Celebrate the beauty of Margate’s bay area and promenade at the FREE Fall Funfest by The Bay! Now in its 23rd year, this beloved event brings fresh and exciting family-friendly venues for 2024. With over 20,000 visitors each year, it’s a true celebration of the season, our stunning bayfront, and the welcoming spirit of Margate.

Margate’s marquee event features over 110 booths and amusements comprised of mouthwatering foods, unique fine arts and crafts, Margate retailers, sponsors, nonprofits, Margate City municipal departments, kid’s activities and… that doesn’t even include all the great FREE stuff like 10 Live bands on the WZXL 100.7 Main Stage, 12 acts on the 95.1 WAYV Kid’s Stage, Scott’s Dock Wetlands Wonderland, two days of parades featuring Miss New Jersey, costumed characters, the 27th Annual Steve and Cookie’s Dog Show, a beer garden, Tito’s Handmade Vodka tent, Tomberlin Golf Carts will have demonstrations and test drives and MUCH MORE!

Now in its 23rd year, always FREE admission, Funfest brings fresh and exciting family friendly venues for 2024. Thousands of visitors attend Margate Fall Funfest to enjoy the breathtaking family friendly venue along the beautiful bayfront and promenade, and the friendly spirit of the people of Margate!

Food & Drink
Food vendors from throughout the region will be offering a variety of savory food selections! At the Tacocat Food Truck, you can savor a diverse array of tacos, seafood, and more, while South Jersey Smoke House serves up mouthwatering smoked sausage with peppers and onions, alongside BBQ favorites like pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and burnt ends. Tommy T’s brings sweet treats with funnel cakes, lemonade, and strawberry smoothies, and The Muffin Top (Dew’licious Café) offers a Vietnamese twist with Boba tea, egg rolls, spring rolls, fried rice, beef bao buns, and more. For a nostalgic sip, head to Tin Cup Soda Company, where 32 oz. sodas are served in old-fashioned mountain brew tin cups. Philly Pretzel Factory has your snack cravings covered with pretzels, mini dogs, and a variety of dipping sauces. Sherri’s Crab Cakes of NJ delights with fresh crab cakes, crabcake sandwiches, a Captain’s Platter, Crabby Mac & Cheese, and Cream of Crab Soup. Cool down with California Frozen Yogurt and Shakes, or indulge in seafood delights like lobster rolls, crab cakes, scallops, and shrimp at Betty’s Seafood Shack. WaterDog Smoke House rounds out the feast with their BBQ pulled pork, ribs, and burnt ends, offering a true taste of BBQ heaven. We can’t forget about the beer garden and Tito’s Bloody Mary tent that will offer plenty of opportunities to quench anyone’s thirst.

Kids Activities
Funfest is loaded with new entertainment and activities including music, games, back-bay nature tours and educational exhibits. 95.1 WAYV Kid’s Stage will include games and magicians, performing jaw dropping shows with comedy and audience participation.

The Margate Fall Funfest By The Bay, was started in 1998 by Margate Business Association founder and president Joseph Tozzi. The event held annually on Amherst Avenue, grew and realized crowds of 20,000 people from throughout the tri-state area all coming to enjoy the spectacular flavors, crafts and entertainment in Margate.  The event is designed to give a boost to local businesses in the shoulder season and to showcase so many of Margate’s natural attributes.  

Free jitney shuttle service is available all along Ventnor and Amherst Avenues and from the parking lot at the Eugene Tighe School on 7804 Amherst Avenue. Just look for the FREE FUNFEST JITNEY sign in the jitney window or download the Jitney Surfer app o track your jitney!

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Vendors & Crafters
Crafts from over 65 juried artisans offering a wide variety of handmade crafts including: wood designs, pottery, fall décor, culinary artisan products and unique jewelry. Funfest is known for its highly touted crafters and artisans. Dozens of juried artists offering a wide variety of handmade crafts including pottery, photography, fall décor, culinary artisans, handmade candles, wood working, soaps, and unique jewelry will be at Funfest.

Schedule:

Saturday, September 28, 2024

7:30PM to 10PM: Funfest After Dark: Definitely Not For Kids

Don’t miss Funfest After Dark on Saturday, September 28th, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Washington Ave. pier. Enjoy live music, wine and spirits tasting, and a decorated lounge. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event, including 5 samplings of wine & spirits and finger foods. Live Music with Steve Moore and the MIA Band

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Live Music
Talented musical bands and performers will be featured on the main stage, playing everything from rock, blues, country and Broadway.

Enjoy a diverse range of musical performances starting at 12:00 PM with Teddi Fusco. From 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM, catch 1818 Shakedown Street, followed by Artese N Toad from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM. At 3:00 PM, Poor Mouth Henry will take the stage, and from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM, enjoy the sounds of No Clue Trio. The day wraps up with Swing That Cat performing from 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM. Expect everything from Broadway hits and the latest music to classic rock, country rock, and some blues. You’ll also hear a ‘sonic cocktail’ blend of jump blues, swing, and cabaret.

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Steve And Cookies 27th Annual Dog Show
On Sunday visitors will also enjoy Steve and Cookie’s 27th Annual Dog Show, with featured guests and exciting contest categories starring the most adorable dogs. For more information visit their facebook.

Live Music
Talented musical bands and performers will be featured on the main stage, playing everything from rock, blues, country and Broadway.

The performances kick off at 12:00 PM with acoustic singer-songwriter Dan Barry. From 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM, Friend of a Friend will play a variety of cover songs ranging from The Beatles to Eminem. Sunrise Cries takes the stage from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM with a mix of classic rock, pop, and dance tunes. At 3:00 PM, enjoy Bluestreet Band’s blend of blues, country, and folk, followed by The Company Party Band from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM, who will close out the day with a variety of music from every era and genre.

Date:
September 28-29, 2024

Hours:
Saturday, September 28th 11AM-6PM
Sunday, September 29th 11AM-5PM

Location:
By the Bay, Amherst Avenue, Margate, NJ 08402

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