KBBC Events

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.

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

Thursday, June 22 from 5 pm – 8 pm

Music by Johnny B and the Blues Blazers

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

To register your car please click on “TICKETS”.

Answer all questions
pay via PayPal or Credit or Debit card
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, June 22nd at 5pm on West Front Street 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!

Registration is $19 to show your car ($1 registration charge- TOTAL $20)

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

Featuring the “Taste of Keyport” food tasting tour, I love Keyport Cash, Fire Museum Soap Box derby race, Mini Bay Cruises, Arts & Crafts & more.

Music by Clam Diggers & Little Jimmy and the Starlights.

More details to follow

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

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)