April

2-3 Spring Sports Festival Basketball Competition
The Wildwoods Convention Center and other Wildwood locations. A multi-day event in which 500+ athletes from the Garden State will compete in basketball competitions. FREE! Sat: 11 a.m., Sun: 9 a.m. 609-896-8000.
 
5-7 Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Wholesale tradeshow featuring souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more. Entrance fee for participants.  Starts at 9 a.m. daily. FREE admission. 508.261.1800.
 
9-10 Gymnastics Beach Classics
Wildwoods Convention Center. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will hold a gymnastics competition.
 
13 Business at the Beach Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Hundreds of products and services for Cape May County businesses.  4 p.m. - 7 p.m. FREE admission. Exhibitor opportunities available. 609.465.7181.
 
16 ECC Shore Show Down
Wildwoods Convention Center.  Cheer Tech hosts annual competition.  All teams will compete on a 54' by 42' spring floor. Each team will receive a trophy.   At specific events all athletes will receive pins.   Gifts for the athletes and Prizes for Division Winners/Grand Champions vary per event. 1.866.52.CHEER.
 
16 Annual Post Card Show and Open House
Sponsored by the Wildwood Historical Society at the George F Boyer Museum, 3907 Pacific Avenue., Wildwood.  Come join us for a walk through the Wildwoods of old.  Free. 609.425.5308.
 
17 “Beast of the East” Cheerleading Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. Cheer Tech hosts a cheerleading competition. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Admission fee for spectators and participants. 1.866.52.CHEER.
 
21-23 War at the Jersey Shore Youth Wrestling
Wildwoods Convention Center.  SJWA hosts an annual event featuring National Folkstyle Wrestling Championships. Competitions begin at 8 a.m. daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students age 6 and older, and under 6 are FREE.  856.642.7592.
 
23 Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at 17th  Avenue, North Wildwood. Noon. Children 11 and under can pick up eggs and collect prizes.  FREE. 609.729.5776.
 
23 Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood.  Noon. Children ages 1-12 are invited to dig for eggs buried in the sand. Each egg contains a toy and a golden egg is worth a bigger prize. Rain date 4/24/11. 609.729.5501.
 
24 Morey’s Piers Easter Opening Day Celebration
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood.  Opening day celebration boasts fun for the kid in all of us including rides, food, entertainment and an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Noon – 4 p.m.  Pier open 11 a.m. –5 p.m. FREE. 609.522.3900.
 
24 Ed’s Funcade Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
On the Boardwalk at 23rd Avenue, North Wildwood. FREE  -  children 12 and under win prizes! 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. 609.729.3223.
 
28-5/1 Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School Performing Arts Center. 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.

May

4 Wildwood Restaurant Showcase
A sampling of some of the Wildwoods' finest restaurants and specialty shops. All proceeds benefit the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation and area high school students. Location to be determined. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 609.729.4000.

5-7 Tall Cedars Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Sat: 10 a.m. Parade beginning at 21st and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. 717.232.5991

5-8 19th Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
Cars displayed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. FREE! Open to all makes and models, including custom, imports, tuners, trucks, classics, street rods, and modified. Trophy Classes include Top 40, Ladies Choice, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best of Show, Hi/Low Competition, Most Likely to Get Pulled Over, Club Participation Award, Lowest Car, and Top Gun. New this year-Cruise on Pacific Avenue, Street Festival on Sweet Briar Rd including a drive-in type movie at dusk. 609.523.8051.

7 Tall Cedars Parade
Parade beginning at Juniper and Atlantic Avenues,Wildwood and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. Reviewing stand at Memory Lane,Wildwood. 10 a.m. 717.232.5991.

8 Morey’s Piers Mother’s Day Celebration
Celebrate Mother's Day with the entire family! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. While there's always fun for everyone at Morey's Piers, Mom gets some extra TLC on Surfside Pier at 25th Avenue, North Wildwood and Mariner's Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. 609.522.3900.

12-14 Knights of Columbus Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Fri: Noon – 4 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only. 973.736.5632.

