2008
Calendar of Events-Wildwood, NJ
Please note: Calendar subject to change.
February
2-3 Boardwalk Kennel Club
Wildwoods Convention Center. All breed dog show featuring
Best of Breed competition and more. Ticket prices are $7 for
adults, $6 for Senior Citizens, children 12 and under $2.
Sat:8:30 a.m. -10 p.m., Sun: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
856-456-2548.
8-10 US Amateur Wrestling Middle School National
Challenge Duels
Wildwoods Convention Center. Middle school wrestling
tournament grades 5 - 8. Fri: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sat: 8
a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 856.642.7592 or
www.sjwrestling.com.
20-24 Annual Island-wide Basketball Tournament
Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Wed. through
Fri: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. and Sun: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Entrance
fee for participants. Admission fee for spectators. Annual
event bringing together local grammar school basketball
teams for a week-long tournament. 609.523.0202.
23 Sweetheart Concert
Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena. Featuring
the Nick Mango Band (formerly "Superheat"), the "Brooklyn
Reunion" starring the Classics, the Emotions & the
Exceptions. Also the Chiffons and Johnny Maestro and the
Brooklyn Bridge. Doors open 6 p.m., show-time 7 p.m. Tickets
are $35 and $45 and are available through or (800)
736-1420.
March
7-9 National Cheerleading Championship
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual National Cheer and Dance
Championship. Competition includes recreation, high school
and all-star divisions. Register by phone 1.866.52.CHEER or
www.cheertech.net.
15 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Parade
Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 9th to 2nd Avenues, North
Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.7722.
17 The Harlem Globetrotters
Wildwoods Convention Center. The world famous Harlem
Globetrotters
return to the Wildwoods for a fun-filled evening of
basketball entertainment and comedic antics. Tickets on sale
through
www.Ticketmaster.com or 1.800.736.1420.
20-22 War at the Jersey Shore Youth Wrestling
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.
www.sjwrestling.com.
22 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. 609.729.5501
22 Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at 17th Avenue, North Wildwood at Noon.
Children 11 and under can pick up eggs and collect prizes.
Free. 609.729.2170.
23 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt
Free - children 12 and under win prizes! On the Boardwalk at
23rd Avenue, North Wildwood. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
609.729.3223.
23 Resurrection “Son” Rise Service
Sunrise Easter Service at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo.
1st and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. 6:15 a.m. Free.
609.522.2951.
23 Easter Opening Day Celebration
Morey’s Piers 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 or
www.MoreysPiers.com.
23 Easter Worship
Wildwoods Convention Center Starlight Ballroom- The First
Baptist Church of Woodbine will be holding Easter Worship
from 9:30 a.m.-1 pm. Open to the public.
25-27 Wildwood Wholesale Gift Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Wholesale tradeshow featuring
souvenirs, gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more. Entrance
fee for participants. Free admission. 508.238.5800.
29-30 Ocean Drive Marathon and Health and Fitness Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat:10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Coincides
with the annual Ocean Drive Marathon. Runners are asked to
check in while having the opportunity to shop for the latest
in runner’s gear, accessories and reading materials. This
event is the last opportunity to register for the marathon
and 10 mile running events. 609.523.0880 or
www.odmarathon.org/expo.
29-30 Spring Sports Festival Basketball Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. Special Olympics of New Jersey
will host a basketball competition with athletes from the
State of New Jersey competing for bronze, gold and silver
medals. Open to the public and free of charge. 609.896.8000
or
www.sonj.org.
April
4-6 Wildwood Boat Show and Fishing Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. A showcase of major boat
manufacturers, accessories and services. Fri: 2 p.m. – 8
p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Entrance
fee for attendees. 609.729.4000 or
www.wildwoodsboatshow.com.
13 “Beast of the East” Cheerleading Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. 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.
23 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. 609.465.7181.
25-26 Sensational ‘60’s Concert Series
The Third Annual Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce
Sensational ‘60s Weekend features a Sensational ‘60s Motown
Show on Saturday at 7p.m. inside the Wildwoods Convention
Center featuring: The Temptations Revue featuring Dennis
Edwards, The Miracles and The Family Stone. 888.729.0033 or
www.fabfifties.com.
May
1-4 Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
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
www.tob@tob.org.
