Contact the Recreation Office for more information of these events call                      609-548-6319              jbroadbent@barnegat.net        

2025

 

Barnegat Thanksgiving Farmers Market November 23

Special Thanksgiving Market  Sunday        November 23        9am-1pm

 Jersey Farmers with fresh home grown seasonal produce, fruits, herbs, flowers.  

Also featured breads, cheeses, pasta.          Call Jeanne  609-548-6319

Grinch Bingo and Indoor Town Hall Holiday Lights Dec 2 5:15pm

4th Annual Train Show donations to benefit Barnegat Little League

Rotary Club of Barnegat fundraiser

6th  Annual Farm & Crafter’s Holiday Pop-up Market 2025 –  December 6   12pm  Tree Lighting  5pm

Market hours will be 12pm-6pm in Fred Watts Gazebo Park.  Market will feature farm products, CinnaBean Coffee Co.,  Cream Ridge Winery, Oyster Creek Brewing, Recklesstown Distilery , Local  Holiday crafter’s and more.   

 

6th   Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest 

Registration window opens to participant ends on December 12th   All entries must submit a photo of their home  – follow the instructions on the flyer below and enter via the QR code 

Contest opens  December 13 – December 21     A panel of judges will select the winners.   Winners will be announced  by December 22  All entries will also be posted on Facebook  @barnegatrecreation.  Like our page to stay informed on our programs.  

 

 

2026 Events 

Barnegat Farmers Market -2025 Thursday’s June 12-October 9

Location:, Barnegat, NJ 08005
NEW Hours: 9am-1pm

 

 
OUR FARMERS:
Stillwell Farms, Ornery Acres Farm, Eckert Farm, Sassafrass Farm
 (We have filled out farmer occupancy as such we are no longer accepting FARMERS)
 
 
WANTED – Vendors who do not sell PRODUCE, BREADS,  CRYSTALS
Specialty vendors (popcorn, food trucks, wineries, garden plants, pet items,)
Call Jeanne 609-548-6319

 

Dock Concert Series 2026-  June 6 – August 30

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Pirates Day May 2, 2026   11am-4pm Russell O Brackman Middle School 600 Barnegat Blvd

Fireworks 2026 – July 2 (rain date July 10) at Barnegat High School

Beginning at 5pm DJ Arties Parties , Food Trucks, Face Painting and more – VENDORS wanted.  Email Jeanne jbroadbent@barnegat.net

Barnegat Night Out Tuesday August 11th at Barnegat High School

5th   Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest 2026

Registration window opens to participants on September 1st

Voting opens October 24  The judges will vote thru October 30    Winner will be announced  by November2nd     All entries will also be posted on Facebook  @barnegatrecreation.  Like our page to stay informed on our programs

 

Paste the link into your browser – open it to vote.  Each email address will received 1 vote for the contest.  Get out their, visit the participating businesses and vote.   Special thanks to Barnegat Communities that Care for creating the survey monkey voting link and for tabulating the votes.                                                                

HOOFY’s Fall Festival 2026 –   November 7 (rain date November 8)

HOOFY Fall Festival 11am-7pm in the field across from the firehouse 14 Birdsall St. The event features: Beer Tasting, Food Trucks, Children’s Inflatables, Hoffman Sweatshirts and Commemorative Beer Mug Sales, Live Music, Craft Vendors, Fire Pits and more.  Admission is $10 for Adults, Children are free.  The event supports the Alex Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Fund for Barnegat Students.

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DCA SERVICE PORTAL FOR VENDORS COOKING WITH OPEN FLAMES

Barnegat Thanksgiving Farmers Market November 22, 2026 

Special Thanksgiving Market  Sunday        November 23        9am-1pm

 Jersey Farmers with fresh home grown seasonal produce, fruits, herbs, flowers.  

Also featured breads, cheeses, pasta.          Call Jeanne  609-548-6319

6th Annual Farm & Crafter’s Holiday Pop-up Market 2025 –  December 6   Tree Lighting  5pm

Market hours will be 11-5pm at the Barnegat Recreation Center 900 W Bay Ave Barnegat, NJ 08005  Market will feature farm products, Cream Ridge Winery, Holiday crafter’s and more.    Carolers will sing in Gazebo Park throughout the event &  immediately following the tree lighting.

 

7th   Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest 

Registration window opens to participant ends on December 10th   All entries must submit a photo of their home  – follow the instructions on the flyer below and enter via the QR code 

Contest opens  December 11- December 16   A panel of judges will select the winners.   Winners will be announced  by December 17   All entries will also be posted on Facebook  @barnegatrecreation.  Like our page to stay informed on our programs.