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APRIL 2008
  

4/04 -4/06 Wildwoods Boat & Fishing Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual showcase of major boat manufacturers, accessories, services and exhibitions .Fri: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 12 - 18 and free for children 12 and under. Outdoor used boat marketplace on Montgomery Avenue parking lot. 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org/boatshow.html
4/13 4/4 Beast of the East Cheerleading Championship
Wildwoods Convention Center and the beach between Schellenger and Lincoln Avenues, Wildwood. Cheer Tech hosts a cheerleading competition. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Admission fee for spectators and participants. 866.52.CHEER or www.cheertech.net.
4/234/23 Business At The Beach Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, the business at the beach expo is the
premiere networking event in the county, attracting over 60 exhibitors and
hundreds of attendees. 4-7 pm. www.capemaycountychamber.com or
609-465-7181
4/25 4/26 Sensational '60s Weekend
The 3rd Annual Sensational 60's Weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Sensational '60s record hop featuring Jerry Blavat in the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena from 7 p.m. For more info visit www.fabfifties.com or call 609.729.4000.
 

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MAY 2008

5/1 5/4

Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
The Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and OH. Tickets sold by package plans only. 856.935.4940 or tob@tob.org.

5/5 5/5

Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration from 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. at the Anglesea Firehouse. Tournament will be held on the beaches of Wildwood Crest. Awards and prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of the event at the Anglesea Firehouse. Individual participant fee $9, Team participant fee $49. (6 person team) 609.886.1656

5/7 5/7

Seashore Foods Trade Show
The Wildwood Wildwoods Convention Center. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Trade show restricted to adults affiliated with or having a bonafide interest in the food service industry. For additional information contact Seashore Foods 609.886.3100 ext 18 or www.seashorefood.com

5/8 5/11

Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Entrance fee $40 participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com

5/16 5/8

Spring Beach Jam
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach between Schellenger Avenue and Spencer Avenue. Entrance fee for participants.609-522-3900 or www.moreyspiers.com

5/15 5/17

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. & Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only. www.njkofc.org/

5/16 5/18

Pirates Weekend with Captain Kidd
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m. Parade on the Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt to follow on the beach at 15th Avenue. Free to participants. Free to spectators. To register call 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwoodrec.com

5/23 5/25

 Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. America's largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, 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.

5/24 5/25

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Convention Center. Craft show featuring all hand-made products. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.522.1602, 609.522.0378, 609.522.0198

5/24 5/25

State Gymnastics Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. A gymnastics competition, Sat & Sun:9 am-6 pm. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children. www.usaigc.com/default.cfm

5/26

Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st Avenue & Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Visit www.wildwoodpost184.com for additional details. Free. 609.729.5832

5/29 5/30

15th Annual Education Extravaganza
Learning becomes a 'day at the beach' when students in grades three through twelve enjoy a day of hands-on learning and interactive participation utilizing the beach and Morey's Piers amusements. 609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com

5/29 5/31

Tall Cedars Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Saturday beginning at 21st Avenue and Atlantic and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue. 10 a.m.

5/30 6/1 Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro/Am
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com

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JUNE 2008

6/1

Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro/Am
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com

6/5 6/8

New Jersey State Elks Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Yearly convention of the NJ State Elks Organization. Wildwood Crest. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.

6/13 6/15

DeMolay International
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Masonic Lodge Youth Group convention banquet and installation for members. Fri: 8 p.m.- 10 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sun: 9-10 a.m.

6/10 6/15

American Legion Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.

6/15 6/19

Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments held throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily.Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or www.nationalmarblestournament.org

6/16 6/21

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention
Wildwoods
Convention Center. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.393.1929 or www.vfwnj.com.

6/16 9.09

Doo Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Award-winning, guided bus tour showcases Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwoods fabulous collection of mid-century architecture and hotels/motels. Tour leaves at 7 p.m. in front of the Doo Wop Experience museum on Ocean Avenue.609.523.1958. Adults $12, Children $6.

6/21

Cabs at the Beach Drum Corp Competition
Maxwell Field, Youngs Avenue and Park Blvd., Wildwood. The City of Wildwood and Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps present the season opener "Cabs at the Beach" drum and bugle exhibition. For advance ticket sales call the Hawthorne Caballeros Business Office at 1-973-709-0500 .

 

Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
On the Wildwoods beach between Cedar and Poplar. Bring your barefooted soccer team to the beach! 5 vs 5 with no shoes! Pre-registration is required. Visit www.capeexpress.com

6/20 6/21

13th Annual Plunge for Patients
Sat: 3 - 5 p.m. registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Ocean swim races, beach run and fun walk beginning at 6 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for participants. 443.271.2926 or www.plungeforpatients.org

6/23 9/1

Beach Aerobics
Outdoor aerobics class at Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. $5 participant fee per class, bring exact change and water. 609.522.2955

6/27 6/29

Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Friday Registration 5 p.m.-9 pm. in the lobby of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Games played on Wildwoods Beaches. Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. 5 vs. 5 with no shoes! In the sand. Pre-registration required. Free to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Daily. www.CapeExpress.com. Or beachblastsoccer@comcast.net

6/27 6/29

14th Annual Original North Wildwood Italian-American Festival
Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat: noon. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 609.522.2955

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JULY 2008

7/1 7/4

Skydiving Extravaganza
Free Fall Adventures and Spash Zone Waterpark will present continuous skydiving and skydiving exhibitions hourly on the beach in front of the Splash Zone Water Park, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. 856.629.7553

7/2 7/3

Gazebo by the Sea Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 crafters of every kind. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. Free parking. 609.522.1669

7/4 7/4

Fourth of July Fireworks Display
A wonderful Wildwoods' tradition! The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue. Fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602.

