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Sand Sculpting Contest: 11th: Ocean City. The first of the season. Categories for kids, adults & families. www.ocnj.us or 399-6111.
NJ State Barbeque Championship & Anglesea Blues Festival: 12-14th: North Wildwood. Barbeque, live blues music and FREE family fun. Fri: 4pm – 11pm, Sat. 10am – 11pm, Sun. 10am – 6pm, FREE to spectators. 523-6565 or www.njbbq.com, www.angleseablues.com
NJ Jeep Beach Invasion: 12-14th:
Wildwoods Beach at Rio Grande Ave. All Jeep show with vendors, beach obstacle course and tons of fun for the entire family. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
Night in Venice: 29th: Ocean City.
6pm. Annual boat parade where theme decorated boats travel along the bay. The 68th annual event theme celebrates all things Philadelphia. 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us
Twins Contest: 31st: Prizes for who look the most and least alike 5:30pm, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City, www.ocnj.us or 525-9300.
AUGUST
60th Annual Ocean City Boardwalk
Art Show: 2 - 4th: Leading artists
from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Fri. & Sat. 10am – 8pm, Sun. 10am – 6pm. 399-6111. www.ocnj.us
114th Annual Ocean City Baby Parade: 8th: One of the oldest in the country. It pa- rades down the boardwalk and features var- ious age groups, dress, and costumes. 10:30am. ocnj.us or 399-6111.
Seafarer’s Skullduggery: 17-18th:
Historic Cold Spring Village. Family event featuring pirates, music, and family fun. Historically clothed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades, crafts, and lifestyles of Early America. 11am - 4pm. www.hcsv.org
Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon, 5k & Kids Race: 24th: A race of unpredictable qeather, a challenging course and possibly the best “after party” for a triathlon in N.J. Various start times. www.delmosports.com
SEPTEMBER
Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival: 7th: Fox Park, Wildwood. Enjoy a family festival of crafts, games, rides, great food, and continuous free live entertainment. 11am-11pm. wildwoodnj.org or 729-4000.
Harvest Brew Fest: date 14th: Cape May. Emlen Physick Estate. Craft beers festival with music, food, kids’ activities. 10am- 5pm. www.capemaymac.org
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow: 15th:
Ocean City, 1:00 pm, between 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. 525-9300. www.ocnj.us
Irish Fall Festival: 20 - 22nd: Largest Irish Festival on the East Coast. Dancing, music, vendors & crafts. Daily 8am – 8pm; Sun. 8am to 7pm and parade is at 1pm. 729- 0075; 800-IRISH91 or www.CMCAOH.com
OCTOBER
The Race of Gentlemen: 4 - 6: Wildwood. Vintage car race on the beach. Celebrates Americana, hot rods and beach racing. All cars pre-date 1934. www.theraceofgentlemen.com
Fall Block Party & Fireworks Spectacular: 12th: From 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. in Ocean City, 9am – 5pm. Over 400 crafters, food vendors and music. Evening Fireworks. 800-BEACH-NJ.
Wildwoods ‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Weekend: 18-19th: Fabulous weekend of fun, nostalgia and great music! Friday night features a ’50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Concerts & hotel packages available. 729-4000 or visit www.wildwoods.com
Lighthouse Challenge of NJ: 19-20th:
8am – 6pm. Tour of lighthouses, museums and life-saving stations. Fee. 522-4520 or www.herefordlighthouse.org
Fall Harvest Classic: Sept. 19th:
JFK Blvd. & The Promenade, Sea Isle City. Sand sculpting, seaside market, food court, children’s activities. 10am - 3pm. www.visitsicnj.com
Boo at the Zoo! 26: Cape May County Park & Zoo. 10am - 2pm. Visitors wear costumes to this family event. Kids activi- ties, games, candy, entertainment, obstacle course, pirate ship and costume contest. 609-465-5271.
NOVEMBER
Girls Weekend: November 22-24th
Sea Isle City. Pamper yourself with shopping and huge savings. Plenty to eat and drink too. www.seaislechamber.com
Christmas in Cape May:
Nov. 23 - Jan 1:
Events All month:
Victorian decorations and merchant hospitality. Holly Trolley Rides and candlelight tours all month, 884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org
Island Holiday/Christmas in Stone Harbor: 29-30th: Merchant hospitality, parade, kid & pet activities. 368-5102. 368-1211.
DECEMBER
Wassail Day at Historic Cold Spring Village: 7th: 11am-2pm, the Village is alive with holiday sights and sounds. 898-2300 or www.hcsv.org
Train Show: 7-8th: Ocean City.
At the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10 – 4pm Saturday and 10 – 4pm Sunday. 399-1412 or www.oceancityvacation.com
First Night New Years Eve Celebration: 31st: Ocean City’s complete schedule of fun leading up to fireworks at midnight, 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us
Wildwoods ‘50s ‘60s & ‘70s Weekend features a free street fair featuring classic cars, food and craft vendors, plus tickets are avaliable for the live concerts.
Enjoy Christmas in Cape May. The town features events all month long filled with Victorian splendor, trolley and carriage rides, candlelight tours and much more.
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