13-15 Sixth Annual Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Sensational ‘60s Weekend
Friday: Jerry Blavat Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Tickets $12 per person, dance 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE Street Fair at Fox Park. Classic car show, food and craft vendors, live entertainment, Doo Wop Bus Tour and so much more!  Saturday night:'60s era concert at 7 p.m. in the Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring the Spinners, Righteous Brother Bill Medley and the Contours featuring Sylvester Potts. Admission $45 per person. Tickets are on sale now and are available through the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce. Sunday: FREE live entertainment and Fun Contest at Fox Park from Noon - 3 p.m. 609.729.4000.

13-15 Spring Bike Rally
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents the Annual Spring Motorcycle Rally. Intersection of Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Featuring a wide variety of vendors to accommodate all motorcycle enthusiasts. Sunday will also feature the “Ride the Wave Motorcycle Run”, starting in Camden to benefit the families of fallen public safety workers. 609.729.8870.

14 Pirates Day with Captain Kidd
Pirate costume parade begins on 26th and the Boardwalk at 11 a.m. Treasure hunt to follow at 17th & beach, North Wildwood for kids 12 and under. Prizes include $1,000 savings bond, bikes and more. Call 609.522.2955 or email to register for parade only-registration begins May 1st..

19-21 NCRS Regional Meeting
Wildwoods Convention Center. Meeting of the National Corvette Restorers Society who are dedicated to the restoration, preservation, history and enjoyment of corvettes made from the model years 1953 through 1996.

19-23 First Annual All Ford Car & Truck Show
Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Hotel/Motel Association.Display held on Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. The show is open to all Ford cars and trucks, any year welcomed. Come and compete for one of the Island's Top 25 Awards, plus Cash Prizes, Best of Show Stock and Best of Show Modified. For more information call 609.522.4546.

20-22 Morey’s Piers Beach Jam Spring Fling
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.3900.

27 Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony
On the Wildwoods Beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. Come join us to officially start the 2011 Summer Season. Noon. Guest speakers and local dignitaries, kites in the air-get your feet sandy for the first time this year! 609.729.9000.

27-30 26th Annual Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Event begins on Fri: 9 p.m. with the Illuminated night kite fly. Sat: & Sun: East Coast Stunt Kite Champion ships on the beach as well as kite exhibits and workshops. Mon: World indoor kite competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center starts at 9 a.m. daily. FREE to spectators. 732.822.4884.

28 Vietnam Veterans Celebration of Heroes Festival
Fox Park, Ocean & Burk Avenue, Wildwood. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Wildwoods Vietnam Memorial Wall project was a collaborative effort of the American Legion Post 184 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Post 955. The second annual "Celebration of Heroes" festival is a FREE family festival to honor the lives of the many soldiers lost. Festival includes vendors, live entertainment and lots of family fun. At 8:30 p.m. a candlelight vigil honoring our fallen heroes will take place at the Wildwoods Vietnam Memorial Wall. 609.827.7062

28-29 State Gymnastics Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will hold a gymnastics competition.
Sat. and Sun: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

28-29 Boardwalk SID Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.

29 Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert
Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. FREE outdoor concerts. 609.523.0202.

30 Wildwood Official Memorial Day Service
American Legion Post 184, 4200 Atlantic Avenue. Wildwood. The “official” site of Memorial Day ceremonies with wreath laying at Post 184, a memorial walk and police explorers place a wreath into the ocean behind the Wildwoods Convention Center at Burk Avenue, Wildwood. 11 a.m. 609.522.3613.

31 Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st Avenue & New York Avenue, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Free. 609.729.5832.

June

2-3 Morey’s Piers Annual Education Extravaganza
Mariners Landing Pier, Wildwood. 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.

2-5 New Jersey State Elks Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. FREE. 732.229.2978.

3-5 Spring Thunder on the Sand Motocross Pro/Am Races
On the Beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Fri: 6-8:30 p.m. for "Test 'n Tune." Sat: 10 a.m., Sun: 9 a.m. Admission fee $7. 609.523.8051

4 New Jersey State Elks Parade
Step off time Noon at 25th & Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood. Proceeds South on Atlantic to Andrews Avenue. Reviewing on Memory Lane, Atlantic & Montgomery Avenues,Wildwood. Approx time 2 hours.

4 Morey’s Piers Beach Bop
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. A special day designed for our youngest scouts. Beach Bop follows the same unique model as Beach Jam with an added “splash” of water park fun! 609.522.3900.

