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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
MAJOREVENTS
Learn about the weaponry and tactics at Historic Cold Spring Village's Military Timeline Weekend. The event features encampments, weaponry displays, and demonstrations from living history groups depicting various conflicts.
CAPE MAY COUNTY offers great events year round. Dates & times should be confirmed prior to visiting. A complete updated schedule is on our website at www.JerseyCapeVacationGuide.com
MARCH
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade: 15th: Parade on Atlantic Ave. North Wildwood, 11:30am. 609-522-2955 or visit www.northwildwood.com
APRIL
OC Con - Comic Convention: 5-6th:
A fun filled weekend at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. www.ocnjcon.com
The Annual Doo Dah Parade: 12th:
Ocean City’s annual tribute to humor
with comedian impersonators, floats, and a brigade of basset hounds, noon from 6th to 12th Sts. on Asbury Ave., www.ocnj.us
MudHen Brewing Co. 5K: 26th:
6:30pm – 9pm, World class running & world class beer. www.mudhenbrew.com
Exit Zero Jazz Festival: 16-18th:
Staged at various outdoor venues in Cape May with an outstanding lineup of international touring artists. www.exitzerojazzfestival.com
MAY
Martin Z. Mollusk Day: 2nd:
Come see if summer is coming early with Martin & Jackie Evancho, 11am 9th St. Beach. 609-399-6111. www.ocnj.us
Spring Block Party: 3rd: Ocean City, Asbury Ave. 9am – 5pm. Over 350 crafters, food, vendors, music and more. 800-BEACHNJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Wildwoods Spring Fling Festival: 10th:
A shopping, dining & musical shindig in Downtown Wildwood. Saturday 11am to 7pm. 609-729-4000. www.gwcoc.org
Coast Guard Community Festival: 17th:
Celebrating Cape May County being an official “Coast Guard Community”. Tours & festivities at the Cape May Coast Guard Base. www.coastguardcommunity.org
Captain Kidd Pirate Day: 17th:
North Wildwood, 10am. Pirate parade, costumes, beach treasure hunt at 20th street. 609-522-2955. www.northwildwood.com
Wildwoods International Kite Festival: 23-26th Wildwood. Event begins on Fri. 9pm with the Illuminated night kite fly. Activities are all day Sat. & Sun. FREE. 732-822-4884 or www.skyfestivals.com
Cape May Music Festival:
25th - June 23rd: World-class orchestral & chamber music, jazz, brass band, Irish music & Bach. www.capemaymac.org or 800-275-4278.
Made in Cape May County Arts & Music Festival: 31st: Kindle Auto Plaza Grounds, Cape May Court House. Animal House Band, free rides, local arts & crafts, food and beer vendors. Free. 609-465-7181 or www.capemaycountychamber.com
JUNE
Ocean City Flower Show: 6-8th:
Commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Friday 2pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 8pm and Sunday, 10am – 4 pm. 609-399-6111.
Escape the Cape: 8th:
The Triathlon starts with a dramatic 12 foot jump off the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. North Cape May. www.delmosports.com
Skimmer Festival 14th: Live music, food and a variety of family activities and free amusement rides. 9am-4pm. 609-263- 8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Military Timeline at Historic Cold Spring Village: Dates 14-15th: 11am – 4pm, featuring encampments, weaponry and demonstrations. 609-898-2300 or www.hcsv.org
Barefoot Country Music Fest: 19-22nd:
Over 30 of country music’s biggest stars. www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com
Ocean City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Watch festively decorated and themed boats travel along the bayside of Ocean City in celebration.
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