ShamRock Fest, Guinness Run, Flea Market: This Weekend In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The weekend has officially arrived.

As we get closer to St. Patrick’s Day and the official start of the spring season, there are plenty of events to check out around Monmouth County.

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, meet some adoptable pets, or enjoy a local flea market, here are five events you can check out:

ShamRock Fest

• Date: Friday
• Location: West Keansburg Fire Company (91 8th Street, Hazlet)
• Details: Enjoy an Irish-inspired rock festival at the 2026 ShamRock Fest, featuring Jackson Street Band and The Sinking. Tickets required.

Catsbury Park Adopt & Shop

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel)
• Details: Join Bell Works for the Catsbury Park Adopt & Shop Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Shop from 50+ pet-themed vendors, meet adoptable animals from local rescues and more.

Highlands Annual Guinness Run

• Date: Saturday
• Location: Off The Hook (1 Navesink Avenue, Highlands)
• Details: Enjoy the Highlands Business Partnership’s Annual Guinness Run, where contestants will fill their cup and race to Grand Tour and back to the finish line at Off The Hook. The contestant with the most liquid in their cup at the finish line wins the 1st place trophy and $100. Must be $21+ to register.

Flea Market & Irish Traditions

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday
• Location: Historic Village at Allaire (4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale)
• Details: Join the Historic Village at Allaire for their opening weekend with their first Flea Market of the year on Saturday and a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day traditions on Sunday. Admission is $5 per person.

2026 Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Sunday
• Location: West Main Street (Freehold)
• Details: Enjoy the Freehold Borough Arts Council’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade when it runs down Main Street on Sunday.