Chuck Lambert is scheduled to perform at the Spring Fling in Ocean Grove Sat., May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m.
By DENISE HERSCHEL
The Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Show Sat., May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Auditorium Square Park, Main Avenue and Pilgrim Pathway.
The free event will feature a variety of crafters, artisans and makers and is a day filled with food, fun and festivities along with live music.
Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessie Thompson said that the yearly event has been held for close to 40 years.
“Our crafts show is wildly popular. Each year we have new artisans who apply as well as our loyal vendors who come back every year. Visitors are excited to shop with their favorite vendors and to discover new artists as well. Attendance can be upwards of 5,000,”she said.
According to Thompson, the show is a juried artisan event.
“All items are handmade by the artist/maker. The event features fine art, pottery, fiber art, wood working, soap making plus more. We even have some of our local businesses who display their art such as Main Avenue Galleria, Serenity by the Sea and Artisan Home and Design in Ocean Grove,” she added.
In addition, the show will feature live music with Sharon Lasher & The Flashers from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. and Chuck Lambert Blues from 1 to 4 p.m.
“Music is a huge part of the event. We also have a variety of food vendors. Local restaurants will also be open including Sea Grass, Tino’s Artisan Pizza, Ocean Grove Bake Shoppe and Day’s Ice Cream, to name a few,” she said.
Pets are welcome, too at the event.
“I want to give a big thank you to our staff and volunteers who work so hard to make this event a success as well as our businesses, our OGACC Board Events Committee, the Neptune Police Department and the OGCMA for their support,” she said.
Next on the agenda for the chamber is their Spring Flea Market which is just around the corner on Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 4pm. The market will feature vintage, antiques, crafts, new items and more.
To learn more about the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce’s roster of events go to oceangrovenj.com or call 732-774-1391.