TOMS RIVER -- The biggest township-sponsored downtown event takes place this Saturday, as Toms River celebrates spring with Food Fest.

Food Fest replaced the old Founder's Day Festival, which used to be held in June.

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Here are five things to know if you're planning a visit to Food Fest on May 6:

1. Food Fest runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Washington Street in the downtown area. Rain date is Sunday, May 7.

2. Admission is free. Just pay as you eat, or drink.

3. Food trucks and various food vendors will be on site, including vendors selling barbeque, empanadas, sausage and peppers, seafood, fried Oreos and cupcakes.

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4. There will be live music all day. Here's the line-up:

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns

2 to 3:30 p.m.: E-Street Shuffle

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Nash East

6 to 8 p.m.: Sensational Soul Cruisers

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5. There will be free children's rides and arts and crafts vendors on site.

6. The township will be selling a variety of merchandise geared to Toms River's 250th anniversary, which is being celebrated this year. T-shirts, coffee mugs, water bottles and Christmas ornaments are among the items that will be available for sale.

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Jean Mikle: (732) 643-4050, jmikle@gannettnj.com