7-8 North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference
Wildwoods Convention Center. 8th Annual Beach Writers Conference presents speakers, writing contests and a banquet. Entrance fee for participants. Tues: Noon - 8 p.m., Wed: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 609.522.9406.

7-10 American Legion Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 2 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Avenue, North Wildwood to Bennett Avenue, Wildwood. FREE. 609.695.5418.

9-12 Wildwoods Island Wide All Truck Show
Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association . Display on Pacific Avenue, Wildwood.The show is open to all trucks 10,000lbs GVW and lower. Come and compete for one of the Islands Top 25 Awards, Cash Prizes, Best of Show Stock and Best of Show Modified. For more information call 609.522.4546.

10-11 Mummers Brigade Weekend
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Fri: 7 p.m. Pub crawl and friendly competition amongst various groups for the best "strut" performer. Sat: 4:45 p.m. 2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenue, parade features the top 7 Mummers brigades from the Phila. New Years Day Mummers Parade. FREE. 609.374.0562.

10-12 DeMolay International/DeMolay Leaders of New Jersey
Wildwoods Convention Center. Masonic Lodge Youth Group convention, banquet and installation for members only. 1.800.DEMOLAY.

11 American Legion Parade
Step off time 2 p.m. at 18th & Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds South on Atlantic Avenue to Bennett Avenue, Wildwood. Reviewing stand at American Legion Hall, Atlantic & Roberts Avenue, Wildwood. Approx time 2 hrs.

13-18 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.

14 American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, New York & Spruce Avenues, North Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 10 a.m. FREE. 609.729.5832.

18 Cabs at the Beach
Maxwell Field, Youngs and Park Blvd.,Wildwood. Drum Corps Competition featuring the Hawthorne Cabelleros Drum & Bugle Corps. 6 p.m. Spectator fee. 973.709.0500 x1501.

18 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parade
Step off time 1:30 p.m. at 21st & Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds South on Atlantic to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. Reviewing stand at Memory Lane, Atlantic & Montgomery Avenue at Davis Avenue,Wildwood. Approx time 2 hrs.

18 ALS Express Bike Ride
Morey’s Piers hosts this annual fundraiser to help fight against Lou Gehrigs Disease. 609.522.3900.

19-24 Restaurant Week in Wildwood
Wine and dine in some of Wildwoods finest restaurants. All participating restaurants will offer a complete four course meal, including appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert for one low price, plus tax and gratuity. 609.522.8300.

20-24 88th Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue and the beach, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Daily. FREE to spectators. 304.337.2764.

24-26 North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival
Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage, food and music held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sun: Noon – 6 p.m. 609.522.2955.

25-26 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Games played on Wildwoods Beaches, between Cedar and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. 5 vs. 5 in the sand with no shoes. Pre-registration required. FREE to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Daily.

26-30 Youth for Christ Heatwave 2011
Wildwoods Convention Center and the Wildwoods beaches. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.Youth conference for hundreds of pre-registered high school students from all over the Northeast. 585.458.2520.

July

1-4 Sports Card, Toys, Comic and Collectibles Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Fri: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. FREE. 732.422.9365.

2-3 Boardwalk SID Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.

2-4 Fourth of July FREEdom Festival
Gazebo, Rambler Rd. & Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's activities. Centennial Park, Fern Rd & Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. FREE concerts. Sat: B Street Band (Springsteen tribute band), Sun: 2U (U2 tribute band), Mon: Bandstand 609.523.0202.

4 Independence Day Parade
Check in from 8 – 8:45 a.m. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 15th and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds north to 2nd Avenue. Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes in red, white and blue theme. FREE. 609.522.2955 to register.

4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks and laser extravaganza. 10 p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602.

4 Adjust Your Attitude FREE Summer Concert!
"Changes in Latitudes"a Jimmy Buffett tribute band performing at Fox Park, Wildwood at 6 p.m. Bring your own blanket or beach chair and prepare for some great family fun. 609.729.9000.

8-10 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music and FREE family fun. Fri: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE to spectators. 609.523.6565.

