Wind & Sea Festival This Saturday At Bayshore Waterfront Park

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — From kayaking to kite flying, the Monmouth County Parks System will host its annual Wind & Sea Festival on Sept. 18, and there are tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The festival will be at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Port Monmouth from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 18.

Visitors are invited to try kayaking, fishing, kite flying, seining, sand casting, and much more! The Park System’s "Nature on the Move" van will be there with its artifacts table on display.

Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Admission and parking are free. Parking is available at the Belford Ferry Terminal located at 10 Harbor Way, Belford. A shuttle bus will transport visitors to and from the ferry terminal to Bayshore Waterfront Park. (Please note that masks are required on shuttles.)

The festival also offers numerous volunteering opportunities for those ages 14 and older. Those interested should contact Park System Coordinator of Volunteers Tracy Shiffman at tracy.shiffman@co.monmouth.nj.us.