Saturday afternoon boasted dramatic skies and quintessential autumn weather for the return of Hoofy’s Fall Fest after being put on hold during 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions on gathering. The Barnegat Township community showed up and showed out for a day full of local food, beer, music and family fun.

Organized by Ptl. Tim Bradshaw with the help of the Barnegat PBA 296 and the Barnegat Township Recreation Center, Hoofy’s Fall Fest began in 2019 in honor of Ptl.