6-7 National Cheerleading Championship
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Cheer
Tech’s 2004 National Cheerleading Championship. All squads are
invited to join Cheer Tech’s championship to compete for the right
to call themselves National Champions. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily.
Admission fee. 866.52.CHEER or www.cheertech.net
8 Harlem Globetrotters
The Wildwoods
Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The famous Harlem
Globetrotters’ 2004 Tour “Bigger, Better and More Fun.” 7 p.m.
Admission fee. 609.729.9000 or
www.harlemglobetrotters.com
13 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade
Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 9th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood.
Noon. Free. 609.729.1307
21-23 Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Wholesale
trade show only. Souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more.
Sun. and Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Entrance fee for participants. Free admission. 508.238.5800
26-28 Wildwood Boat Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. A
showcase of major boat manufacturers, accessories and services. Also
an outdoor used boat marketplace. Fri: 10 a.m. - 7p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. -
7 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Entrance fee for participants.
Admission fee. 609.729.4000 or 888.729.0033
28 6th Annual Ocean Drive Marathon & 10 Miler
On Ocean Drive from Cape May to Sea Isle City using the length of
the Wildwoods’ Boardwalk. 9 a.m. Entrance fee for participants. Free
to spectators. 609.523.0880 or www.odmarathon.org
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APRIL
2 Special Olympics
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Motor
activities program. Volunteers welcome. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Free.
609.896.8000 or
www.sonj.org
3 Rediscover the Wildwoods: Community & Real Estate
Showcase
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sponsored
by a coalition of Wildwood business organizations. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free. 609.729.4000
10 Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On the Beach at 17th Avenue, North Wildwood. BPO Elks Easter Egg
Hunt. Noon. Free. 609.729.2170
11 Easter Extravaganza
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Free
photos with the Easter Bunny and prizes. Noon - 3 p.m.
Free.
609.729.3900
11 Resurrection “Son” Rise Service
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo, 1st & Central Avenues,
North Wildwood. 6:15 a.m. Free. 609.522.2951
12 Armed Forces Appreciation Ceremony
In front of the North Wildwood City Hall, Atlantic & 10th Avenue,
North Wildwood. Ceremony to pay homage to the American Flag that was
flown in Baghdad during the Iraq War on April 12, 2003. 10 a.m.
Free. 609.522.7722
17-18 Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Trade
Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat: 11
a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun: 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee. 609.729.5501
21 Business to Business Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Hundreds
of products and services for Cape May County businesses. 4 p.m. - 7
p.m. Entrance fee for participants. Free admission. 609.465.7181
23-25 3rd Annual Pony Express Mustang Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Ford Mustang show. Sat: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Sat: 7 p.m.
Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Entrance fee for participants.
Free to spectators. 609.377.1902
30-5/ 2 Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Music
competition for high school color guards and bands. Fri: 9 a.m. - 9
p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - Midnight. Sun: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee.
856.935.4940
30-5/2 3rd Annual Corvette Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Corvette show for years 1953 - 2004. Sat: 7
a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk.
Awards and prizes. Sat: 7 p.m. Parade
on Atlantic
Avenue,
Wildwood. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
609.377.1902 or 609.522.8288
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MAY
6-9 12th Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
On the Boardwalk
and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood.
Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Evening
cruise, muffler rappin’, flame throwin’, burn-out competitions.
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or
www.njhra.com
14-16 Beach Jam
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the Beach.
Admission fee. 609.729.3700 ext. 139
14-15 Knights of Columbus Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual
meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus.
Business sessions will be held Fri. and Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members
only.
15–16 Pirates Weekend with Captain Kidd
On the Beach at 16th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: Noon. Treasure
hunt with prizes. Sun: 11 a.m. Parade on the Boardwalk from 26th to
16th Avenues, North Wildwood. Entrance fee for participants. Free to
spectators. 609.522.2955
28-31 Memorial Day Family Weekend
28-31 Wild Wheels Buggy Blast
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Kite surfing
demonstrations, traction kiting and land sailing using kites for
power. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Entrance fee for participants. Free
to spectators. 215.736.3715
28-31 Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the Beach from Cresse to Burk Avenues, Wildwood. America’s
largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and
competitors, kite buggy racing, indoor competition and children’s
activities. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Fri: 9 p.m. Illuminated night
kite fly. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
215.736.3715
28-31 East Coast Stunt Kite Championships
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. World’s largest sport
kite competition, featuring the best kite pilots from across the
United States and kites flying to music in choreographed routines –
individuals, pairs and team competitions. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily.