9-10 2nd Annual Wildwood Cornhole Tournament
On the Wildwood Beach between Lincoln and Garfield Avenues, Wildwood. Registration: 9 a.m., Team meeting: 10:30 a.m., Bags fly 11 a.m. Teams of two compete in the popular tailgating bean bag toss game for a cash prize to top contestants. 609.729.8870.

11-16 Dance Xplosion
Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m. –11 p.m. Daily.
FREE admission.

13 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant,400 Spruce Avenue., North Wildwood. Teen competition and luncheon. Pre-registration is required.Noon. 609.374.0562 or 609.780.5744.

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

16 Annual 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.

16 Maritime Festival at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Weekend event will feature historical displays from assorted maritime/lighthouse museums from around the country, crafters & vendors selling nautical theme merchandise, activities for children, Lighthouse and Garden tours, food vendors, & musical guests. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 609.522.4520.

16 Boogie Board Races
15th Avenue and the beach, North Wildwood. Wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5 – 18. Registration 9 a.m., contest 10 a.m. Prizes awarded, must bring your own board. 609.522.2955.

16-17 Morey’s Piers Beach Lacrosse
One of the only beach lacrosse tournaments in the world, located on the beach north of Morey’s Mariners Landing Pier, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. This tournament gives lacrosse players of all ages a chance to enjoy the game in a new and exciting way.609.522.3900.

16-17 Cape Express “MORE” Beach Blast Soccer
Youth and adult soccer teams from all over the East Coast compete in a barefoot soccer tournament. Games played on Wildwoods Beaches, between Cedar and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood.

17-23 Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center, National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. Competitors fees. Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily. 413.568.4815.

21-23 Morey’s Piers A Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Youth groups and families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach. Live Christian music and worship services. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.3900.

23 WWE in the Wildwoods.
WWE will be returning to the Oceanfront Arena in the Wildwoods again in 2011!

23 NJ State Crabfest - New!
Ice House Restaurant, 4415 Park Blvd.,Wildwood. “Crabby” fun for all ages! Entertainment, vendors, crabs cooked to order. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 609.522.0033.

23-24 Boardwalk SID Craft Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198

26-8/5 Delia’s Warehouse Clothing Sale
Wildwoods Convention Center. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily.609.729.9000.

30 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach. Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. FREE. 609.522.7500.

30-31 Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels 18 and over. Sat. & Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE to spectators. 856.696.9705.

30-31 King of the Court Soccer Tennis Tournament
Get Ready, King of the Court Soccer Tennis Tournament is Coming to Wildwood! A 2 vs. 2 soccer tournament that takes place on a tennis court will provide great entertainment & cash prizes for all ages & abilities!

30-31 Handcraft Unlimited Christmas in July Craft Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee. Children under 12 FREE. 717.656.4849.

August

3 Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909. 5 p. m. Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center. Lineup/judging immediately following. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. SHARP and proceeds up the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Convention Center to 16th Street, North Wildwood. Rain date is Aug. 4. FREE. 609.729.4000.

6 Philomena Monastero Board Walk for the Cure
Enjoy a relaxing stroll with us at our annual walk to fight ovarian cancer on the beautiful Wildwoods Boardwalk. Check-in/registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Walk starts at 11 a.m. Entrance fee for participants. 267.496.6419.

6 Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race
On the beach at Heather Road, Wildwood Crest, start and finish at Beach Pier. 7 p.m. 5K beach run, along with a one-mile family fun run/walk. Fee required. 609.523.0202.

5-7 Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
Wildwoods Convention Center. Mixed martial arts fighting competition with contestants from the tri-state area. Sat: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday night’s reality fighting features 15 fights-tickets range from $30 – 60. Saturday and Sunday’s competitions feature 360 gi and no-gi divisions. Tickets are $10 in advance (until July 30) and $15 at the at the door day of event. 860.295.0403.

6-7 Boardwalk SID Craft Shows
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198

10-13 Harlem Globetrotters
“4 Times the Fun” Appearing at the Oceanfront Arena in the Wildwoods Convention Center. Featuring 4 fun-filled shows to entertain the whole family and 4 point shots to be scored….You’ll really want to see this! Ticket prices and show times to be announced. 609.729.9000.

13 10th Annual SOCS Survivors of Cancer Fund Raiser
Lighthouse Point Restaurant, Shawcrest Rd., Wildwood. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. $20. 609.465.7655.

