We’ve expanded to 40,000 square feet of exhibit space with over 90 booths, which means more boats, more tackle, more boating items, more of the things you want for the upcoming Fishing, Boating and Summer Season. Why travel 150 miles, when you can get the same deals from the same vendors in your own backyard? Get up close and personal with experts and get to know your retailers on a one on one basis. Special Guest Local New Jersey Fishing Legend Nick Honachefsky will be hosting a seminar, be available to meet, ask questions and learn from one of the best. Expo hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult admission is $7, children 6-13 are $3, and children under 6 are free. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The Wildwoods Convention Center is a fully handicapped accessible building. For more information call 609.377.1617 or visit FishingExpoWildwood.com

Wildwoods Convention Center & beach. The Polar Bear Plunge in Wildwood is a unique opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to support Special Olympics New Jersey athletes by jumping into the frigid Atlantic waters on January 14. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the plunge takes place at 1:00 p.m. on the Wildwood beach by the Wildwoods Convention Center. For more information or to register visit www.plungewildwood.org

Wild Con Comic Convention at the Wildwoods Convention Center takes place January 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will feature numerous cosplay/costume groups, artists, writers, creators, vendors, crafts, and video games. Artists, writers, creators, and vendors will have art, books, comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, non-sport trading cards, Pokémon, gaming items, toys, Funko’s, Lego, sci-fi, pop culture, comic themed crafts, collectibles, and much more!!! Our Cosplay/Costume groups will provide entertainment, interactive activities, and photo ops for youngsters and attendees. There will be a Cosplay Contest as well, so be sure to come out and wear your favorite Superhero, Anime, or Comic Book Character costume! Adult admission is $10 and children 12 and under are FREE with paying adult. For more information visit jerseyshorecomicbookshow.com

Wildwoods Convention Center. The Atlantic Coast Wrestling Association hosts an elementary and middle school wrestling tournament for grades K through 8, with over 1,500 wrestlers! Thursday February 2nd is weigh-in day from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Fee Based $20/wrestler or $100/each team). Regular weigh-in is Free at 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Doors open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 a.m. and start time is 8:00 a.m. Duals will end by 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and by 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Admission fee: $20 a day or $50 for three day pass; Children $10 a day or $25 for three day pass. Parking fee $6. For housing and lodging information click here. For more information email Bob Miller at bobmillerww@comcast.net or call 609.405.4246. To register visit AtlanticCoastWrestling.com

Are you uninsured? Or do you have insurance? All are welcome to attend this FREE day of healthcare presented by Volunteers in Medicine at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Friday, February 10 from 12 – 6 p.m. Primary care, specialist care, Zumba, yoga, boxed lunch, vaccinations and so much more! Come and join us and bring a friend. For more information 609.463.2846

Wildwoods Convention Center. Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (times are subject to change) Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. An admission fee will be charged at the door the day of the event. Children under five are free. Housing and lodging for competitors can be found here. For more information call 866.52.CHEER or visit SpiritBrands.org

Come explore the local artisans of the Jersey shore on this exciting weekend in the Wildwoods Convention Center! Admission fee is $1. Event takes place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information malloryseats@gmail.com or mallorys-eats.mailchimpsites.com

Wildwoods Convention Center. Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily (times are subject to change.) An admission fee will be charged at the door the day of the event. For housing and lodging information click here. For more information 866.52.CHEER or SpiritBrands.org

Wildwoods Convention Center. Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. Admission fee will be charged at the door: Adult one day $34.88, two day $62.15 and child one day $23.97, two day $40.33. Friday 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Housing and lodging for competitors can be found here. For more information call 866.397.3034 or visit Varsity.com/mac

The Rotary Club of Wildwood is sponsoring Purse Bingo at the Wildwoods Convention Center, so come enjoy a fun night with friends! $35 donation includes 15 games (including specials), water, veggies, crackers and cheese. Additional cards and daubers will be available for purchase along with a cash bar, door prizes, and a 50/50. Concession stand on site (no outside food & beverage permitted). Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo starts at 7 p.m. All proceeds will fund community programs.

You are cordially invited to attend the Cape May County NAACP’s 3rd Annual Freedom Fund Gala (fundraiser) on March 11, 2023, at The Wildwoods Convention Center. The event will begin with cocktails at 5 p.m. A ticket to this wonderful fundraising event is $150 per person and includes a dinner program and dancing. A silent auction will also be held. We have the pleasure of honoring the following individuals at our event: Capt. Warren D. Judge, Commanding Officer of the United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May; Reverend Dr. Julia Hankerson, Owner, of Woodbine Wellness Center; and Wilmer “Woody” Woodland, Cofounder of the Cape May Jazz Festival. For more information or to purchase tickets visit cmcnaacp.org

A Catholic Mass service will take place at St. Ann Church of Notre Dame La Mer Parish at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will begin on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall, 9th & Atlantic Avenue, in North Wildwood beginning at 12:00 p.m. A festive parade will begin at the conclusion of the ceremony and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue. Participants include VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood, Queen Oceania, Anglesea Irish Society, Sheriff Mounted Patrol, local school bands, and much more! FREE to attend. 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

Girl Scouts will present displays for countries around the world at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel from table to table and experience activities from different countries such as crafts, games, songs, traditions, foods, beverages, tours or displays. Ticket prices: $12 for scouts and $7 for adults. To register, click here. For more information call 856.795.1560 or visit gscsnj.org

Find the perfect professionals for the ceremony and reception of your dreams in Southern New Jersey – all in one place, in one afternoon. Happily Ever After Begins Here! Join us at South Jersey’s largest FREE wedding expo featuring everything you need to plan your perfect wedding! Wedding venues, wedding planners, photographers, videographers, caterers, bakeries, florists, salons and spas, wedding announcements, transportation companies, DJs, musical entertainment, bridal fashions and more will feature at the Wildwoods Convention Center from noon until 4:00 p.m. Brides or Grooms can participate in fun contests to win free door prizes! For more information call 609.729.4000 or wildwoodsweddings.com

Held at the Wildwoods Convention Center and other locations throughout the Wildwoods, including the Crest Pier Recreation Center, Wildwood High School, Wildwood Catholic Academy, North Wildwood Community Center, and the Byrne Community Center. A multi-day event in which over 1,000 Special Olympics athletes from the Garden State will compete in basketball competitions. 609.896.8000 or sonj.org

The Annual Plunge takes place at 11 a.m. at 16th Street and the beach in North Wildwood. Post party will take place at Keenan’s Irish Pub and sponsoring establishments. Proceeds benefit the families of police officers lost in the line of duty. Registration fee is $40 day of event. Children under 15 years old are $15. For more information call 215.990.8689 or visit FallenHeroPlunge.com to register.

