R-FH Area Weekend: Oyster Fest, Boat Race, Car Show

The Rumson-Fair Haven area weekend promises to be packed with activity and drenched in sunshine (fingers crossed).

It all starts on Saturday with …

• The Rumson Boat Race, which starts with a launch into the Navesink River, at 8 a.m. from Victory Park.

While watching the race of collegiate crews for The Mayor’s Cup and Governor’s Cup, there will be activities, crafts, food and an Art in the Park display showcasing the work of RFH students at the park until 11:30.

Then on Sunday …

• The Little Silver Antique Car Show, hosted by the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County, will be held at 10 a.m. on the Parker Family Homestead.

In addition to the cars, there will be music, food, a 50/50 and and open house.

Admission is free.

• And in Red Bank, the Guiness Oyster Fest takes over the White Street parking lot from noon to 7 p.m. …

The fest features, of course, oysters, and beer, wine, food from several area restaurants, live music, crafts and more.

The music schedule is as follows …

West Stage:
• Eddie Testa Band – noon
• Emish – 1:30 p.m.
• Brian Kirk & The Jirks – 3:30 p.m.
• Remember Jones – 5:30 p.m.

East Stage:
• Opening Acts – noon
• Bobby Bandiera Band – 1 p.m.
• Sam Sims Band – 3 p.m.
• Moroccan Sheepherders – 5 p.m.