September Events in Monmouth County

Labor Day may have come and gone but September weather promises plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. Here’s a list of Monmouth County events scheduled this month, according to a press release from the the county Department of Public Information and Tourism:

-Sept. 5-8: The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank will host Appetite: A Gastronomic Experience. There will be celebrity chefs, food trucks and plenty of tastings. Contact Count Basie Theatre for ticket and event information.

-Sept. 6-8: Asbury Park Oysterfest will turn Cookman Avenue into one long pedestrian mall. Enjoy shopping and live music on Sept. 6 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 7 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sept. 8 from noon to 6 p.m.

-Sept. 7-8: The Feast of San Gennaro at the Jersey Shore will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Main Street in Belmar will be filled with Italian food and spirits, games, activities, live music and special guests.

-Sept. 7: Ocean Grove Giant Fall Flea Market will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Ocean Pathway.

-Sept. 8: The Red Bank Street Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broad and Monmouth Streets.

-Sept. 12-15: Belmar Pro Surfing Competition will include a full day of contests, live music, food and drinks. Visit belmarpro.com for more information.

-Sept. 14: Historic Allaire Village will hold its Annual Crafters’ Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-Sept. 14: The Manasquan Fall Arts & Crafts Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Squan Plaza.

-Sept. 15: Sample wine and food from restaurants and food establishments throughout the entire Red Bank Business District at the Red Bank Food & Wine Walk from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wristbands will go on sale for $35 at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event. More information is available at onlyoneredbank.com.

-Sept. 21: The Ocean Grove British Car Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Avenue.

-Sept. 21: The Asbury Park Classic Car Show will take place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on West Lake Avenue.

-Sept. 21: Open Space Pace starts with a parade of horses down Main Street in Freehold at 10:30 a.m. and continues to Freehold Raceway. There will be races, demonstrations, food, exhibits, family activities and music. The event will be capped an outdoor concert and a fireworks display.  

-Sept. 22: Red Bank’s famous Oyster Festival runs from noon to 7 p.m. at the White Street Parking Lot. A rain date is set for Sept. 29.  

-Sept. 28: The Micro-Brew on the Pier at Belmar Marina takes place from noon to 4 p.m.

-Sept. 28: Historic Allaire Village's 1830s Fall Harvest Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

-Sept. 29: The Harvest Home Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel.