Salted, Savory, & Spirited, come celebrate the fall in the Long Beach Island Region

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Oct. 7, 2015 - PRLog -- The local businesses and organizations have embraced the Beach Culture Redefined movement by continually offering ways to enjoy life at the shore in every season. From the art of Surf Casting to the art of the deal, there is plenty to inspire the senses and sharpen your skills. The Southern Ocean County Chamber website provides an array of events that will take you from sunny beach days

COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND:
Columbus Day Weekend brings a long time tradition with the 18 Mile Commemorative Run coming this weekend. Come out on Saturday for the Spaghetti Dinner with the whole family, tickets are available in advance or at the door. Event runs from 5 to 8PM. The 43rd Annual run will start at 1030am on Sunday October 11. For more info go to (http://www.stfranciscenterlbi.org/) www.stfranciscenterlbi.org

#blinkinglightsale Fill your three day weekend with some great shopping and supporting LBI businesses during this one of a kind sale. Bargains that could not be had due to last weekend’s severe weather are ready and waiting at merchant’s who have stocked up all season long. Special discounts, prize drawings and extra deals are coming your way. Follow on social #blinkinglightsale and pass through all those newly blinking lights to some unique shopping.

Pine Barrens Jamboree is at Wells Mills Park in Waretown Oct 10 beginning at 11am through 4pm, this free event celebrates 21 years of live down home music, food and crafts.

The LBI Art and Sea Glass Festival, October 10 & 11, 10am-3pm at Things A DRIFT in Ship Bottom. Be part of The Guinness World Record™ event held exclusively on October 10,  Please call (609) 361-1668 for more information

The first International LBI FLY Kite Festival will also be taking place from Oct 9-12. Activities will be taking place in various areas, throughout the weekend for schedule of events please visit: (https://www.facebook.com/PassporttoLBI?fref=ts) https://www.facebook.com/PassporttoLBI?fref=ts

Catch The Jetty Clam Jam, bringing the Long Beach Island Surf Community together since 2007. It is a team-oriented surf contest where surfers compete through an NCAA bracket style event. This event is scheduled for weekend of October 10 and 11th and welcomes all beach goers to come out with their families and dogs to watch a great exhibition of surfing as well as enjoy the food and merchandise provided by local business sponsors (http://jettylife.com/2015/08/30/9th-annual-clam-jam/). http://jettylife.com/2015/08/30/9th-annual-clam-jam/

For more salted experiences, Free Surf Casting Clinic at Ship Bottom Fire House at 10am on Saturday Oct 10. RSVP for free event which includes door prizes, coffee, bagels and donuts at Southern Ocean Chamber 609 494 7211. Then try your skill at one of the longest running surf fishing tournaments on the east coast, the 61rst Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic welcomes all sports men, women and children to register at participating bait and tackle shops. Daily, weekly and special prizes for Striped Bass and Blue Fish through December 4th. For More Info (http://www.lbift.com/) http://www.lbift.com/

Finally,TRI DU and 5K Support David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation with this Survival of the Mills event on Oct 12 at Wells Mills Park www.survivalofthemills.com

HAUNTED & HAPPY FALL HAPPENINGS:

Lighthouse Challenge Visit LBI Region historic lighthouses at Tuckerton Seaport and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park while exploring all of New Jersey’s lighthouses and related museums during this weekend . For more info (http://www.lighthousechallengenj.org/): http://www.lighthousechallengenj.org/

Harvey Cedars Sunset Park Autumn Festival on October 17 from noon to 6pm. Free event will features face painting, vendors and live music

Spark the imagination with the spirited surrounding of the Pine Barrens with two family friendly events, Tuckerton Seaport’s Haunted Seaport promises three spooky nights filled with creatures from the deep, pirates, and sea witches on October 22, 23 & 24 from 6 to 9pm. For info (http://www.tuckertonseaport.org/) www.tuckertonseaport.org

On October 23 & 24 the Citta Scout Reservation turns into Operation Halloween with the apocalyptic Zombie Outbreak presented by Southern Ocean Rotary benefitting local organizations including Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts. Trails take you through haunted woods filled with zombies ready to attack for their night feeding. Both events feature hayrides and pumpkin patches so every age can enjoy. Tickets are available in advance or at the gates for Zombie Outbreak at (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/zombie-outbreak-operation-halloween-tickets-7364953775) . http://www.eventbrite.com/e/zombie-outbreak-operation-halloween-tickets-7364953775

Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (http://lbifoundation.org/) presents their Haunted House on Oct 23 and also on Oct 30, stop in to see what these creative minds have in store for you. Also find out details about Bellarine Theatre Company’s Oct 30 Rocky Horror 10pm Show also at the Loveladies facility.

Round out the weekend with Beach Haven Fall Festival honoring their 125th Anniversary taking place October 24 at Veteran’s Bicentennial Memorial Park featuring food, music and fun fall activities hosted by Beach Haven Future (http://visitlbiregion.com/share-an-inspired-autumn-in-the-lbi-region/.%20https://www.facebook.com/Beach-Haven-Future-1433264473582279/timeline/). https://www.facebook.com/Beach-Haven-Future-1433264473582279/timeline/

Manahawkin MART Food Truck or Treat Oct 24 with Free Admission and live entertainment from 4pm to 8pm taking place in at Manahawkin Mart Bay Avenue, Manhawkin

Trunk or Treat Friday October 30th from 6pm-8pm, SCPD & Surf City Volunteer Fire Company to put on first ever Trunk-or-Treat event! This is a free, safe alternative to traditional trick or treating, and will surely be a fun-filled evening for the kids at Surf City Fire Station for more info call 609 494 8121

November 7 is Jersey Devil Night (http://www.alberthall.org/) at Albert Music Hall doors open at 6pm, with great music and Pickin Shed Jam. Full night of live performances Adults $5 Children $1. www.alberthall.org