Cheerleading Championships will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (times are subject to change). Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. An admission fee will be charged at the door the day of the event. For housing and lodging information click here. For more information call 866.52.CHEER

Wildwoods Convention Center. The Atlantic Coast Wrestling Association will host the 20th annual event featuring National Folkstyle Wrestling Championships. The ‘War’ features a youth tournament with over 50 weight classes spread across 5 age divisions, and a High School Division with 15 weight classes. A girls division, K-12, will also be featured along with an open division. Weigh-Ins will be on Thursday. Tournament is held 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Housing and lodging for competitors can be found here. For more information visit AtlanticCoastWrestling.com

On the beach at 19th Avenue in North Wildwood at noon. Children 11 and under can hunt for eggs and collect prizes. FREE! 609.729.5776 or elks1896.com

Allen Park, 2200 Delaware Ave., North Wildwood. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join the Step Back Foundation for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Age groups include 1 – 3 years, 4 – 6 years, and 7 – 10 years. Donations benefit student-athletes and families in Cape May County. To pre-register, click here. For more information visit thestepbackfoundation.com or 609.972.5910.

A celebration of Christ’s resurrection held at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Gazebo, 1st & Central Avenue, North Wildwood on April 9, 2023. Service beings at 6:20 a.m. For more information 609.522.2951 or fbcanglesea.weebly.com

Spirit Brands “Shore Showdown” Cheer Competition will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm (times are subject to change.) Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects. Winning teams will be awarded prizes. For housing and lodging information click here. For more information call 1.866.52.CHEER or visit spiritbrands.org

The Expo is the place to shop for all your business needs and make important contacts. The premier business networking event in Cape May County allows you to network with potential customers and find out what’s new with products and services for your business from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Expo is known for its quality attendance and friendly atmosphere. The event is free to attend. For more information email john@cmcchamber.com, click here or call 609.465.7181

Combining WORLD CLASS running (DelMoSports) and WORLD CLASS beer (MudHen Brewing Co.), you get the MudHen Brewing Co. Race Series Presented by Inspira Health. This event features a FLAT and FAST, course with outstanding views and tons of volunteers! We know you can run anywhere but where else can you get world class beer and a world class running race ‘down the Shore?

Wildwoods Convention Center. Competitions are held daily. For more information usaigc.com

On April 22, 2023 check out the inaugural Spring Indoor Vendor and Crafts Fair at the Wildwood Convention Center from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free to attend. The award winning Juggler The Amazing Larry Vee will provide entertainment for all ages from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Come bring your family and have some fun! Even if you have seen lots of jugglers, specialty acts of acrobats… you still haven’t seen anything quite as unique as The Amazing Larry Lee! Freckles the Clown will be there for face painting and glitter tattos from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information 609.435.7776 or firewithinevents.com

Wildwoods Convention Center. Get ready for a championship filled weekend of Twirling!!! Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking fee TBA. For more information call 732.962.5112 or njtwirling.com

Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. Atlantic Coast Championships featuring 225 competitive scholastic and independent units from nine states in the mid-Atlantic region, with performers of all ages, as they compete in color guard, percussion ensemble, dance team, twirling, jazz band, and marching winds annual championships. Thurs: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Sat: 8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.; Sun: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (times are subject to change) For admission fees click here. For more information call 609.849.8553 or visit njatob.org for a detailed schedule of events.

Red Bull Beach Scramble will be hosted on Saturday, May 6, 2023, with qualifying taking place on May 5, 2023. Red Bull Beach Scramble brings SxS racing to the beaches of Wildwood, NJ. Hosted between the world famous Morey’s Piers, racers will face a challenging and fast sand course featuring a mix of natural and manmade features. Amateur and Professional racers, off road fanatics and fans are invited for an action-packed weekend of racing. The race will feature two competitive classes, the SXS Pro for more experienced racers and SXS Sportsman for amateur off-road enthusiasts. FREE for spectators. For more information https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/beach-scramble/

Browse over 200 sale locations throughout Wildwood Crest at the Borough-Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 2023. Residents and visitors are reminded to obey all traffic laws as they travel through town on the day of the event. The Borough-Wide Yard Sale is sponsored by the Wildwood Crest Department of Public Works. For more information call 609.523.0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org.

5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a sampling of mouth-watering dishes and decadent desserts from dozens of the Wildwoods’ finest restaurants and specialty shops. Held at the Bolero Resort & Conference Center, 3320 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. All proceeds benefit the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation and scholarships for area high school students. An auction of fantastic prizes will be held. Tickets are available at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Office in advance or at the door the night of the event. Admission TBA. For more information call 609.729.4000 or Wildwoods.com

Spirit Brands “North American Spirit Tournament” Cheer Competition will be held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (times are subject to change) Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects. Winning teams will be awarded prizes. Spectator fee TBA. For more information call 1-866-52-CHEER or visit spiritbrands.org

Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Friday and Saturday. Members only. For more information call 609.791.6018 or visit www.njkofc

Come out for the Captain Kidd Pirate Bonfire located at 2nd & Surf Avenues in North Wildwood hosted by the North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1 and enjoy family fun, music and more! Admission TBA. For more information 609.522.2955 or visit northwildwood.com

Calling all children 12 and under! Come out for the Annual Captain Kidd Pirate Day parade on May 20, 2023. FREE Pirate parade at 26th & the Boardwalk and followed by a treasure hunt at 19th and the beach. For more information or to register for the parade call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com

Annual Conference held at the Wildwoods Convention Center is a yearly session for clergy and lay members to worship, learn about programs, and conduct the business of the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. During the Annual Conference session, members of the conference will hear reports of past and ongoing work; adopt future goals, programs and budgets; ordain clergy members as deacons and elders, and vote on Constitutional amendments. For more information call 877.677.2594 or visit gnjumc.org

It’s time to get your feet sandy! Come join us to officially start the summer season on the beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to ‘unlock’ the ocean, along with tourism and city officials, and guest speakers. This event is FREE to attend. For more information call 609.729.9000.

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS – CHECK OUT A SNEAK PEAK OF FITNESS IN THE PLAZA 2023 WITH DION ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM IN BYRNE PLAZA! DION KEEPS IT INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY! Classes are $10. Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

On the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Event begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following the Unlocking of the Ocean include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local kite club and the 9:00 pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday includes the Silent and Loud Auctions (open to all); and Saturday and Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, team flying, as well as family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Exhibition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators! Visit SkyFestivals.com

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS – CHECK OUT A SNEAK PEAK OF FITNESS IN THE PLAZA 2023 WITH DION ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM IN BYRNE PLAZA! DION KEEPS IT INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY! Classes are $10. Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.! Each week you will find over 60 vendors offering fresh Farm Goods including Produce, Plants, Cut Flowers & Honey, all kinds of Baked Goods including Gluten Free items, Speciality Foods like Pickles, Jerky, Guacamole & Meals To Go, Wine, Beer, Craft Spirits, Sandwiches, Drinks, Soaps, Candles, Jewelry, Personalized Items, Home Goods, Clothing, Gifts, Signs, Dog Treats & Apparel, and So Much More! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza, at Oak, as well as the original Farmers Market Lot at Schellenger. Visiting the Farmers Market is like a treasure hunt where you will find something for everyone and discover new offerings each week! Be sure to stop by the DOOWW information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees, Sweatshirts bags & hats, all at the DOOWW information booth located at the Pacific and Oak Avenue entrance to Byrne Plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you Saturday Mornings this Summer at the Farmers Market! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Boardwalk Craft Show at The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, rain or shine on May 27 & 28, 2023. Artisans, Handmade Craft Items, Boutique Items, Gifts & More… Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free! 609.522.0198, joyce@joycegould.com or BoardwalkCrafts.com

Annual “Run to Remember” 5K and 1 mile walk at 15th and the Beach next to the North Wildwood Beach Patrol headquarters. 7:30 a.m. registration, race at 9 a.m. Benefitting our veterans and those that have lost loved ones in service to their country. Registration fee is $30. For more information call 267.566.8359 or 215.990.8689, or visit nwwvetrun.com

A free weekly ceremony every Sunday morning to raise the casket flag of a Veteran to honor and remember ALL Veterans, held at the Lou Booth Amphitheater at 2nd and Ocean Avenues in North Wildwood. Arrive 10 minutes before sunrise to participate in a 20-minute tribute and inspirational message at the most beautiful vista on the Jersey Shore. This location offers photo ops galore! The Flag Raising Ceremony is weather permitting as Veteran Casket Flags are not for all-weather. Cancellations will be posted within a half hour of the scheduled service on the Weekly Schedule page on SunriseOnSunday.com.