14 United Way of Cape May County Rubber Ducky Regatta
Raging Waters Water Park, Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue and 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 73rd Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Sunset Lake, Park Blvd./New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Mid -Atlantic Racing Association Championship sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club. International Optimist Dinghy and 420 fleets, Laser and Sunfish fleets. FREE to spectators. 609.522.0969.

15 Around the Island Row
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 7:30 a.m. FREE. 609.522.7500.

20 Tri/Du The Wildwoods
15th Avenue and the beach, North Wildwood. A rite of passage race! Triathlon: 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run – Duathlon: 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. USAT Sanctioned event.7 a.m. Fee for participants. 609.374.6495.

20-21 Wildwoods Classic Cup Hobie Cat Races
On the Beach at Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Colorful Hobie Cat sailing regatta. Registration on site Friday night and Saturday morning. Sat: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. FREE to spectators. 609.517.2357.

26-28 Sports Card, Toys, Comics and Collectibles Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Featuring all sports cards, toys, comic books, figurines, Beanie Babies, other memorabilia. Fri: 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. FREE. 732.422.9365.

27 Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival
Fox Park, Ocean Avenue. between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. The City of Wildwood presents the 7th Annual event featuring family fun, food and FREE live entertainment. Noon to midnight. 609.522.2444.

28 Wild Half Marathon-New!
RUN WILD! CGI RACING, the premiere race management in the region, introduces the Wild Half presented by Morey's Piers. One Wild Weekend…For the first time ever, a seaside half marathon that combines your love of running with the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Every race entry includes one FREE single weekend pass to Morey's Piers. 856.468.0925.

28-9/2 Restaurant Week in Wildwood
Wine and dine in some of Wildwoods finest restaurants. All participating restaurants will offer a complete four course meal, including appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert for one low price, plus tax and gratuity.609.522.8300.

September

2-4 The Second “First Annual” all GM Car & Truck Show
Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Hotel/Motel Association. Cars on display on Pacific Avenue, Wildwood.The show is open to all General Motors cars and trucks, any year welcomed. Come and compete for one of the Island's Top 25 Awards, plus Cash Prizes, Best of Show Stock and Best of Show Modified. For more information call 609.522.4546.

3-4 Handcraft Unlimited Labor Day Craft Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission $3.00. Children under 12 FREE. 717.656.4849.

8-11 Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Wildwoods Convention Center and Oak & Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Vendors, live music and entertainment. 609.729.8870.

9-11 42nd Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration at 3rd & JFK Blvd. Gazebo, North Wildwood. Adult and youth divisions, prizes. Participant fee. Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun: 6 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 609.522.2955.

10 Mummers String Band Saturday
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Featuring the top 9 String bands from the 2011 New Years Day Philadelphia Mummers Parade. Mummers strut contest at 4 p.m. followed by parade at 4:45 p.m. 609.522.2955.

11 Patriots Day Memorial Service
New Jersey Avenue at Miami Road, Wildwood Crest. 5:30 p.m. Service to honor and remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. 609.523.0202.

11 September 11 Commemoration
North Wildwood City Hall, 9th & Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood. Commemoration of the 9/11 tragedies 8:45 a.m. FREE. 609.522.2955.

16-17 New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. 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.

17 NJ State Firemen’s Parade
Step off time 1 p.m. at New Jersey Avenue and Crocus Rd., Wildwood Crest. Proceeds North on New Jersey Avenue to Ninth Avenue., North Wildwood. FREE. Approximate time 4 hrs. Reviewing stand at 17th and New Jersey Avenue. 609.827.1238.

22-25 Annual Wildwood NJ Boardwalk Classic Car Auction
Annual car auction of over 250 'muscle' and classic cars will take place at the Oceanfront Arena in the Wildwoods Convention Center. Vendors with memorabilia and collectibles. Thursday preview 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Friday auction at 6 p.m.-doors open at Noon, Saturday auction at 10 a.m. FREE admission! 609.522.4546.

22-25 18th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
A Classic Car Street Festival will be held on Sweet Briar, Wisteria and Columbine Roads in Wildwood Crest on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Drive-in type movie begins at dusk. Cars will be displayed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded Saturday night from 6-8 p.m. for the "Best Of" in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051.

