THE WILDWOOD CREST -THE HEART OF THE JERSEY
PLACES OF INTEREST IN WILDWOOD CREST
GAZEBO
SUNSET LAKE
NESBITT INFO CENTER BOATING
JET SKI WIND SURFING
FREE PUBLIC BATHING BEACH TENNIS COURT
PLAYGROUND NEW CREST PIER
BICYCLE PATH BASKETBALL&BASEBALL FIELDS
CHARTER & SPORT FISHING SIGHTSEEING BOATS
BACK BAY BOATING
&FISHING MINI
GOLF
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| 3/1 | Moscow State Circus The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Stars of the world- famous Moscow State Circus return to the Wildwoods for three shows. 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Admission fee. 888.244.8165 |
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| 3/8-9 | National Cheerleading
Championship The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Cheer Tech's 2003 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. 1.866.52.CHEER |
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| 3/11 | Harlem Globetrotters The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The famous Harlem Globetrotters “Reclaiming the Game”. 7p.m. Tickets on sale beginning December 21, 2002 by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling TicketMaster at 800.736.1420. Tickets on sale at the Wildwoods Convention Center starting on Jan. 6th, Mon. through Fri. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Additional info. available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com. |
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| 3/15 | St. Patrick's Day Celebration
and Parade Parade route: Atlantic Avenue from 10th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.729.1307 |
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| 3/29 | NEW! Wildwoods Community and
Real Estate Showcase The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Rediscover the Wildwoods. Learn about local organizations that make the Wildwoods a great place to live, work and vacation. Meet with area realtors about purchasing a home or investment property, or renting a summer retreat. Talk to insurance representatives, title companies, property managers, etc. Free admission. 10am to 4pm. |
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| 3/29 | Cape May County Culture and
Heritage Day The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Free admission. 9am to 2pm. |
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| 3/30 | Annual Ocean Drive Marathon
& 10 Miler On Ocean Drive from Cape May to Sea Isle City using the length of the Wildwoods' Boardwalk. 9:00a.m. Entrance fee for participants. 609.523.0880. www.odmarathon.com |
| 4/6-8 | Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Wholesale trade show only. Souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more. Sun. & Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 508.238.5800 |
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| 4/9 | Business to Business Expo The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Hundreds of products and services for Cape May County businesses. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 609.465.7181 |
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| 4/11 | Special Olympics The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Motor activities program. Volunteers welcome. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 609.896.8000 or www.sonj.org |
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| 4/19 | Annual Easter Egg Hunt On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. BPO Elks Easter Egg Hunt. Noon. Free. 609.729.2170 |
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| 4/20 | Easter Bunny Arrives at Morey's Piers Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Free photos with the Easter Bunny and prizes! Noon - 3 p.m. 609.729.3700 |
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| 4/20 | Resurrection "Son Rise" Service Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo, 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 6:30 a.m. 609.522.2951 |
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| 4/24-26 | 2nd Annual Pony Express Mustang Car Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Ford Mustang show. Fri. & Sat: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cars displayed on Boardwalk. Awards and prizes. Fri. & Sat: 8 p.m. Parade. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.517.5800 or 609.522.8288 |
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| 4/26-27 | Greater Wildwoods Jaycees Hotel/Motel and
Restaurant Trade Show The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee. 609.729.5501 |
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| 4/26-27 | Crafts and Collectibles Show Downtown Conference Center, 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission fee. 609.729.4000 |
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| 4/26 | International Day Community Center, 9th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Flag raising ceremony. Noon. 800.882.7787 |
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| 4/27 | 4th Annual Police Survivors' Roar to the
Shore Motorcycle Run Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. Annual motorcycle run from Philadelphia's Roosevelt Park, traveling the scenic back roads of Southern New Jersey for an 83 mile ride into Wildwood. Fund-raiser to show support to the men and women in the Tri-State Law Enforcement Community, to raise money for Police Survivor Organizations. Arrival 11:45 a.m. 609.417.7627. www.policesurvivors.com. |
| 5/1-2 | 2nd Annual Corvette Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Corvette show for years 1953-2003. Fri. & Sat: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cars displayed on Boardwalk. Awards and prizes. Fri. & Sat: 8 p.m. Parade. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.517.5800 or 609.522.8288 |
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| 5/2-4 | Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 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 |
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| 5/2 | Lullaby of Broadway Garfields Restaurant, Wildwood FineLife Presentations performs Broadway's greatest hits, skits & wits. 8 p.m. shows and selected matinees. Call for reservations. 609.884.4627 |
