PORT MONMOUTH— From kayaking to kite flying, the Monmouth County Park System’s upcoming Wind & Sea Festival is brimming with coastal activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Held on Saturday, September 18 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., this event will take place at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visitors are invited to try kayaking, fishing, kite flying, seining, sand casting, and much more! The Park System’s Nature on the Move van will be there with its artifacts table on display. Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Admission and parking are free.  Parking is available at the Belford Ferry Terminal located at 10 Harbor Way, Belford. A shuttle bus will transport visitors to and from the ferry terminal to Bayshore Waterfront Park. Please note that masks are required on shuttles.

The festival also offers numerous volunteering opportunities for those ages 14 and older.  Those interested should contact Park System Coordinator of Volunteers Tracy Shiffman at [email protected].

For more information regarding the Wind & Sea Festival or the Monmouth County Park System, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000.  For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.  The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.