Saturday, Oct. 22 marked the third annual Hoofy’s Fall Fest in downtown Barnegat, and the sun shone brightly on the occasion. Hundreds gathered to partake in the day’s fresh-air fun, food and friendship, organized by the Barnegat PBA in memory of Patrolman Alex Hoffman, who passed away suddenly in 2019.
All money generated from the event will benefit the Alex Hoffman Memorial Scholarship Fund for Barnegat students. In addition to a 50/50, dozens of local artists and businesses contributed various items and baskets to be raffled off for the cause.
East Coast Paws & Claws Rescue parked its pups right at the entry to greet festival-goers as they arrived, sure to put…
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