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2010
"Pizza, Pasta, Pastry" Event Cooks Up More Than Just Food The 5th annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival in Downtown Toms River will have lots of everybody's favorites, plus the opportunity to audition for the U.S. Pizza Team! The festival takes place on Saturday, September 25th on Washington Street; the Ocean County Library's Bookfest 2010 will run concurrently. ... more... U.S. Pizza Team To Hold Open Auditions At Festival The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will be holding auditions for hopefuls at the 5th Annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry festival. The festival takes place on Saturday, September 25th on Washington Street.... more... Vintage, Classic Cars Draw Crowds For Cruisin' Downtown One more time before the season ends, classic and vintage cars will fill the streets of Downtown Toms River for Cruisin' Downtown on Wednesday, September 8th. .. more.... Bistro 44 Chef to Compete in Great American Seafood Cook-off the front of Bistro 44 was the setting for the final practice for the 2010 Great American Seafood Cook-Off to be held in New Orleans, LA on August 7th.. more... August 2, 2010 Cruisin’ Downtown Set For August Classic and vintage car fans are eagerly anticipating good weather for the next Cruisin’ Downtown on Wednesday, August 11th. .. more... July 30, 2010 Winning Flavors Announced In 8th Annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival On Saturday, July 17 under the blazing hot sun, thousands of people sampled some of the best ice cream in the state from ten contestants in the People’s Choice category and crowned this year’s winners .. more... July 17, 2010 Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market Celebrates Jersey Fresh Blueberries It’s blueberry season in New Jersey, and they will be celebrating the delicious little berries at the Farmers’ Market in Downtown Toms River on Wednesday, July 7. Shoppers can enter to win a basket of items including blueberries, blueberry products, and other items from the vendors. .. more... June 29, 2010 Cruisin’ Downtown Revs Up For July Classic and vintage car fans will rejoice when Cruisin’ Downtown returns to Washington Street in Downtown Toms River on Wednesday, July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. ... more... June 29, 2010 Kids Get Creative With Ice Cream Coloring Contest Calling all kids – get out your paints, markers, crayon and glitter and start getting creative for theFfirst Annual Children’s Coloring Contest in conjunction with the 8th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival. ... more... June 25, 2010 Nostalgia Returns With Cruisin' Downtown in June Kick back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds when the much anticipated Cruisin' Downtown series returns on Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. ... more... May 26, 2010 Winners Take Home $4,800 in Prize Money at Chili and Salsa Cook-off Competition was stiff this year at the 21st Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-off as nearly 60 cooks competed for the $1,500 top prize. ... more... May 15, 2010 Downtown Toms River Farmers Market Kicks Off With Strawberry Celebration Downtown Toms River proudly opens the 2010 Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 9 in Huddy Park. This year, the first Wednesday of each month will celebrate a particular Jersey Fresh fruit, kicking off with luscious Jersey Fresh strawberries on June 9th. ... more... May 13, 2010 Cruisin' Downtown Season Returns For 2010 Spring is here and not far behind is the rev and roar of the hugely popular "Cruisin' Downtown" series. The series kicks off on Wednesday, May 12th from 6 to 9 p.m. on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. ... more... April 15, 2010 Beat the Rush And Save - Advance Tickets On Sale Now If winter’s frigid temperatures have you longing for spring, why not get a head start on warmer days by pre-purchasing tasting kit tickets for Downtown Toms River’s fabulous spring and summer festivals?! ... more... March 1, 2010 Downtown Toms River Offers A Season Full Of Tempting Food Events Foodies will find lots of reasons to visit Historic Downtown Toms River this year. ... more... February 5, 2010
2009
And the winners of the Holiday Decorating Contest are… Downtown Toms River has announced the winners of its sixth annual district- wide holiday decorating contests for residents and businesses. ... more... December 17, 2009 Downtown's Best of the Best 2009 Each year the Asbury Park Press asks readers to vote for "the best of" in a number of categories. Congratulations to the winning Downtown Toms River businesses! ... more... November 12, 2009 Monsignor Donovan High School choir announces schedule of holiday season performances .... more... November 16, 2009 Ocean County Remembers its Veterans Ocean County will hold a special ceremony beginning at 1 p.m., Nov. 10 at the Ocean County government complex to unveil a monument in memory of the six Ocean County residents who have died while serving in the military during the War on Terror.... more... November 5, 2009 Monsignor Donovan High School to present “The Curious Savage” The Monsignor Donovan High School Performing Arts Department will present “The Curious Savage” on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, November 8 at 1:30 p.m. ... more... October 21, 2009 Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher Announces Ocean County Veteran’s Day Parade in Downtown Toms River On behalf of the Toms River Veteran’s