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 215.736.3715
30 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Free. 609.523.1602
31 Wildwoods World Indoor Kite Competition
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The best
indoor kite fliers in the world flying sport kites. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 215.736.3715
29-30 USO/United Way Weekend
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. A re-creation of the USO
atmosphere during our war years. Big bands, Andrew Sisters sound-alikes,
etc. Sat: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.729.4533
31 Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, Spruce Avenue & North Wildwood
Boulevard, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Free. 609.522.5430
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JUNE
4-6 Spring Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood.
AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon. Sun:
11 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.njhra.com
1-3
Writers’ Conference on the Beach
Montego Bay on the Boardwalk. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.889.2241
2 Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase
Sample mouth-watering dishes and decadent desserts from local
eateries. Live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit
scholarships for local high schools. 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Admission
$25. Call for location. 609.729.4000
3-4 Education Extravaganza
Morey’s Piers,
Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk.
The beach and amusement pier are a backdrop for a day of fun and
education for students in grades 3-12. Admission fee. 609.729.3700
ext. 134
3-5 New Jersey State Elks Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat:
Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood, to
Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free. 732.229.2978
4-6 Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
Honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line
of duty. Fri: 8 p.m. opening ceremonies. Event includes a 5k run,
parade and Mass. Free. For additional information call 609.522.2411
4-6 Spring Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood.
AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon. Sun:
11 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.njhra.com
4-6 2nd Annual GM Show & Parade
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. GM cars all makes from 1955 - 1979 only.
Sat: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Boardwalk display. Sat: 7 p.m. Parade on
Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Sponsored by Big Ernie’s and Burke Motor
Group. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
609.522.8288 or 609.377.1902
9-12 American Legion Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat: 2
p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Avenue, North Wildwood, to
Bennett Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.695.5418
11-13 DeMolay International/DeMolay Leaders of New Jersey
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Masonic
Lodge Youth Group convention banquet and installation for members. 6
p.m. 1.800.DEMOLAY
12 Mummers Brigade Weekend
26th to Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Parade on Surf
Avenue Sat: 5 p.m. Free. 800.882.7787
12 Phillies Home Run Derby
Aster & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood Crest. Batting contest for boys and
girls ages 8-15. Winners receive prizes and advance to regional
finals. 9 a.m. Registration. 10 a.m. contest. Free. 609.522.2955
12 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft and Herb Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520
14 American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, Spruce Avenue & North Wildwood Boulevard, North
Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 10 a.m. Free.
609.522.5430
14-19 Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat: 1:30
p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood.
Free. 609.393.1929
18-20 Goldwing Road Rider Weekend
On the Boardwalk at 16th Avenue, North Wildwood. Motorcycle club
featuring Honda’s top-of-the-line bike. Boardwalk display and
awards. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 856.767.6040
18-20 2nd Annual Ford Show & Parade
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Ford’s best from the Model T to the LTD, we
love Edsels too! Sat: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Boardwalk display. Sat: 7 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood..
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.522.8288 or
609.377.1902
19-24 Fun in the Son
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. A youth
ministry group experience for senior high school students. 8 a.m. -
10 p.m. Daily. Pre-registration required. 423.624.2495 or
www.pfryouth.org
20 East Coast Hamfest by the Sea
Anglesea Firehouse, North Wildwood. Amateur radio operators’
opportunity to buy and sell equipment from each other and vendors. 9
a.m. - 3 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
609.780.2557
21-24 81st Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood. The official
national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages
8-14. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily. Entrance fee for participants. Free to
spectators. 301.724.9307
24-27 29th Annual Polka Spree by the Sea
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. 13 of the
nation’s top Polka bands provide non-stop music. Thurs., Fri. and
Sat: 2 p.m. - Midnight. Sun: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Polka Mass 10:00 a.m.
Admission fee. 908.359.5520 or www.polkaspree.com
25-27 Italian American Weekend
Olde New Jersey
Avenue, North Wildwood. Vendors, Italian music and food. 5 p.m. - 11
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.729.4533
26 ALS Express Bike Ride
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Morey’s
Piers hosts the 6th Annual ALS Express Bike ride in support of ALS
(Lou Gehrig's) Research.
