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Weekly Roundup 6/30/2026

Weekly Roundup 6/30/2026

Shop, Sip & Stroll at the Belmar Bazaar, An Evening of Music, Community & Giving Back, Tim McGraw Returns to the Jersey Shore, and Monmouth County's July 4th Fireworks Schedule, Live Music Lowdown

Sophie Prince
June 30, 2026

Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! The 4th of July is around the corner and I’m already mentally committed to a summer of BBQs, fireworks, and eating way too much off a paper plate.

On the docket:

Shop, Sip & Stroll at the Belmar Bazaar
An Evening of Music, Community & Giving Back
Tim McGraw Returns to the Jersey Shore
Monmouth County's July 4th Fireworks Schedule
Live Music Lowdown

Shop, Sip & Stroll at the Belmar Bazaar

Looking for a productive way to spend a Sunday that somehow still involves a drink in your hand?

Head to Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar on Sunday, July 12 from 12 to 4 PM for the Belmar Bazaar, a curated artisan market featuring more than 20 local vendors, unique finds, and plenty of summer vibes.

Browse everything from handmade gifts and artwork to fashion, home goods, sweet treats, and even a mobile bookstore trailer while enjoying happy hour specials, live music, and the laid-back atmosphere that Beach Haus does so well..

Admission is free and all ages are welcome so it’s the perfect place to bring the whole family or invite a few friends to stop by.

An Evening of Music, Community & Giving Back

The Village is hosting a special fundraiser on Tuesday, July 7, from 6 to 9 PM at Last Wave Brewing Co. in Point Pleasant Beach to help launch an emergency fund for local foster families.

The fund will provide immediate support when foster families face unexpected emergencies, helping ensure children and caregivers have the resources they need when challenges arise.

Guests can enjoy an evening of live music, along with great food, local craft beer, and plenty of community spirit. It's a chance to enjoy a summer night at one of the Shore's favorite breweries while supporting a cause that makes a real difference for local families. Great beer, great music, stronger families.

Tim McGraw Returns to the Jersey Shore

If your perfect summer night includes country music, a warm breeze, and thousands of fans singing along, mark your calendar for Friday, July 10.

Country superstar Tim McGraw is bringing his tour to PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for what promises to be one of the biggest concerts of the summer at the Shore.

Summer concerts at PNC are practically a Jersey tradition, and this show has all the ingredients for a memorable night out. Great music, tailgates in the parking lot, and plenty of country fans ready to sing along long after the sun goes down.

Grab your boots, round up your concert crew, and get ready for a summer night of country music under the stars.

Monmouth County's July 4th Fireworks Schedule

Nothing says summer at the Jersey Shore quite like a lawn chair, a boardwalk snack, and fireworks lighting up the night sky. From beachfront displays to community festivals and carnival celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a show around Monmouth County.

Here’s your guide to local fireworks displays:

July 2

Atlantic Highlands Fireman's Fair @ Atlantic Highlands Marina
Fireworks at 9:30 PM as part of the annual Fireman's Fair, featuring rides, games, food, live entertainment, and family fun. The fair runs June 30–July 4.
Bradley Beach Fireworks @ Bradley Beach Boardwalk
The beachfront lights up with an Independence Day fireworks display beginning at 9:00 PM.
Ocean Township Independence Day Celebration @ Joe Palaia Park, Oakhurst
Festivities run from 6:00 PM–10:30 PM with food trucks, live music, activities, and fireworks at 9:30 PM. Bring a lawn chair. (Rain date: July 11)

July 3

Asbury Park Fireworks @ Asbury Park Boardwalk
One of the Shore's most popular fireworks displays returns at 9:00 PM, with viewing along the waterfront and boardwalk. (Rain date: July 5)
Belmar Fireworks & Light Show @ Taylor Pavilion
A computerized light show and fireworks display begin after 9:00 PM along the beachfront.
Hazlet Independence Day Celebration @ Hazlet
The free community celebration starts at 6:00 PM with fireworks at dusk. Bring chairs or blankets.
Manasquan Independence Day Celebration @ Main Beach
The day features a parade, concert beginning at 5:00 PM, and fireworks at dusk.
Band on the Beach & Fireworks @ Sea Bright Municipal Beach
Live music begins at 5:30 PM followed by fireworks at dusk along the beach.

July 4

Oceanfest @ Pier Village, Long Branch
Long Branch's annual Oceanfest kicks off at 1:00 PM with live entertainment, food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks finale at 9:00 PM.

July 5

Freehold Borough Independence Day Celebration @ Freehold Raceway
Starting at 5:30 PM, enjoy food trucks, music, and family activities before fireworks launch at 9:20 PM. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

July 11

Freehold Township Day & Fireworks @ Freehold Township
This all-day community celebration runs from 4:00 PM–11:00 PM and includes free children's rides, entertainment, veterans tributes, and fireworks at 9:00 PM.

Live Music Lowdown