Showcase @ The Hotel: Mardi Gras
Featuring The Gumbo Gumbas
Friday, February 28th, 7:00pm
at The American Hotel
18 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Pre-sale Standard Ticket: $25.00 per person + 2 item purchase
Pre-sale VIP Ticket: $35.oo per person + 2 item purchase, Pre-Show Entry 6:30pm and reserved seating upon entry
Special Event Menu will be available.
Tickets Available Here:
Fundraiser for Downtown Freehold to help keep this town beautiful and bring free concerts, etc.
The Gumbo Gombas will be preforming and entertaining us in true New Orleans Style like seen at Mardi Gras!
Also, we will be having a best dressed outfit. So, bring it on and dress to impress!
So, spread the word and let’s celebrate Mardi Gras at the American Hotel a New Orleans Style Building!
Here are a few ways to check out the band.
Http://gumbogumbas.com
Facebook, YouTube, EPK, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music
Print or screen shot your order information to use at check in. No Refunds or Exchanges; with the exception of tickets purchased for a canceled event if the event cannot be rescheduled by downtownfreehold.com
Please take a screen shot of the order information and bring a copy with you.
email: marketing@downtownfreehold.com with any questions (this is a private event through Downtown Freehold, please do not contact The American Hotel directly)
Irish Week Flavor of Freehold
Irish Week Flavor of Freehold
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
$25.00 per-person
A unique tour of Downtown Freehold’s venerable restaurants, bars, and shops held over two days. Participants walk from place to place with their “Shamrock Passport” used as a guide of where to go. Everyone will receive signature samples from some of Freehold’s most loved establishments.
Irish Week Pub Crawl
Irish Week Pub Crawl
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00 pm - 10:00pm
Beer Crawl: $25.00 per-person
Scotch Crawl: $50.00 per-person
Embrace the spirit of Ireland at our Irish Week Pub Crawl! Call your buddies and join us for a festive adventure filled with great drinks, beloved venues, and Irish charm! Whether you're a fan of frothy Pints or prefer a glass of smooth Scotch, we've got the perfect ticket for you! Purchase your tickets and stop by the DowntownFreehold.com office lobby at 20 Court Street on Thursday, March 13th, to pick up your tickets and deck yourself out in some awesome Irish Gear! Don't miss out on this festive pub crawl—gather your friends, wear your green, and let's raise a glass to the luck of the Irish!
Freehold Borough Arts Council’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 16, 2025
10:40am – Check-in at 68 West Main Street, in front of Columbia Bank
11:30am – Lineup On West Main
12:00pm – 2025 Grand Marshal Induction Ceremony at 62 West Main Street, in front of the American Legion Freehold-Monmouth Post 54
12:30pm – Step-Off, the parade path runs down Main Street and ends at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454 Point
The parade route this year is packed with tons of fun and Irish tradition, as participants will march from McLean Street to the Elk’s Lodge. Thank you, Freehold Borough Arts Council, the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div 16, the FBPD, Freehold Colombian Club, Freehold Elks and many others for making this all possible.
A very special thank you to the Freehold Borough Police Department.
The parade will assemble at McLean Street starting at 11:30 and the parade kicks-off at 12:30pm!
Please Park in Borough and other Public Parking Lots. Please do not park in private lots.
After Parties:
Freehold Elks Lodge 1454
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, Beverages, etc.
50/50 -5:30PM
Contact: Christine Reese, Mary McPaul or Lodge
Mail Order Bride 1-6pm
Freehold Knights of Columbus
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, and Beverages
Jimmy & Gene’s McMahon Clan
The American Hotel
Corned Beef Platters, Sandwiches, Beverages, etc.
Immediately After Parade
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND $5 Cover Charge - Majestic Room
Pat Guadagno & Richard Blackwell – Royal Room
*Seating, Food & Simulcast Live - Lenox Room
American Legion
The American Legion is graciously opening their doors for use of the restrooms and donating the electric for audio equipment at lineup.
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Div 16 Society St Oliver Plunkett, Freehold
The Court Jester NJ
Federici’s Family Restaurant
To participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade as a business, organization, or group, please fill out the form below and return it to the Freehold Borough Arts Council at 1 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. For more information, contact jeff@downtownfreehold.com
Showcase @ The Hotel: Dueling Pianos
Featuring Tony T. and Wildman Joe
Friday, April 11th, 7:00pm
at The American Hotel
18 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Pre-sale Standard Ticket: $25.00 per person + 2 item purchase
Pre-sale VIP Ticket: $35.oo per person + 2 item purchase, Pre-Show Entry 6:30pm and reserved seating upon entry
Special Event Menu will be available.
Tickets Available Here:
Fundraiser for Downtown Freehold to help keep this town beautiful and bring free concerts, etc.
Print or screen shot your order information to use at check in. No Refunds or Exchanges; with the exception of tickets purchased for a canceled event if the event cannot be rescheduled by downtownfreehold.com
Please take a screen shot of the order information and bring a copy with you.
email: marketing@downtownfreehold.com with any questions (this is a private event through Downtown Freehold, please do not contact The American Hotel directly)
FBAC PorchFest
To participate in the FBAC PorchFest as a band, porch, or vender, please fill out the form below and return it to the Freehold Boro Arts Council at 1 Broad Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. For more information, contact FBACPorchFest@gmail.com
Showcase @ The Hotel: The Nerds
Featuring The Nerds
Friday, November 14th, 7:00pm
at The American Hotel
18 E Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Pre-sale Standard Ticket: $25.00 per person + 2 item purchase
Pre-sale VIP Ticket: $35.oo per person + 2 item purchase, Pre-Show Entry 6:30pm and reserved seating upon entry
Special Event Menu will be available.
Brunch w/ Santa
Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220
Carolers Downtown
Carolers Downtown
Thursday, December 19th
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Carolers will stroll the streets Downtown serenading our patrons with the wonderful songs of the season.
Brunch w/ Santa
Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220
Breakfast w/ Santa
*SOLD OUT*
Breakfast w/ Santa at Sweet Lew’s Cafe
Saturday, December 14th, 2024
9:00am – 12:30pm
Reservations Required:(732) 308-1887
Jolly Trolley
DowntownFreehold.com‘s Jolly Trolley produced in association with Shore Luxury Limo and the Howell High School Drama Club is an approximately 45 minute tour of Freehold Borough at the most wonderful time of the year. Throughout the tour skits are performed at various stops which brings alive the history of Freehold through what may have happened on a winter night nearly 100 years ago. Fun for the whole family!
Tickets must be purchased from our website prior to the event. Please have the order information/proof of purchase with you the night of the event to use at check-in at The American Hotel Lobby (18 E Main St.).
Tickets sales will begin on Monday, November 4th at 8:00am
Tickets are $25 per person sold on our website store page: DowntownFreehold.com/Store
*No Food or Drinks of any kind are permitted on the Trolley*
Brunch w/ Santa
Bring your “wish” list and your appetite to The American Hotel’s famous Sunday Brunch with Santa!
Enjoy their brunch specialties and grab a photo with Santa
Please Call the American Hotel for more details.
Reservations Required: (732) 431-3220
11th Annual Freehold Borough Arts Council Arts & Crafts Show
Park Avenue Elementary School Gym
280 Park Avenue, Freehold, NJ.
Local Artists & Crafters
Join us for the 11th Annual Freehold Borough Arts & Crafts Show, to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Park Avenue Elementary School Gym, 280 Park Avenue, in Freehold, NJ.