New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
August, 2016

The month of August is the peak vacation month of the year with the Jersey Shore beaches, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, festivals, and events in full swing

This Edition's Contents...

• Popular August Events and Things To Do
• Seasonal Frequently Asked Question
• This Month's Featured Restaurant
  

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event

Popular August, 2016 Events and Things To Do

Magique - Remixed
August 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30, 2016
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
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Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Gates & Jhene Aiko
Tuesday August 2, 2016: 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Josh Groban & Sarah McLachlan
Wednesday August 3, 2016 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

New Jersey State Fair
Sussex County Farm & Horse Show
August 5th through 14th, 2016
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ
Website
One of the more popular New Jersey family festivals, The New Jersey State Fair offers agricultural competitions and education, horse shows, 4-H, livestock and animals, rides and attractions, free entertainment, vendors, foods and much more. Animals, competitions and exhibits bring public attention to agriculture, education, youth advancement and the great things that Sussex County and New Jersey Have to offer.

Artie Lange
Friday August 5, 2016: 9:00PM
Borgata Music Box
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

I Love The 90s: Salt N Pepa, Vanilla Ice, Kid N Play, Coolio, Color Me Badd, All 4 One & Young MC
Saturday August 6, 2016: 6:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Cape May Craft Beer & Crab Festival
Saturday, August 6, 2016: 11am-6pm (Food served 11am-6pm)
The Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St.
Cape May, NJ
Facebook page
609-884-5404
This family event features live entertainment, some favorite NJ summer foods, craft beers, crafts, and some fun for the kids.
All-day music on outdoor stage will include New Pony, Shady Side, Audrey & Chris, Radio Neon Duo, and Sean K. Preston. An old-fashioned Victorian circus will provide entertianment for all ages with jugglers and acrobats from the The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus.

Kool and The Gang & Chaka Kahn
Sunday August 7, 2016: 8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Paul McCartney
Sunday August 7, 2016: 8:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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Counting Crows & Rob Thomas
Wednesday August 10, 2016: 6:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Jerry Seinfeld
August 12, 13, 2016
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

My2K Tour: 98 Degrees, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & Dream
Friday August 12, 2016: 8:00PM
Adrian Phillips Ballroom - Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
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Hollystock - Music, Arts and Craft Beer Festival
August 13th and 14th, 2016 ; from noon - 10pm
downtown, Main St.
Mount Holly, NJ
Free event
Website
Contact: Gary Duckworth at 609-760-4365
This festival features many creative performers from South Jersey/Philadelphia that call this area their home. It also serves to bring awareness to the historically significant town of Mount Holly, NJ, proud to be the home of two craft beer breweries. Downtown main street will be lined with performance stages and 40 of the area's top original music acts, inspiring artistic works, and samplings from a number of local breweries and food vendors . Mount Holly's love for music and art is evident by its number of murals, art galleries and music based businesses.

Darius Rucker, Dan and Shay & Michael Ray
Saturday August 13, 2016: 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Bonnie Raitt
Saturday August 13, 2016: 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, NJ
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Food Trucks on The Waterfront
Saturday, August 13, 2016; 11am - 6pm
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Route 166
South Toms River, NJ
Website
This event features food trucks, dunk tanks, and live music.
Parking and busing to the event is available at the South Toms River Elementary School

The Band Perry
Saturday August 13, 2016: 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Lady Antebellum
Sunday August 14, 2016: 8:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Canal Day Festival
August 20, 2016 (Rain or Shine)
Hugh Force Canal Park
170 West Central Ave.
Wharton, NJ
Website
An old time country fair that celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. Come to a day of free family fun featuring a craft show, great food, educational events and enjoy a day of listening to a wide variety of musical entertainers. Musical performances from New Jersey’s best artists will feature Rock, Blues, Country, Classical as well as traditional and contemporary Irish Folk Music. performing on two stages. Learn about local history by taking a guided Morris Canal walking tour provided by the Canal Society of NJ. Experience life on the Morris Canal first hand by traveling down the canal on a free boat ride or prove your prowess by paddling a kayak. Fireworks festivities & display at Robert Street Park beginning at 7:00 PM Admission is Free

Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt & Old Dominion
Saturday August 20, 2016: 5:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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Gladys Knight & The O'Jays
Sunday August 21, 2016: 7:00PM
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
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Chris Botti
Sunday August 21, 2016: 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
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Keith Urban, Brett Eldredge & Maren Morris
Friday August 26, 2016: 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Jim Gaffigan
Saturday August 27, 2016
Borgata Events Center
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Asbury Park Surf Music Festival
Saturday, August 27, 2016, @ 12:00pm ( Rain or Shine)
The Anchor's Bend & Grand Arcade at Convention Hall
Asbury Park, NJ
Website (Line-up & tickets)
Attendees get to enjoy live surf music, Tiki drinks, classic cars, and food vendors with ocean views.The headliner feattures Messer Chups from St. Petersburg, Russia.

KC and The Sunshine Band
Saturday August 27, 2016: 8:00PM
Tropicana Casino - Tropicana Showroom - NJ
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, August 27, 2016; 12:00 -10:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
The Great Lawn on the Long Branch Promenade
Long Branch, NJ
Website
This music festival features a mix of strong national and local musicians performing live Jazz and blues on stage, kids activities, and food vendors with exotic and regional NJ food and crafts and Fireworks.
The lineup of jazz and blues includes seven great bands. Lawn chairs are encouraged, coolers forbidden, sunscreen a must! Fireworks from 9:30 to 9:45 .
The festival is free to the public, dog friendly and all ages are welcome to attend. 

Rob Zombie, Korn & In This Moment
Tuesday August 30, 2016: 6:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Crabbing in NJ. We are planning to go crabbing. What do we need to know and what are the best spots?

Answer: Crabs can be caught from a rental row boat using a drop line or a scoop net along the bay dock pilings, or with a net and bait along the side of a creek, Less popular but very effective is trotlining. It's a long line, resting on the bottom and anchored at both ends with a string of bait attached at intervals of two to six feet. Click here for more information and the best crabbing spots in NJ

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Check out our comprehensive ratings and reviews gathered from diners, critics, and personal visits by New Jersey Leisure Guide.

This Month's Featured Restaurant
Peter Shields Restaurant
Cape May, NJ
609-884-9090.
Popular with diners who enjoy well prepared contemporary American food with elegant ambiance and old world charm.
Restaurant review

For other top New Jersey Attractions, Events & Things to do:

Monthly Events - This page has links to events that appear in future months, usually 3-4 months in advance. The Monthly newsletter that you are receiving includes many of the events found on the pages.

Top Things To Do in August - The top ten seasonal outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, and points of interest for people of all ages.

August 2016 Events - This months events includes concerts, theatre, festivals, kids events, and entertainment, that have appeal to people of all ages and interests, especially with parents and/or families with children ages 4-18.