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| 5/4 | 12th Annual Spirit Walk Wildwood Catholic High School, 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.7257 |
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| 5/8-11 | 11th Annual East Coast Boardwalk
Nationals Car Show On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, Burk Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fri. and Sat: Boardwalk display, 8:00a.m.- 3:00p.m. Evening cruise, muffler rappin', flame throwin', burn-out competitions. Entrance fee for participants, free for spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com |
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| 5/10 | Crafts and Collectibles Show Downtown Conference Center, 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission fee. 609.729.4000 |
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| 5/11 | Mothers Day Celebration Morey's Piers, Schllenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood, and 25th Avenue and the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. Moms ride free, moms eat free, and the first 100 moms receive a pink carnation. 609-522-3900. |
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| 5/13-18 | NEW! Home Improvement
Convention Various locations, North Wildwood. Workshops featuring personalities from the world of home improvement. Admission fee. 800.882.7787. |
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| 5/16-17 | Knights of Columbus Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, Burk Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual New Jersey State Council Knights of Columbus meeting. Business sessions Fri. and Sat. 9am - 3pm. Members only. |
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| 5/16-18 | Beach Jam Mariner's Landing, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. Admission fee. 609.729.3700 x134 |
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| 5/17-18 | Pirates Weekend with Captain Kidd On the beach at 16th Avenue, North Wildwood. May 17 treasure hunt at noon. Prizes. May 18 parade at 11am on the Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Avenues. 609.522.2955 |
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| 5/17-18 | Wild Wheels Buggy Blast On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Kite surfing demonstrations, traction kiting and land sailing using kites for power. 10am - 5pm daily. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 215.736.3715 |
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| 5/18 | 13th Annual Coast the Coast
Bike Tour Bike tour of the Mid-Jersey chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Starts May 17 in Sandy Hook. Enters the Wildwoods via Route 147 May 18. Entrance fee. 800.882.7787. |
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| 5/23-26 | 19th Annual 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, children activities, 9AM - 5PM & illuminated night kite fly on Friday May 23, 9PM. Entrance fee for sport kite competition. Free kite making. Free to spectators. 215.736.3715 |
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| 5/24-26 | 18th Annual 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. 9AM - 5PM. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 215.736.3715 |
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| 5/24-25 | Tribute to Cozy Morley Sat. afternoon: old-fashioned 2nd Street Mummers Parade. Sat. evening: "roast." Location to be announced. Sun. afternoon: statue dedication at 101 E. Walnut Avenue, North Wildwood. 800.882.7787. |
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| 5/25 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10AM - 6PM. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 5/26 | 10th Annual Wildwoods World Indoor Kite
Competition The Wildwoods Convention Center, Burk Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. The best indoor kite fliers in the world flying sport kites. entrance fee for participants. Sat. and Sun.: Noon-4pm. Mon.: 9AM - 4PM. Free. 215.736.3715 |
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| 5/26 | Memorial Day Ceremony Veteran's Monument, Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. Veterans are honored at this traditional Memorial Day ceremony. 10AM. 800.882.7787 |
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| 5/27-6/1 | Tall Cedars Annual Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat: 11am parade on Atlantic Avenue. Free. 609.729.9000. |
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| 5/28 | Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase Location to be announced. Sample mouth watering dishes and decadent desserts from local eateries. Live entertainment and a silent auction 5:30PM. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local high schools. Admission fee $25. 609.729.4000 |
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Education Extravaganza |
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| 5/29-6/1 | Ancient Order of Hibernians
State Convention Various locations, North Wildwood. Open to AOH Members. 800.882.7787. |
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| 5/30 - 6/1 | Spring Thunder on the Sand
Motocross Race On the Beach, between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races on the beach for beginners to pros. Sat.: Noon and Sun.: 11AM. Call for registration details. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com |
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| 5/30- 6/1 | Law
Enforcement Survivors Weekend Honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Friday 8pm opening ceremonies, 2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Sat: 2pm parade on Surf Avenue from 25th and 1st Avenues. Sun: 12:30pm Ecumenical service, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Free.. 609.729.3679 |
These Events Occur Every Week, All Summer Long!
Mondays - Music by the Ocean - June 30-August 25
Wildwood Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm - 10pm. Free.
