LBI SEA GLASS & ART FESTIVAL
OCTOBER 4 & 5, 2025
Location: Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
ALL FESTIVAL LONG
Handmade genuine sea glass jewelry, original coastal watercolors and artwork, handmade cards, curiosities, and nautical home décor — created by local artists. Sea glass, fossil, and beach find identification. Sea glass and fossil lectures.
GUESS THE SEA GLASS
All day Saturday & Sunday • Winner announced Sunday at 4PM – Guess the number of pieces of genuine sea glass in the big jar. Best guess closest to the actual number wins and takes home the entire jar.
SATURDAY
BEST OF THE BEST SEA GLASS CONTEST
Registration: 11AM – 3PM • Judging at 3:30PM. Contestants may enter a total of two pieces of sea glass or pottery. Entries must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for Best Found on LBI, Best Found Anywhere Outside LBI, Best of New Jersey, Best Overall of the Day, and the People’s Choice Award.
FOSSIL & ARTIFACT CONTEST
Registration: 11AM – 2PM • Judging at 2:30PM. Contestants may enter one fossil, archeological artifact, or oddity, such as a bone, shark tooth, arrowhead, etc. Entry must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for First, Second, Third, and Best Overall Find.
LECTURE • FOSSILS OF THE NEW JERSEY COAST
1PM – 1:15PM • Expert, enthusiast, and fossil hunter Derek Yoost will discuss fossils and prehistoric artifacts of New Jersey. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.
SUNDAY
BEST OF THE BEST SEA GLASS CONTEST
Registration: 11AM – 3PM • Judging at 3:30PM. Contestants may enter a total of two pieces of sea glass or pottery. Entries must be found – not purchased. Winners chosen for Best Found on LBI, Best Found Anywhere Outside LBI, Best of New Jersey, Best Overall of the Day, and the People’s Choice Award.
WRACK LINE SCULPTURE CONTEST
Registration: 11AM – 2PM • Judging at 2:30PM. Contestants may enter one original sculpture created from any beach-found flotsam and jetsam. Entries must be rated G, fit on the contest table, and stay intact for the duration of the event. Winners chosen for First, Second, Third, and Best Overall.
LECTURE • FOSSILS OF THE NEW JERSEY COAST
12PM – 12:15PM • Expert, enthusiast, and fossil hunter Derek Yoost will discuss fossils and prehistoric artifacts of New Jersey. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.
LECTURE: RARE SEA GLASS COLORS
3PM – 3:15PM • Local sea glass hunter, artist and writer, Sara Caruso will discuss the origins of rare colors of sea glass and how to find them. There will be a brief Q & A after the lecture.
Contestants must be present at the judging to win. For the security of the entries, contestants must pick up their own entries promptly at the conclusion of the event. Times and events subject to change or cancellation without notice. For more previous winners and event updates follow us on Facebook @lbiseaglassfest • @thingsadrift • @echoesoflbi
For the protection and safety of your dog and our patrons, NO DOGS ALLOWED. Service dogs, as recognized under titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, are always welcome. A dog on a leash can create a tripping hazard that may result in serious injury to your dog and to others.
For all inquiries, please call 609.361.1668.
Please note that only the official LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival, Things A Drift, and Echoes of LBI pages post anything relating to the event. Anyone claiming to represent the festival on here is not a part of our group. Do not give your info to anyone.
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