8-11 16th Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car
Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the
Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or
www.Thundermoto.com.
11 Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mother's Day with the entire family! While there's
always fun for everyone at Morey's Piers, Moms gets some
extra TLC on Surfside Pier at 25th Avenue, North Wildwood
and Mariner's Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood.
609.729.3900 or
www.MoreysPiers.com.
14 Wildwood Restaurant Showcase
Neil’s Steak & Chowder House, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A sampling of some of the Wildwoods’ finest
restaurants and specialty shops. All proceeds benefit area
high school students. 609.729.4000 or
www.wildwoods.com.
15-17 Knights of Columbus Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New
Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions
will be held Fri. and Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only.
16-18 Spring Beach Jam
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 or
www.MoreysPiers.com.
17 Pirates Day with Captain Kidd
Parade registration 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Wildwoods
Convention Center. Parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. and
proceeds north on Boardwalk to 16th St. Treasure hunt and
special surprise appearances on the beach at end of parade.
609.522.2955 or
www.northwildwood.com.
23 Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony
On the Wildwoods Beach next to the Wildwoods Convention
Center. Come join us to officially start the 2008 Summer
Season. Noon. Guest speakers, local dignitaries and
politicians, kites in the air-get your feet sandy for the
first time this year! 609.729.9000 or
www.WildwoodsNJ.com.
23-26 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. 732.822.4884.
24-25 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.
www.usaigc.com/default.cfm
24-25 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood.
Craft show with all handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
26 Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st Avenue and Spruce 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 or
www.wildwoodpost184.com.
29-31 Tall Cedars Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic
organization convention. Parade on Saturday beginning at
21st and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and proceeds south
to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood. 10 a.m.
29-30 15th Annual Education Extravaganza
Learning becomes a “day at the beach” when students in
grades three through twelve enjoy a day of hands-on learning
and interactive participation utilizing the beach and
Morey’s Piers amusements. 609.522.3900 or
www.MoreysPiers.com.
June
5/30 - 6/1 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.
Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.Thundermoto.com
4-5 North Wildwood Writers’ Conference on the Beach
Wildwoods Convention Center. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.889.2241.
5-8 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 or
www.njelks.org.
7 Phillies Home Run Derby
Higbee Field, Aster and Ocean Avenues, Wildwood Crest.
Batting contest for boys and girls ages 8-15. Winners get
prizes and advance to regional finals. Registration at 9
a.m.. Contest at 10 a.m.. Free. 609.522.2955 or
www.northwildwood.com.
7 New Jersey State Elks Parade
Step off time noon at 25th & Atlantic Avenues, proceeds
South on Atlantic to Aster Ave. Reviewing stand at Crest
Pier, Atlantic & Heather Aves, Wildwood Crest. Approx time 4
hours
7 Beach Bop
Morey’s Piers, Wildwood. A special day designed for our
youngest scouts. Beach Bop follows the same unique model as
Beach Jam with an added “splash” of waterpark. 609.522.3900
or
www.moreyspiers.com
10-14 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 or
www.njamericanlegion.org.
12-15 Batanga Beach Weekend
On the beach adjacent to the Wildwoods Convention
Center-Batanga Beach Break '08 is coming back to the
Wildwoods! $29 Entrance fee to outdoor activities, Saturday
night Silk 7 Stroll at Oceanfront Arena. 888.833.5754 or
www.Batanga.com/beachbreak
13-15 DeMolay International/DeMolay Leaders of New
Jersey
Wildwoods Convention Center. Masonic Lodge Youth Group
convention, banquet and installation for members only.
1.800.DEMOLAY or
www.demolay.org.
14 American Legion Parade
Step off time 2 p.m. at 18th & Atlantic Avenues and proceeds
South on Atlantic to Bennett Ave. Reviewing stand at
American Legion Hall, Atlantic & Roberts Ave., Wildwood.
Approx time 2 hrs.
14 American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, 1st and Spruce Avenues, North Wildwood.
Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 10 a.m. Free. 609.729.7722.
13-14 Mummers Brigade Weekend
16th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue to Olde New Jersey Avenue,
North Wildwood. Parade on Surf Avenue Sat: 4:45 p.m. Free.
609.522.7722.
www.northwildwood.com.