609.523.0202
Mondays - Captain Ocean's Ecological Program - July 7 through Labor Day
Rambler Road & the Beach, Wildwood Crest. 8am. Educational presentation
of ocean and sea life. Free. 609.522.0221
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays - Wildwood Talent Showcase - June
23-August 29
Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7pm. Dancers ages 6-18
perform. Free. 609.522.6714
Tuesdays and 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. Fee. Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. 609.884.5404
Wednesdays and Thursdays - Summer Sunset Concert Series -
July-August
Sunset Lake Gazebo, Miami and New Jersey Avenues, Wildwood Crest. 7PM. Free.
609.523.0202
Thursdays - Boardwalk Family Fun Night - July 3-August 21
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns, music. 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free.
609.523.1602
Thursdays - String Band Performance - July 3-August 21
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free. 609.523.1602
Thursdays & Saturdays - North Wildwood Musical Events - July 5-September
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Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8pm.
All shows will be held in the amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8pm. Free. Donations are welcome to offset the costs of the productions.
Donation requested. 800.882.7787Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach - May 30 - August 29 &
Sunday, September 2
The Beach & Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. Free.
11pm. 609.523.1602
Sundays- God & Country Concerts - July 6-27
2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. 8 pm. Concerts
featuring music from around the world. Free. 800.882.7787
| 6/5-7 | New Jersey State Elks
Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Parade Saturday at Noon. Parade route begins on Atlantic Avenue and proceeds from 25th Avenue to Aster Road. 732.229.2978. |
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| 6/6-7 | Mummers Fancy Brigade
Weekend Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Fri.: Mummers Mingle 7-11 p.m. Sat.: Parade on Surf Avenue, North Wildwood from 26th, 4:30PM. Free. 800.882.7787 |
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| 6/6-8 | NEW GM Show and Parade The Wildwoods Boardwalk. General Motors cars, all models from 1955 to 1976 only. Sat: Boardwalk display 8am-4pm. Trophies and prizes awarded. Free to spectators. 609.522.8288 or 609.517.5800. |
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| 6/11-14 | American Legion Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Parade Saturday 2PM. Route begins on Atlantic Avenue from 18th to Bennett Avenues. 609.695.5418 |
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| 6/13-14 | Goldwing Road Riders
Weekend Boardwalk at 16th Avenue,North Wildwood . Motorcycle club, featuring Honda's top of the line bike, meets for a boardwalk display and awards. 10:30AM - 5PM. Free. 856.767.6040 |
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| 6/14 | Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Craft and Herb Show 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. More than 50 juried crafters. 9am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.4520. |
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| 6/14 | American Flag Day Ceremony Veteran's Monument, Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 9:45 a.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 5/13-18 | Phillies Home Run Derby Higbee and Sticker Fields, Aster Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Batting contest for children ages 8-15. Winners receive prizes and advance to regional finals. 9AM registration. Contest begins at 10AM. Free. 609.522.2955. |
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| 6/14 | Model Aircraft Beach
Fly-In 17th Avenue & the Beach, North Wildwood. 10AM - 3PM. Free. 609.861.2450. sport.nj.com/sport/planes |
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| 6/16-19 | 80th 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. Daily 8AM - Noon. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.. 301-724-1297. |
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| 6/16-21 | Veterans of Foreign War
Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, Burk Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Parade 1:30PM Saturday on Atlantic Avenue. 609.393.1929 |
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| 6/19 | NEW! Writers on the Beach Conference Seaport Village, 22nd Avenue and Boardwalk, North Wildwood. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free, including lunch. Reservations required. 800.882.7787. |
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| 6/20-22 | NEW Ford Show and Parade The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Ford Motors models from Model T to LTD. We love Edsels, too. Sat: Boardwalk display 8am-4pm. Trophies and prizes awarded. Free to spectators. 609.522.8288 or 609.517.5800. |
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| 6/21 | ALS Express Bike Ride Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Morey's Piers hosts the fifth annual bike ride in support of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research. 609.522.8288 or 609.517.5800. |
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| 6/21 | Alumni Reunion Day: Philadelphia
University Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 4 to 9 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 6/22-26 | Fun in the Son The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. A youth ministry group experience for senior high school students. 8am - 10pm Daily. 423.624.2495. www.pfryouth.org |
