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Motor Inn. All rights reserved. Revised:
November 14, 2011 by
Cape Graphics
| 10/1- 10/2 | 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. |
| 10/8- 10/9 | George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament: County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capeexpress.com. |
| 10/7- 10/9 | 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. |
| 10/8 10/9 | 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. |
| 10/14- 10/16 | 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. |
| 10/15 10/16 | New
Jersey Lighthouse Challenge: "Lighthouse Challenge of New
Jersey" weekend . 609.522.4520 or http://www.herefordlighthouse.org. |
October 2011
| 9/8- 9/11 | 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 |
| 9/10 | 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 |
| 9/16- 9/18 | 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 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. |
| 9/22- 9/25 |
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. |
| 9/22- 9/25 |
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 |
| 9/23- 9/25 |
Beach Jam: Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk,
Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. |
| 9/25 |
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 |
September 2011
| 8/5 - 8/7 |
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. |
| 8/7 | 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 |
| 8/14 |
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. |
| 8/20 - 8/21 | Wildwoods Classic Cup XXVII Hobie Cat Races: On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Colorful Hobie Cat sailing regatta. Registration on site Friday night and Saturday morning. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Free to spectators. 609.923.1355 or http://www.hobiefleet443.com/ |
| 8/26- 8/28 | 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. |
August 2011
| 6/30 7/3 | Wildwood Talent Showcase: Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 -18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523 |
| 7/8 | Cape May County Lifeguard Championship: Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood Crest. 6 p.m. Ten Cape May County beach patrols compete in six events. Free. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org. |
| 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 | Independence Day Parade: Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955. |
| 7/8-7/10 | Anglesea Blues Festival: 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. -11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. -6 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com. |
| 7/07 - 9/03 | Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert Series: 2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com. |
| 7/11-7/16 | Dance Xplosion National Finals Dance Competition: National dance competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily. Free admission. 516.781.3400 or www.dancexplosiontalent.com. |
| 7/9 -7/11 | 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. |
| 7/9 | Miss North Wildwood Competition: Sunset Bay Restaurant. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon Free. 609.522.7722 |
| 7/16-7/18 | 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. |
| 7/17 | Greater Wildwoods Christmas in July Boat Parade: Don't miss the Greater Wildwoods' Christmas in July Boat Parade. Back bays from North Wildwood to Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. 6:30 p.m. 609.729.5501 or www.wildwoodboatparade.com. |
| 7/17 | Boardwalk Christmas in July Craft Show: The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602. |
| 7/18 - 7/23 | Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition: National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. -10:30 p.m. Daily. 413.568.4815 or www.sophisticatedproductions.com. |
| 7/21-7/26 | 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/ |
| 7/22 | 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. |
| 7/24 -7/25 |
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 |
July 2011
| 6/3-6/5 |
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. |
| 6/3-6/6 | 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. |
| 6/8-6/12 | American Legion Convention: Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade o n Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free. 73 2.229.2978 or www.njelks.org. |
| 6/9-6/11 | 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. |
| 6/9 | 16th 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. |
| 6/13-6/18 | 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. |
| 6/14 & 6/16 | 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. |
| 6/18 | 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 . |
| 6/20-6/24 | 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. |
| 6/25-6/26 | 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. |
| 6/25-6/27 |
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 |
June 2011
| 4/28-5/1 | 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. |
| 5/2 | 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. |
| 5/5-5/8 | 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. |
| 5/20-5/22 |
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. |
| 5/13-5/15 | 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. & Sat: 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Members only. www.njkofc.org/ |
| 5/14 | 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. |
| 5/27-5/29 | 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. |
| 5/28-5/27 | 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. |
| 5/28-5/29 | 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. |
| 5/30-5/31 | 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 |
| 5/19-5/21 | National Corvette Restorers Society Meet: Wildwoods Convention Center. Regional meeting for the NCRS. Formed in 1974, the National Corvette Restorers Society is a non-profit hobby group of 15,800+ families dedicated to the restoration, preservation, history and enjoyment of Corvettes made from the model years 1953 through 1996. www.ncrs.org. |
| 5/6-5/8 | 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. |
May 2011
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4/07-4/9 |
War at the Jersey Shore: Wildwoods Convention Center SJWA hosts an annual event featuring National Folkstyle Wrestling Championships. Fri: competition at 6 p.m., Sat: competition 8 a.m. -8 p.m. Ticket prices to be determined. 856.642.7592 or www.sjwrestling.com. |
| 4/17 | 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. |
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4/22-4/24 |
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. |
April 2011
