Festivals, Fairs & Live Music: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — As September starts to come to an end and the weekend begins, there are plenty of new events happening around Monmouth County.

Whether you’re looking to attend a festival, hear some live music, or just spend some time outside enjoying the fall weather, there’s a variety of activities you can check out.

Here are six things happening in Monmouth County this weekend:

Wind & Sea Festival

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
• Location: Bayshore Waterfront Park (Port Monmouth)
• Details: Join the Monmouth County Park System for “a celebration of all things water,” where guests will be able to enjoy coastal activities such as kayaking, fishing, sandcastle building and more.
• Learn More: Wind And Sea Festival Will Be Sept. 20 In Bayshore Waterfront Park

Latino Festival Of Monmouth County

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
• Location: Hall of Records Parking Lot (1 East Main Street, Freehold)
• Details: Celebrate the diversity and contributions of Latin Americans with the Latino Festival of Monmouth County. Attendees will be able to enjoy special attractions, musical acts, food and more.

Howell Day & Green Fair

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
• Location: Soldier Memorial Park (Howell)
• Details: Enjoy kids' activities, inflatable and mechanical rides, live entertainment, food vendors and more at the 2025 Howell Day & Green Fair.
• Learn More: Fireworks, Food, Family Fun On Tap For Howell Day

Fall Harvest Festival

• Dates: Saturday, Sept. 20 through Late November
• Location: Allaire Community Farm (1923 Baileys Corner Road, Wall Township)
• Details: Check out Allaire Community Farm’s pumpkin patch, petting zoo, train rides, market and more at their Fall Harvest Festival. Admission is $3 for those under 18 years old and $6 for adults.

Music Café

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
• Location: Middletown Arts Center (36 Church Street, Middletown)
• Details: Join the Middletown Arts Center for their monthly music showcase with singer-songwriters Shotgun Bill Anania, Vito Natale, Margaret St. Germaine and Steve Lasala.

Sunday Showcase

• Date: Sunday, Sept. 21
• Location: The Stone Pony (913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park)
• Details: Hear some of NJ’s hottest bands at The Stone Pony’s Sunday Showcase. Tickets required.

To find more events around Monmouth County planned throughout the fall season, you can check out Patch's 2025 Monmouth County Fall Fun Guide.