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| 6/26-29 | 28th Annual Polka Spree by the Sea The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. 15 of the nations top Polka bands provide non-stop music. Thurs. & Fri. 2pm - midnight. Sat: Noon - Midnight. Sun: 11AM - 7PM. Admission fee. 908.359.5520 www.polkaspree.com |
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| 6/27-28 | Elks Italian-American
Weekend Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Vendors, music and food. 5pm - 11pm. Entertainment beginning at 7:30 p.m., featuring the Duprees on Friday, Bobby Rydell Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Little Miss Italy contest Saturday 5 p.m. Italian-American mass at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, 11 a.m. Free. 609.522.9302 |
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| 6/28-29 | "Plunge for Patients" Ocean
Swim and Beach Run Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood. Benefit for cancer patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital. June 28: 5K & 10k Beach Run, 8AM. June 29: 1 Mile & 3 Mile Swim and Novice Swims, 8AM & 10:30 AM. Entrance fee for participants. 410.502.5395 |
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| 6/28 | Alumni Reunion Day: Bishop McDevitt High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 6/29 | Mind, Body & Spiritual Expo The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Largest event in the northeast. Top east coast professionals. 10am-7pm. Admission fee. 609.522.5764. |
| 7/3 | Cape May County Lifeguard Championship Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Road & Beach. Beach patrols from Ocean City to Cape May Point will compete in various lifeguard races. 6PM. Free. 609.522.3825 |
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| 7/4 | Independence Day Parade Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/4 | 4th of July Fireworks Display The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks extravaganza. 10PM. 609.523.1602 |
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| 7/4-6 | Sports Card, Comic Book, Toy & Beanie
Expo The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 5PM - 10PM. Sat: Noon - 10PM. Sun: 11AM - 5PM. Free. 609.448.7585 |
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| 7/5-6 | 15th Annual Gazebo-by-the-Sea Craft Show Gazebo, Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 vendors of every kind. Sat: 9am - 5pm. Sun: 9am - 4pm. Free. 609.522.1669 |
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| 7/5 | Alumni Reunion Day: Father Judge and St.
Hubert's High Schools Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/5 | Street Chalk Competition 8th and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/11 | 35th Annual Beschen-Callahan Memorial
Lifeguard Races On the Beach at 15th, North Wildwood. County beach patrols compete. 6PM. Free. 609.522.7500 |
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| 7/11-13 | New Jersey State Barbeque Championship 2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbecue and free family fun. Sponsored by the Anglesea Firehouse. Fri: 6pm - 10pm. Sat: 10am - 10pm. Sun: 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.522.5916 www.njbbq.com |
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| 7/11-13 | Anglesea Blues Festival Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Smokin' hot blues on an outdoor stage. Fri: 6pm - 10pm. Sat: 10am - 10pm. Sun: 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.522.5916 www.angleseablues.com |
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| 7/12 | 9th Annual Boogie Board Races On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Children ages 7-18 compete for prizes in categories including longest, most creative and best overall ride. 10AM. Admission fee. 609.522.2955 |
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| 7/12 | Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Boulevard, Shawcrest. South Jersey’s largest Fluke Tournament. Entrance fee for participants. 7:30AM – 5PM. 609.729.1425 |
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| 7/12-13 | Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 60 juried crafters. 9am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.4520 |
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| 7/12-13 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 7/12 | Antique Car Show Municipal Lot, Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/12 | Alumni Reunion Day: St. Martin of Tours
Parish Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 4 to 9 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/16 | Miss North Wildwood Competition Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Noon. Entry fee. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/17 | The
Wildwoods Baby Parade The Wildwoods Boardwalk. 6PM. Trophies and prizes awarded by the Wildwood Civic Club. Free. 609.729.4000. Click for application (PDF). |
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| 7/19 | Christmas in July with Santa Claus North Wildwood Beach. Santa rides the beach tram! Candy canes and entertainment. 1PM. Free. 609.522.7500 |
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| 7/19 | 8th Annual Sandblast Beach Run On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Two mile run: 6:15PM. Five mile run: 7PM. Entrance fee. Proceeds benefit Wildwood Catholic High School Cross Country and Track programs. 609.522.8581 |
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| 7/19 | Alumni Reunion Day: Archbishop
Prendergast and Msgr. Bonner High Schools Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/19-20 | Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100 quality crafters. Sat: 9am - 6pm. Sun: 10am - 6pm. Admission fee. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 |
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| 7/25-26 | Closer Walk Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Youth groups & families are invited 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 |
