey May
(609) 660-7650
www.capemaycity.org

Information on tackle, commercial and sport
fishing professionals, demonstrations, charter
information. More than 80 tables of new, used
and antique rods, reels, tackle and nautical items
for sale.
April 15-17 Cape May Jazz Festival
Convention Hall
714 Beach Dr.
Cape May
(609) 884-7277
www.capemayjazz.org -
April 20 23rd Annual Restaurant Gala
Atlantic City Convention Center
One Miss America Way
Atlantic City
(609) 343-4802

"The Art of Food." This black tie affair features 35 local restaurants, dessert extravaganza and large appetizer selection. Music and dancing.
May 1-
November 15
Collingswood Farmer's Market
Collings and Irvin Avenues
Collingswood
(866) 234-6265
www.collingswood.com

An open-air market with fresh produc, poultry, seafood, baked goods, plants and much more.
May 7 30th Annual Ocean County Fishing Contest
Various locations
Toms River
(609) 761-3085
www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/default.htm

Catch the largest fish of a specific species from any Ocean County freshwater lake. For adults and children. Call for park/lake location information.
May 7-8 Boat Show and Seafood Festival
96th Street
Stone Harbor
(609) 368-6101
www.stoneharborbeach.com

Annual festival featuring a family treasure hunt, model boat races and activities for the kids.
May 11-15

Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event
Horse Park of New Jersey
626 Route 524
Allentown
(609) 723-7040
www.horseparkofnewjersey.com

May 14 Sandy Hook Coastal Defenses Day
Sandy Hook Unit
Gateway National Recreation Area
Fort Hancock Museum
Park entrance off Route 36
Highlands
(732) 872-7733
www.nps.gov/gate

Mark Armed Forces Day with tours and living history presentations at the gun batteries and Nike missile sites that once defended New York Harbor.
May 22 - June 19 16th Annual Cape May Music Festival
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts
1048 Washington Street
Cape May
(609) 275-4278
www.capemaymac.org

Four weeks of world class orchestral and chamber music along with a World Traditions Series.
May 31-
June 4
National Association of State Aquaculture Coordinators
2005 Annual Meeting and Conference
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
Contact: Joe Myers at (609) 984-2502
www.agr.state.nc.us/aquacult/NASAC.html

A great opportunity for producers, industry representatives, educators, extension agents, and researchers with interest in aquaculture and seafood to get the latest federal information and updates from around the country. A SESSION ONLY registration is available, which may be appealing to those who are interested in attending the entire day of conference presentations.
June 11-12 New Jersey Seafood Festival
At the oceanfront between 5th and 6th Avenues
Belmar
(732) 681-9200
www.belmar.com

One of the top 100 events in North America. Join 90,000 visitors in this culinary celebration of seafood delights. master chefs, New Jersey wineries and musicians from around the state.

June 25 Baymen's Seafood and Music Festival
Tuckerton Seaport
120 West Main Street
Tuckerton
(609) 296-8868
www.tuckertonseaport.org

Sample delicious Jersey Fresh seafood and
enjoy live entertainment.
June 29 -
August 31
Sandy Hook Summer Beach Concert Series
Gateway National Recreation Area
Park entrance off Route 36
Highlands
(732) 291-7733
www.nps.gov/gate

Free concert on the beach with a different band each week on Wednesday evenings.
Oct 8 Coast Day 2005
Viking Village
Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island
(732) 872-1300 ext. 22
www.njmsc.org/coastday2005.html

Come join the "Celebration of the Sea" with the entire family. Learn about marine science through FREE live music, guided eco-tours, artist demonstrations, deck and dock tours, touch tanks, and more!
Oct 9 Coast Day 2005
The Lobster House Restaurant
Cape May
(732) 872-1300 ext. 22
www.njmsc.org/coastday2005.html

Come join the "Celebration of the Sea" with the entire family. Learn about marine science through FREE live music, guided eco-tours, artist demonstrations, deck and dock tours, touch tanks, and more!