Centennial Park, Fern Rd. & Ocean Ave, Wildwood Crest. 7:30 p.m. Musical act TBA. FREE! Bring a blanket or beach chair. 609.523.0202 or WildwoodCrest.org

A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at the North Wildwood Veterans Monument, located at Spruce and New York Avenues in North Wildwood at 10 a.m., hosted by the VFW Post 5941. There will also be a service earlier that morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse flagpole where the names of the VFW Post 5941 members who have deceased since last Memorial Day will be read and their service honored. For more information, call 609.729.5832.

Annual convention of the New Jersey Elks at the Wildwoods Convention Center. 105th Annual parade takes place Saturday, June 3rd along Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood and steps off at 12:00 p.m. For more information visit njelks.org

THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.! Each week you will find over 60 vendors offering fresh Farm Goods including Produce, Plants, Cut Flowers & Honey, all kinds of Baked Goods including Gluten Free items, Specialty Foods like Pickles, Jerky, Guacamole & Meals To Go, Wine, Beer, Craft Spirits, Sandwiches, Drinks, Soaps, Candles, Jewelry, Personalized Items, Home Goods, Clothing, Gifts, Signs, Dog Treats & Apparel, and So Much More! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza, at Oak, as well as the original Farmers Market Lot at Schellenger. Visiting the Farmers Market is like a treasure hunt where you will find something for everyone and discover new offerings each week! Be sure to stop by the DOOWW information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees, Sweatshirts bags & hats, all at the DOOWW information booth located at the Pacific and Oak Avenue entrance to Byrne Plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you Saturday Mornings this Summer at the Farmers Market! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Wildwoods Convention Center. Yearly convention of the New Jersey State American Legion. Parade is Saturday, June 10 along Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood and steps off at 2:00 p.m. 609.695.5418 or NJAmericanLegion.org

Wildwoods Convention Center. Masonic lodge youth group convention, banquet and installation for members only. For more information call 800.DEMOLAY or visit NJDemolay.org

We hope you will join us at Morey’s Piers in Wildwood, NJ in 2023! Cross the finish line with your Jersey Shore Ride community and enjoy our inspirational and fun festival with delicious food and beverages, and more. It will be a party that you won’t want to miss! Invite your friends and family to join us as we put the brakes on ALS and advance the search for treatments and a cure. Entrance fee for participants. For more information call 215.664.4138 or gpRidetoDefeatALS.org

Convention and meetings held at the Wildwoods Convention Center. For more information call 609.396.2885 or visit davnj.org

Wildwoods Restaurant Week is back! Enjoy a prix fixe 4 course dinner plus tax & gratuity at participating restaurants from June 11-15, 2023. A second Restaurant Week will take place September 10-14, 2023. Visit chewwildwood.com to see list of participating restaurants or call 609.780.8888 for more information.

Annual convention for the VFW and Auxiliary at the Wildwoods Convention Center! Parade is Saturday, June 17, along Atlantic Avenues in Wildwood and steps off at 1:30 p.m. For more information call 609.393.1929 .

Ceremonial raising of the American Flag at Veteran’s Monument, located at Spruce and New York Avenues in North Wildwood at 10 a.m. Free. 609.729.5832 or NorthWildwood.com

Brought to you by the producers of Carolina Country Music Fest, the Barefoot Country Music Fest (BCMF), is poised to be the Northeast’s largest outdoor country music fest! This 4-day event will host over 40 of country music’s biggest stars and up-and-comers on five stages on the beach at Lincoln Avenue in Wildwood between the famous Morey’s Piers. Headliners include Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, Jon Pardi, Parker McCollum, Michael Ray, Lainey Wilson, and more! With the combination of country music and the scenic Wildwood’s backdrop, this family-friendly, 4-day fest is a summer vacation destination. At the conclusion of the festival each evening a fireworks display will light up the sky for all to enjoy from Garfield Avenue beach! For more details, concert line-up or to purchase tickets, visit BarefootCountryMusicFest.com

Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest. Come check out artists, entrepreneurs, photographers, musicians and other creators demonstrating, teaching and selling their art. For more information call 609.523.0202 or wildwoodcrest.org

Wednesday: Interviews to be held at a location TBA. Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Crowning Ceremony at the Lou Booth Amphitheater in North Wildwood. Pre-registration is required for contestants, but all are welcome to attend the ceremony! For more information, call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com

REE concert from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Byrne Plaza, Oak and Pacific Avenues, Wildwood. Bring your dancing shoes, as well as a blanket or beach chair. Come early for dinner in one of our many downtown restaurants and stay late to check out the Downtown Wildwood Bars and Ice Cream Parlors! Featured band TBA. For more information 609.523.1602 or DOOWW.com

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS! WORK OUT WITH DION AT BOOTCAMP CIRCUIT TRAINING IN BYRNE PLAZA ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM. DION KEEPS IT INTERESTING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY, RESISTANCE BAND MONDAY & OTHER FUN & CHALLENGING THEMES! Classes are $10. Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. DION WILL ALSO HOLD BOOTCAMP CLASSES AT 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND LABOR DAY WEEKEND! GET FIT & HAVE FUN this Summer AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10 p.m.! The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System! Head up to the Boardwalk early for dinner and drinks, shopping, and all those awesome rides on the 3 amusement piers! There’s no place like the Wildwoods Boardwalk! Stay in the know about everything happening on the Wildwoods Boardwalk by following us online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood By The Sea!

Saturday, June 24, & Sunday, June 25, 2023 will feature youth and adult soccer teams from all over the East Coast competing in a barefoot soccer tournament. Games are played on the Wildwoods Beaches, between Spencer and Poplar Avenues. Over 1,000 teams will compete on the sand in the largest sand soccer tournament in the world! Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. For more information or to register your team visit CapeExpress.com.

Wildwoods Convention Center and on the Wildwoods beaches 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. For over 50 years, hundreds of high school students and leaders from all over the northeast have come together for a week on the New Jersey Coast to play, relax, learn and be challenged together. The Heatwave Conference provides a unique, life changing experience that is consistently referred to as “the best week of summer” year after year. Call 412.854.1110 or visit yfcmp.org for more information.

here’s a free family movie every Tuesday night this summer at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood, 3400 Pacific Avenue! Gather your friends and family and bring your chair or blanket for a family movie under the stars. Movie starts as soon as it gets dark on June 27, 2023 around 8:30 p.m.! This week’s movie is TBA. The movie schedule will be posted online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea. PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. Come downtown early for dinner & ice cream! Stay in the know about everything happening in downtown Wildwood by following us online at DOOWW.com and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea!