For additional
information call
609.522.3900
26-27 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Free. 609.523.1602
26-27 Beach Blast Soccer
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood. Bring your
soccer team down to enjoy a weekend in the sand. Pre-registration
required. Free to spectators. 609.729.3700 ext 505
www.capeexpress.com
26-27 Plunge for Patients One- & Three-Mile Ocean Swim and 5k
& 10k
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood. Benefit for
cancer patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Sat: 5k & 10k beach runs.
Sun: 1- & 3-mile swim and novice swims. Entrance fee for
participants. Free to spectators. 410.502.5395
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JULY
3 Cape May County Lifeguard Championship
Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, on the Beach at Rambler
Road, Wildwood Crest. Beach patrols from Ocean City to Cape May
Point compete in various lifeguard races. 6 p.m. Free. 609.522.3825
4 Independence Day Parade
Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North
Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955
4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The Wildwoods
Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks extravaganza. 10 p.m.
Free. 609.523.1602
2-4 Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie & Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood.
Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 3 p.m. -
10 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free.
732.422.9365
3-4 Gazebo-by-the-Sea Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 crafters of
every kind. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entrance fee
for participants. Free to spectators. 609.522.1669
16 Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free.
609.522.7500
9-11 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship
2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering
barbeque and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. -
11p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Entrance fee for participants Free to
spectators. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com
9-11 Anglesea Blues Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Smokin’ hot blues on an
outdoor stage. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun: 10
a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 609.523.6565 or
www.angleseablues.com
10 Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament
Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Avenue, Shawcrest. South Jersey’s
largest Fluke Tournament. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entrance fee for
participants. 609.729.1425 or www.sterlingharbor.com
10-11 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.4520
10-11 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
14 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant,
North Wildwood.
Teen competition and luncheon.
Noon. Free. 609.889.2241
TBA Boogie Board Races
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Children ages 5-18
compete for prizes in categories including longest, most creative
and best overall ride. 10 a.m. Register day of event. Free.
609.522.2955
17 Christmas in July with Santa Clause
On the Beach in North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach tram! Candy
canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500
17 Christmas in July Boat Parade & Home Decorating
Contest
On the back bays throughout the Wildwoods. Boaters and homeowners
decorate their boats, homes and docks in a Christmas theme. 8 p.m.
Free. 609.729.5501
19 9th Annual Sandblast Beach Run
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 6:15 p.m. 2-miler.
7 p.m. 5-miler. Proceeds to benefit Wildwood Catholic High School
Cross Country and Track programs. Entrance fee for participants.
Free to spectators. 609.522.8581 or
www.sandblastbeachrun.com
17-18 Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100
quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission fee. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 or
www.handcraft-unlimited.com
22 Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909. Held on the famous Wildwood
Boardwalk from Burk Avenue to Schellenger Avenue. 6 p.m. Free.
609.729.4000
22-24 Closer Walk
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Youth
groups and families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping
on the Beach, live Christian music and worship services designed to
help you take “a closer walk with Christ.” Admission fee.
609.729.3700 ext. 139 or
www.moreyspiers.com
24-25
Mid-Summer Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. 50 crafters of every
kind. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily.
Free. 609.522.1669
24-25 67th Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Sat: International
Optimist Dinghy and 420 fleets. Sun: Laser and Sunfish fleets. 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily. Entrance fee for participants. Free to
spectators. 609.522.0969 or
www.gwyc.org
24-25 Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak & Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4-on-4 team
competition for players of all levels. 18 & over. Sat: 11 a.m. - 4
p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for
participants. 856.696.9705
24-25 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
31-8/1 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods
Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily.
Free. 609.523.1602
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AUGUST
7 Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show
North Wildwood
Firehouse, 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Handcrafted items
and refreshments. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0878
7-8 Rock and Music Collectibles Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. CDs,
tapes, records, posters, music memorabilia and guest stars. Sat: 12
p.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission fee. 609.448.7585
7-8 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
8 North Wildwood Annual Flea Market
Kennedy Boulevard, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
609.522.2030 ext.1230
8 United Way of Cape May County’s Rubber Ducky Regatta
Raging Waters Water
Park, Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood.
Come see over 10,000 rubber ducks race toward the finish line in the
endless river! 7:30 p.m.
Free to spectators. 609.729.2002
14 Canal Festival
Delaware Avenue between 18th & 20th Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon.
Boat parade from 5th to 20th Avenues, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free.