22-25 Irish Fall Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs, North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast . Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Bus Service throughout event days. Other festival activities include a golf tournament, amateur boxing matches, Irish dance lessons, Ceili, 5k Run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, Irish music concert, Catholic Mass and concludes with a parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 1.800.IRISH 91, 609.729.0075.

23-25 Morey’s Piers Beach Jam Fall Fest
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Ultimate camping experience for scouts on the beach between Schellenger and Spencer Avenues. Entrance fee for participants. 609.522.3900.

24 Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration
Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue between Rambler and Miami Roads, Wildwood Crest.
9 a.m.- 6 p.m.Dozens of crafters and food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children's activities and much more overlooking beautiful Sunset Lake. Centennial Park 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Live music and family entertainment. Beachfront fireworks show at 9 p.m. FREE. 609.523.0202.

25-10/1 American Kitefliers Association
Wildwoods Convention Center. National Convention activities will include fun fly, indoor competition, workshops, sport kite competition, kite art exhibit, kite making competition, fighter kite competition and fly mart.

30 Monster Truck Expo
Crest Pier, Heather Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 6-9 p.m. Fun-filled family event kicks off Monster Mash Weekend in the Wildwoods. Meet the monster truck drivers and go for rides in a monster truck on the beach. Event includes food, children’s activities,music. FREE (fee required for monster truck rides). 609.523.0202.

30-10/1 An Olde Time Italian Festival
Fox Park at Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. An 'Old World' family festival weekend including crafts, games, rides, great Italian food and continuous FREE live entertainment. Fri: 5 p.m.- midnight, Sat: Noon- midnight 609.374.0016.

30-10/1 Wild Thang 11
All Chrysler cars on display on the Wildwoods Boardwalk from Schellenger Avenue and north on Saturday. 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Entrance fee for participants.860.388.6441.

30-10/2 Mid Atlantic Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
Weekend long events honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. 609.522.2030 x 1504.

30-10/2 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. Monster trucks race for the “King of the Beach” title. Quad wars, tough truck competition, stunts. Three jam-packed shows on the beach rain or shine. Sat: Noon and 7 p.m. Sun: Noon. Call for ticket prices 609.523.8051.

October

1 Ed’s Funcade Haunted Treasure Hunt and Dairy Queen Ice Cream Eating Contest
On the Beach between 22nd and 23rd Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt and ice cream eating contest for kids. Noon - 3 p.m. FREE. 609.729.3223.

1 57th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches. Registration at the Anglesea Firehouse, 2nd and New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 6 a.m. Teams and individuals welcome. 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110.

1-2 Wildwoods NJ Governor’s Cup Hydrofest
Sunset Lake, Wildwood Crest. An exciting international powerboat racing event, coupled with a 6 block festival of craft, merchandise and food vendors as well as displays. This event is also hosting the North American Championships simultaneously. Held on the bay front bordering the Sunset Lake bay area at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. FREE for visitors. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. 609.889.9181, 609.886.8156.

7-9 Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Races
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Practice sessions will take place on Friday from 11 a.m. until dusk. Races are Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Bleacher fee $7/Weekend Pit Pass fee $25. 609.523.8051.

7-9 Charismatic Conference
Wildwoods Convention Center. Camden Diocese Catholic Charismatic Conference. All welcome. Fri: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donation requested. 609.522.5010.

8 Seafood & Music Festival
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host this FREE street fair on Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues, Wildwood. Live music, crafters, food vendors, Kidz Korner, pie eating contest and much more! 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 609.729.4000.

8-9 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide youth soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. FREE..

8-9 New Jersey Beach Buggy Association’s Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration begins at 6 a.m. on 15th Avenue & the Beach, North Wildwood. Fishing will conclude at Noon on Sunday. Registration fee $10 per individual.

9 Morey’s Piers Souper Sunday Closing Day Celebration & Chili Cookoff
Morey's Piers annual farewell to summer with discounted wristbands and lots of give-a-ways! The first Morey's Piers Chili Cook-Off with both an individual and professional division is sure to spice up this annual celebration. Special lineup of games, prizes and entertainment with reduced prices on amusement ride wristband. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.522.3900.