The Sports Cards, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show held June 30 – July 2, 2023 will feature collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Over 150 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet! Sports cards, old & new, toys, comic books, Starting Line-ups, Funko Pops, non-sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Beanie Babies, videos, supplies, memorabilia, jerseys, sets, posters, coins, t-shirts, legos, dolls & so much more! Fri: 3-9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE admission! A celebrity appearance with an autograph session will be held on Saturday. For more information call 732.690.2476 or visit RKSportsPromotions.com for a detailed schedule of events.

The Sports Cards, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show held June 30 – July 2, 2023 will feature collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Over 150 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet! Sports cards, old & new, toys, comic books, Starting Line-ups, Funko Pops, non-sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Beanie Babies, videos, supplies, memorabilia, jerseys, sets, posters, coins, t-shirts, legos, dolls & so much more! Fri: 3-9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE admission! A celebrity appearance with an autograph session will be held on Saturday. For more information call 732.690.2476 or visit RKSportsPromotions.com for a detailed schedule of events.

Boardwalk Craft Show at The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, rain or shine on July 1 – 3, 2023. Artisans, Handmade Craft Items, Boutique Items, Gifts & More… Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday & Monday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free! 609.522.0198, joyce@joycegould.com or BoardwalkCrafts.com

THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.! Each week you will find over 60 vendors offering fresh Farm Goods including Produce, Plants, Cut Flowers & Honey, all kinds of Baked Goods including Gluten Free items, Specialty Foods like Pickles, Jerky, Guacamole & Meals To Go, Wine, Beer, Craft Spirits, Sandwiches, Drinks, Soaps, Candles, Jewelry, Personalized Items, Home Goods, Clothing, Gifts, Signs, Dog Treats & Apparel, and So Much More! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza, at Oak, as well as the original Farmers Market Lot at Schellenger. Visiting the Farmers Market is like a treasure hunt where you will find something for everyone and discover new offerings each week! Be sure to stop by the DOOWW information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees, Sweatshirts bags & hats, all at the DOOWW information booth located at the Pacific and Oak Avenue entrance to Byrne Plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you Saturday Mornings this Summer at the Farmers Market! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS! WORK OUT WITH DION AT BOOTCAMP CIRCUIT TRAINING IN BYRNE PLAZA ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM. DION KEEPS IT INTERESTING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY, RESISTANCE BAND MONDAY & OTHER FUN & CHALLENGING THEMES! Classes are $10. Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. DION WILL ALSO HOLD BOOTCAMP CLASSES AT 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND LABOR DAY WEEKEND! GET FIT & HAVE FUN this Summer AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Wildwood with The Big House Band and a dance party in Byrne Plaza from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.! Wear your red, white & blue and bring your dancing shoes! Bring your chair or blanket and plan to stay for the Boardwalk 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m. that will be visible from Byrne Plaza! Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. COME DOWNTOWN EARLY FOR DINNER & DRINKS! WE WILL MEET YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Celebrate Independence Day on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m.! This special fireworks spectacular, launched from the beach at Pine Avenue, is synchronized to patriotic music playing over the Wildwoods Boardwalk sound system! Head up to the Boardwalk early for dinner and drinks, shopping, and all those awesome rides on the 3 amusement piers! There’s no place like the Wildwoods Boardwalk! Stay in the know about everything happening on the Wildwoods Boardwalk by following us online at DOOWW.com and on Facebook at Wildwood By The Sea!

Check in at 9th and Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood. Registration takes place from 8:15 am – 8:45 am and parade begins at 9 a.m. at 9th and Atlantic Avenues in North Wildwood and proceeds north to 1st and Surf Avenues. No rain date. Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes wagons, strollers, scooters and low speed vehicles in red, white and blue theme. FREE! For more information or to register in advance for the parade, call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

Bike & LSV Participants check in from 8am until 8:45am at 9th & Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood. Check in for Pooch Parade at Bill Henfey Park from 8am until 8:45am. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 9th and Atlantic Avenues, joins Pooch Parade at 8th & Atlantic Avenues and proceeds north to 1st & Surf Avenues. No rain date. Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes, strollers, scooters, golf carts etc. in red, white and blue theme. FREE. Call 609.522.2955 to register to participate in the parade. Pooches can be registered the day of the parade. All ages are welcome to participate in the parade. northwildwood.com

Check out the Crest Food Truck Night on July 5, 2023! Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest. Join us from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. for award-winning food trucks and live entertainment! For more information call 609.316.4504 or stallionevent.com

heck out the Anglesea Food Truck Night on July 5, 2023! Anglesea Park, Anglesea. Join us from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. for award-winning food trucks and live entertainment! For more information call 609.316.4504 or stallionevent.com

On the beach at Rambler Road in Wildwood Crest at 6:30 p.m. Beach patrols from Cape May County compete in the annual event featuring various rowing, swimming and running competitions that showcase lifeguarding skills. Hosted by the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol. FREE for spectators. For more information call 609.522.3825 or visit wcbp.org

Grab your buckets and shovels and head to the beach at Heather Road in Wildwood Crest from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and get ready to create works of art in the sand! This amateur and semi-pro sand sculpting contest is hosted by professional world-renowned sand sculptor Matt Long and “Can You Dig It!” Sand Tools. FREE to all participants and spectators. Sculptures will be judged on creativity, execution, composition and overall presentation, and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each division. Rain or shine! For more information, call 609.523.0202 or visit WildwoodCrest.org.

Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10 p.m.! The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System! Head up to the Boardwalk early for dinner and drinks, shopping, and all those awesome rides on the 3 amusement piers! There’s no place like the Wildwoods Boardwalk! Stay in the know about everything happening on the Wildwoods Boardwalk by following us online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood By The Sea!

Held at the Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Avenues, in North Wildwood. Sidewalk chalk drawing competition begins at 9 a.m. Judging takes place at 10:45 a.m. and awards presentation at 11:00 a.m. You can register the day of the event. Winners will be announced on Facebook. FREE. 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. Competition features solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups, lines and productions, ranging from amateur to experienced dancers. All performances are choreographed to music and are sure to amaze! 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. FREE admission! For additional information call 516.781.8415 or visit DanceXplosionTalent.com

There’s a free family movie every Tuesday night this summer at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood, 3400 Pacific Avenue! Gather your friends and family and bring your chair or blanket for a family movie under the stars. Movie starts as soon as it gets dark on July 11, 2023 around 8:30 p.m.! This week’s movie is TBA. The movie schedule will be posted online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea. PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. Come downtown early for dinner & ice cream! Stay in the know about everything happening in downtown Wildwood by following us online at DOOWW.com and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea!

