⚓ this week on LBI: 6/11/26

Mornin’!

It’s shaping up to be another weekend of sunshine and nice weather. We also have the first big festival of the season this weekend… check out the annual HopSauce Festival in Beach Haven this Saturday if you’re looking for something to do outdoors.

Now, here’s what’s happening this week…

— Jeff

🗓️ Things to Do

🍅 We Grew It Here
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jun 11th | 1:00–2:00 PM | More Info

🃏 LBI Canasta
LBI Library | Surf City
Friday, Jun 12th | 2:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🧀 All American Classics Cheese Tasting
Fourchette | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 12th | 5:00–6:30 PM | More Info

🧘 Yoga by the Beach w/ Haley
North Beach Public Beach | Long Beach
Saturday, Jun 13th | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info
Sunday, Jun 14th | 8:30–9:45 AM | More Info

🌶️ 11th Annual HopSauce Festival
Taylor Ave Waterfront | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 13th | 11:00–5:00 PM | More Info

🕯️ An ABBA Candlelight Experience
Kynett United Methodist Church | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 13th | 3:00–10:00 PM | More Info

🎣 Beach Haven Tuna Open
BH Marlin & Tuna Club | Beach Haven
Saturday, Jun 13th - Saturday, Jun 20th | More Info

🎣 “Fluking on the Beach” Seminar
Pavilion on the Beach | Long Beach
Sunday, Jun 14th | 7:00–10:00 AM | More Info

📽️ Lighthouse International Film Festival
Numerous Venues | All Around LBI
Through Jun. 14th | More Info

🍅 Beach Haven Farmer’s Market
Walsh Field | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jun. 17th | 9:00–12:30 PM

🪨 Ceramics Workshop: Stepping Stone
LBI Library | Surf City
Wednesday, Jun 17th | 10:00 AM OR 1:00 PM | More Info

🗣️ History Happens Here - The British Soldier and the American Revolution
LBI Historical Museum | Beach Haven
Wednesday, Jun 17th | 4:30–5:30 PM | More Info

📿 Bead Happenings
Just Bead It | Surf City
Daily | Various Times | More Info

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👪️ Family Fun

🛝 All-Inclusive Playground Grand Opening
Nelson Ave | Beach Haven
Thursday, Jun 11th | 3:00 PM start | More Info

🎡 Guest Appreciation Day
Fantasy Island | Beach Haven
Friday, Jun 12th | 4:00–11:00 PM | More Info

📚️ Story Time by the Bay
Bayview Park | Brant Beach
Saturday, Jun 13th | 9:00–10:00 AM | More Info

📚 Story Explorers (Ages: 3-5)
LBI Library | Surf City
Tuesday, Jun 16th | 10:00–10:45 AM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 18-36mo)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Tuesdays | 11:00–11:30 AM | More Info

📖 Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Beach Haven Library | Beach Haven
Wednesdays | 11:00–11:30 AM | More Info

Together with Havenpoint Home Management

Before you return to LBI for the season, Havenpoint helps get your home ready.

Havenpoint designs a custom care plan for your home, coordinates key spring services, and proactively manages maintenance as your one trusted local point of contact, ensuring your house is ready with less scrambling and fewer surprises.

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🎶 Live Music & Entertainment

Thursday the 11th

• Surf City Hotel | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Rob Silvers | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Kyle Douglas & Tawny Louise Harrison | 5:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Third Wheel | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | The Pickles | 6:00 PM

• Old Causeway | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Black Whale | Chris Fritz | 7:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Trivia | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Ty Mares | 7:00 PM

• The Shell | Thunder Thursdays | 9:00 PM

Friday the 12th

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Scott Zimmerman | 3:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Alex Reck | 4:00 PM

• Port Hole | Ted Hammock | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Gypsy Moon | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Rich Meyer | 5:00 PM

• The Boatyard | 80s Undercover | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | Chuck DeBruyn | 6:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Beggars Pay | 7:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Trivia on Tap | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | Rob Connolly | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Alex Reck | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Justin Jones | 9:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | DJ | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Sneak Attack | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | The Benjamins | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Twisted Charm | 10:00 PM

Saturday the 13th

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Renner | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Dave Jones | 3:00 PM

• Mud City Crab House | Marty Unplugged | 4:00 PM

• The Shell | No Dead Air | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Trevor Baylor | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Caleb Demmerle | 5:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Thom Ryan | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Chris Guzman | 6:00 PM

• Black-Eyed Susans | Live Music | 6:00 PM

• The Boatyard | Run for Cover | 6:00 PM

• Daddy O | East Two Three | 6:00 PM

• Bird & Bettys | DJ on the Deck | 7:00 PM

• Buckalew’s | Sean Cox Duo | 7:00 PM

• Tuckers Tavern | The Pickles | 7:00 PM

• The Gateway | Lovelight | 8:00 PM

• The Shell | Steamboat Messiah | 8:00 PM

• Black Whale | Scotty Z | 9:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Naughty Pines | 9:30 PM

• Bird & Bettys | Split Decision | 10:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | The Foots | 10:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Friend Zone | 10:00 PM

Sunday the 14th

• The Shell | Gypsy Moon | 1:00 PM

• The Boatyard | Burning Sun | 2:00 PM

• Engleside Sandbar | Brother Pete | 3:00 PM

• Surf City Hotel | Preach | 3:00 PM

• Port Hole | Rob Connolly | 4:00 PM

• Joe Pop’s | Jack Mangan | 5:00 PM

• LBI Distilling Co. | Zoe Clark | 5:00 PM

• Arlington | Warren Brothers | 6:00 PM

Monday the 15th

• Engleside Sandbar | Dan Brown | 3:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Fishing for Turtles | 6:00 PM

• The Gateway | Trivia Night | 6:30 PM

Tuesday the 16th

• Engleside Sandbar | Jeremy Brogan | 3:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Scotty Z | 6:00 PM

• Port Hole | Highly Questionable Trivia | 6:00 PM

Wednesday the 17th

• Engleside Sandbar | Chris Gustelli | 3:00 PM

• Nardi’s | Karaoke w/ Johnny Mac | 5:00 PM

• Old Causeway | Ty Mares | 6:00 PM

• Ship Bottom Brewery | Trivia Night | 6:00 PM

• Northside | Trivia Night | 9:00 PM

Outdoor Summer Concerts

• View the full schedule of outdoor summer concerts here

🍽 Eat & Drink

Happy Hours & Specials Menus

• Find a breakdown of happy hours and food & drink specials here

Disclaimer: By attending any events or venues mentioned in this newsletter, you acknowledge and accept that we are not liable for any incidents, cancellations, entry restrictions, or any negative consequences that may arise.

🌊 Weather & Surf

Friday: 🌤️ 86°/68°
Saturday: 🌤️ 80°/65°
Sunday: 🌤️ 79°/66°

10-Day Forecast

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