800.882.7787
17 Around the Island Row
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 7 a.m. Free.
609.522.7500
21 Mummers Strutters Contest
Olde New Jersey
Avenue, North Wildwood. Stringband plays – you strut! 2 p.m. Free.
609.889.2241
21-22 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.4520
21-22 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
21 Tri The Wildwoods
15th & the Beach, North Wildwood. Triathlon (swim, bike,
run). Proceeds benefit youth activities. Great location, great race.
7:30 a.m. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.2955
21-22 Wildwoods Classic Cup
On the Beach at Primrose Road, Wildwood Crest. Colorful hobie cats
in an ocean sailing competition. Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
856.914.1787 or http://mysite.verizon.net/vze358g
28-29 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m. - 6
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
27-29 Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie and Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood.
Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 3 p.m. -
10 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free.
732.422.9365
29 Blue Knights Family Picnic Day
Fox Park, Wildwood. Law enforcement motorcycle club. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entrance fee for participants.
856.692.8737
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SEPTEMBER
4-5 Handcraft Unlimited Labor Day Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100
quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission $2. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208
4-5 Labor Day Craft Show
Ocean Avenue &
Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 crafters of every kind, Sat: 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Entrance fee for participants.
Free to spectators. 609.522.1669
9-11 New Jersey State Harley Owners Group Rally
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. All HOG
members welcome. Limited public access to events. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
609.672.6745
10-12 35th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
3rd Avenue toward the Inlet, North Wildwood. Registration at the
Gazebo, 3rd & JFK Avenues. Adult and youth divisions. Prizes. Fri: 7
a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat:
6
a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun: 6 a.m. - Noon. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.2955
10-12 Hearts of Fire Christ Fest 2004
Seaport Village, 22nd Avenue & the Boardwalk, North Wildwood.
National Christian family fun fest. Workshops, games and music. Fri:
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun: 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free. 404.434.0660
11 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 10
a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520
11 September 11 Commemoration
At the North
Wildwood City Hall grounds. Commemoration of 9/11 tragedies. 8:56
a.m. Free. 609.522.7722
11-12 Mummers String Band Weekend
Olde New Jersey
Avenue & length of the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m. - 6
p.m. Street festival on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Sun: 1 p.m. String
bands march and play on the Boardwalk. Free. 609.898.9898
17 Firemen’s Friday Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 crafters of
every kind. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Rain date 9/18/04) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.522.1669
17-18 New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual
Convention of Delegates and Life Members. Sat: 1 p.m. Parade on New
Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, north to 9th Avenue,
North Wildwood. Free. 800.852.0137 or
www.njstatefiremensrelief.com
18 Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches, 5th to Cresse Avenues. Registration 6 a.m. -
7:30 a.m. Fishing 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Daily. Entrance fee for
participants. 609.522.1526
23-26 11th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk & at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501
Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on
the Boardwalk. Evening cruise, muffler rappin’, flame throwin’,
burn-out competitions. Entrance fee for participants. Free to
spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com
23-26 Irish Fall Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Four-day event celebrates
Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts and a piper
competition. Sun: 1 p.m. Parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st
Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Free. 800.882.7787
or 609.846-0454
25 Wildwood Crest Beach Run
On the Beach at Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. 2- & 5-mile beach run.
9 a.m. Registration fee for participants. 609.522.3087
25 Seafarers Celebration
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue between Rambler Road & Miami Avenue,
Wildwood Crest. Live music, food, crafts, magic, special events and
children’s entertainment. Fireworks at dark (weather permitting). 10
a.m. - dark. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
609.522.1669
26 Super Sunday
Morey’s Piers, 25th Avenue & the Boardwalk and Schellenger Avenue &
the Boardwalk. Discount amusement tickets, games, entertainment and
live music. Noon - 6 p.m. Admission fee for amusements. All events &
games. Free. 609.522.3900
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OCTOBER
1 Surf & Turf Monster Mash
Scoop Taylor Memorial Park, Ocean & Heather Avenues, Wildwood Crest.
This fun-filled family event kicks off the Monster truck races. See
and ride the monster trucks, enjoy great food and more! 6 p.m. -
9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.8051
1-3 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach, Schellenger to Youngs Avenues, Wildwood. Monster truck
race for “King of the Beach.” Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat: Noon and 7
p.m. Sun: Noon. Monster truck rides, exhibits, autographs, food and
crafts. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.njhra.com
1-3 Wild Thang 2004-PT Owners Club
Fox Park at Ocean & Park Avenues and on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 8
a.m. - 4 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. 610.631.7773 or
www.ptownersclub.com
1-2 Barbershop Quartet Weekend
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood.