Lifeguard races will be held on the beach at 15th Avenue in North Wildwood beginning at 6 p.m. Free to attend! For more information, call 609.522.7500 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

The New Jersey Invasion is an annual all JEEP event held on the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Yes, you read that correctly, it’s on the beach at Rio Grande Ave. (behind the Wildwoods sign)! The entire event is in the sand, just a couple hundred feet from the iconic 2-mile long Wildwood boardwalk, with over 300 rides and attractions. The New Jersey Invasion offers three days of Jeep activities, access to the industry’s top vendors, and an opportunity to play on our exclusive beach obstacle course powered by Rausch Creek Off-road Park. Oh, and don’t forget our huge raffle! It is definitely a one of a kind event that you don’t want to miss out on and it’s free to watch. Fri. & Sat.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information visit NJJeepInvasion.com

Experience the BEST in Barbeque and Blues at this exciting three day festival held at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood. Event features live cooking demonstrations, incredible food and top regional and national blues acts on our FREE main stage. Friday: 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information call 609.523.6565 or visit NJBBQ.com or AngleseaBlues.com for a detailed schedule of events.

Annual wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-17 and for adults ages 18 and up on the beach in North Wildwood. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the 16th Avenue Beach; contest begins at 10 a.m. at the 17th Avenue Beach. Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Longest and Best Overall Ride in different age categories. Registration is FREE but you must bring your own boogie board. For more information call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

Sterling Harbor Bait & Tackle presents the 30th Annual Duke of Fluke Tournament – South Jersey’s largest Fluke Tournament at 7:30 a.m. Live music, Pig Roast BBQ and Awards Ceremony start at 6 p.m. (Captain’s Meeting on Friday, July 14th at 6 p.m.) Entrance fee for participants. 609.729.1425 or visit SterlingHarbor.com.

Games are played on the Wildwoods Beaches, between Spencer and Poplar Avenues. Over 1,000 teams will compete on the sand in the largest sand soccer tournament in the world! Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. daily. For more information, visit CapeExpress.com

The Step Back Foundation is hosting the 5th annual 3v3 basketball tournament at Allen Park in North Wildwood, 2200 Delaware Ave. This event will raise money for local student athletes and families in Wildwood. Age brackets include 5th & 6th grade, 7th & 8th grade, 9th – 12th grade, and 18 years and older. To register to compete click here. For more information call 609.972.5910 or visit thestepbackfoundation.com

Held at the Wildwoods Convention Center, this National Dance Competition will feature solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups, lines and productions, ranging from amateur to experienced dancers. All performances are choreographed to music and are sure to amaze! Dancers from all over the country will be competing for cash and prizes. Dance competitions 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (times subject to change). FREE admission! For more information call 413.568.4815 or visit SophisticatedProductions.com.

21 Down is a non-profit, Down Syndrome awareness group serving families, educators and healthcare professionals of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Their mission is to create awareness and acceptance of people with developmental disabilities while providing information, support and community events for their families. The Beach Day incorporates safe, guarded ocean play time for the children and families of 21 Down, as well as opportunities for interaction and educational opportunities with seasoned lifeguards as they discuss beach safety with attendees. Short breaks for lifeguard style relay races, lunch, cold beverages and ice cream are also provided as beach safety is reinforced. The Wildwood Beach Patrol, with the support of local community businesses, strives to create great Wildwood memories for these children and their families with the Beach Day event. For more information 21down.org

Fish for Life, a 501c3 program that takes special needs children fishing is expanding from the West Coast to the East Coast! 30 special needs children, 30 chaperones & 40 volunteers will board the 100ft sport fishing vessel “Atlantic Star” to enjoy a day of fishing……in grand style on Saturday, July 22, 2023! Opening ceremonies begin mid-morning to honor our special needs guests. After the speakers, a volunteer will say a prayer followed by the singing of the National Anthem and then we roll out a Red Carpet to individually introduce our honored guests and their chaperones. Fishing Teams are organized and once everyone is aboard, we depart to the theme song of the Pirates of the Caribbean. Seasoned anglers will teach the kids how to catch fish and a Marine Biologist will be aboard to bring an educational opportunity to the experience. Guests will enjoy entertainment surprises including (on occasion) a real live Mermaid and water-gun battle royale with a passing Pirate Ship! All Fish for Life trips are complementary to our guests & loving volunteers! For more information call 215.901.5905 or fishforlife.org

Bring your family and friends to join the fun as the North Wildwood Beach Patrol hosts Santa’s annual visit to the beach. Christmas in July will take place on Saturday, July 22, 2023 along the North Wildwood beach. Music and singing will be provided by lifeguards, junior lifeguards, and former lifeguards. There will be candy canes for all of Santa’s friends. Feel free to decorate your beach blanket to welcome the Jolly Old Elf. This is a free, family friendly event. Details, including times and locations, will be posted on North Wildwood Beach Patrol Facebook

5k and 1 mile walk in North Wildwood which benefits North Wildwood Police Officers Association and their charities. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. and registration is $30. Registration information TBA. For more information contact northwildwoodpoa@gmail.com

The Borough of Wildwood Crest will host the 5th Annual Christmas in July Festival on Saturday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be held overlooking the bay at Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Stanton to Miami avenues. Come celebrate the Christmas season in the summertime with this family-oriented festival along Sunset lake. Live music with Jamison Celtic Rock (holiday-themed songs along with pop, rock and Irish), food, children and family activities. FREE photos with Santa! The festival will end with a boat parade in Sunset Lake starting around 8:45 p.m. The event will also include a house-decorating contest for bayfront homes in the Sunset Lake area, with prizes going to the winners. Those interested in registering a boat or kayak for the parade or in participating in the house-decorating contest should email Maria at christmasjulyboatparade@gmail.com. Registration for both the boat parade and the house-decorating contest is free. Prizes will be awarded to all participants in the boat parade, with grand prizes to the best-decorated boats, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Prizes will also be awarded to the winners of the house-decorating contest. For more information about the Wildwood Crest Christmas in July Festival and Boat Parade visit wildwoodcrest.org or call 609.523.0202.

A fun event for infants and toddlers (up to 2 years old) to show off their speedy crawling or “waddling” technique on the day before the official Wildwoods Baby Parade! The Baby Waddle takes place on the grassy circle in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Registration takes place the half hour prior to registration which is FREE. Waddlers are encouraged to also participate in the official Wildwoods Baby Parade (a tradition since 1909!) the next day at 6 p.m. For more information call 609.729.9000.

A Wildwoods tradition since 1909! Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center from 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. No entries accepted after 5:30 p.m. Judging occurs while participants are lined up. Line-up begins at 5:30 p.m. Parade steps off at 6 p.m. SHARP at the Wildwoods Convention Center and proceeds 10 blocks north on boardwalk to Cedar Avenue where we will turn left and announce the winners & present awards at the boardwalk extension across from Morey’s Piers Mariners Landing. FREE to register on-line (link coming soon) or in-person the day of. Paid parking at the convention center’s daily rate. For more information call 609.729.9000.

Join us for the Community Band By The Sea Performance at Byrne Plaza from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The concert will feature instrumentalists of all ages who will come together to support community band appreciation and engage in high quality music making opportunities by the Sea. Free to attend! Rain date 7/31 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. For more information call 610.588.1884.

