ShoreTown Ballpark, NJ
Saturday, August 1st: 10am - 4pm

A cute Golden Retriever puppy sitting on a large, plush yellow mascot costume of a lion or bear, lying on the grass outdoors with a stroller in the background.

The Jersey Shore’s biggest golden celebration

Get ready for a summer celebration packed with interactive experiences, local vendors, food and drinks, photo ops, and plenty of tail-wagging magic.

Goldie Fest is more than an event — it’s a celebration of joy, connection, and community, inspired by the most beloved breed in the world: the golden retriever.

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Confirmed Activities

Goldie Fest is filled with experiences designed to keep tails wagging and cameras rolling. From hands-on activities and curated shopping, to food, drinks and photo ops.

Below are just some of the activities we have in store with more to come!

Know Before You Go

  • Early Bird Pricing (April)

    Adults 12+ - $18
    Children 3-12 - $8
    Children 2 and under - Free
    Golden Retrievers - $3

    General Admission (May-July)
    Adults 12+ - $20
    Children 3-12 - $10
    Children 2 and under - Free
    Golden Retrievers - $5

    Event Day
    Adults 12+ - $25
    Children 3-12 - $12
    Children 2 and under - Free
    Golden Retrievers - $7

  • Parking is free for this event.

  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be canceled, rescheduled, or transferred for any reason, including illness, weather, scheduling conflicts, or travel issues.

    However, we do provide the option to purchase ticket insurance during checkout which offers refund protection for a wide range of unexpected situations.

    Goldie Fest is a rain or shine event. If the event is forced to cancel due to severe weather, safety concerns, or other unforeseen circumstances, ticket holders will be notified via email and refunded in full to the original payment method. The decision to cancel is at the sole discretion of the event organizers and may be made at any time.

  • Yes. There will be designated areas where dogs can be off leash. These will be signposted. Otherwise, please keep your dog on a leash at all time.

  • As much as we love all dogs, Goldie Fest is a breed-specific celebration created exclusively for golden retrievers. Only goldens are permitted to attend.

  • Yes! We welcome visitors to come and enjoy the event with or without dogs.

  • The event is open from 10am to 4pm. You can arrive at any time and stay as long as you want until we close!

  • ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

  • Not directly. You can take NJ Transit bus service to Lakewood and then use a short Uber or Lyft to reach the venue. Be sure to check schedules ahead of time and allow extra travel time.

  • Yes, ShoreTown Ballpark is an ADA Accessible facility.

  • No outside food or beverages are permitted, in accordance with stadium policy. A variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase inside the venue, including concessions and a bar.

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