Name: CLEARWATER Festival in Asbury Park NJ | Free Family Music
Start: 2026-09-05T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Sunset Park

✨ Event Description The Clearwater Festival in Asbury Park is a free, family-friendly day packed with live music, food trucks, and environmental education. It happens on Labor Day weekend at Sunset Park and honors the legacy of Pete Seeger. You’ll find several bands like The Wag and Matt O’Rea Band playing across live music stages, plus a children’s area with pony rides. There’s also an adult beverage garden if you want to relax a bit and craft vendors selling their goods. The festival is co-sponsored by Clean Ocean Action and focuses on community and environmental advocacy alongside music and fun. 🔍 What to Expect <ul> <li>🎶 Live music stages: Bands like The Black Ties and Hunter and the Cold Hearts Club perform throughout the day.</li> <li>🍔 Food trucks: Plenty of options to grab a bite while you enjoy the festival in Asbury Park NJ.</li> <li>🧸 Family fun & activities: Pony rides and a children’s area make it kid-friendly.</li> <li>🌿 Environmental education: Learn about ocean and environmental issues with Clean Ocean Action’s involvement.</li> <li>🍻 Adult beverage garden: A spot for grown-ups to unwind and enjoy drinks.</li> <li>🛍️ Craft & merch vendors: Local vendors selling crafts and festival merch.</li> <li>🎤 Pete Seeger tribute: The event honors his legacy with folk singing and community spirit.</li> <li>📅 Labor Day weekend: The festival runs on September 5, making it a nice way to spend the holiday weekend in New Jersey.</li> </ul>

CLEARWATER Festival - 51st Annual NJ Clearwater Festival Celebrating Music, Community & Environmental Advocacy