Weekend washout? We have you covered with rain dates, more for Shore's biggest events

Ilana Keller, Asbury Park Press
Updated ·4 min read

Will this weekend be a washout?

So far it's looking like a soaker.

Just in case, we're keeping track of rain dates, if applicable, for some of the Jersey Shore's biggest outdoor events. Many events are on, rain or shine. The list will be updated, so check back - and with event sponsors - for the current status of your event.

Red Gables festival

The third Red Gables open-fire dinner was called off on Thursday.

It was set to return to Red Gables, a private estate on the Navesink River in Red Bank, from Sat., Sept. 23, to Monday, Sept. 25.

More: Red Gables fest returns to Red Bank with top chefs, open-fire cooking, live music and art

"It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the cancellation of the event due to the forecasted heavy rain and high winds," organizers wrote in a statement to ticketholders. "The safety and enjoyment of our festival-goers, artists, vendors, and staff are of paramount importance to us. After careful consideration and in consultation with local authorities, it has become evident that hosting the event under these weather conditions would pose significant risks and challenges."

Nearly three dozen chefs from the tri-state area were set to be cooking during the three-day event, including restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, Casey Pesce of d'jeet? in Shrewsbury, Sergio Casal of Capitoline and Bond Street in Asbury Park, Claude Lewis of Freetown Road Project in Jersey City and the teams of The Grand Tavern in Neptune City, R Bar in Asbury Park and La Lupa in Manalapan.

Red Gables, an open-fire dinner with music and art, will take place in Red Bank later this month.
Red Gables, an open-fire dinner with music and art, will take place in Red Bank later this month.

While originally a rain date was planned, organizers said, "We have been working extremely hard to secure a rain date but unfortunately there are certain key elements that could not be coordinated."

Refunds will be issued to ticketholders.

"We promise to come back stronger, creating a festival experience that exceeds your expectations," organizers said.

Visit redgablesnj.com for the latest.

Middletown Day

Middletown Day, originally set for Saturday, Sept. 23, on the Great Lawn at Croydon Hall, 900 Leonardville Road in Leonardo, will now be held on Saturday, Oct. 14.

The festival will feature a business and community showcase, a food court, first responder demonstrations, live entertainment, family activities and more. It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Check middletownnj.org/450/Middletown-Day for the latest.

AsburyFest

This three-day festival, formerly known as Asbury Park Oysterfest, will feature food, beer, music and crafts from Sept. 22 to 24 at Bradley Park in Asbury.

It's set to run 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bradley Park, Ocean and Fifth avenues in Asbury Park. A portion of the entry fee will benefit Coastal Habitat For Humanity.

The event is on, rain or shine, according to organizers. Stay with asburyparkchamber.com for the latest.

St. Barbara Greek Festival

This popular festival is taking place at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Toms River from noon to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24.

It will feature dishes like gyros, moussaka, souvlaki, pastitsio, spanakopita and Greek salad at the food court, along with house-baked pastries like baklava. There will also be Greek music, dancing, games and a raffle.

Shuttle service to the festival is available from Ocean County College, 1 College Drive.

Organizers say the festival is on, rain or shine.

Visit saintbarbaragreekfestival.com for the latest.

Harvest Home Festival

The Monmouth County Park System is set to host its Harvest Home Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel.

The event features wagon rides, old-fashioned games, live entertainment and craft demonstrations, as well as cider making, a pie-eating contest, a timber framing activity and the Home & Garden Competition.

The Harvest Home Festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Historic Longstreet Farm, 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel.

The event is on, rain or shine. Visit MonmouthCountyParks.com for the latest.

Contributing: Sarah Griesemer and Bill Canacci

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Rain dates, info for Red Gables, Asbury Fest, Greek Festival