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| 7/26 | Christmas in July Boat Parade and Home
Decorating Contest Back bays throughout the Wildwoods. Boaters, homeowners and dock owners decorate their boats, homes and docks in a Christmas theme. A seashore-styled Christmas tour. 8PM. Free. 609.729.5501 |
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| 7/26 | Alumni Reunion Day: Archbishop Ryan High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 1 to 6 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/26-27 | Mid-Summer Craft Show Gazebo, Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Over 50 crafters of every kind. Sat: 9am - 4pm. Free. 609.522.1669 |
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| 7/26-27 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 7/27 | Alumni Reunion Day: Lincoln High School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 7/30-8/3 | J. Crew Warehouse Sale The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fashions from the pages of J. Crew's catalog discounted up to 70%. Wed-Sat: 9am-9pm. Sun: 9am-5pm 609.729.9000 |
| 7/30-8/3 | J. Crew Warehouse Sale The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fashions from the pages of J. Crew's catalog discounted up to 70%. Wed-Sat: 9am-9pm. Sun: 9am-5pm 609.729.9000 |
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| 8/2-3 | Psychic Weekend Downtown Conference Center, 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Features holistic healing and massage, famous mediums, palm reading, hair reading, Tarot card, crystal ball, astrology profiles, aura photography. Noon - 9PM. 609.523.0416 |
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| 8/2 | Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show North Wildwood Firehouse, 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 10am - 3pm. Handcrafted items and refreshments. Free. 609.522.0878 |
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| 8/2-3 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10AM - 6PM. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 8/2-3 | Rock & Music Collectibles Show The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. CDs, tapes, records, posters, music memorabilia and guest stars. Admission fee. 609.448.7585 |
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| 8/2 | Alumni Reunion Day: Frankford High School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/3 | Alumni Reunion Day: Roman Catholic and
Hallahan High School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/9 | Canal Festival Delaware Avenue & 18th Avenue, North Wildwood. Noon. Boat parade from 5th to 20th Avenues. 7PM. 609.522.2397. |
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| 8/9 | Alumni Reunion Day: St. James High School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 1 to 6 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/10 | United Way of Cape May County's Rubber
Ducky Regatta Raging Waters Water Park, Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Come see more than 10,000 rubber ducks race toward the finish line in the endless river. 7:30pm. 609.729.2002. |
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| 8/10 | North Wildwood Annual Flea Market Kennedy Boulevard, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date: 8/17 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/10 | Alumni Reunion Day: Little Flower High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 1 to 6 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/12 | 28th Annual Around the Island Row On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 7AM. Free. 609.522.7500 |
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| 8/16 | Mummer's Strutting Contest Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. North Wildwood Stringband plays - you strut! 2pm. 609.889.2241 |
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| 8/16-17 | Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 60 juried crafters. 9am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.4520 |
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| 8/16-17 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 8/17 | Alumni Reunion Day: Collingdale High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/22-24 | Sport Cards, Comic Book, Toy & Beanie
Expo The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 5pm - 10pm. Sat: Noon - 10pm. Sun: 11am - 5pm. Free. 609.448.7585 |
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| 8/23-24 | Wildwood Classic Cup On the Beach at Primrose Road, Wildwood Crest, Sat: 10am - 10pm; Sun: 10am -5pm. Colorful Hobie cats in an ocean sailing competition. Fee for participants. Free to spectators. 856-914-1787 |
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| 8/23-24 | Boardwalk Craft Show The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Dozens of specialty crafters. 10am - 6pm. Free. 609.523.1602 |
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| 8/23 | Alumni Reunion Day: Sheridan School Yard Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 4 to 9 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/24 | Mind, Body & Spiritual Expo The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Largest event in NJ. Top east coast professionals. 10am - 7pm. Admission fee. 609.522.5764 |
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| 8/24 | Alumni Reunion Day: Roxborough High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 2 to 7 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 8/30-31 | Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100 quality crafters. Sat: 9am - 6pm. Sun: 10am - 6pm. Admission fee. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 |
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| 8/30-31 | Labor Day Craft Show Gazebo, Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. More than 50 crafters of every kind. Sat: 9am - 5pm. Sun: 9am - 4pm. Free. 609.522.1669 |