15 Wheelin’ the Wildwoods Fathers Day Family Bike Ride
Bicycle races and tours that start and finish at Sweetbriar
and New Jersey Avenues, Wildwood Crest. Registration begins
at 7 a.m. The 26 mile race begins at 8 a.m. 10-mile race
begins at 8:30 a.m. Party to follow event. . 609.523.0202.
15-18 85th 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. - Noon. Daily.
Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or
www.nationalmarblestournament.org.
16-21 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on
Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.393.1929 or
www.vfwnj.com.
20-21 13th Annual Plunge for Patients
Wildwoods Convention Center registration on Sat: 3 p.m. –
5:30 p.m.. Ocean swim races, beach run and fun walk
beginning at 6 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for
participants. 443.271.2926 or
www.plungeforpatients.org.
21 Cabs at the Beach
Maxwell Field, Youngs and Park Blvd, Wildwood. Drum Corp
Competition featuring the Hawthorne Cabelleros Drum & Bugle
Corps. 6 p.m. Admission fee.
21 Veterans of Foreign Wars Parade
Step off time 1:30 p.m. at 21st & Atlantic Avenues and
proceeds South on Atlantic to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood.
Reviewing stand at American Legion Hall, Atlantic & Roberts
Ave., Wildwood. Approx time 2 hrs.
21 ALS Express Bike Ride
Morey’s Piers hosts this annual fundraiser to help fight
against Lou Gehrigs Disease. 609.729.3900
www.als-xpress.org.
27-29 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Wildwoods Convention Center registration on Friday. 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.
www.CapeExpress.com.
27-29 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:
5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat: Noon – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m
609.522.7364
28 Ashlee Simpson in Concert
The Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The
Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority and Station Avenue
Productions proudly presents Ashlee Simpson's Bittersweet
World Tour! Showtime - 8pm. Ticket Prices - $28, $35 and
$45. Tickets on sale now through
www.Ticketmaster.com, or call 1-800-736-1420 or at the
Convention Center Box Office on Fridays 4pm-8pm and
Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 4pm.
28-29 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention
Center, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
30 Sidewalk Chalk Competition
Chalk drawing competition for all ages at 8th Street Field,
North Wildwood. Prizes awarded for best pictures. Register
day of event. Time TBA. 609.522.2955 or
www.northwildwood.com.
29 – 7/3 Youth for Christ Summer Splash
Wildwoods Convention Center. Youth conference for hundreds
of pre-registered high students from all over the Northeast.
For more information email
eryfc@frontiernet.net
or call 585-458-2520.
July
3 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 6 events. Free. 609.522.3825 or
www.wcbp.org.
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 to 2nd
Avenue. Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes in red,
white and blue theme. Free. Call 609.522.2955 to register.
4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks
extravaganza. 10 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 or
www.dowildwood.com.
4-6 Fourth of July Freedom Festival
7100 Ocean Ave. and Rambler Rd., Wildwood Crest. Crafters of
every kind. Food, live musical entertainment, children’s
activities. Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free admission. Free
parking. 609.522.1669.
4-6 Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie and Toy Expo
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. - 5 p.m. Free. 732.422.9365 or
www.njsportspromotions.com
5 Free Style Summer Dance Concert
The Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods Convention Center. A
Summer Dance Concert featuring stars of the 80s and 90s
music scene. Show time - 8pm. Tickets on sale for
$28-$38-$58 and can be purchased at
www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-736-1420 or at
the Convention Center Box Office open Fridays 4pm-8pm and
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
5-6 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center,
Wildwood. Craft show featuring all handmade products. 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602 or 609.522.0378.
7 Radio Disney Summer Celebrity Tour
Don’t miss the hottest Disney stars of the summer performing
live every Monday in July for free concerts on Morey’s
Mariner’s Landing Pier, July 7, 14 & 21 at noon. The free
concert series leads up to the major Disney concert of the
summer at the Oceanfront Arena the weekend of July 25th that
will feature one of Disney’s hottest concert headliners. For
more information or tickets visit
www.moreyspiers.com or call (609)522-3900.
7-12 Dance Xplosion
Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition
finals from studios all over the country competing for cash
and prizes. 7 a.m. – Midnight. Daily. Free admission.
www.dancexplosion.org.