Commission, Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher is encouraging residents to attend the upcoming Ocean County Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11. ... more... October 8, 2009 Monsignor Donovan High School Band to Hold Garage Sale Proceeds from the sale will help the band purchase new instruments. Articles for sale include household items, books, toys, games, clothing, small furniture, and baby things, etc. ... more... October 14, 2009 Rotary Club of Toms River sponsoring the Jingle Bells 5k Run Sunday, December 13, 2009 The Rotary Club of Toms River is proud to present the 12th Annual Jingle Bells 5K Run, in partnership with Toms River Schools’ T.E.A.M. and Monsignor Dovovan High School at the Ocean County Library at 101 Washington Street...more.. September 30, 2009 "Pizza, Pasta, Pastry" Event Cooks Up More Than Just Food Mangia to your heart's content at the 4th annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival in Downtown Toms River Saturday, September 26 on Washington Street, plus enjoy the Ocean County Library's Bookfest 2009. .... more... August 27, 2009 "Concerts In The Park" Series to Close with Blues on the River The smooth sounds of blues will be buzzing through the air at Huddy Park for the final event on August 22nd in the "Concerts in the Park" series, presented by Downtown Toms River. .... more... August 3, 2009 Toms River's "Cruisin" Rocks The Downtown Classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts have two more nights to enjoy the rev and roar of engines at Cruisin' Downtown in Toms River.... more... July 27, 2009 Bluegrass On River For July "Concerts In The Park" Event The festive and lively sounds of bluegrass music will keep concertgoers dancing on the river for another night of free music in Huddy Park on July 25th... more... July 6, 2009 Classic Sights And Sounds Highlight Cruisin' Downtown Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of classic cars, motorcycles and the music of Four Man Trio at Cruisin' Downtown on Wednesday, July 8... more... June 30, 2009 Cast Your Vote at the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival There's no better time of year than summer to enjoy the sweet creaminess of ice cream and there's no better place to indulge your taste buds than at the 7th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival...... more... June 12, 2009 Golden Sounds Of Doo-Wop And More To Highlight June Cruisin' Event The Cruisin' Downtown season continues on Wednesday, June 10 with featured band RB Express. .... more... June 2, 2009 Winners Take Home $8,000 in Prize Money at Chili and Salsa Cook-off Competition was stiff this year at the 20th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-off as nearly 60 cooks competed for the $5,000 top prize...... more... May 30, 2009 Festival Organizers Announces Winners of Juried Arts Show Organizers of the Downtown Toms River Arts & Music Festival are proud to announce the winners of its juried arts show. ... more... Downtown Toms River Adds New Arts & Music Festival To Event Schedule The Arts and Music scene in Ocean County will be center stage Saturday, May 16 as Downtown Toms River presents its premier Arts & Music Festival. The multi-venue and multi-art event will run from noon to 9:00 p.m. and feature a juried art show, free live musical entertainment, dance exhibitions and more..... more... May 7, 2009 New Children’s Coloring Contest Added to 20th Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-off Organizers are pleased to announce a new children’s coloring contest in conjunction with the festival. In keeping with the theme of the festival, the contest entry form features a large chile pepper for contestants to decorate.... more... April 22, 2009 Downtown Toms River Rev's Up For 2009 Cruisin' Season Get ready to relive those golden days of the automobile and enjoy live entertainment when "Cruisin' Downtown" kicks off its 2009 series Wednesday, May 13 on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River.... more... April 14, 2009 20th Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-off Offers Huge Prize; Celebrity Judges and More... more... April 8, 2009 Monsignor Donovan High School to Present “Camelot Tickets for Monsignor Donovan High School’s spring musical production of Camelot will go on sale February 14, 2009... more... January 26, 2009
2008
Downtown Toms River Chili Verde Winner Makes Finals at World’s Championship November 14, 2008 "Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival" Offers Something For Everyone September 11, 2008 Union Groove at Season Finale of Cruisin' Downtown Toms River September 4 , 2008 "Sounds of the Street" take to the Stage at Cruisin' Downtown Toms River August 7, 2008 Winning Flavors Announced In 6th Annual NJ State Ice Cream Festival July 19, 2008 Four Man Trio Featured Performers At July Cruisin' Downtown Toms River July 1, 2008 Incentives offered for businesses locating in Downtown June 17, 2008 New Concert Series Comes To Downtown Toms River June 9, 2008 Cruisin' Downtown Toms River Season Continues with RB Express June 2, 2008 Weekly Toms River Farmers’ Market Offers “Jersey Fresh” Produce and More May 30, 2008 Cool, Creamy Treats Compete in 6th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival May 27, 2008 FirstEnergy Foundation Awards Grant May 23, 2008 Winning Chili and Salsa Competitors Cook the Competition May 22, 2008 State Senator, Assemblymen pay tribute to Downtown Toms River for Chili & Salsa Cook-off May 1, 2008 Cruisin’ Downtown Roars into Toms River for 2008 Season Kick Off April 18, 2008

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