Happy Tuesday, Monmouth County! Checking in on everyone’s summer status: have you been to the beach enough? Have you eaten enough ice cream? Have you complained about the heat but refused to go inside? Same.

On the docket:

• Seafood, Live Music & Waterfront Views at Clam Fest

• Italian Festival & Wine Tasting is Back at Monmouth Park

• Mark Your Calendar for the Manasquan Fireman's Fair

• Live Music Lowdown

Seafood, Live Music & Waterfront Views at Clam Fest

If there's one event that screams summer at the Jersey Shore, it's Highlands Clam Fest.

Returning July 31 through August 2, this three-day waterfront festival fills Huddy Park with fresh seafood, food trucks, live music, local vendors, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Grab a lobster roll or funnel cake, browse artisan booths, let the kids enjoy games and activities, or relax in the Beer, Wine & Sangria Garden while taking in the live entertainment.

With free admission and beautiful waterfront views, Clam Fest is an easy pick for a summer weekend outing. Whether you're coming for the seafood or just the festival atmosphere, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Italian Festival & Wine Tasting is Back at Monmouth Park

The Italian Festival & Wine Tasting returns to Monmouth Park on July 25 and 26, serving up two days of Italian comfort food, wine, live music, and horse racing. Wander from vendor to vendor filling your plate with everything from pizza and rice balls to seafood, sausage, espresso, and desserts that somehow convince you there's always room for one more bite.

Between bites, sip your way through Italian wines, enjoy live music, and catch the races. Whether you're coming for the food, the wine, or simply to argue over who makes the best meatball, this is one of those summer weekends you'll want to arrive hungry for.

The only difficult decision you'll have to make is whether to go back for another meatball... or another glass of wine. (The correct answer is probably both.)

Mark Your Calendar for the Manasquan Fireman's Fair

Nothing says summer quite like the smell of funnel cake, the sound of carnival rides, and convincing yourself you'll definitely win that giant stuffed animal.

The Manasquan Fireman's Fair returns Tuesday, July 28 through Saturday, August 1, bringing five nights of classic fair fun to town. Expect carnival rides, midway games, plenty of food, a beer garden for the adults, and the always-popular $25,000 Super 50/50 raffle.

Whether you're taking the kids for the rides, meeting friends for a summer night out, or just showing up for the fried food (no judgment), the Fireman's Fair is one of those Jersey Shore traditions that never gets old.

Live Music Lowdown

Friday, July 17
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Enjoy! | 6 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Nirvani | 8 PM
The Sandbox, Highlands | The Backbeat | 4-7 PM
The Sandbox, Highlands | Big Hix | 7-10 PM
Red Rock Tap + Grill, Red Bank | Howl | 7 PM
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | The Menzingers | 6 PM
Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright | The Alt | 6 PM

Saturday, July 18
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Liam Davis | 1-4 PM
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Not Leaving Sober | 6 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | The Heavy Heavy | 7 PM
Red Rock Tap + Grill, Red Bank | Crash the Party | 7 PM
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park | BILLY CURRINGTON & KIP MOORE | 5 PM
Reef & Barrel, Manasquan | Ronnie & the Engineers | 4 PM
Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright | The Haven | 6 PM

Sunday, July 19
The Proving Ground, Highlands | Thom White Trio | 1-4 PM
The Wonder Bar, Asbury Park | Black Joe Lewis | 7:30 PM
The Sandbox, Highlands | Kevin Daly | 2-5 PM
The Sandbox, Highlands | E Boro Bandits | 5-8 PM
Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright | So Shot | 4 PM