9 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Teen competition and
luncheon. Noon. Free. 609.522.7722.
11 Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free.
609.522.7500.
11-12 The 15th 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 or
www.sterlingharbor.com.
11-13 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship and 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: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11
a.m. - 5 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.523.6565 or
www.njbbq.com.
12-13 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood.
Craft show with all handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
13 Doodlebops LIVE!
Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena -The Wildwoos
Tourism Authority and Morey's Piers present Doodlebops LIVE!
Showtime is at 12:30pm with tickets going for $35- Gold
Circle Seating (first 5 rows) or $25 for General Admission.
For Tickets visit
www.ticketmaster.com, call 1-800-736-1420 or visit the
Convention Center Box Office Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturdays
and Sundays 10am-4pm.
14 Radio Disney Summer Celebrity Tour
Don’t miss the hottest Disney stars of the summer performing
live every Monday in July for free concerts on Morey’s
Mariner’s Landing Pier, at noon. The free concert series
leads up to the major Disney concert of the summer at the
Oceanfront Arena the weekend of July 25th that will feature
one of Disney’s hottest concert headliners. For more
information or tickets visit
www.moreyspiers.com or call (609)522-3900.
17-20 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 or
www.MoreysPiers.com
17-20 Vietnam Veterans’ Traveling Wall and Museum
Fox Park, Ocean and Burk Avenues, Wildwood. The traveling
“Wall that Heals” will be on display for 24 hrs. per day.
609.780.2525.
19 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 or
www.northwildwood.com.
19 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the
beach tram. Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free.
609.522.7500.
19 Christmas in July Boat Parade
Don’t miss the 20th Greater Wildwoods’ Christmas in July
Boat Parade. This year’s parade will be better than ever
with added family entertainment and an earlier start time.
Back bays from North Wildwood to Sunset Lake in Wildwood
Crest. Call 522-1987 to register or for information.
19-20 Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. -
5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission $3.00. Children
under 12 free. 717.656.4849 or
www.handcraft-unlimited.com.
20-25 Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. National Dance competition.
Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. -
10:30 p.m. Daily
www.sophisticatedproductions.com.
21 Radio Disney Summer Celebrity Tour
Don’t miss the hottest Disney stars of the summer performing
live every Monday in July for free concerts on Morey’s
Mariner’s Landing Pier, at noon. The free concert series
leads up to the major Disney concert of the summer at the
Oceanfront Arena the weekend of July 25th that will feature
one of Disney’s hottest concert headliners. For more
information or tickets visit
www.moreyspiers.com or call (609)522-3900.
26 Disney concert of the summer at the Oceanfront
Arena.
Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena - The
Wildwoods Tourism Authority and Morey's Piers proudly
presents a Radio Disney Concert starring Raven and Mitchel
Musso. Show time - 2pm. Tickets- $27.50 - $35 - $45. Tickets
can be purchased through
www.Ticketmaster.com, or call 1-800-736-1420 or by
visiting the Convention Center Box Office Fridays 4pm-8pm
and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm.
26 13th Annual Sandblast Beach Run
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 2-miler -Sat: 7
a.m.;. 5-miler -7 p.m.. Proceeds to benefit Wildwood
Catholic High School Cross Country and Track programs.
Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
609.522.8581 or
www.sandblastbeachrun.com.
26-27 Mid-Summer Festival at the Gazebo
7100 Ocean Avenue and Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Crafters
of every kind. Food, live musical entertainment, children's
activities and more. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free.
609.522-1669.
26-27 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood.
Craft show with all handmade products. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
26-27 16th Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee
Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A
4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 and
over. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to
spectators. 856.696.9705 or
www.wildwoodultimate.com.
30-8/7 Delia’s Warehouse Sale
Wildwoods Convention Center. Warehouse style sale of Delia’s
designer clothing. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Daily. 609.729.9000 or
www.WildwoodsNJ.com.
August
2-3 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood.
Craft show with all handmade products.
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
2-3 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Juried crafters. 9
a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520 or
www.herefordlighthouse.org.
2-3 Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
Wildwoods Convention Center. 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.
2-3 70th Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Mid
-Atlantic Racing Association Championship sponsored by the
Greater Wildwood Yacht Club. Sat: International Optimist
Dinghy and 420 fleets. Sun: Laser and Sunfish fleets. 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily. Free to spectators. 609.522.0969 or
www.gwyc.org.
