Stone Pony Fundraiser To Benefit Asbury Park Kids' Recreation

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Are you looking to jam out for a good cause?

The Mayor's Rock & Roll For Recreation fundraiser will take place on April 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue). All proceeds will benefit the Asbury Park Summer Recreation Program.

Tickets will be sold for $85 and include live music, buffet dinner, one-hour open bar and a silent auction. The event will feature a special performance by "Shorty Long," special guest appearances and fireworks, according to a flyer.

The Asbury Park Summer Recreation program is a six-week camp offered in conjunction with the local board of education. Activities include educational morning sessions and afternoon supervised trips to locations such as Liberty Science Center, Medieval Times, SkyZone, Asbury Park beaches and local businesses. The program also employs older youth as junior counselors.

The Rock & Roll For Recreation is an updated version of the Rodeo For Recreation, which has raised over $100,000 in funding for the Asbury Park summer program since 2016.

“Due to the popularity and expense of the Asbury Park Summer Recreation Program in 2015, we unfortunately had to turn away 50 children from camp,” said Mayor John Moor in a statement. “I knew I had to do whatever it took to make sure that never happened again, and the next year, the Mayor’s Rodeo for Recreation fundraiser was born. We’re incredibly grateful to the community and our sponsors for their generous support of this incredible program. Thanks to them, I’m proud to say we’ve never had to turn anyone away since.”

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event is required for entry. To purchase tickets, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/tickets.