Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival

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The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival will be held noon to 10 p.m. Aug. 29 on The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk in Long Branch.

The festival features live performances by jazz and blues musicians from the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation.

Exotic and regional New Jersey food, crafter and sponsor exhibits; activities for the entire family; and fireworks are all part of the festivities.

The entertainers include Jersey Shore Jazz & Blue Youth Ensemble, Stringbean & The Stalkers, Sherri Pie Band, Jonny B. & the Blues Blazers, Brianna Thomas, SaRon Crenshaw, and Funktion 11.

The rain-or-shine event is free to the public and dogfriendly, All ages are welcome. Bring your lawn chair. Fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.jerseyshorefestival.org.