7 Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909. Registration at Wildwoods
Convention Center at 5 p.m. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. and
proceeds up the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Convention
Center to 16th Street, North Wildwood. Free. 609.729.4000.
8 WWE RAW-LIVE!
The Wildwoods Convention Centers Oceanfront Arena - WWE RAW
is returning to the Wildwoods. Showtime - 7:30pm. Tickets -
$60-$40-$30-$20. Tickets can be purchased through
www.Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-736-1420 or
visiting the Convention Center Box Office Saturdays and
Sundays 10am-4pm. ***Tickets go on sale June 21st at 10am***
9 BoardWalk for the Cure
Enjoy a relaxing stroll with us at our annual 4k walk to
fight cancer on the world famous Wildwoods Boardwalk.
Check-in from 8 a.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Walk starts at 11 a.m. Entrance fee $20 for participants.
610-275-4820 or www.boardwalk4cure.com.
10 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
p.m. Free to spectators. 609.729.2002 or
www.uwcmc.com.
15-17 Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie and Toy Expo
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 or
www.njsportspromotions.com.
16-17 Wildwoods Classic Cup XXIV Hobie Cat Races
New location! On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood.
Colorful Hobie Cat sailing regatta. Registration on site
Friday night and Saturday morning. .Sat: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.,
Sun: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.923.1355 or
http://mysite.verizon.net/townbank.cats.
16-17 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood.
Craft show with all handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
19 Around the Island Row
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 7:30 a.m. Free.
609.522.7500.
23 Tri/Du The Wildwoods
15th Avenue and the beach, North Wildwood. Triathlon (swim,
bike, run). Duathlon (run, bike, run) Portions of proceeds
benefit youth activities. 7:30 a.m. Fee for participants.
609.374.6495 or
www.delmosports.com.
23 Wildwood Block Party and Festival
Fox Park in Wildwood. Family fun, food and free live
entertainment. 1 p.m. 609.523.8300.
23-24 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center,
Wildwood. Craft show with all handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5
p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.
30-31 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. 717.656.3208 or
www.handcraft-unlimited.com.
September
4-7 Roar to the Shore
Cape Classic Motorcycle Club motorcycle rally. Wildwoods
Convention Center parking lots and at the intersection of
Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
609.729.8870 or
www.roartotheshoreonline.com.
5-7 39th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
3rd Avenue to Hereford Inlet, North Wildwood. Registration
at the Gazebo, 3rd and JFK Avenues, North Wildwood. Adult
and youth divisions. Prizes. Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 6
a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun: 6 a.m. - Noon. $10 entrance fee for
participants. 609.522.2955 or
www.northwildwood.com.
6-7 Mummers String Band Weekend and Strutters Contest
Sat: Mummers Strutting Contest 4 p.m. on Olde New Jersey
Avenue, North Wildwood. Parade at 4:45 p.m. at 21st and
Atlantic Avenues proceeding north on Atlantic Avenue, west
on 1st Ave., north on Olde New Jersey Ave. Concert
immediately following parade. Sun: Stringband parade 1 p.m.,
16th Avenue. and the Boardwalk, proceeding south. Free.
609.522.7722.
11 September 11 Commemoration
Commemoration of the 9/11 tragedies at Veterans Monument,
1st and Spruce Avenues, North Wildwood. 8:56 a.m. Free.
609.522.7722 or
www.NorthWildwood.com
11-13 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. Free. 800.852.0137 or
www.njsfa.com.
12-13 Firemen’s Day and a Half Craft Show
7100 Ocean Ave. and Rambler Road., Wildwood Crest. Food and
crafters of every kind. Sat: 9 a.m. –
5 p.m.,Sun: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 609.522.1669Sun: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
609.522.1669.
13 NJ State Firemen’s Parade
Step off time 1 p.m. at New Jersey and Crocus Rd, proceeds
North on New Jersey to Ninth Ave., North Wildwood. Free.
Approximate time 5 hrs. Reviewing stand at 17th and New
Jersey Ave.
13 Light the Night Walk
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual evening fundraising
walk campaign to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by
cancer. Registration 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., walk begins at 7 p.m.
