Kites, Cones And Family Fun At Ortley Beach Festival

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Friends of Ortley Beach will be holding their kite festival this Saturday, July 27, on the boardwalk in Ortley Beach.

The Kites, Crafts & Cones Festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. on the 3rd Avenue boardwalk.

“What's better than a day at the beach? How about a day at the beach that includes old-fashioned family fun, handmade local crafts, free face painting, live music, refreshing ice cream, and dragons and dinosaurs in the sky?” said Gail D’Amico of Friends of Ortley Beach.

The rain date is Sunday, July 28.

Schedule of Events:

• Noon to 7 p.m. - Local artisans and crafters will display their handmade wares on the boardwalk. Handmade items will include beach-themed home décor, photography, furniture, stained glass original paintings, and more!
• 4 to 7 p.m. – Free face painting
• 5 to 8 p.m. – Live Music by the local band, Lefty Southpaw
• 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. - Large-scale professional kites will fly on the beach. Participants are welcome to fly their own kites as well.

The event also will also offer sausage sandwiches, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, ice cream and other refreshments for sale.

Friends of Ortley Beach formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy to bring artistic, educational, cultural, and historic events and programs to the barrier island community. The organization will also host Doggie Day in Ortley Beach on Aug. 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the Friends of Ortley Beach website or follow the group's Facebook page.

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