53rd Annual beach patrol competition between 15 South Jersey Beach Patrols sponsored by the Wildwood Beach Patrol honoring the memory of Captain Frank “Dutch” Hoffman at Lincoln Avenue Beach. 6:30 p.m. Competition in rescue boards, rowing, swimming and running events. The Alumni Awards will take place after the awards ceremony. Please check with WBP Facebook page or WildwoodNJ.org. 609.522.8258

Attention sneaker community! The Jus Nice Sneaker Convention is a chance for the ever growing SneakerHead community to buy, sell, and trade some of the most unique and high in demand sneakers. This event is for ALL AGES and will be held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Come have a great time and get your shoe game rite! There will also be lots of giveaways. Admission fee TBA. For more information call 609.305.3658 or visit JusNiceSneakerConvention.com.

A fun 5K race and one-mile fun run/walk for beginning through advanced runners. Begins at 8:30 am. Start and finish on beach at Heather Road. Great event for the entire family! Prizes for overall and age-group winners. Extensive door prizes, too! Registration information TBA. Fee required. For more information call 609.523.0202 or visit WildwoodCrest.org.

It’s the largest beach Frisbee tournament in the world celebrating 31 years in 2023, featuring more than 500 teams from all over the globe! This annual event is held on the Wildwood beach from Oak Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue. Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The tournament is a 4-on-4 co-ed team competition for players of all skill levels, ages 18 and over. FREE to spectators. For more information or to register, visit WWBeachUltimate.com.

Wildwood Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Headquarters. Registration at 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m. Lifeguards from the entire USLA Mid-Atlantic Region will come to Wildwood to compete on rescue boards, boats and surf-skis. Beach parking at Baker Avenue beach parking lot. Please check WPB Facebook page or email wildwoodbeachpatrol@aol.com for details. 609.522.8258

Bill Henfey Park, 8th & Central Avenues in North Wildwood, from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. A yearly event that offers an ideal opportunity to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships in a continuing effort to build a better City and safer America. City departments will set up displays around the block, representing police, fire, public works, beach patrol and recreation. Enjoy a FREE barbeque, games, various activities for children, hourly giveaways, and more. A movie will begin at dusk. Sponsored by the City of North Wildwood Police Department. For more info visit Facebook.com/NW-National-Night-Out or call 609.522.2030 ext.1503.

Held at Fox Park (Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues) in Wildwood from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A yearly event that offers an ideal opportunity to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police-community partnerships in a continuing effort to build a better City and safer America. FREE games, food, prizes, dunk tank and much more! Bring the entire family out for a fun night. Sponsored by the Wildwood Police Department. For more information call 609.522.0222.

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Police Department will host a fun-filled evening of free activities for the entire family as part of the National Night Out campaign. The event will be held at Centennial Park, located at Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Festivities will include DJ entertainment, food, games, prizes, giveaways and more for the entire family. Moon bounces, a face painter and a dunk tank will be included in the fun. Representatives from the Wildwood Crest Police Department, Fire Department, Ambulance Corps, Beach Patrol and Recreation Department, as well as a handful of Cape May County agencies, will all partake in the event. Emergency vehicles from a variety of departments from both Wildwood Crest and Cape May County will line the Centennial Park area. For more information, contact the police department at 609.522.2456, WildwoodCrestPolice.org or WildwoodCrest.org.

Check out the Crest Food Truck Night on July 5, 2023! Centennial Park, Wildwood Crest. Join us from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. for award-winning food trucks and live entertainment! For more information call 609.316.4504 or stallionevent.com

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS! WORK OUT WITH DION AT BOOTCAMP CIRCUIT TRAINING IN BYRNE PLAZA ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM. DION KEEPS IT INTERESTING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY, RESISTANCE BAND MONDAY & OTHER FUN & CHALLENGING THEMES! Classes are $10. Parking is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. DION WILL ALSO HOLD BOOTCAMP CLASSES AT 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AND LABOR DAY WEEKEND! GET FIT & HAVE FUN this Summer AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Treat yourself to some of the best food from the region 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023. The Anglesea Night Market and Food Truck Fest will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, high end crafters, live music, art and all everything North Wildwood has to offer! Additional Night Markets will take place in July & August. For additional dates more information call 609.318.4504 or visit AngleseaNightMarket.com.

Wildwood Crest, Sunset Lake. Over 100 youth sailors ages 9 – 18 from numerous clubs will compete in the Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association’s South Jersey Summer Series regatta hosted by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club. Sailors will depart from The Greater Wildwood Yacht Club in Wildwood Crest, 6501 Park Blvd., with races being visible from a variety of locations along Sunset Lake. Racing will take place approximately from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Free to watch! For more information

Wildwoods Convention Center. Save up to 80% on tees, hoodies, jeans, shorts, swimwear, footwear, pants, sweaters, dresses, skirts, outerwear, accessories and so much more! 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on last day. FREE admission! All major credit cards accepted and all sales are final. For more information call 609.729.9000

Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10 p.m.! The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System! Head up to the Boardwalk early for dinner and drinks, shopping, and all those awesome rides on the 3 amusement piers! There’s no place like the Wildwoods Boardwalk! Stay in the know about everything happening on the Wildwoods Boardwalk by following us online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood By The Sea!

THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.! Each week you will find over 60 vendors offering fresh Farm Goods including Produce, Plants, Cut Flowers & Honey, all kinds of Baked Goods including Gluten Free items, Specialty Foods like Pickles, Jerky, Guacamole & Meals To Go, Wine, Beer, Craft Spirits, Sandwiches, Drinks, Soaps, Candles, Jewelry, Personalized Items, Home Goods, Clothing, Gifts, Signs, Dog Treats & Apparel, and So Much More! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza, at Oak, as well as the original Farmers Market Lot at Schellenger. Visiting the Farmers Market is like a treasure hunt where you will find something for everyone and discover new offerings each week! Be sure to stop by the DOOWW information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees, Sweatshirts bags & hats, all at the DOOWW information booth located at the Pacific and Oak Avenue entrance to Byrne Plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you Saturday Mornings this Summer at the Farmers Market! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Baker Avenue Beach, Wildwood, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for adaptive surfing. Founded by world champion quadriplegic surfer Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Believing that adaptive surfing and skating could inspire infinite possibilities beyond any disability and touches the lives of hundreds of thousands. Beach parking is available at the Baker Avenue beach parking lot. Sponsored by DeSatnick Foundation. For updated information visit LifeRollsOn.org/newjersey or email WildwoodBeachPatrol@aol.com

Participants will compete in a swim and obstacle course between Spicer and Schellenger Avenues on the Wildwood beach at 6:30 p.m. This event is similar to a mud run and geared towards advanced athletes who have prepared for this type of race. Free for spectators. Participant fee TBD. Call 609.522.8258, visit Wildwood Beach Patrol Facebook page, WildwoodNJ.org or email wildwoodbeachpatrol@aol.com for more information.

