Monmouth GuideThings to do in Belmar, NJ
Events, food and outdoor spots in Belmar, Monmouth County, for Nov 13–15. Updated every day.
This weekend in Belmar · Nov 13–15
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Joe Baracata Band 25th Anniversary Show at The Stone Pony
Friday · 7:00 PM · The Stone Pony · Asbury ParkJoe Baracata Band 25th Anniversary Show A celebration of everything Joe Baracata and his stellar band delivering the good times on the Jersey Shore for 25 years strong!…
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Asbury Park Sunset Farmers Market
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Fireman’s Park, Asbruy Park · Asbury ParkCommunity farmer’s market featuring seasonable fresh fruit and vegetables, cut flowers. Bread, cheese and Italian pastries and stuffed breads,
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Christmas Antiques Market - Matawan Borough Hall
Saturday · 8:00 AM · Matawan Borough Hall, 201 Broad Street, matawan, nj, 07747, usThe Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation invite you to step back into Christmases past at our first-ever Christmas Antiques Market! Browse vendor…
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Saturday · 8:30 AM · Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
The Highlands Business Partnership’s traditional 32nd Annual Farmers’ Market begins every Saturday morning from June 20 through November 21st, 2026. Fresh-picked juicy,…
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Saturday · 9:30 AM · James J. Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave, Hazlet, NJ 07730
Get ready for the kickoff of a brand-new season. This Hazlet Township team is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community space and providing a consistent, high-quality…
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Holiday Vendor & Craft Fair - Port Monmouth
Saturday · 10:00 AM · VFW, 1 Veterans Ln, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 · MiddletownCome and do your holiday shopping with over 50 vendors and crafters. Plenty of parking and free admission. There is something for everyone on your list.
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Annual events in Belmar
Eat & drink in Belmar
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Italian · Federici family pizza, four generations
Belmar outpost of the century-old Federici family, known for thin-crust brick-oven pizza and Italian classics.
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Pizza · Classic Jersey Shore pizza
Belmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.
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Sandwiches · Featured in New Jersey Monthly
Sandwich shop that grew from an Asbury boardwalk pop-up, known for small gourmet hoagies and fried chicken sandwiches on house-roasted meats.
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Klein's Fish Market & Waterside Cafe
Seafood · Belmar seafood institution on the waterFamily-run fish market and waterside cafe on the Shark River serving fresh local seafood, sushi and a tiki bar with marina views.
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Italian · Ocean views across from the beach
Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1980, directly across from Belmar Beach with ocean-view porch dining.
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Mexican · Known for birria tacos
Taqueria specializing in birria tacos with consommé for dipping, plus birria pizza and ramen.
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Pizza · One of NJ's most-praised pizzerias
Small Neapolitan-style pizzeria widely ranked among the best pies in New Jersey, known for its white pie and housemade meatballs.
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Coffee · House-roasted coffee
Family-owned specialty coffee shop roasting small batches in-house since 2011, a mile from the beach.
Outdoors in Belmar
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A wide, busy ocean beach running from First to Twentieth Avenue, popular for surfing, volleyball and summer events.
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A family-friendly party and charter fishing boat sailing from Belmar Marina for fluke, sea bass and bluefish.
About Belmar
Oceanfront borough with a 1.3-mile boardwalk and beaches, Silver Lake, and the Belmar Marina on the Shark River.
Belmar town info
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Town hall
Belmar Borough Hall601 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719 -
Police (non-emergency)
Belmar Police Department (non-emergency)601 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719Emergencies: call 911. -
Public works
Belmar Department of Public Works732-681-0452 · Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
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Trash & recycling
Garbage twice weekly by area: Ocean Ave to B Street Mon & Thu; B Street to E Street Tue & Fri; west of E Street Wed & Sat. Recycling for all areas on Thursdays (DeLisa Waste Services, 732-988-2525). Cans max 32 gal/50 lb; out no earlier than 6pm the night before and by 5am. No pickup Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Resident Recycling Center at 16th Ave & Railroad Ave: Mon-Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm.
Bulk pickup: Up to 3 bulk items on your second trash day of the week, each with bulk stickers (1 per 25 lb) bought at Borough Hall or the Recycling Center; mattresses bagged/wrapped.
DeLisa Waste Services (Belmar recycling contractor): 732-988-2525
Paint, chemicals and other household hazardous waste go to the county facility in Tinton Falls (free for Monmouth County residents). Numbers come from official town sites; call ahead to confirm hours.
Belmar on the blog
- This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 9–15, 2026Monday, November 9
- This Week in Monmouth County: Events Nov 2–8, 2026Monday, November 2
- This Week in Monmouth County: Events Oct 26–Nov 1, 2026Monday, October 26
Belmar news
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Quick answers
Where should I eat in Belmar, NJ?
Local picks include Federici's on 10th (Italian), Federico's Pizza & Restaurant (Pizza) and Hoagitos (Sandwiches).
Where can I go outside in Belmar?
Try Belmar Beach and Golden Eagle Party Boat.
What is the non-emergency number for Belmar police?
Belmar Police Department (non-emergency): 732-681-1700. For emergencies, call 911.
What is the phone number for Belmar town hall?
Belmar Borough Hall: 732-681-3700, 601 Main Street, Belmar, NJ 07719.
When is trash and recycling pickup in Belmar?
Garbage twice weekly by area: Ocean Ave to B Street Mon & Thu; B Street to E Street Tue & Fri; west of E Street Wed & Sat. Recycling for all areas on Thursdays (DeLisa Waste Services, 732-988-2525). Cans max 32 gal/50 lb; out no earlier than 6pm the night before and by 5am. No pickup Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Resident Recycling Center at 16th Ave & Railroad Ave: Mon-Sat 8am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm.
Holiday season: see Thanksgiving events, holiday events across Monmouth County and tree lightings by town, including Belmar’s if it’s listed.
Looking further afield? See all Monmouth County events this weekend or the best of Monmouth County.