1.888.920.8557 ext. 203 or
www.lightthenight.org/snj.
18-21 2nd Annual Wildwood NJ Boardwalk Classic Car
Auction
2nd Annual car auction will take place in the Wildwoods
Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena. Featured auctioneer
Scott Adcock and his amazing team auctioning “muscle” and
classic cars. Vendors with memorabilia and collectibles. For
more information call 609.522.4546 or visit
www.wildwoodnjclassiccarauction.com.
18-21 15th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the
Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or
www.ThunderMoto.com.
18-21 Irish Fall Festival
Anglesea area of North Wildwood. Four-day event celebrates
Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts. Sun: 1
p.m. Parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st Avenues, North
Wildwood. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Free. 1.800.IRISH 91 or
609.729.0075 or
www.NorthWildwood.com.
21 Super Sunday
Morey's Pier, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Traditional
farewell to summer. Special lineup of games, prizes and
entertainment with reduced prices on amusement ride
wristband.11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.522.3900 or
www.MoreyPiers.com.
20 Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration
Sunset Lake between Rambler Road and Miami Avenue, Wildwood
Crest. From 10 a.m. until the Fireworks begin! Over 50
crafters overlooking beautiful Sunset Lake. Food,
entertainment including live music from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.,
children's activities, moon bounce, stilt walkers, clowns,
pony rides. Fireworks at 9 p.m. followed by a family movie
screening along the lake. 609.522-1669.
25-28 Wildwood by the Sea Film Festival
2nd Annual Wildwood by the Sea Film Festival takes place in
the Wildwoods Convention Center. International Film Festival
exhibiting exciting new films from film makers all around
the world. Film screenings, work shops, awards ceremonies,
after parties with actors, directors and film makers. For
more information call 609.522.4546 or visit
www.wildwoodbytheseafilmfest.com.
26 Wildwood Crest Monster Truck Expo
Scoop Taylor Park, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. This
fun-filled family event kicks off the Thunder on the Beach
Monster Truck Race weekend. A fee may be required to ride
the Monster Trucks.
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 609.523.0202 or
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
26-28 Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
Honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in
the line of duty. For more information on weekend events
visit
www.Midatlanticsurvivors.org.
26-28 Wild Thang 7- PT Cruisers
PT Cruisers on display on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 8 a.m. -
4 p.m. Saturday evening parade. Entrance fee for
participants. 860.388.6441
26-28 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. Admission fee: Adults $20, Children $15. 609.523.8051
or
www.Thundermoto.com.
26-27 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 live entertainment. Festivities begin at 5 p.m.
609.522.8300
27 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.
27 Wildwood Crest Adventure Races
A 5- mile, 5-k race with a 1 mile family walk-fun run along
Wildwood Crest’s Sunset Lake and surrounding areas.
609.523.0202 or
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
27-28 Beach Jam “Fall Harvest”
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 or
www.MoreysPiers.com.
October
1-20 Halloween House Decorating Contest
Prizes awarded for the best decorated houses in Halloween
theme. Registration forms will be available at North
Wildwood Recreation Center or
www.northwildwood.com. 609.522.2955.
3-5 Barbershop Quartet Weekend
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Barbershoppers Mid-Atlantic
District Convention. Old-fashioned barbershop quartet
harmony competition, quartet and chorus performances. Fri: 7
p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Admission fee. 410.384.7655 or
www.harmonize.com/MAD/.
4 Seafood & Jazz Festival-New!
Downtown Wildwood on Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and
Schellenger Avenues. For more info call 609.729.4000.
4 Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches. Registration at the Anglesea
Firehouse 2nd and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood6 a.m.
Teams and individuals welcome. 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Entrance
fee for participants/teams. 856.786.0070 or
www.asaconline.org.
4-5 Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races
Sunset Lake at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood
Crest. Powerboat racing, food , craft and merchandise
vendors. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators. Pit passes are
$10. 609.886.8156 or
www.sunsetlake.us.
10-12 Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned
Motocross Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned
races featuring beginners to pros. Races are Sat: Noon, Sun:
10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or
www.Thundermoto.com
10-12 Charismatic Conference
Wildwoods Convention Center. Camden Diocese Catholic
Charismatic Conference. All welcome. Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.,
Sat: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donation
requested. 609.522.6586.