You are invited to join us in celebrating National Lighthouse Day on August 7th. This day will mark the 234th anniversary of the signing of the 1789 Lighthouse Act. The ceremony is from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The New Jersey Lighthouse Society will provide games and surprises for all children. The lighthouse will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and as always, admission is free and donations are accepted. Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 111 North Central Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ. For additional information, call 609.600.1561 or visit HerefordLighthouse.org

There’s a free family movie every Tuesday night this summer at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood, 3400 Pacific Avenue! Gather your friends and family and bring your chair or blanket for a family movie under the stars. Movie starts as soon as it gets dark on August 8, 2023 around 8 p.m.! This week’s movie is TBA. The movie schedule will be posted online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea. PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. Come downtown early for dinner & ice cream! Stay in the know about everything happening in downtown Wildwood by following us online at DOOWW.com and on Facebook at Wildwood by the Sea!

The Wildwood Baseball on the Beach Tournament Presented by MudHen Events on August 11-13, 2023 is an annual youth baseball tournament held on the beach at the base of Rio Grande Ave. extending over to Leaming Ave. The tournament is for youth baseball teams 9U-13U. The event spans over two weekends in August. Tournament #2 is August 18 – 20, 2023. Home Run Derby starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday nights of the tournaments. For more information call 215.783.6366 or visit WildwoodBeachBaseball.com

OME GET TATTOOED! Rebel Image Tattoo and Villain Arts presents a full blown tattoo expo and show in the Wildwoods Convention Center. It’s a weekend full of incredible artistry and fun events – over 200 major national tattoo artists, live tattooing, art exhibits, contests, side shows, unique vendors and much more! Friday: Noon – 11 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (admission TBA) , call 609.972.6671 or visit WildwoodTattoo.com for a detailed schedule of events.

The Step Back Foundation will host the Annual “Live Like Bolle” 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on the beach in North Wildwood on August 12, 2023. Starting location is the 15th Street North Wildwood Lifeguard Station at 8:30 a.m. Both routes will be held on the beach. Join us to honor Mr. Bill Bolle who represented kindness, positivity, and light. To register for the 5K click here. To register for the 1-mile walk click here. For more information call 609.972.5910 or thestepbackfoundation.com

Boardwalk Craft Show at The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, rain or shine on August 12 & 13, 2023. Artisans, Handmade Craft Items, Boutique Items, Gifts & More… Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free! 609.522.0198, joyce@joycegould.com or BoardwalkCrafts.com

Come shop a variety of vendors along JFK Blvd from 2nd to 13th Avenues in North Wildwood from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Entrance fee for vendors; free admission for shoppers. For more information call 609.827.3578 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

Race begins at Inlet Beach in North Wildwood and ends at 15th Avenue. 7 a.m. Free. 609.522.7500 or NorthWildwood.com

The Sports Cards, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show held August 25 – July 27, 2023 will feature collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Over 150 tables of the hottest collectibles on the planet! Sports cards, old & new, toys, comic books, Starting Line-ups, Funko Pops, non-sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic, Beanie Babies, videos, supplies, memorabilia, jerseys, sets, posters, coins, t-shirts, legos, dolls & so much more! Fri: 3-9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE admission! A celebrity appearance with an autograph session will be held on Saturday. For more information call 732.690.2476 or visit RKSportsPromotions.com for a detailed schedule of events.

The Best Jersey Shore Triathlon – 20th Annual Stampone O’Brien Dilsheimer Law Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon! A Jersey Shore Triathlon at its finest! Since 2004, Tri the Wildwoods has been the flagship race for DelMoSports. Before TRI AC, before Escape the Cape, and before IRONMAN 70.3 Atlantic City there was Tri the Wildwoods. Coined a “Rite of Passage Race,” by the Cape May Star & Wave, Tri the Wildwoods has always been known as a race of unpredictable weather, a challenging course, and possibly the best after party for a triathlon in the state of New Jersey! Simply stated, it’s a “must do” triathlon ‘down the Jersey Shore! Past champions of this race include USAT Olympian Joe Maloy (a Wildwoods native!), former USAT Olympian Jarod Shoemaker, and Lifetime Fitness Champion Alicia Kaye. The spirit of this Classic Jersey Shore Triathlon is not with the pros, but with the “Joe’s”; the thousands of age groupers who have made it to the starting line since 2004. For more information call 609.849.8909.

Have a blast on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy an awesome fireworks show every Friday night at 10 p.m.! The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk Sound System! Head up to the Boardwalk early for dinner and drinks, shopping, and all those awesome rides on the 3 amusement piers! There’s no place like the Wildwoods Boardwalk! Stay in the know about everything happening on the Wildwoods Boardwalk by following us online at DOOWW.COM and on Facebook at Wildwood By The Sea!

DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM FITNESS! CELEBRATE LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH 2 SPECIAL WORK OUTS AT BYRNE PLAZA ON FRIDAY AND MONDAY, FROM 8:30 TO 9:30 AM. JOIN DION FOR BOOTCAMP CIRCUIT TRAINING! HE’LL KEEP IT INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING WITH GAMES LIKE FITNESS MONOPOLY! Classes are $10. PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT BYRNE PLAZA! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend from 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.! Each week you will find over 60 vendors offering fresh Farm Goods including Produce, Plants, Cut Flowers & Honey, all kinds of Baked Goods including Gluten Free items, Specialty Foods like Pickles, Jerky, Guacamole & Meals To Go, Wine, Beer, Craft Spirits, Sandwiches, Drinks, Soaps, Candles, Jewelry, Personalized Items, Home Goods, Clothing, Gifts, Signs, Dog Treats & Apparel, and So Much More! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza, at Oak, as well as the original Farmers Market Lot at Schellenger. Visiting the Farmers Market is like a treasure hunt where you will find something for everyone and discover new offerings each week! Be sure to stop by the DOOWW information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees, Sweatshirts bags & hats, all at the DOOWW information booth located at the Pacific and Oak Avenue entrance to Byrne Plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. See you Saturday Mornings this Summer at the Farmers Market! STAY IN THE KNOW ABOUT EVERYTHING HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD BY FOLLOWING US ONLINE AT DOOWW.COM AND ON FACEBOOK AT WILDWOOD BY THE SEA!

Ed’s Funcade, 3700 Boardwalk at Lincoln Avenue in Wildwood, will feature a World Championship Skeeball Tournament from 7-10 p.m. on September 2, 2023. FREE for all to enter! For more information, call 609.425.8450 or visit EdsFuncade.com.

Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7 p.m. FREE live music for the entire family featuring various artists. Bring a blanket or beach chair. September 2, 2023 musical act is Damn The Torpedoes (Tom Petty tribute). For more information call 609.523.0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org

On the Wildwood Burk Avenue Beach! 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Accessible by the boardwalk extension alongside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Look for the purple flag. A yoga class for all levels and ages, we practice on the sand near the ocean! Bring a beach towel, sun screen and water. Class is only $7 cash or $7.50 online. Come as you are! 609.636.7184 or wildwoodyogaonthebeach.com

Boardwalk Craft Show at The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, rain or shine on September 2 & 3, 2023. Artisans, Handmade Craft Items, Boutique Items, Gifts & More… Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free! 609.522.0198, joyce@joycegould.com or BoardwalkCrafts.com

Wildwood’s End of Summer Labor Day Weekend Block Party will take place on September 3, 2023, at Fox Park, located on Ocean Avenue directly across from the Wildwoods Convention Center. Enjoy free music, entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors and more as we say goodbye to another great summer here in Wildwood. For additional information about the festival call 609.522.5837 or visit www.WildwoodNJ.org.

