21st Autism Beach Bash supporting Autism Family Services of New Jersey
21st Autism Beach Bash supporting Autism Family Services of New Jersey
About AFSNJ 21st Autism Beach Bash
AFSNJ | 21st Annual Autism Beach Bash
Hosted By Autism Family Services of New Jersey
The 21st Annual Autism Beach Bash is a free, inclusive event dedicated to raising essential funds that support education, advocacy, and programs for individuals with autism, their families, and caregivers.
Families and supporters from New Jersey and neighboring states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, gather each year to celebrate and support the autism community at this incredible event.
As New Jersey’s largest gathering for the autism community, last year’s event brought together over 3,500 attendees, creating an unforgettable day of fun, connection, and support. 150 individuals affected by autism surfed the waves with the instruction and guidance from the Surfer's Healing instructors. This event is an incredible opportunity to celebrate, support, and empower the autism community at Belmar Beach!
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Teams that fundraise $500 WIN an Official AFSNJ Autism Beach Bash Cooler!
About Surfers Healing
The 21st Annual Autism Beach Bash offers surf camp with Surfers Healing, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to working with children with special needs. With over 25 years of experience, Surfers Healing has provided more than 4,500 children with autism and their families the unforgettable experience of riding the waves. Their volunteer-staffed camps offer a fun, engaging, and empowering day at the beach, creating cherished memories and building confidence for children with autism year after year.
Volunteers Opportunities
Our volunteers are essential to the success of the Annual Autism Beach Bash event day activities. If you are interested in becoming part of the AFSNJ Beach Bash volunteer squad, then please review the registration form and requirements via the link below.
Become A Beach Bash Sponsor | Exhibitor
Your Support Matters
Autism Family Services of New Jersey remains committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families living with autism. Funds raised from this event directly support programs, services, and resources that spread awareness and provide critical support throughout New Jersey.
Your sponsorship will directly contribute to the success of the Autism Beach Bash, ensuring families can enjoy a wonderful day by the beach. This is also a great opportunity to showcase your business while supporting a cause that touches the lives of so many.
Sponsorship Levels
Premium Sponsor $20,000
Premier logo placement on -shirts, main stage signage, and welcome banner. Recognition in press releases, news articles, and to 60K+ subscribers. Featured logo and link on AFSNJ website. VIP tour of the Beach Bash. Opportunity to provide a branded gift to attendees. Premium exhibitor tent space (value $850).
Platinum Sponsor $10,000
Top billing on all event collateral. Signage on the main stage as our Platinum sponsor. Recognition on the AFSNJ website with a link to your site. Opportunity to provide a logo gift to attendees. Premium exhibitor tent space (value $850). Your company name featured on the official Autism Beach Bash T-shirt. Your company name featured on the welcome banner.
Gold Sponsor $7,500
Top billing on all event collateral. Signage on the main stage as our Gold Sponsor. Premium exhibitor tent space (value $750). Your company name on the official Autism Beach Bash T-shirt.
Silver Sponsor $5,000
Standard exhibitor tent (value $650). Company name on all event collateral. Signage on the main stage as our Silver Sponsor. Recognition on the AFSN website with a link to your site. Your company name on the official Autism Beach Bash T-shirt. Your company name featured on the welcome banner.
Bronze Sponsor $2,500
Standard exhibitor tent (value $650). Company name on all event collateral. Recognition on the AFSNJ website with a link to your site.
Exhibitor Levels
Premium Exhibitor $850
10 x 10 exhibitor space (must bring your own tent)
Standard Exhibitor $650
Company presented under the Exhibitor Tent.
Nonprofit Exhibitor $450
Must provide 501c3 letter for non-profit pricing.
Company represented under the Exhibitor Tent.
Sand Tee Sign $150
Company logo is displayed on tee sign during the event.
Date
Starts at: September 7, 2025 8:00 AM
Ends at: September 7, 2025 2:00 PM
Location
14th Ave- Beach
Ocean Avenue North
Belmar, 07719 USA
Contact
Special Events Manager | Terri Walsh
6093924900
twalsh@familyresourcenetwork.org
Sponsorship | Exhibitor Opportunities
20th Anniversary Beach Bash Recap!
Autism Beach Bash
20th Anniversary Highlights
Last year's Annual Autism Beach Bash commemorating the 20th anniversary in recognition of the autism community was record breaking, bringing in almost 4,000 families and supporters. The weather was amazing and the resources for families and caregivers of people living with autism was bountiful. 150 surfers affected by autism were welcomed and experienced riding the waves with the instruction and guide of our partners at Surfer's Healing.