11-12 Octoberfest New!
1st and Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 10
a.m.-10 p.m., Sun: Noon to 6 p.m.
Good old fashioned festival featuring fun, entertainment and
more! 609-522-7364
11-12 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide youth soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free.
www.capeexpress.com.
11-12 Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration at the
Beach Tent on 15th and the beach starting at 5 a.m. Entrance
fee. 609-758-1213 or www.nibba.org.
17-19 Fabulous ‘50s Celebration
A celebration of Wildwoods' place in Rock 'n Roll history.
Friday night dance party in the Wildwoods Convention Center
's Oceanfront Arena at 8 p.m. Saturday all-day Street Fair
and ‘50s concert at night featuring Gary US Bonds, Ben E
King, Terry Johnson’s Flamingos, The Del Vikings and the
Mahoney Brothers. 888.729.0033 or
www.fabfifties.com.
18 New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge
Visit all 11 lighthouses; start or end at Hereford Inlet
Lighthouse in Anglesea; 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p .m; Call
(609)522-4520.
24 Halloween Parade and Fun Fair
Parade begins at 6:15 p.m. at Wildwood and Pacific Avenues,
Wildwood. Fun Fair to follow at the Wildwoods Convention
center from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. 609.522.4546
25 Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches. Registration. at the Firehouse, 2nd
and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 a.m. – 7:30 am.
Fishing 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Entrance fee for participants.
856-786-0070 or
www.asaconline.org
31 Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
Elks Lodge, 1st and New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Trick
or Treaters walk through a "Haunted House" and receive
treats. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 609-729-2170.
November
2 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. - 6 p.m. Admission fee for spectators. 1.866.52.CHEER
or
www.cheertech.net.
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.
December
5 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremony
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st and Central
Avenues, North Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting, Santa
Clause and refreshments. 6 p.m. Free. 609-522-4520 or
www.herefordlighthouse.org.
5 Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade
Christmas parade through the streets of Wildwood Crest,
Wildwood and North Wildwood. Parade begins at 6:30 p.m.
Free. Rain date. 609-729-5501.
5-6 Wildwoods Holiday Spectacular Weekend
Start a family holiday tradition with an exciting holiday
weekend filled with fun for the entire family. Friday, Dec.
5 it’s the Greater Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade
beginning in North Wildwood and ending at the Wildwoods
Convention Center with a spectacular tree-lighting ceremony
and kick-off of the Holiday Gift Bazaar in the Wildwoods
Convention Center. The Gift Bazaar continues all day
Saturday culminating in a Spectacular Family Holiday Show at
7 pm in the Oceanfront Arena. For tickets and information
visit
www.WildwoodsNJ.com/events or call (800) 992-9732.
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.
609.522.5832.
15 Elks Hoop Shoot
North Wildwood Recreation Center, 900 Central Avenue, North
Wildwood. Foul shooting contest for children 8-12 yrs.
Registration at Noon. Contest immediately following
registration. Free. 609.729.2170
26-31 Boardwalk Basketball Classic
Wildwoods Convention Center. The nation’s largest holiday
co-ed basketball tournament with teams from all over the
country. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Daily. Admission fee. 609.884.4297
or
www.bbclassic.net.
Every
Week All Summer
Mondays-Irish Pipe and Drum Parade
June 23 – Aug. 25. Authentic Irish Pipe and Drum Brigade
Parade. 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or
www.dowildwood.com.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - Beach Aerobics
June 23 – Sept. 1. Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2nd and Ocean
Avenues, North Wildwood. 8:30 a.m. $5 per class. Please
bring exact change and a bottled water. 609.522.2955.
Mondays - Captain Ocean’s Ecological Program
June 23 – Aug. 25.Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood
Crest. Educational presentation of ocean and sea life. 8
a.m. Free. 609.522.2919.
Mondays – Crest Pier Free Concerts
June 23 – Aug. 25. Wildwood Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m Free. Enjoy various
musicians as they provide music and entertainment for the
entire family. Chairs are provided and dancing is
encouraged. Free parking during shows. 609.523.0202. For a
complete list of shows visit
www.wildwoodcrest.org/boroughactivities08.htm.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays -Beach Yoga
June 24 - Sept 27. Lou Boothe Amphitheater, 2nd and Ocean
Avenues, North Wildwood. Tues. and Thurs. 8 a.m., Sat: 9
a.m. $5 participant fee per class. Please bring exact change
and a bottled water. 609.522.2955.
