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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. Phone area codes are (609) unless noted. A complete updated schedule is on our website at www.JerseyCapeVacationGuide.com
MARCH
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade: 16th: Parade on Atlantic Ave., starts in front of City Hall, proceeds north on Atlantic to 1st Ave., North Wildwood, 11:30am 522-2955 or visit www.northwildwood.com
39th Annual Doo Dah Parade: 13th:
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: 19th:
6:30pm – 9pm, World class running & world class beer. www.delmosports.com
Exit Zero Jazz Festival: 19-21st:
Staged at various outdoor venues in Cape May with an outstanding lineup of international touring artists. www.exitzerojazzfestival.com
Spring Block Party: 4th:
Ocean City, Asbury Ave. 9am – 5 p.m.
Over 350 crafters, food, vendors, music and more. 1-800-BEACHNJ. www.oceancityvacation.com
Coast Guard Community Festival: 18th:
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: 18th:
North Wildwood, 10am. Pirate parade, costumes, beach treasure hunt at 20th and the beach. 522-2955. www.northwildwood.com
Wildwoods International Kite Festival: 24-27th 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:
26th - June 23rd: World-class orchestral & chamber music, jazz, brass band, Irish music & Bach. www.capemaymac.org or 800-275-4278.
JUNE
Ocean City Flower Show: 7-9th:
Commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Friday 2pm – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 8pm and Sunday, 10am – 4 pm. 399-6111.
Skimmer Festival 15th:
Festival-goers will enjoy live music, food and a variety of family activities and free amusement rides. 9am-4pm. www.visitsicnj.com or 263-8687.
Military Timeline at Historic Cold Spring Village: 15-16th: 11am – 4pm,
featuring encampments, weaponry and demonstrations. 898-2300 or www.hcsv.org
Barefoot Country Music Fest: 20-23rd:
Over 30 of country music’s biggest stars. www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com
JULY
Independence Day Celebrations: July 4th:
Fireworks, parades and special events held throughout the Jersey Cape, 465-7181 or www.jerseycapevacationguide.com
APRIL MAY
OC Con - Comic Convention: 6 - 7th:
A fun filled weekend at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. www.ocnjcon.com
Martin Z. Mollusk Day: 3rd:
Come see if summer is coming early with Martin & Jackie Evancho, 11am 9th St. Beach. 399-6111. www.ocnj.us
Experience the wearing of the green and enjoy North Wildwood’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Parade. Listen to an Irish Pipe Brigade, local bands and much more!
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