New Jersey Leisure Guide Monthly Newsletter
August, 2018

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, 2018 Events and Things To Do

Chicago & REO Speedwagon
Wed Aug 1, 2018; 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Smashing Pumpkins
Thu Aug 2, 2018: 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

On The Run II: Beyonce & Jay-Z
Thu Aug 2, 3, 2018; 7:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

Keith Urban & Kelsea Ballerini
Fri Aug 3, 2018; 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

Cape May Craft Beer & Crab Festival
Saturday, August 4, 2018: 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, local craft beers, and some fun for the kids. All-day music on outdoor stage. An old-fashioned Victorian circus with jugglers and acrobats from the The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus Crafts and collectibles show Craft beers and other spirits Admission to the grounds is free. There will be a charge for food, beverages and some activities. Commemorative T-shirts will be available.

Wiz Khalifa & Rae Sremmurd
Sat Aug 4, 2018' 6:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
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Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers & Ann Wilson
Sat Aug 4, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Phish
Tue Aug 7, 8, 2018
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson
Thu Aug 9, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Counting Crows & Live - Band
Sat Aug 11, 2018; 6:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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3 Doors Down & Collective Soul
Sat Aug 11, 2018; 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
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Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers & Ann Wilson
Sun Aug 12, 2018; 7:00PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin, Nothing More & Bad Wolves
Wed Aug 15, 2018; 6:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Asbury Park Surf Music Festival
Saturday, August 18, 2018, @ 12:00pm ( Rain or Shine, moves inside of Convention Hall in the event of inclement weather)
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. This years lineup includes Satan's Pilgrims, The Madeira Surfer Joe (IT), The Volcanics, Frankie & The Pool Boys, Black Flamingos, Les Agamemnonz , (FR) The Men In Gray Suits (CA, Great White Caps. and host Professor Ouch & DJ Suffering Bastard

Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion & Brandon Lay
Sat Aug 18, 2018; 5:00PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
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Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town
Sat Aug 18, 2018; 7:00PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
Tickets

One Love: Caribbean Music Festival
Saturday, August 18, 2018: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Military Park
51 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Website/Tickets
Event Cost: Free - $40
This annual music festival aims to promote the Caribbean Culture in New Jersey. Caribbean culture with unique heritage together with music, dance, food, carnival costumes and activities. Usually celebrated in August to raise awareness about Black Business Month. The fest aims to tie up closely with Non-Profit Organizations and small businesses that share the same goals and interests.
Festival will have 3 stages with the following names and genres playing on each: Bless Up Stage - Reggae/Dancehall To Mi Heart Stage-- Soca /Calypso/Afrobeats Wavy Stage - Hip-Hop & R&B.
Additionally there will be 50+ vendors selling food, beverages, or arts/crafts/Caribbean merchandise at their booths/tents.

Bad Bunny
Sat Aug 18, 2018; 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Blake Shelton
Sat Aug 18, 2018; 8:00PM
Mark G. Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Tickets

Asbury Park Surf Music Festival
Saturday, August 18, 2018, @ 12:00pm ( Rain or Shine, moves inside of Convention Hall in the event of inclement weather)
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. This years lineup includes Satan's Pilgrims, The Madeira Surfer Joe (IT), The Volcanics, Frankie & The Pool Boys, Black Flamingos, Les Agamemnonz , (FR) The Men In Gray Suits (CA, Great White Caps. and host Professor Ouch & DJ Suffering Bastard

Alejandro Fernandez & Los Tigres Del Norte
Thu Aug 23, 2018; 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
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I Love The 90s: Salt N Pepa, Coolio, Biz Markie, Rob Base & 2 Live Crew
Fri Aug 24, 2018; 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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Jason Aldean, Luke Combs & Lauren Alaina
Sat Aug 25, 2018; 7:30PM
BB&T Pavilion
Camden, NJ
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NFL Preseason: New York Jets vs. New York Giants
Fri Aug 24, 2018; 7:30PM
MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ
Tickets

Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live
Sat Aug 25, 2018; 8:00PM
Prudential Center
Newark, NJ
Tickets

Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, August 25, 2018; 12:00 -10:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
The Great Lawn on the Long Branch Promenade
Long Branch, NJ
Website
(732) 222-7000
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. 

Toby Keith Mark
Sun Aug 26, 2018; 8:00PM
G. Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
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Brad Paisley, Dan Tyminski & Kane Brown
Thu Aug 30, 201`8; 7:30PM
PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ
Tickets

Glassboro Cruise Nite Car Show & Food Truck Festival
Friday, August 31, 2018: 5 - 9pm
Rowan Blv'd
Glassboro, NJ
Website
Cost: Free; Parking Free
View over 300 cruise vehicles while listening to live music, DJ Pepper Paul 92.1, and enjoying great food trucks, a beer gatden with cold craft beer. Participants compete for a multitude of trophy awards judged by car professionals.

This Month's Frequently Asked Question

Question: Plan to go to Six Flags Great Adventure with my friends from NYC using public transportation. Any Information on this?

Answer:  NJ Transit has a great deal that includes transportation and entrance to the park. Ride NJ TRANSIT on Bus Route 308 departing from New York (Port Authority Bus Terminal) Six Flags Great Adventure i from late March to ebd of October
SAVE up to $38 on a package to Six Flags Great Adventure, Safari or Hurricane Harbor! Package prices include round-trip bus fare and admission to the Theme Park and Safari or Hurricane Harbor. NJ Transit Details

New Jersey Restaurant Reviews - New Jersey has over 23,000 restaurants and finding about them is often times a time consuming task. Find a restaurant in a town of your choice with comprehensive restaurant reviews.

This Month's Featured Restaurant:
Focacceria Ristorante
Liberty Corner, NJ
Popular with diners who come to enjoy well prepared homemade Italian food and cozy, outside dining in the warmer months. Located in an historic circa 1800's Colonial home, while the restaurant has been renovated, many of the original features have been maintained.
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Top Ten Things To Do in August - The top ten seasonal outdoor and indoor activities, events, attractions, and points of interest for people of all ages.