Brick Summerfest ‘Finale’ This Week, Traders Cove Concert Series Starts Next Week

‘Garden State Radio’ performs at Brick’s 2023 Summerfest celebration. (Photo: Brick Township)

Brick’s summer celebrations are moving from the Metedeconk River to Barnegat Bay, as the major “Summerfest” series celebrates its finale this week and the annual Traders Cove Marina concert series starts next week.

Summerfest wraps up this Thursday, July 31 with the “The 80’s vs. 90’s Show” followed by fireworks. The show, featuring popular cover band “The Ronald Reagans,” will perform hits from the two decades in a friendly battle between generations.

“This fun and nostalgic concert will transport you back to the days when MTV ruled the airwaves, when we made mix tapes for our friends and spent hours browsing through tapes, CDs and singles at the local music stores,” the township’s announcement said. “The band will perform sets from each decade and let the crowd decide which era truly rocked.”

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Following the concert, there will be a fireworks show over the Metedeconk River at about 9:30 p.m.

Guests can arrive early to explore a food court, which offers a wide selection of delicious meals, treats, and desserts. Adults 21 and over with valid photo ID can enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden. Attendees are welcome to bring thier own food and coolers, but outside alcohol is not permitted. The food court and Beer and Wine Garden will open at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Free shuttle bus service will begin at 5pm from Drum Point Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Midstreams Elementary School, Lanes Mill Elementary School, and Brick Township High School. Return trips will begin at 8pm. Parking at Windward Beach is limited, and once the lot is full, vehicle access will be closed. Using the shuttle service is strongly encouraged. Chairs and coolers are permitted on the buses.

Details on times and shuttle buses are available here.

Traders Cove Concert Series Begins

With the township’s 30th annual Summerfest celebration coming to a close, a newer tradition – the Traders Cove Concert Series – will kick off next Wednesday, Aug. 6. Set against the stunning backdrop of Barnegat Bay, the concerts take place on the lawn of Traders Cove Marina and Park off Mantoloking Road.

This year’s series kicks off on Wednesday, Aug. 6 with the Basso Brothers. The music continues with Back in Time on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and wraps up with the high-energy Kickin’ Wing on Wednesday, Aug. 20. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free to attend.

The Basso Brothers perform at the 2023 Traders Cove concert series. (Photo: Brick Township)

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to sit back and relax on the grass. Coolers are welcome, but alcohol is not permitted in the park. Like Summerfest on the Metedeconk, it has become common for boaters to anchor up just off the park (just south of F-Cove) to listen to the tunes. For residents ages 60 and over who need transportation, Senior Shuttle service is available. Those who need a ride can call 732-920-8686 to reserve a seat.