It’s the best time of the year: fall in Ocean City, New Jersey! Fall brings, in my opinion, one of the best OC events: the fall block party! This is not an event you want to miss! All of your favorite local shops will be set up and ready to give you the best block party experience of a lifetime. Curious to know some of the businesses that will be at the event? Well look no further because this article shows you some of the best shops that you NEED to go to! After a fun-filled day where you shop ‘til you drop, head on down to the boardwalk to watch the fireworks spectacular! Make sure you share this article with your friends and family so they don’t miss out on this weekend of fun!
The Block Party
Where? 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Avenue
When? Saturday, October 6th : 9am-5pm
The Fireworks Spectacular:
Where? 6th-14th Streets over the boardwalk
When? Saturday, October 6th : Starting at 9pm
*Disclaimer- below are just a few of the businesses that will be at the block party. There will be other ones there that are amazing that are not mentioned in this article*
Bungalow Bowls:
Located at 1054 Asbury Avenue, they will be selling all new merchandise outside as well as discounted summer apparel. They will also be selling their full menu where you can order at their walk up window or inside the store!
Fusion Plate:
You don’t want to miss out on their hit appetizers! Make sure you try their spring rolls, summer rolls, teriyaki wings, chicken or beef satay, and chargrilled pork. They’re located at 947 Asbury Avenue.
Bambu:
When you’re looking for a delicious drink to quench your thirst, Bambu will have you covered with their great bubble teas! Some customer favorites are their Thai tea, black milk tea, and fresh fruit tea. Drinks come with or without bubbles. They are located at 949 Asbury Avenue.
Ry-Bandz Headbands :
Your favorite local headband business will be located between 8th and 9th street on Asbury Avenue!
Rauhausers:
They will be outside of their store located at 721 Asbury Avenue.
Monkey Bread:
They will be serving all of our flavors of Monkey Bread: Original, Banana, Chocolate Chip, S’mores, Nutella, Banana Chocolate Chip, Oreo, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Pumpkin Pie. Banana Bread, Pumpkin Bread
Giant cookies: Chocolate Chip & Sugar and Tropical Tea & Lemonade! They also will be giving away a limited number of free T-shirts. They will be located on the corner of 10th Street!
Mia’s Christmas Gallery:
They will be at the block party for the first time this weekend selling all of your favorite Christmas goodies! They will be located outside of their store at 755 Asbury Avenue.
Grassroots Music Store:
They will have live music from 9am-5pm located at 1045 Asbury Avenue.
Pecks Beach Apparel:
They will be located between 5th and 6th Street on Asbury Avenue. They are selling island inspired hats and tees!
Jay’s Crabshack:
“Crabcakes and Fish Tacos are our staples but did you know about our Crab Bisque and Manhattan Clam Chowder stop in this weekend and throughout the fall. We will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:30-9, Friday 3 to 9, Saturday 12 to 8, and Sunday 12 to 8 Block Party Weekend 2018! We are soooo excited! Be sure to see us on the streets of Asbury, music pier on the boardwalk, or at the Avalon chowder festival.”
Ornate Accents:
Purchase beautiful dichroic glass jewelry between 9th and 10th Street on the ocean side of Asbury Avenue this Saturday.
Beachin Bakery:
They will have cookies, gourmet cupcakes, various cake pops and much more!! There will be a ton of unicorns and mermaids inspired goodies! You can enjoy these treats at 1046 Asbury Avenue.
By the Sea:
They will be participating in the table sales Friday-Monday on the boardwalk!