MES Event Services, LLC

08/26/2026

🔥 The food lineup for the Asbury Park Seafood & BBQ Festival is looking GOOD!!

From savory bites to sweet treats, there’s going to be plenty to choose from all weekend long.

Here’s the current food truck lineup:

Angry Archies
Chuchos
Citrus Squeeze & Chill
CTX Gorge
Danny’s Soft Serve
Donut NV
Duras Picaclevas
Empanada Guy
Fou de Frites
King of Wings
Lindas Lemonade
Magic Slush LLC
Mamas Fried Pizza
Nan & Pops Concessions
Puffy Cotton Candy
Snowie of NJ
Souvla King
Sweet Pepper
Urban Skewers
Zamm Foods

And that’s just the FOOD.

Add live music, the beautiful Asbury Park waterfront atmosphere and an entire weekend dedicated to seafood, BBQ and good times!

August 28, 29 & 30
Bradley Park
101 5th Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ

Who are you making your first stop? I’m already having trouble choosing!

Event page: Asbury Park Seafood & BBQ Festival

08/24/2026

Labor Day Weekend is going out with a bang in Berkeley Township!

The Berkeley Township Food Truck & Music Festival returns to Veterans Park in Bayville on September 5 for a full day of live bands, great food and family entertainment.

Fifteen gourmet food trucks will be serving up plenty of choices while the festival also features an adult beverage garden, vendor shopping, kids activities and live music.

Bring the whole crew, grab some food, settle in with your lawn chairs and enjoy the day together. There will be plenty happening for both kids and adults, making this an easy way to spend part of your Labor Day Weekend.

The festival runs from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Admission is just $5, with kids under 10 FREE.

September 5
11 AM to 6 PM
Veterans Park
489 Bill Zimmerman Jr Way
Bayville, NJ

Make a day of it and celebrate Labor Day Weekend with food, music and fun in Berkeley Township!

Event page: Berkeley Township - LABOR DAY WEEKEND - Weekend Food Truck & Music FEASTival

08/23/2026

The Asbury Park Seafood & BBQ Festival is almost here!

Get ready for three days packed with fresh seafood, award winning BBQ, live music and plenty of delicious festival food.

August 28, 29 & 30

Friday 5 PM to 10 PM
Saturday 12 PM to 10 PM
Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM

Bradley Park
101 5th Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ

08/22/2026

☀️ We’re at Wharton’s Canal Day TODAY from 10AM–5PM! 🍦 Come cool off with a Mister Softee treat and enjoy the day! 🚚🍦

08/21/2026

🌊NJ FRIENDS OF CLEARWATER FESTIVAL 🎶🌊

📅 September 5th, 2026 - 12-8 FREE ADMISSION

Join the New Jersey Friends of Clearwater Charity (501c3), and MES Event Services for a very special day celebrating music, community, environmental stewardship, and the enduring legacy of Pete Seeger.

For over 50 years, New Jersey Friends of Clearwater has inspired generations of residents to become advocates for clean rivers, bays, oceans, and waterways through education, volunteerism, music, and community engagement. Founded in 1975 by Bob Killian and inspired by the work of legendary folk musician and environmental activist Pete Seeger, the organization has become a leading voice for environmental awareness throughout New Jersey.

Now, in partnership with MES Event Services, NJ Friends of Clearwater returns to Asbury Park to bring together people of all ages to celebrate the power of music, education, and community action.

Music Lineup:
Noon: Sharleen Leahey and Diane Dolittle
12:30 pm: Spook Handy
1 pm: The Black Ties
2 pm: Hunter and the Cold Hearts Club
3 pm: Poppa John Bug and The Experience
4 pm: TBA
5 pm: The Wag
6:30 pm: The Matt O’Ree Band

Live music all day. Food trucks. All for a good cause.

08/21/2026

So excited for the Asbury Park Seafood & BBQ Festival next weekend!
We have 20 Food Trucks, Vendors, Face Painting, Inflatables, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo!

Band Schedule:
𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘:
5:00pm-7:30pm - JoBonanno & The Godsons of Soul
8:00pm-10:00pm – The Eddie Testa Band

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘:
12:00pm-1:30pm - Amy Elizabeth
2:00pm-4:30pm - Catskill Creek
5:00pm-7:30pm – Ladies of the 80’s
8:00pm-10:00pm - Exit 102 BAND

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘: 1
11:00am-12:30pm - Vintage Vibe Tribe
1:00pm-3:30pm - The Dead Reckoning
4:00pm-7:00pm – The Wag Band

Photos by ProCreative
Event page: Asbury Park Seafood & BBQ Festival

08/20/2026

Wharton’s Canal Day

Wharton’s Canal Day is coming up Saturday, August 22, and it’s shaping up to be a great day for the whole family!

Head to W. Central Avenue in Wharton from 10 AM to 5 PM for a community celebration featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors, kids’ activities and a beer garden.

Spend the day enjoying the historic canal setting, grab something delicious, browse the vendors and let the kids enjoy the activities. It’s the perfect way to get outside, support local businesses and enjoy a Saturday with the community.

Saturday, August 22
10 AM to 5 PM
W. Central Avenue
Wharton, NJ

Bring the family, bring your appetite and come enjoy Canal Day in Wharton!

08/20/2026

Wharton's Canal Day Celebration
This Saturday!

☀️ Mark your calendars for the most anticipated day of the summer! ☀️ It’s Wharton’s Canal Day, a celebration of our history, our park, & our amazing community! We’re kicking things off with a spectacular Opening Ceremony at both Betty Poyer Field & the Gazebo, & the fun doesn’t stop until 5 PM. Come for the live music lineup, stay for the beer garden, & discover new favorites with our food trucks & vendors. 🎶🌻🍔