Every year, the Jersey boardwalk is swarmed with people looking for treats, games, shopping – and even festivals. These are the boardwalk festivals you don’t want to miss!

NJ Crab Festival

August 5
4415 Park Boulevard, Wildwood
Head to Wildwood for endless blue claw crabs, a beer garden, crabby Bloody Marys, and tons of activities for the kids. The free festival runs from 11 am to 10 pm. Don’t miss the crab race at 6 pm! For more information, visit the website.

Pirate Fest

August 9 & 10
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, Point Pleasant
Spend the day celebrating like a pirate at Point Pleasant’s pirate festival. Come dressed in your best pirate costume and enjoy face painting, a balloonist and so much more! For more information, visit the website.

Chocolate Fair

August 10
129 Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven
Indulge in all things chocolate at Beach Haven’s chocolate fair. Guests can get their share of chocolate with yummy cake, cookies, candies and ice cream. The fair runs from 6 to 8 pm and costs $10 for adults or $5 for kids. For more information, visit the website.

Atlantic City Seafood Festival

September 9 & 10
701 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Enjoy food, drinks and a variety of local vendors between live performances and chef demos all day long. The festival runs from 11 am to 6 pm and costs $10 to enter. Kids are free. For more information, visit the website.