14-16 8th Annual Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Fabulous ‘50s Celebration
FRIDAY: '50s Record Hop hosted by Jerry Blavat at the Wildwoods Convention Center. $12 per person; dance from 7-11 p.m.
SATURDAY: FREE '50s Street Fair at Fox Park from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Craft vendors, a classic car show, food vendors,
                   Doo Wop bus tour and so much more! FREE live entertainment.
SATURDAY NIGHT: 7 p.m. - Fabulous '50s Concert at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Admission is $45 per person.
SUNDAY: Fun contests, FREE live entertainment at Fox Park from Noon - 3 p.m. To purchase tickets for Friday or Saturday night events, call 609.729.4000.

15-16 Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey
The New Jersey Lighthouses and select affiliated museums will host a "Lighthouse Challenge of New
Jersey" weekend. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to tour the state and visit each lighthouse over the weekend, and help raise funds for continued lighthouse preservation. Entrance fee for participants and vendors. 609-522-4520.

28 Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
Sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Hotel/Motel Association 5:30 p.m. registration and judging is at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce office at 3306 Pacific Avenue. Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Fun Fair follows at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. 609.522.4546.

30 Trunk or Treat Family Halloween Event
Crest Pier, Heather Road & Ocean Avenues,Wildwood Crest. The recreation department will host this annual event at 6:30 p.m. Vehicles must be pre-registered to participate. Event included Halloween related activities, DJ, refreshments, prizes.609.523.0202.

31 Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Elks Lodge, 1st and New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Trick or Treaters walk through a "Haunted House" and receive treats. FREE. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 609.729.2170.

November

6 Cheer Tech Inc. Island Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. Cheerleading competition including recreation, school, college, open and all-star divisions. All teams compete on a 54' by 42' spring floor. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission fee for spectators. 1.866.52.CHEER.

11 Veteran's Day Services
Sposored by VFW Post 5491. 10 a.m. Veterans Monument, Spruce Avenue and New York Avenue, North Wildwood. 609.522.2955.

11 Veteran’s Day Observance
VFW Post 3509, Spicer and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. 11 a.m. Official celebration honoring Veteran's of Foreign Wars. 609.522.6616.

20 Cheer Tech American Rec. & School Championship
Wildwoods Convention Center. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This cheerleading event will be open to all rec and school programs that are members of the American Recreation and School Cheer Association. Non-members will not be allowed to participate. $15 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under, and free for children 3 and under. For more information, call 1.866.52.CHEER.

December

2 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting, Santa Clause and refreshments. 5:30 p.m. FREE. 609.522.4520.

2 Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade
Parade begins at 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood, continues south on Pacific Avenue through Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, ending at the Wildwoods Convention Center. 7 p.m. Watch a festive line-up of floats, fire trucks and other creatively decorated vehicles parade down the streets of the Wildwoods accompanied by Santa himself! 609.729.5501.

2-3 Wildwoods Family Holiday Celebration
Continue a family holiday tradition with an exciting holiday weekend filled with fun for the entire family! Attend Jaycees Christmas Parade on Friday night at 7 p.m., followed by a tree lighting ceremony and parade awards ceremony at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Bring the family inside the Wildwoods Convention Center lobby on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for FREE admission to Holiday-themed crafters, movies and entertainment. 609.729.9000.

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. 609.729.5832.

26-31 Boardwalk Basketball Classic
Wildwoods Convention Center. The largest holiday co-ed basketball tournament with teams from all over the country. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily. Admission fee. 609.522.3355.

Every Week All Summer

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays Doo Wop back to the ‘50s Tour June 14 – Sept.3

Tour leaves from the front of the Doo Wop Experience Museum on Ocean Avenue, Wildwood.
7 p.m. This award-winning, guided bus tour showcases the Wildwoods’ fabulous collection of mid-century architecture. Admission fee $12 adults, $6 children. 609.523.1958.

Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach July1 – Sept.2

On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10 p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602.

FREE Live Entertainment

Mondays - Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades June 27 – Aug. 29

Authentic Irish Pipe and Drum Brigade parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602.

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays-Wildwood Talent Showcase June 27 – Aug. 27

Wildwood Bandshell, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 – 18 perform. FREE. 413.454.4523.

