Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay – Margate Has More

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

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, Ray Scott’s DockWetlands Wonderland, two days of parades featuring Miss New Jersey, costumed characters, the 26th Annual Steve and Cookie’s Dog Show, a beer garden, Saturday Cornhole Tournament, Tito’s Handmade Vodka tent 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!

 

Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay – Margate Has More

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

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, Ray Scott’s DockWetlands Wonderland, two days of parades featuring Miss New Jersey, costumed characters, the 26th Annual Steve and Cookie’s Dog Show, a beer garden, Saturday Cornhole Tournament, Tito’s Handmade Vodka tent 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!

 

LIVE MUSIC

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

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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