One of the biggest Italian festivals in New Jersey continues with the Italian American Association of Ocean Township’s 49th annual Italian Festival held at Joe Palaia Park in Ocean Township, Monmouth County. The fun event is Aug. 6 to 9 from 4 to 11 p.m., and 4 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

The festival continues with many events, games, music, and a terrific smell that has permeated through Joe Palaia Park for 49 years. Your parents took you, and now you are taking your kids to experience the same fun and traditions. The festival is a throwback in time, the smell of the sausage and peppers, the funnel cakes, all make for an enjoyable night.