The annual St. Francis Festival of the Sea is a summertime highlight on Long Beach Island, from the rides to the games to the delicious food and drink. And some fun new twists have been added to this year’s event, set for Tuesday through Saturday, Aug. 8-12, from 6 to 10 each evening.

Visit the festival grounds, at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach, to hear live music, ride the rides and purchase raffle tickets while also enjoying the beer garden, zeppoles, ice cream from The WooHoo, and…