The Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society presents...
WARETOWN, NJ
Special Events Calendar
Upcoming events:​​​
Sunday, April 12th: Township of Ocean 150th Anniversary Kick-Of Show
Join us as Albert Music Hall hosts the Township of Ocean’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Kick-Off Concert on Sunday, April 12th at 2PM! This special afternoon marks the beginning of a series of events celebrating this important milestone in our community’s history. The event will feature a ceremonial program with local leaders and special guests, followed by live music from talented area performers.
Starting at 2PM, there will be a ceremony featuring scheduled speakers and special guests include Mayor Ken Baulderstone, NJ State Senator Carmen Amato, and Adele Shaw of the Waretown Historical Society.
After the ceremony, enjoy an afternoon of music showcasing the traditional sounds that have been part of Waretown’s identity for generations. The lineup includes:
• Redbird
• James Dalton
• Yankee Dime
• Fish & Whistle
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Doors open at 12:30 PM. Admission is FREE (donations appreciated). Note that the venue is CASH ONLY throughout.
Visitors can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere along with a selection of home-style favorites from the snack booth, including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and delicious desserts.
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The Gift Shop will also be open and stocked with Albert Hall, Pinelands, and music themed items, as well as items from local crafters.
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Bring your family and friends and be part of this meaningful celebration as we kick off Ocean Township’s 150th Anniversary together!
Check out https://www.twpoceannj.gov for additional events for the Anniversary celebrations.​
All Special Shows
We have a year full of great events for 2026, starting with a Hootenanny and ending with a singing Santa. Check out our Events Schedule to see the final lineup of the bands as the event approaches.
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Note: In 2026 we’ll have live music every Saturday evening except: Jan. 3, Jul. 4, Sept. 19 (due to Heritage Fest), Oct. 10 (due to Jamboree), Oct. 31, Dec. 19, Dec. 26
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Jan. 4 Winter Hootenanny (Sunday)
Feb. 7 Bluegrass Show
Mar. 7 Irish Show
Mar. 29 Songwriters in the Pines (Sunday)
Apr. 12 Township 150th Anniversary Kick-Off (Sunday)
Apr. 25 New Boots, New Roots (new Country music)
May 16 Rock Around the Pines
Jun. 13 Outlaw Country Show
Jul. 11 Bluegrass Festival
Aug. 9 Pineystock 2 (Sunday, PCS Members are free)
Aug. 26 Solo Songwriters (Wednesday)
Sep. 19 Heritage Fest (daytime, no evening show)
Oct. 11 Harvest Hootenanny (Sunday)
Oct. 30 Songwriters in the Pines (Friday)
Nov. 7 Jersey Devil Show
Nov. 14 Veterans Show
Nov. 21 Homeplace Show
Dec. 5 Bluegrass Holiday Show
Dec. 12 Singin' with Santa
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Here is a printable version of the special show dates: download