Soaring into Summer with May events, Summer Starter Kit 2014 in the LBI Region

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Feb. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- 2014 has given us a winter that will set many records, so Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is presenting a record breaking calendar that lists many reasons to escape to the shore and enjoy traditional and premiere events. May 3, Splash into Summer puts fishing, boating, surfing and outdoor living at your fingertips at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp from 10am to 3pm. Free admission, gives adventurers paddle boarding demos, boat displays and design ideas. May 4 LBI Foundation colors the town in their inaugural Paint Your Sole Run up to Barnegat Light.

Raise a glass in Beach Haven on May 17-18 as ten New Jersey Wineries host 3^rd annual Pour into Summer Wine Festival at the famous 9^th and Taylor Avenue Panzone Park. Sample hundreds of wine varietals, listen to live music and enjoy locally made gourmet delights. May 18 also brings Bluegrass and BBQ at Tuckerton Seaport, as well as Crusin for A Cure Classic Bike and Car Run leaving from Beach Haven and taking a leisurely cruise through the Pine Lands and back to Ship Bottom.

Round out the month of May with the first ever Hop Sauce Craft Beer and Spice Festival in Beach Haven on May 31, this event promises flavors galore with food, local beer and music. The good times will not end in May with June 5-8 ushering in the Lighthouse International Film Festival with independent film screenings, after parties and film maker discussions. For all the details on these events, places to stay, dine and explore contact Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center at 609 494 7211, 265 West Ninth Street Ship Bottom or online www.visitLBIregion.com Follow us on social media as LBI Region or Southern Ocean Chamber