Surf and turf seafood festival returns to monmouth park for two-day event

Surf and Turf Seafood Festival Returns to Monmouth Park for Two-Day Event

August 16, 2024

OCEANPORT, N.J., Aug. 17, 2024 — The Shore’s largest seafood festival is back this weekend at Monmouth Park Racetrack, offering two days of fresh seafood and entertainment. The Surf and Turf Seafood Festival, held on August 17 and 18, features over a dozen of the Shore’s top seafood vendors, making it a must-visit event for seafood lovers.

Attendees can indulge in a variety of seafood delights, including lobster rolls, crab cakes, and shrimp. Participating food trucks include popular names like Angry Archie’s, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Sherri’s Crab Cakes, among others.

General admission is $6, and parking is free. On Sunday, families can enjoy complimentary activities from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a bounce house, pony rides, face painters, and clowns. Live music will entertain festival-goers on both days from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The event takes place at Monmouth Park Racetrack, located at 175 Oceanport Avenue in Oceanport. The Surf and Turf Seafood Festival promises a weekend of delicious food and family-friendly fun.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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