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Keyport Farmers/Makers Market

“Oh my! It’s so big!” Thats’s what people are saying about the @keyportfarmersmarket for the 2023 season.

We’ll have some new and some of your old favorites at the Market this season. The market is sponsored by the Keyport small business association aka: KBBC.  Every week the KBBC will be giving out a total of $50 Keyport Cash.   $10 an hour starting from 2:30, to be used within a week of issue to dine, shop & stroll the shops and restaurants of Keyport.

We will have many amazing makers and sellers that will join us on Thursdays. Vendors are subject to change weekly. For vendor space opportunities please email the event coordinator, Jenn at hearherellcnj@gmail.com. Any Keyport business is welcome to set up at the market, just set your spot with Jenn.

BayFest Keyport 2023

The KBBC is excited to announce our kick off event of the 2023 season – BAYFEST happening on Saturday, May 13th in Keyport!

This will be a fun filled day by the bay with a downtown treasure hunt, interactive pirate show, mini pirate cruises on the Keyport Princess, chili & chowder tasting and music by the Moroccan Sheepherders!

Tickets for the optional Chili & Chowder tasting are available for purchase at a cost of $25. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Here is the schedule of events for the day:
  • Chili & Chowder Tasting
    Enjoy samples from 17 participating eateries around Keyport from 12PM-4PM. Only 250 tickets available. Purchase your tickets here:
    https://hearherellcnj.wootick.com/…/bay-fest-2023…
  • Arts & Crafts with Friends of the Keyport Library – 12PM-3PM at the Gazebo
  • Fun crafts for kids including pirate hat making, eye patch decorating and make your own treasure map.
  • Art Gallery Walk 12PM-6PM
  • Businesses and restaurants of Keyport will be displaying artwork from Keyport Central School and the High School. *Artwork will be on display for Saturday-Sunday May 13-14. A walking map for the Downtown Student Art Walk will be available at the mini park from 12-3pm!
  • Broad Street Jam.  12PM – 4PM
  • Pirate Drum Circle 12PM-3PMP
  • Downtown Treasure Hunt 12PM – 5PM
  • Pirate Mini Bay Cruises hosted by the Keyport Princess. 12PM – 6PM
  • Pirate Show at the Waterfront 1PM – 4PM
  • Moroccan Sheepherders at the Mini Park Stage 3PM-6PM

Tickets for the optional Chili & Chowder tasting are available for purchase at a cost of $25 Purchase Chili & Chowder tickets here

Borough Yard, Sidewalk, Book Sale

Join us for the Keyport Borough wide yard sale and side walk sale in front of various businesses around town.
The Keyport Library will be hosting a book and bling sale from 10AM – 2PM. Shop and help support the Friends of the Keyport Library.
Register your home for the yard sale here: https://forms.gle/pdUAJe6sVpstQLWv7
As we get closer to the date, we will share a list of homes that are part of the yard sale.
Happy hunting!

WOOF-STOCK a Dog’s Night Out

Bring your four legged friends and enjoy a night on W. Front Street in Keyport. The street will be closed from 5pm to 8pm to dine, shop, stroll and enjoy music with your dog friends!  Tables will be provided for outside dining take out service.
The KBBC will be hosting our first dog costume contest.
The first 50 dogs to register between 5pm – 6pm at the KBBC table can participate.  Categories to be judged will be Best Dressed Small dog, Best Dressed Large Dog & Most Original.   Prizes will be given to all 3 winners.
Registered Dogs are to go to the top of the mini park at 7pm for the Judging.
The event will also include a street market with pet focused vendors and rescue adoptions.
Live music by Madison Avenue.
To inquire about becoming a dog vendor Send an email to hearherellcnj@gmail.com for more info.  Spaces are limited.

Keyport Cars & Blues Show

Keyport Cars & Blues Show

Thursday October 5th. 5pm-8pm.

Music by Johnny B and the Blues Blazers

Register your Car for the Show:

REGISTER YOUR CAR HERE

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

To register your car please click REGISTER YOUR CAR HERE

  • Answer all questions
  • Make Payment
  • Only 90 cars accepted
  • Registration & location on the street is on first come, first served basis

The Keyport Car Show is set to take place on Thursday, October 5th at 5pm on American Legion Drive in Keyport NJ. This event promises to be a thrilling display of classic and modern cars featuring a range of makes and models. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to admire these automotive works of art and meet fellow car enthusiasts.

Music by Johnny B and the Blues Blazers.

Enter your Car!

Car owners please note: Please arrive no later than 4:00 p.m. to park your car. We will start parking cars at 3:30 p.m. Enter through the waterfront parking lot on the Broad St side.