7/4 7/4

Independence Day Parade
Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955

7/6 7/6

Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500

7/7 7/8

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Juried crafters. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520 or www.herefordlighthouse.org

7/7 7/8

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

7/8 7/10

New Jersey State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival
2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com

7/8 7/12

Youth for Christ Summer Splash
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Evangelistic conference for pre-registered teens from the northeast region of the United States.

7/10 7/10

SJ Studebaker Club Boardwalk Car Show
On the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Ave. Entrance fee for participants. Trophies awarded. All make cars welcome. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rain date July 17th. 609.522.2201 or www.northwildwood.com

7/11 7/11

Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon Free.
609.522.7722

7/13 7/14

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 www.sterlingharbor.com

7/14 7/15

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

7/14 7/14

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. 609.522.2955

7/16 7/16

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily 609.522.4520

7/19 7/21

Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Youth groups & families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach, live Christian music & worship services designed to help you take "a closer walk with Christ". 609.729.3700x139 or www.moreyspiers.com

7/21 7/21

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 cross Wildwood Catholic High School Cross Country and Track programs. 609.522.8581 or www.sandblastbeachrun.com

7/21 7/21

Christmas in July Boat Parade
The Greater Wildwood Jaycees, 98.7 the Coast and Oldies 94 present Christmas in July Boat Parade on the waterways of the Wildwoods. Boaters and homeowners decorate their boats, homes and docks in a Christmas theme. 7-10 p.m. Free. Winners announced at Lighthouse Pointe. 609.729.5501

7/21 7/21

Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach in North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach tram! Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500

7/21 7/22

Handcraft Unlimited Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's Exhibit Hall West, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100 quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee is $2.50 for adults. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com/wildwood.htm

7/21 7/22

Mid Summer Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Rd., Wildwood Crest. 50 crafters of every kind. Sat. & Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.522.1669

7/22 7/27

Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily. www.sophisticatedproductions.com/

7/24 7/24

Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909 held on the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Burk Avenue to Schellenger Avenues. Sign in will be held in the Wildwoods Convention Center's lobby. For additional information or an application please call 609.729.4000. www.gwcoc.org

7/25 7/25

World Wrestling Entertainment
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Info to
follow.

7/28 7/29

Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4- on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 yrs. & over. Competitors represent more than 12 states. Sat: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 856.696.9705 or www.wildwoodultimate.com

7/28 7/29

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

7/29 7/29

North Wildwood Biathlon
Half mile swim, 3.1 mile run. Proceeds benefit NWBP. 609.374.6495 or www.delmosports.com

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AUGUST 2008

8/2- 8/3

Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Mixed martial arts fighting competition with contestants from the tri-state area. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tickets available at the door day of event or by visiting www.nagafighter.com.

8/3- 8/5

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

8/15- 8/17

Sports Card Comic Book and Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Friday, 3 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Featuring all sports cards, old & new, comic books, starting lineups, McFarlane figures, nonsports cards, magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Beanie Babies, wax boxes, autographed memorabilia, sets, posters and more. For additional info visit WWW.NJSPORTSPROMOTIONS.COM

8/2- 8/3

Annual Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Annual event on Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Sat: International Optimist Dinghy and 420 classes. Sun: Laser and Sunfish classes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0969 or www.gwyc.org

8/23- 8/24

Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602

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SEPTEMBER 2008

9/4- 9/7

Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Cape Classic Motorcycle Club Motorcycle rally. Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 609.729.8870 or www.roartotheshoreonline.com

9/4- 9/7

Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
3rd Avenue toward the Inlet, North Wildwood. Registration at the Gazebo, 3rd & JFK Avenues. Adult and youth divisions. Prizes. Fri.& Sat: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.2955

9/6- 9/7

Mummers String Band Weekend & Strutters Contest
Olde New Jersey Avenue & length of the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. Sat: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Street festival on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Sun: 3 p.m. String bands march on the Boardwalk - you strut! Free. 609.522.7722

9/11- 9/13

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 steps off on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, North to 9th Avenue, North Wildwood. Rain delay to be determined. Reviewing stand at 17th & New Jersey Avenues. 800.852.0137 or www.njstatefiremensrelief.com

9/18- 9/21

Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 4 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

9/18- 9/21

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. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.729.0075

9/21

Super Sunday
Morey's Piers, 25th Avenue & the Boardwalk and Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Discount amusement tickets, games, entertainment and live music. Noon - 6 p.m. Admission fee for amusements. All events & games free. 609.522.3900

9/26- 9/28

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

9/29 9/29

Christopher Columbus Treasure Hunt & Ice Cream Eating Contest
On the Beach from 22nd to 23rd Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt
for kids. Noon. Free. 609.729.3223

9/27- 9/28

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 or www.moreyspiers.com

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OCTOBER 2008

10/3- 10/5

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: 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Convention Center's box office. http://mad.spebsqsa.org.

10/10- 10/12

George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capeexpress.com

10/10- 10/12

Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Races are Sat: Noon, Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.ThunderMoto.com

10/11

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. 609.758.1213 or www.njbba.org

10/17- 10/19

Fabulous 50's Weekend
A city wide celebration of the Wildwoods’. An island-wide celebration of the Wildwoods' role in the birth of Rock'n'Roll. Events include a concert, a 50's memorabilia show and sale, exhibits of 50's antiques and pop-culture, DooWop trolley tours, classis car show and more. Accommodations packages available. For more information call 1-888-729-0033 or visit www.fabfifties.com

10/25

South Jersey Surf Casters Tournament
On the Beach in North Wildwood and Wildwood. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily. 609.886.1656

10/25

Anglesea Surf Fishing Club Tournament
On the Beach in Wildwood and North Wildwood. Teams and individuals welcome. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110

 

 

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