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Red Bank’s 69th Annual Sidewalk Sale Is Coming

Get ready to shop til you drop in downtown Red Bank, as the annual Sidewalk Sale arrives August 18th through the 20th. Visitors will enjoy exciting outdoor shopping and exceptional…

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Get ready to shop til you drop in downtown Red Bank, as the annual Sidewalk Sale arrives August 18th through the 20th.

Visitors will enjoy exciting outdoor shopping and exceptional savings from a variety of downtown Red Bank retailers!  The three-day event was first held in 1954 and has since become a staple of the summer season in Red Bank.  Shoppers are treated to specials from local purveyors of fine jewelry, stylish apparel, culinary creations, and much more!  The Red Bank River Center is delighted to team up with Red Bank’s retail community to continue this tradition. 

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River Center also partnered with the borough to offer patrons free parking all weekend long.  

Red Bank River Center Executive Director Bob Zuckerman was quoted as saying, “We are ecstatic about the borough’s decision to waive parking fees for the entirety of the Sidewalk Sale weekend!  We encourage shoppers to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity.  Whether you’re looking for fashion, antiques, or the many great goods and services our downtown Red Bank businesses proudly offer, the weekend of August 18 to 20 is a must-visit for area residents and visitors alike!” 

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Meanwhile, here is a partial list of the local businesses involved this year:

  • Ani Art Academy
  • Angel’s Gowns
  • Artisan Collective
  • Barbizon of Red Bank
  • Cabana 19
  • Camera Culture
  • Castello Boutique
  • Denim Surgeon
  • Down to Basics
  • Down to the Felt
  • Earth Spirit New Age Center
  • Evolve Med Spa
  • Feet First NJ
  • FORGE
  • Fourchette Red Bank
  • Georgetown Fine Clothiers
  • Greene Street
  • Little Waves Kids
  • Lucki Clover
  • Monmouth Street Emporium
  • Mother Knitter
  • Mustillo’s
  • Oriental Empire Mini Shop
  • Poor Cat Designs
  • Pure Barre Red Bank
  • Shedhead Vintage
  • Sorella Bella Boutique
  • Sweetest Sin Boutique
  • The Art of Jewelry
  • The Barefoot Bride
  • The Mercantile by TCDS
  • Toy Utopia
  • Window Treats Inc.

Moreover, after a great day of shopping, you can complete your Red Bank experience by dining at one of downtown Red Bank's many renowned restaurants and top-notch entertainment. From outdoor concerts to the magic of The Count Basie Theater, there's always something happening in Red Bank!

The Red Bank RiverCenter is a 501(c)(3) non-profit formed in 1991 to manage Red Bank’s Special Improvement District. The Red Bank RiverCenter’s mission is to promote local merchants, recruit new businesses, stage vibrant events, and beautify the streetscapes of historic Downtown Red Bank.

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