The Shore is back in business — hey, even the lieutenant governor and state legislators say so. With everyone trying to regain a sense of normalcy after Hurricane Irene cleanup, what better way to mark the end of the summer season than a trip down the Shore? EVENTS Labor Day and beer: perfect together. Monmouth Park at 175 Oceanport Ave. in Oceanport will hold a craft beer festival from noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday, with a variety of microbrewers' wares and barbecue available from area restaurants. Cost is $3 for grandstand admission, $3 for parking and $10 for 10 2-ounce samples of a variety of …

The Shore is back in business — hey, even the lieutenant governor and state legislators say so. With everyone trying to regain a sense of normalcy after Hurricane Irene cleanup, what better way to mark the end of the summer season than a trip down the Shore? EVENTS Labor Day and beer: perfect together. Monmouth Park at 175 Oceanport Ave. in Oceanport will hold a craft beer festival from noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday, with a variety of microbrewers' wares and barbecue available from area restaurants. Cost is $3 for grandstand admission, $3 for parking and $10 for 10 2-ounce samples of a variety of …

Rain could put a damper on beach plans for one of the last summer weekends but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to do down the Shore: EVENTS New Jersey native and teen pop star Joe Jonas will perform free in Seaside Heights at noon Friday on Carteret Avenue. The member of the Jonas Brothers will debut his new song "See No More" as part of a live broadcast on B98.5 FM. While anyone can head to Carteret Avenue, beach badge rates still apply for those who'd like to listen from the beach. Antique autos will roll through Wall Township Sunday for the 16th annual Rolling Antique Iron Show…

Rain could put a damper on beach plans for one of the last summer weekends but that doesn't mean there isn't still plenty to do down the Shore: EVENTS New Jersey native and teen pop star Joe Jonas will perform free in Seaside Heights at noon Friday on Carteret Avenue. The member of the Jonas Brothers will debut his new song "See No More" as part of a live broadcast on B98.5 FM. While anyone can head to Carteret Avenue, beach badge rates still apply for those who'd like to listen from the beach. Antique autos will roll through Wall Township Sunday for the 16th annual Rolling Antique Iron Show…

Showers may come to the Shore this weekend, but there still is plenty to do if bad weather spoilsbeach days:  EVENTS The sound of the 1950s will come to the Historic Village at Allaire State Park Friday and Saturday, when the Sounds of the Streetperform doo-wop oldies at 8 p.m. both nights. The concert will take place outside at 4265 Atlantic Ave. and will be moved into the historic Christ Church chapel in the event of rain. Call 732-919-3500 for tickets at $15 a head. The weather should be perfect Friday evening for the Berkeley Island Beach Bash, planned for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Berkeley …

Summer may almost be half over, but the fun continues down the Shore. Warm, sunny skies should greet beachgoers this weekend, and there are no shortage of diverse events and nightlife to enjoy, from fairs to plays to concerts to the circus.   EVENTS The best of the boardwalk comes to Freehold this weekend as the annual Monmouth County Faircontinues with rides, amusements, contests and food for the whole family. Each day this weekend will feature a number of events held at the East Freehold Park Showgrounds at 1500 Kozloski Road in Freehold, sponsored by the Monmouth County Park System and the…

What better way to get some relief from the sweltering heat wave than to head down the Shore? With temperatures stubbornly sticking in the 90s this weekend, the region's many beautiful beaches offer a perfect respite. Looking to buy a season pass? Click here to see how much it costs. Wondering what it will cost for a day pass at your favorite beach? Check out prices herebefore hitting the road. Looking for something to do when you get off the beach? Check out these events and nightlife favorites:  EVENTS Runners will head out in just their boxers Saturday for the second annual Jersey Shore …

Gorgeous weather should greet visitors to the Shore this weekend, but the many miles of beautiful beaches aren't the only attraction. From an ice cream festival to the conclusion of the Ocean County Fair, there's fun for the whole family.   EVENTS The Jersey Shore will scream for ice cream Saturday at the New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, planned from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Washington Street in Toms River. Visitors are afforded free admission and parking to enjoy a day of local shops' offerings, music from Magic 100.1 and The WRAT 95.9, live performances, balloon artists and much more. …

Rain may put a damper on beach plans this weekend, but there's still plenty to do at the Shore! From volleyball competition to live entertainment, baseball and more, there's fun for the whole family. Check out the events below. EVENTS Ocean County will kick off the summer the right way with a beach campfire in Barnegat Lightfrom 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, rain or shine. Sit back and enjoy free music in the shadow of the lighthouse or take the trek up the lighthouse at this outdoor event. For more information, call 877-627-2757. Enjoy beach volleyball competition at the Corona Light Wide Open …

When one thinks of Point Pleasant Beach, one automatically thinks of Jenkinson’s Boardwalk and Aquarium. The seaside attraction has been a constant at the Jersey Shore since it opened in 1928. Things have changed over the years, including the addition of miniature golf courses in the '60s and the arrival of the aquarium in 1991. But one thing has stayed the same—the combination of rides, games, food and family fun. Marilou Halvorsen, public relations associate for the Jenkinson’s organization, sums up the experience: “Jenkinson's has something to offer the whole family.  We have a state-of-…

Summer is here. If that's not reason enough to make the trip down the shore, perhaps the following events will convince you to mount your boogie board again this weekend. Insectcropolis, "The Bugseum of New Jersey" is holding Bugfest 2011 Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Toms River. You'll definitely want to wash off in the surf after taking in a cockroach race. But it's not all sport. For the kids, there is face painting and scavenger hunting, with prizes too. If Bugfest doesn't whet your appetite, perhaps the 25th annual Belmar Seafood Festival will. Sample some of the state's finest …