2nd Friday at Bayshore Center at Bivalve | August

Join us for 2nd Friday at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve on Friday, August 14th from 5–8 PM for another evening of live music, waterfront views, local food, and engaging history along the Delaware Bay.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a relaxed night on the docks featuring live acoustic music, fresh local oysters, casual food favorites, and a special guest speaker presentation highlighting habitat restoration and one of the Bay’s most iconic species—the horseshoe crab.

Live Music

Enjoy live acoustic music throughout the evening from Rob Roy Dup, providing the perfect soundtrack for a summer night by the bay.

August 2nd Friday Bayshore Guest Speaker

Matthew E. Pisarski, AICP, PP

At 6:30 PM, Matthew E. Pisarski, Planning Director and Department Head for Cumberland County’s Department of Planning, Tourism & Community Affairs, will present “Skirmish on the Lower Maurice River.”

In 2014, Cumberland County received a National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program grant to study a Revolutionary War skirmish that occurred along the Maurice River near present-day Port Norris. Although the event was briefly mentioned in historical newspapers, no comprehensive research had ever been conducted to determine what actually happened.

Learn how historians and archaeologists used primary source research, shoreline investigations, and even ground-penetrating radar to uncover new information about this fascinating chapter of local history and the discoveries made through the project.

Food & Drinks

You can purchase food and drinks throughout the event. Enjoy fresh oysters from Bivalve Packing Co., seafood from The Crab Guy Mobile Food Truck, Oyster Cracker Café favorites including fried oysters, fried flounder, chicken fingers, mac and cheese, and more. Local beer from Glasstown Brewing Co. will also be available at A.J.’s Pub, along with a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

About 2nd Friday Bayshore Center at Bivalve

Join us Friday, August 14 from 5–8 PM for 2nd Friday at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve featuring live music, guest speakers, local food, and waterfront fun. Free admission.

August 2nd Friday at the Bayshore Center at Bivalve is part of our monthly 2nd Friday series. It is designed to bring the community together through local food, live entertainment, and educational experiences.

Each month offers something a little different, so it’s a great reason to come back throughout the season.

Whether you are a longtime supporter or visiting for the first time, 2nd Fridays are a welcoming and an enjoyable way to experience the Bayshore Center at Bivalve.

Event Details

Friday, August 14, 2026
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Bayshore Center at Bivalve
2800 High Street,
Port Norris, NJ 08349

Admission

• Free to attend
• Food and beverages sold separately

Thank You to Our 2026 2nd Friday Sponsors

Thank you to our 2026 2nd Friday sponsors.

The Bayshore Center at Bivalve is grateful for the businesses and organizations whose support helps make our 2nd Friday events possible.

Their generosity allows us to continue providing free community programming, live music, educational experiences, and family-friendly activities throughout the season.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at marketing@bayshorecenter.org

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