Fat Thursday

Join us on a closed W. Front Street for a NOLA style street party as we celebrate, Fat Thursday “1/2 way to Mardi Gras”  Thursday, July 13 from 5pm – 8pm.  Come dine, shop & dance in the streets with the Music by the Ocean Avenue Stompers !

 

Firemen’s Fair & Fireworks

Keyport’s hometown favorite will take place once again at Fireman’s Park, August 8th through 12th starting nightly at 6pm.  Enjoy rides, games, food, fun & support of our Volunteer Fireman!  Event ends with a great bayfront fireworks display on Saturday night.

Light the Bay

Join us on a light lit tour of the Keyport Bayshore !  Walk the waterfront or jump on a mini Bay Cruise on the Keyport Princess as the Keyport Yacht club & welcome boaters  “Light up the BAY” !  Glow performers & neon sounds from NINE DEEEZ NITE rock the bayshore!  Thursday, August 17 from 6 pm – 9 pm

 

 

I Love Keyport Day

Hold the Date!
Saturday, September 9 from 11 am – 5 pm

The first 300 people (18+) who sign up with email receive $10 Keyport cash!

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Join us for I Love Keyport Day on Saturday, September 9th from 11AM-7PM for a fun-filled day of dining, shopping, strolling, art & music all around Keyport, NJ! Event is rain or shine.


I Love Keyport Day

September 9th 

11AM-7PM


Schedule of Events


Dine


Taste of Keyport 

Samples from various businesses around Keyport.

12PM-4PM

$25 pre-sale tickets. $30 day of tickets CASH ONLY. Limit of 250 tickets due to event food preparation. 

Purchase tickets at link below: 

https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/TWWTXDD7T9CD2

Eat & drink your way throughout Keyport with samples from various Keyport businesses. 


Shop


The first 300 people (18+) who sign up with their email at KBBC table located at the Mini Park starting at 12PM will receive $10 Keyport Cash. The Keyport cash must be used that day. 


Piick up your Keyport Trivia game at the KBBC table and explore Keyport to find the answers to these trivia questions! Collect stamps on your game sheet for a chance to win one grand prize of $100 Keyport Big Bucks. 

Stroll


Bay Cruises aboard the Keyport Princess

Keyport Princess Dock

11:30AM-6:30PM

$10 adult ticket. $5 child ticket. 

Keyport Historical Society 

34 Main Street – a 1l2 block off of W. Front Street

11AM-5PM

Free admission. ADA accessible. 

Exhibits that make you LOVE Keyport. 


Keyport Fire Museum 

86 Broad Street

11AM-5PM

Free Admission. 

Learn about the history of fire departments.


Keyport Public Library 

109 Broad Street

10AM-2PM

Visit our town’s library and see all they have to offer. 


Art


Arts Around Bay 

Reserve your Canvas

Bayfront Promenade 

11AM-5PM

Event is free.

Direct any questions about this event to Arts Society of Keyport


Arts & Crafts with Friends of Library 

Gazebo at Keyport Waterfront Park 

Free crafts

12PM-3PM


Music


Drum Circle 

Beach Park on Broad Next to Keyport Boat ramp 

11AM-5PM


Milestone DJ

Fat Kat’s Parking Lot on Broad Street

12PM-5PM


Jimmy & The Starlights

Mini Park

12-3PM


Clam Diggers

Mini Park 

4-7PM

Snapper Fishing Contest

Children’s Fishing contest!  Come fish off the promenade – enjoy some music, snacks & finish with a tasty ice cream crawl through the downtown.  Saturday, September 16th from 9 am – 11am along the waterfront

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Keyport 5K Race

Sponsored by the Recreation Department

Saturday, September 23

Please see Recreation Department’s Facebook Page for more information

Wake the Dead – Zombie Stroll

Keyport’s first DINE, SHOP & STROLL as a Zombie!  Sunday October 15th from 12 noon – 4pm.

First 200 DECKED out Zombies will get $10 Keyport Cash to spend that day brunchin’ , shoppin’ and groovin’ around the downtown like a zombie!

Music by Milestone Entertainment in the mini park from 12 noon -4pm!

Stay tuned for the list of Salons and shops opening early for Zombie Hair & Make up Touch ups & information on registration for the Zombiest Zombie Contest to be judged at 3pm , Bayfront Zombie Stroll at 330pm to follow! (contest will be limited to the first 50 zombie registrants)

 

About The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative

Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative is the District Management Corporation of Keyport’s Business Improvement District, with its purpose to foster economic revitalization of the business community.