Delayed By Coronavirus, Brick's SummerFest Coming In August

BRICK, NJ — If you were hoping for fireworks and summer concerts at Windward Beach Park this summer, you just have to be patient a little longer: the Brick Township SummerFest Concert Series is returning, but not until August because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With Gov. Phil Murphy beginning to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the virus, Brick officials are able to announce a schedule for the popular summer series, which is marking its 26th year.

"Due to restrictions on the size of crowds, we had to move the series from July when we usually have it," Brick Mayor John G. Ducey said. "SummerFest is a popular, high-quality event that our families look forward to as part of their annual summer traditions. By boat or in person, the concert and fireworks are well worth the wait."

Murphy has increased the number of people permitted at an outdoor gathering to 500 as of July 3. It's unclear whether that number will rise, or by how much, by the beginning of August. Brick officials said SummerFest 2020 may be modified in to meet whatever restrictions are in place at the time, officials said. Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

The SummerFest 2020 concerts are scheduled for four consecutive Thursdays:

• Aug. 6 – Super Trans Am
• Aug. 13 – Tribute to the '80s & '90s
• Aug. 20 – The Amish Outlaws
• Aug. 27 – The Nerds

Each of the concerts at Windward Beach Park on Princeton Avenue.will be followed by fireworks.

In addition to the concerts, the Annual SummerFest Car Show hosted by the Time Capsule Cruisers is scheduled for Sept. 3. The SummerFest Car Show has grown into one of the largest in the state and features cars, trucks and motorcycles from all eras.

At this time, plans include the return of the food court, and of the beer and wine garden for adults 21 and older.

Also planned at this time is the free shuttle bus service to Windward Beach Park from four schools in Brick. One route will pick up and drop off at Veterans Memorial Middle School and Midstreams Elementary School. The other route will pick up and drop off at Drum Point Elementary School and Brick Township High School.

Trips to Windward will begin at 5 p.m. and return trips will begin at 9 p.m. and continue until all guests are returned to their pick-up locations. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pine Belt Motors is the presenting sponsor of SummerFest 2020. Additional sponsors include Imac Insurance, CME Associates, NJR Home Services and MRC Rec.

Townsquare Jersey Shore — the umbrella company of 92.7 WOBM, 94.3 The Point, 105.7 The Hawk and 1160/1310 WOBM-AM — is the media partner for SummerFest.

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