Valentine’s Market, Chili Cook-Off & More: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As we get ready to say goodbye to January and welcome a new month, there are plenty of events you can check out around Monmouth County this weekend.

Whether you’re looking to get an early start on Valentine’s Day shopping, see a show, or try some new food, here are four local events you can check out:

3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Beach Haus Brewery (801 Main Street, Belmar)
• Details: Join Beach Haus Brewery for another day showcasing the best home-cooked chili in the area, with live music from NGXB and BC MacGowan of Los Gringos. Tickets required.

NJ Symphony: Romeo & Juliet

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre (99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank)
• Details: See the New Jersey Symphony and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey present this classic tale of two star-crossed lovers, their warring families, and a sleeping potion that causes calamity. Tickets required.

Fresh Valentine’s Market

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Enjoy shopping from local creators, bakers and more at the Bell Works Fresh Valentine’s Market, with live music from 12-3 p.m.

16th Annual Beef & Brew

• Date: Sunday
• Location: Proving Ground (56 Shrewsbury Avenue, Highlands)
• Details: Enjoy a gift auction, Irish dancers, a pipe band and more at the annual Beef & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser on Sunday. Tickets required.

Editor's Note: An event previously listed on this article (the Seal and Winter Waterfowl Walk) has since been removed due to a cancellation listed on the event website and Facebook.