Barbershoppers Mid-Atlantic District Convention features
old-fashioned barbershop quartet harmony competition, quartet and
chorus performances. Fri: 7 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Admission
fee. 410.384.7655
2 Christopher Columbus Treasure Hunt
On the Beach from 22nd to 23rd Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure
hunt for kids. 11 a.m. Free. 609.425.8450
2-3 Beach Jam
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the Beach.
Admission fee. 609.729.3700 ext. 134
2-3 Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races
Sunset Lake at Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Powerboat racing, food
and merchandise vendors. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators.
609.886.8156 or www.sunsetlake.us
9 Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
On the Beach in Wildwood & North Wildwood. Teams and individuals
welcome. 8 a.m. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110
8-10 Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood.
AMA-sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Fri: 8 a.m. - 7
p.m. Sat. and Sun: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.njhra.com
8-10 Charismatic Conference
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Catholic
Charismatic Conference. All welcome. Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat: 7
a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donation requested.
609.522.6586
8-10 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 609.465.2625 or
www.capeexpress.com
11-12 Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 5:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Entrance fee for participants. 609.561.7696
15-17 Fabulous 50’s Celebration – NEW!
An island-wide celebration of the Wildwoods' role in the birth of
Rock 'n' Roll, and the 50th anniversary of the song, "Rock Around
the Clock," first performed in Wildwood by Bill Haley and the
Comets. Events include a concert featuring the Original Comets, a
dinner and fun celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Swanson's
TV Dinners, a 50’s memorabilia show and sale, exhibits and
lectures about 50’s antiques and pop-culture; DooWop trolley tours;
classic car show and more. Accommodations packages available. For
more information, phone 609-729-4000 or 609-522-4546.
16-17 Beach Buggy Fish Tournament
15th Avenue & the Beach. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 609.561-7696
16-17 New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. 111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood.
Activities each day including many guest Lighthouse experts. 10 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520
23 Halloween Masquerade and Skating Party
D’Amico Skating Rink, 23rd & Delaware Avenues, North Wildwood. 7
p.m. - 9 p.m. Fun night of music, games and skating. Prizes awarded
for best costumes. All ages welcome. Free. 609.522.2955
29 Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
Registration 5 p.m. Judging 5:30 p.m. Parade 6:15 p.m. 7 p.m. Fun
Fair at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Free. 609.729.1934
30 South Jersey Surf Casters Tournament
On the Beach in Wildwood and North Wildwood. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily.
Entrance fee for participants. 609.886.6314
30 Drum Corps at the Jersey Shore
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The City
of Wildwood and Hawthorne Cabelleros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps
present a concert exhibition. For further information call
609.522.2444
31 Greater Wildwoods Elks Halloween Haunted House
Elks Lodge, 1st & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Walk-through
haunted house. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free. 609.729.2170
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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
November
12-14 Woodworks Trade Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Wood
Workers event gives novice to professional the opportunity to learn
from well known experts from around the world. Admission fee.
301.917.4408
December
1 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, North
Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting, Santa Clause and refreshments. 7
p.m. Free. 609.522.4520
4 City of North Wildwood Annual Christmas Party
Anglesea Firehouse, 2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 7 p.m.
- 9 p.m. Free. 609.522.5484
7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony
St. Demetrios Church, 321 St. Demetrios Avenue at Hereford Inlet
Seawall, North Wildwood. Commemorative ceremony by North Wildwood
VFW Memorial Post 5941. Noon. Free. 609.523.8308
10 Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Christmas Parade
Parade from
Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, to Central Avenue, North Wildwood.
6:30 p.m. Rain date December 13. Free. 609.729.5501
11 Elks Hoop Shoot
North Wildwood Recreation Center, 900 Central Avenue, North
Wildwood. Foul shooting contest for children 8-12 yrs. Registration
at Noon. Contest immediately following registration. Free.
609.522.2955
26-30 Boardwalk Basketball Classic
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The
largest holiday basketball tournament in the state with teams from
all over the country. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily. Admission fee.
609.884.4297 or www.987thecoast.com
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Every Week All Summer
Mondays - Captain Ocean’s Ecological Program
July 5 - Labor Day.
