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Sailfest NJ Turns 36 This Year, and Island Heights Still Turns Into the State’s Biggest Sailing Party for It

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What started in 1991 as a small sailboat race and shore party has grown into New Jersey's largest sailing festival, drawing more than 15,000 visitors to Island Heights every September for regattas, live music, and a day that raises real money for the...

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Cultural Festivals

Sailfest NJ Turns 36 This Year, and Island Heights Still Turns Into the State’s Biggest Sailing Party for It

What started in 1991 as a small sailboat race and shore party has grown into New Jersey's largest sailing festival, drawing...

New Jersey Symphony’s 2026-27 Season: From Pirates of the Caribbean to Rachmaninoff’s Final Bow

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One Bidder, No Competition: Haddon Heights’ First Liquor License Has Already Found Its Buyer

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One Bidder, No Competition: Haddon Heights’ First Liquor License Has Already Found Its Buyer

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Sailfest NJ Turns 36 This Year, and Island Heights Still Turns Into the State’s Biggest Sailing Party for It

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