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| 8/30-31 | 66th Annual Greater Wildwood Yacht Club
Regatta Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Sat: International Optimist Dinghy and 420 classes. Sun: Laser and Sunfish classes. 10am - 2pm. Free. 609.522.1669 www.gwyc.org |
| 9/4-6 | 13th Annual N.J. State Harley
Owners Group Rally The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. All HOG members welcome. Limited public access to events. 8am-8pm. 609.672-6745. |
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| 9/5-7 | Surf Fishing
Tournament 3rd Avenue toward the inlet, North Wildwood. Registration at the Gazebo, 3rd Avenue & John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Adult and youth divisions. Fri. and Sat: 6am - 8pm. Sun: 6am - Noon. Prizes. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.2955 |
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| 9/5-7 | Hearts of Fire
Christ Fest Seaport Village, 22nd & the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. National Christian family fun fest. Workshops, games, music. Fri: 6pm - 11pm. Sat: 10am - 11pm. Sun: 6:30am - 2pm. Admission fee. 302.266.6655 |
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| 9/6-7 | Mummer's
String Band Weekend Olde New Jersey Avenue & length of the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. Sat: street festival on Olde New Jersey Avenue 11am - 6pm. Sun: string bands march and play on the Boardwalk. 1pm. Free. 800.898.9898 |
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| 9/6-7 | Bricklin Owner's Group
Meeting 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, and North Wildwood Boardwalk. Meeting of mid-1970s Detroit-made gull-wing sports car owners and lecture by Bricklin designer. Boardwalk display of cars. Free. 609.729.4000 |
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| 9/11 | 2nd Annual Commemoration of 9/11/01
Tragedies City Hall, 900 Atlantic Avenue, North Wildwood. 8:56 a.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 9/12 | Firemen's
Friday Craft Show Gazebo, Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. More than 50 crafters of every kind. 9am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.1669 |
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| 9/12-13 | New Jersey
State Firemen's Convention The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual convention of Delegates and Life Members. Parade Sat. 1pm. Parade route: New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, north to 8th Avenue. 800.852.0137. http://www.njstatefiremensrelief.com/ |
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| 9/13 | Hereford Inlet
Lighthouse Craft Show 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 9am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.4520 |
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| 9/13-14 | Anglesea Surf
Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament The Wildwoods Beaches, 5th to Cresse Avenues. Registration 6am - 7:30am. Fishing 7:30am - 2:30pm. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.1526 |
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| 9/18-21 | Irish Fall
Festival Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Four day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts, piper competition and a parade on Sunday at 1 pm. Parade route: Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st Avenues. 8am - 8pm. Free. 800.882.7787 |
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| 9/18-21 | 10th
Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Classic cars from customized to antique on display. Fri. & Sat.: Boardwalk display, 8am - 3pm. Evening cruise, muffler rappin', flame throwin', burn-outs. 609.523.8051 or http://www.njhra.com |
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| 9/20 | Seafarers
Celebration Sunset Lake, on New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Music, food, crafts, ponies, magic, special events, fireworks display. 10am - 5pm. Free. 609.522.1669 |
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| 9/21 | Model Aircraft
Beach Fly-In On the Beach at 17th Avenue, North Wildwood. 10am - 3pm. Free. 609.861.2450 sport.nj.com/sport/planes |
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| 9/25 | Testimonial Dinner for State
Senator James Cafiero Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Cocktail hour 6-7pm. Dinner 7pm. A gala dinner in honor of the First District State Senator who has served the Wildwoods with dignity and commitment for more than 35 years. Admission fee. 609.729.4000 |
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| 9/26 | Surf &
Turf Monster Mash Scoop Taylor Memorial Park, Ocean & Heather Avenues, Wildwood Crest. Kick off the monster truck weekend with monster truck rides, a drivers' autograph session, food and entertainment. 6pm - 9:30pm. Free. 609.523.8051 |
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| 9/26-28 | Thunder on the
Beach Monster Truck Competition On the Beach, Schellenger to Young Avenues, Wildwood. Monster truck race for "King of the Beach" title. Sat: Noon and 7pm. Sun: Noon. Monster truck rides, exhibits, autographs, food and crafts. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or http://www.njhra.com |
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| 9/27-28 | Sunset
HydroFest Power Boat Races Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 10am - 5pm. Free to spectators. 609.889.9181 www.sunsetlake.us |
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| 9/27 | Gatorade Punt, Pass and Kick Contest Athletic Field, 8th and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 9/27 | Alumni Reunion Day: Collingswood High
School Moores Inlet, 100 W. Spruce Street, North Wildwood. 4 to 9 p.m. 800.882.7787 |