Tuesdays-Strolling Musical Performances June 28 – Aug. 30

Entertainment varies between the Drum & Bugle performers or the Main Stage Harmony Performers on the Wildwoods Boardwalk
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602.

Mondays and Wednesdays –Live Music at the Centennial Park June 27– Aug.31

Fern Road and Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest. Live music for the entire family! Featured artists TBD. FREE.7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 609.523.0202.

Wednesdays – String Band Performances June 29– Aug. 31

The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Duffy Stringband performs from 16th Street in North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center.
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 609.523.1602..

Thursdays – Fralinger and Woodland String Band Performances June 30 – Sept.1

Performances vary between the two string bands on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602.

Thursdays and Saturdays – Concerts Under the Stars Series July 2 – Sept. 3

Lou Boothe Ampitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. FREE live entertainment. Featured artists TBD. 8 p.m.
609.522.7722, or toll free 1.800.882.7787.

Sundays - Fox Park Amphitheatre Concerts July 10 – Sept. 4

Fox Park, Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. FREE, live entertainment. 7:30 p.m.
Featured artists TBA . 609.522.2444.

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. 800.882.7787.

Recreational Attractions

Boardwalk
The East Coast’s most fun and exciting seaside promenade features 38 blocks of sensory overload with three amusement piers boasting more rides and attractions then Disneyland, three incredible water parks, arcades, games, retail shopping and more eateries than the Mall of America. It’s “America’s Boardwalk”.

Beach
Rated as New Jersey’s ‘Best’, the Wildwoods’ beaches are second to none. Featuring the widest, safest, FREE beaches on the East Coast. The beaches of the Wildwoods are guarded by expert Lifeguards from Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily.

Beach Pier, Heather Rd., Wildwood Crest.
Formerly Crest Pier featuring elevated views of the beach and ocean. FREE. 609.523.0202.

Deep Sea Fishing/Excursions
Numerous boats make daily trips for fishing and sightseeing.

Bicycling
Public bike path from Rambler Road to Cresse Avenue along the beach in Wildwood Crest, continuing on the world famous Wildwoods Boardwalk to North Wildwood. Bike path continues in North Wildwood at the end of the Boardwalk along JFK Boulevard through the beach Mulberry Grove path then continue to the Sea Wall.

Centennial Park
Fern Road and Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest.

Flacco Park
7100 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Playground equipment for children ages 5+. Enjoy a safe, enclosed family atmosphere.
Park hours are 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

North Wildwood Recreation Center
900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood. 609.522.2955. Call for league or camp information.

Byrne Community Center
401W. Youngs Avenue, Wildwood 609.522.5837.

Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp information. 609.523.0202

Scoop Taylor Park
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Park is open from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily. 609.523.1341
Park has a full service playground for children ages 3 – 10 as well as two full court basketball courts.

Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
8800 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 609.522.0084.

Albert I. Allen Memorial Park
2200 Delaware Avenue, North Wildwood. Full service playground featuring the only skate park and hockey rink on the Island as well as tennis courts and basketball courts.

Public Tennis Courts
Borough of Wildwood Crest Tennis Courts
6300 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Fee for usage. 609.729.2628.

Fox Park
Ocean and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. FREE. 609.522.2444

Cape May County Park and Zoo
Garden State Parkway, Exit 11. 609.465.5271

Historic and Cultural Attractions

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Located on the corner of Ocean and Burk Avenue, Wildwood. The only permanent Vietnam Memorial replica in the Northeast is an exact, half-size, black granite replica of the official Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Whaling Wall by Wyland
Garfield Avenue and 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

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Coast Guard Tower
1st and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Restored 1874 lighthouse. Admission fee. 609.522.4520

Sunset Lake and Turtle Gut Park and Memorial
New Jersey and 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.

Avenue of the Stars
Begins at Rio Grande Avenue and Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. Stroll along Pacific Avenue to see "stars" placed for inductees who have helped build the Wildwoods as an "Entertainment Capital" of the East Coast.

National Marbles Hall of Fame Memorabilia Display
Located in the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, 3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 609.729.4000.

Boating & Golfing

Docks/ Public Boat / Launch Ramps

Public Golf Courses