28th Annual Clam Fest

Food and Music lovers will fill the streets at the Highlands Business Partnership’s 28th Annual Clam Fest, August 4th & 5th at Huddy Park on Bay & Waterwitch Avenues. The famous Clam Fest is a two-day spectacular event featuring a variety of food trucks. Other festival favorites include the Lions Club Funnel Cakes, and the Highlands Fire Department BBQ tent. There will be games, rides, and children’s activities at the Relaxation Station, sponsored by the Highlands Recreation Department. Admission and parking are free, and the event takes place rain or shine.

The 28th Annual Clam Fest will feature a Beer, Wine, and Sangria Garden on the corner of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues. Specialty vendors will line the street with a variety of items.

Clam Fest hours are 6:00 – 11:00PM on Friday, August 4th, with entertainment by The Sensational Soul Cruisers, 8-11PM.

On Saturday, August 5th, the festival begins at noon, with live entertainment throughout the day, starting with Side Effects taking the stage at noon, followed by The Jonzes at 2pm, with PreFab 4 Beatles Tribute taking the stage at 7pm. There will be a spectacular Fireworks Display on Snug Harbor Beach at 10PM. The fireworks display is produced by Serpico Pyrotechnics.

Clam Fest 2023 is made possible with the generous support of our sponsors including NJ State Department of Travel & Tourism, Monmouth County Tourism, Montecalvo/Bayshore Family of Companies, Bahrs Landing, Farmacie, Feed & Seed, Dovetail Vintage Rentals, Hufnagel Tree Experts, In the Garden, Inlet Café, Off the Hook, Proving Ground, Seafarer, Sandbox at Seastreak, and WRAT, 95.9.

For more information on the Highlands Business Partnership’s events or programs, please visit http://www.highlandsnj or call 732-291-4713