Tuesdays and Thursdays – Doo Wop back to the 50’s Tour
June 17 –Aug 28.. Tour leaves from the front of the Doo Wop
Experience Museum on Ocean Avenue, Wildwood.
7 p.m. This award-winning, guided trolley tour showcases the
Wildwoods’ fabulous collection of mid-century architecture.
Admission fee $10 adults, $5 children. 609.523.1958.
Wednesdays – Gazebo Concerts
June 25 – Aug. 27. Gazebo at Ocean Avenue and Rambler Road.
Wildwood Crest.
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own chair and enjoy
various musicians as they provide music and entertainment
for the entire family by the beachfront. Free parking
available on adjacent lot. 609.523.0202 Event listings at
www.wildwoodcrest.org/boroughactivities08.htm.
Wednesdays – String Band Performances
June 25 – Aug 27. The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Duffy Stringband
performs from 16th Street in North Wildwood to the Wildwoods
Convention Center. 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 609.523.1602 or
www.dowildwood.com.
Thursdays - Boardwalk Family Fun Night
June 26 – Aug 28. The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Parades, clowns
and music. 7 p.m. - 9p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 or
www.dowildwood.com.
Thursdays and Saturdays - Lou Booth Amphitheatre
Concerts
July 5 – Aug. 30. 2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood.
Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. 609.522.7722 or
www.NorthWildwood.com.
Fridays - Fireworks on the Beach
June 20 – Aug 29. On the Beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood.
Summer fireworks extravaganza. 10:30 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602
or
www.dowildwood.com.
Sundays - Wildwood Amphitheatre Concerts
June 29 – Aug. 24. Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood. 7:30
p.m. Free. Featured artists TBA.
Recreational
Attractions
Boardwalk
A two-mile Boardwalk with four amusement piers, water parks,
roller coasters, carnival games and shopping.
Beach
Free, safe and guarded beaches from Memorial Day through
Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daily.
Deep Sea Fishing/Excursions
Numerous boats make daily trips for fishing and sightseeing.
Bicycling
Permitted on the Boardwalk weekdays until 11 a.m. Weekends
and holidays until 10:30 a.m. Public bike path from Rambler
Road to Cresse Avenue along the Beach, Wildwood Crest.
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. Call for league or camp
information. 609.522.2955.
Wildwood Recreation Center
243 East Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Call for league or
camp information. 609.522.5837.
Wildwood Crest Recreation Center
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for league or camp
information. 609.523.0202.
Scoop Taylor Park
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 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 and a public restroom.
Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool
8800 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 609.522.0084.
Pier Playmates Day Camp
5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Call for camp
information. 609.523.0018.
Public Tennis Courts
Borough of Wildwood Crest Tennis Courts 6300 Ocean Avenue,
Wildwood Crest. Fee for usage. 609.729.2628.
Fitness Park
Ocean Avenue between Palm and Forget-me-Not Rd., Wildwood
Crest. 609.523.0202
Fox Park
Ocean and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. Free.
Cape May County Park and Zoo
Garden State Parkway, Exit 11. 609.465.5271.
Historic
and Cultural Attractions
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.
Boating
& Golfing
Docks/ Public Boat / Launch Ramps
Wildwood Crest
New Jersey Avenue and Orchid Road or
Park Boulevard and Sweet Briar Road.
North Wildwood
5th Avenue and the Bay. |
Kayak Launching Area
Miami and New Jersey Avenue at Sunset Lake
Wildwood Crest. 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Public Golf Courses
Avalon Golf Club
Swainton 609.465.4653 |
The Pines at Clermont
Clermont 609.624.0100 |
B.L. England
Beesley’s Point 609.390.0472 |
Sand Barrens
Swainton 609.465.3555 |
Cape May National
Cape May 609.884.1563 |
Shore Gate Golf Club
Ocean View 609.624.8337 |
Cape May Par 3 and Driving Range
Rio Grande 609.889.2600 |
Twisted Dunes Golf Club
Egg Harbor Township 609.653.8019 |
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