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| 9/28 | Super Sunday Morey's Pier and Mariner's Landing, the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Discount amusement tickets, games, entertainers and live bands. Noon - 6pm. Admission fee for amusements. Events and games free. 609.522.3900 |
| 10/3-4 | Barbershop Quartet Weekend The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Barbershoppers Mid-Atlantic District Convention features old-fashioned barbershop quartet harmony competition. Quartet and Chorus Performances. Fri: 7pm. Sat: 10am - 11pm. Admission fee. 410.384.7655 www.harmonize.com/mad |
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| 10/4 | Christopher Columbus Treasure Hunt On the Beach from 22nd to 23rd Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt for kids. 11am. Free. 609.729.3223 |
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| 10/4-5 | Beach Jam Mariner's Landing, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. Admission fee. 609.729.3700 x134 |
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| 10/4-5 | Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament North Wildwood Beaches. Teams and individuals welcome. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110 |
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| 10/10-12 | Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race On the Beach, between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Sat: Noon. Sun: 11am. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or http://www.njhra.com |
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| 10/10-12 | Charismatic Conference The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Catholic Charismatic Conference. All welcome. Fri: 6pm - 10pm. Sat: 7am - 10pm. Sun: 7am - 3pm. Donation requested. 609.522.6586 |
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| 10/10-12 | George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament County wide soccer tournament. 7am - 9:30pm. 609.465.2625 www.capeexpress.com |
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| 10/11-12 | Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing
Tournament Wildwood and North Wildwood beaches. 5:30am -5pm. Entrance fee. 609.561.7696 |
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| 10/24 | Halloween Parade and Fun Fair Parade route: Atlantic Avenue from Rio Grande to Cedar Avenues, Wildwood. Registration 5pm, judging 5:30pm, parade 6:15pm. Fun Fair on Boardwalk at Cedar Avenue. 7pm. Free. 609.729.1934 |
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| 10/25 | Halloween Skating Party D'Amico Skating Rink, 23rd & Delaware Avenues, North Wildwood. 7pm - 9pm. $1 donation. 609.522.2955 |
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| 10/25-26 | South Jersey Surf Casters Tournament North Wildwood and Wildwood Beaches. 6am - 4pm. 609.886.6314 |
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| 10/31 | Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted
House Elks Lodge, 1st & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Walk through haunted house. 5pm - 8pm. Free. 609.729.2170 |
| 11/21- 22 | Holiday Preview Show Garfield's Restaurant, Garfield & Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Inspiring musical revue for the holiday season. Admission fee. Call for reservations. 609.884.4627 |
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| 11/28-30 | Christmas Holiday Show Garfield's Restaurant, Garfield & Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. All new holiday musical production of faith, hope and the American way. Show runs through December 20, 8pm shows and selected 1pm matinees. Admission fee. Call for reservations. 609.884.4627 |
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| 11/28- 30 | Boardwalk Kennel Club The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. All breed dog show featuring Best of Breed competition and more. Admission fee. 8am - 6pm daily. 856.358.4819 |
| 12/1-20 | Christmas Holiday Show Garfield's Restaurant, Garfield & Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. All new holiday musical production of faith, hope and the American way. Show runs through December 20, 8pm shows and selected 1pm matinees. Admission fee. Call for reservations. 609.884.4627 |
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| 12/5 | Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting, Santa Claus and refreshments. 7pm. Free. 609.522.4520 |
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| 12/6 | Wildwoods Shop Hop More than 50 local merchants welcome holiday shoppers with refreshments and discounts from 10am to 4pm. Free transportation shuttle provided. Craft bazaar and model train display at Chamber of Commerce Downtown Conference Center. Sponsored by Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Wildwood. |
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| 12/6 | City of North Wildwood
Annual Christmas Party Anglesea Firehouse, 2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 7PM - 9PM. Free. 800.882.7787 |
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| 12/13 | Elks Hoop Shoot Recreation Center, 900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood. noon. 800.882.7787 |
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| 12/7 | 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. 609.522.8308 |
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| 12/12 | The Greater Wildwood
Jaycees Christmas Parade The Wildwoods. 6:30pm. Parade route to be announced. Rain date Dec. 13. 609.729.5501 |
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| 12/26-30 | Boardwalk Basketball
Classic The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. The largest holiday basketball tournament in the state with teams from all over the country. 9am - 9pm daily. Admission fee. 609.884.4297 |