Rambler Road & the Beach, Wildwood Crest. Educational presentation
of ocean and sea life. 8 a.m. Free. 609.522.2919
Mondays - Music by the Ocean
July 5 - August 30. Wildwood Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood
Crest. Dance the night away with various types of music. 7:30 p.m.
Free. 609.523.0202
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - Wildwood Talent Showcase
July 1 - August 27.
Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6
- 18 perform. Free. 609.522.6714
Tuesdays & Thursdays - “Doo Wop” Mid-Century Architecture Trolley
Tour
July - August. Schellenger & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood. This
award-winning, guided trolley tour showcases the Wildwoods’ fabulous
collection of
mid-century
architecture. Admission fee. 609.884.5404 or
www.capemaymac.org
Wednesdays - Music Concerts
June 30 -
Aug. 25. Gazebo at
Miami Avenue
& Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest.
7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. 609.522.0221
Wednesdays - National Pro-Wrestling’s Beach Bedlam
July 7th – Aug. 18. On the Beach at Schellenger Avenue, behind the
Information Center. Two shows nightly. Rain date: Thursday night.
6:15 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. Adults $3, children under 12 free.
732.888.1704
Thursdays - Boardwalk Family Fun Night
July 1 - August 26. The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns and
music. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602
Thursdays - Gazebo Concerts
July 1 - August 26. Gazebo at Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood
Crest. 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. Free. 609.523.0202
Thursdays - String Band Performance
July 1- August 26. The Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Free. 609.523.1602
Thursdays & Saturdays - North Wildwood Musical Events
July 8 - September 11. 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 p.m.
Free. 800.882.7787
Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach
June 4 - August 27 and Sun: September 5. On the Beach at Pine
Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 11 p.m. Free.
609.523.1602
Sundays - Pastoral Concerts
July 11 - July 25. 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Pastoral
music concerts featuring music from around the world. 8 p.m. Free.
800.882.7787
Beach Aerobics
June 21 - August 30. Gazebo at 3rd & JFK Avenues, North Wildwood.
Mon. - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. $2 per class. Bring a water
bottle. 609.522.2955
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Recreational Attractions
Boardwalk
A two-mile Boardwalk with four amusement piers, water parks, roller
coasters, carnival games and shopping.
Beach
Free, safe and guarded beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day
from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily.
Deep Sea Fishing/Excursions
Numerous boats make daily trips for fishing and sightseeing.
Bicycling
Permitted on the Boardwalk weekdays until 11 a.m. Weekends and
holidays until 10:30 a.m. Public bike path from Rambler Road to
Cresse Avenue along the Beach, Wildwood Crest.
Recreation Centers
North Wildwood Recreation Center
900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood. Call for league or camp
information. 609.522.2955
Wildwood Recreation Center
243 East Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Call for league or camp
information. 609.522.5837
Wildwood Crest Recreation Center
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp
information. 609.523.0202
Scoop Taylor Park
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp
information. 609.523.1341
Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
8800 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 609.522.0084
Pier Playmates Day Camp
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp
information. 609.523.0018
Tennis Courts
Borough of Wildwood Crest Tennis Courts
6300 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 609.729.2628
Fox Park Ocean & Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. 609.522.5837
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Garden State Parkway, Exit 11. Free. 609.465.5271
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Historic and Cultural Attractions
Whaling Wall by Wyland
Garfield Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. A spectacular 220' long x
30' high mural. The world’s leading environmental artist, Wyland,
depicts life-size whales with dolphins, turtles and other sea
mammals.
Wildwood Historical Society and George F. Boyer Historical Museum
3907 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Donation requested. 609.523.0277
National Marbles Hall of Fame
3907 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Learn about the sport of Marbles.
Donation requested. 609.523.0277
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Coast Guard Tower
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Restored 1874 lighthouse.
Admission fee. 609.522.4520
Sunset Lake and Turtle Gut Park and Memorial
New Jersey & Miami Avenues, Wildwood Crest. The site of the only
battle of the American Revolution fought in Cape May County.
609.522.0221
Wildwood Crest Historical Museum
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest Pier, Store #3, Wildwood Crest.
609.729.4515
Doo Wop Preservation League
3201 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Dedicated to sharing the island’s
mid-century architectural treasures. 609.523.2400. Tours Tues. &
Thurs. throughout the summer. 609.884.5404
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