The top Mummers String Bands from the New Year’s Day Parade in Philadelphia will parade along Olde New Jersey Avenue, where you can get up-close views of the beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps. Admission is FREE, so come join in the fun and learn the famous Mummers Strut! 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

The ultimate camping experience! Scouts from around the country camp on the beach in Wildwood between Schellenger Avenue and Spencer Avenue September 8 – 10, 2023. Entrance fee for participants. For more information call 609.729.3700 or visit moreyspiers.com/event/beach-jam

Registration is held at the Gazebo at 3rd & JFK Blvd. in North Wildwood. Participation fee TBA. Tournament takes place on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at noon on Sunday for adult and youth divisions. For more information, call 609.522.2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.

Run, splash, and wag with your pup in this beachside event at 3501 Boardwalk, Morey’s Piers on September 9, 2023! This is a rain or shine event. No refunds or rain checks will be issued as a portion of the proceeds are supporting local animal charities. Admission fee TBA. For questions, email info@moreyspiers.com with the subject Doggie Pool Party or visit moreyspiers.com

Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7 p.m. FREE live music for the entire family featuring various artists. Bring a blanket or beach chair. September 9, 2023 musical act is Jamison (pop, rock, Irish). For more information call 609.523.0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org

The Annual Greg DiAntonio Memorial Reggae Fest will be held at Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant in Wildwood to celebrate the life of Greg DiAntonio from 3:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on September 10, 2023. Tickets are $60 and and proceeds benefit Wildwood Catholic High School and the Greg DiAntonio Memorial Fund. Event will feature live entertainment, live auction, no-give-back 50/50, Chinese auction, seafood buffet with other entrees, beer, wine and more! For more information or to purchase tickets visit GregDiAntonioMemorial.com

Check out this new event to the Wildwoods Convention Center which is poised to provide fun for the entire family. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Spectators can view Volkswagen cars pre-2000 inside of the Convention Center and post-2000 cars outside. Admission TBA. For more information or to view the entire weekend schedule visit rootsclassic.com

Your First Mud Run is the best race in the country for families and first timers! Our races are challenging but can still be done by almost anyone. We are “A Mud Run for EVERYONE!” We are the first Mud Run/Obstacle course in the country designed so that kids as young as five can run side by side with their parents on the same course. We have 12 – 15 obstacles at every event and every year we create a brand new, super fun obstacle. Sign up the whole family or team and raise money for your favorite cause! Races begin at 10 a.m. on September 11, 2022 at 15th and JFK Blvd in North Wildwood. For more information call 800.563.0126 or visit YourFirstMudRun.com

Wildwoods Restaurant Week is back for a second week! Enjoy a prix fixe 4 course dinner plus tax & gratuity at participating restaurants from September 10-14, 2023. Don’t miss your chance to dine at some of the Wildwoods best restaurants…this is the last Restaurant Week for 2023! Visit chewwildwood.com to see list of participating restaurants or call 609.780.8888 for more information.

Service will be held at the 15th Street Fire Station, 15th & Central Avenues, in North Wildwood on September 11, 2022. Commemoration of the 9/11 tragedies. Ceremony starts at 8:40 a.m. FREE. 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

On September 11th at 1:00 pm, a solemn September 11, 2001 Remembrance Ceremony will take place at Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood. Organized by the Wildwood Business Improvement District for the past several years, the ceremony will honor and remember our fellow Americans who were killed on that tragic day, as well as the first responders who have died due to 9/11 related illnesses. The ceremony will include 9/11 First Responders, representatives from the City of Wildwood Fire and Police Departments, as well as local religious and civic leaders. In addition to the speakers, The City of Wildwood Fire Department will present “Ringing of the Bell” and ”Presenting of the Colors” by the City of Wildwood Honor Guard. Everyone is encouraged to attend and remember so that tragic day is never forgotten. Parking is always Free for Byrne Plaza Events in the parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak and Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. For more information call 609.523.1602 or wildwoodbusinessdistrict@gmail.com

New Jersey Avenue at Miami Avenue. 5:30 p.m. Service to honor and remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. For more information call 609.522.5176 or visit wildwoodcrest.org

The Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members at the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring meetings, seminars and voting takes place September 14 – 16, 2023. Firetrucks from around the state will be displayed in the Wildwoods Convention Center parking lots and merchandise vendors can be found across the street at Fox Park. Apparatus and equipment display times are: Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Firemen’s Parade will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. along New Jersey Avenue, from Cresse Avenue in Wildwood Crest, proceeding north to 26th Avenue in North Wildwood. For more information on the convention call 800.852.0137 or visit njsfa.com. For more information on the parade or outside vendor opportunities visit njfireexpo.com

Check out dozens of craft vendors lined along Sunrise Park at Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest. Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. September 15 – 16, 2023. FREE admission. 609.523.0202 or WildwoodCrest.org

Join us for Oktoberfest September 15 – 17, 2023. Enjoy that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels, and bratwurst! Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Fridays, from noon to 11:00 pm on Saturdays, and from noon to 5:00 pm on Sundays. Oktoberfest takes place on weekends from September 15, 2023 until October 8, 2023. Founders Restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel, and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor “Biergarten” located behind Founders with live entertainment playing every night on the Coca-Cola stage in front of the Ferris Wheel. Raise a glass and tap a toe as bands play throughout the night. Musical performances are scheduled for Fridays from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm; Saturdays from 1:00 pm 5:00 pm; then again from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm; and Sundays from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. For more information, email info@moreyspiers.com, call 609.522.3900 or visit MoreysPiers.com/events

Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest. 7 p.m. FREE live music for the entire family featuring various artists. Bring a blanket or beach chair. September 16, 2023 musical act is: Gypsy Wisdom (pop, rock, and alternative hits). For more information call 609.523.0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org

Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs, North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The event concludes with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues on Sunday. For more information 609.729.0075 or CMCAOH.com

The Fall Classic Car Show will take place on September 22 – 24, 2023. Location TBA. For more information or to register your classic car call 609.778.7887 or wildwoodcarshows.net

Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 23, 2023. Enjoy a massive street festival featuring scores of craft and food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music by Legacy Band, Coast 2 Coast, Star Band, Big Blue, and more! At 7:30 p.m. the event moves to Centennial Park at Fern Road & Ocean Avenue for live music, culminating with a spectacular beachfront fireworks show at 9 pm. For more information call 609.523.0202. or WildwoodCrest.org

Regardless of denomination, culture, or locale, thousands of young people from across the region will join for one weekend of conference and concerts at the Wildwoods Convention Center September 29 – October 1, 2023 to create a space where God illuminates and inspires hearts and minds. Be a culture-shaper, a world-changer, and a history-maker by joining this movement born out of a desire to find faith in God and a place in the world to live it out. Conference times are Friday 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Find out more at IgniteNJ.org.

Celebrate Italian culture and heritage at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues in Wildwood on Friday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. and on Saturday from noon until 11 p.m. for the 17th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival September 29 – 30, 2023. Come experience an ‘Olde World’ family festival including a Procession of the Saints, delicious Italian food favorites, merchandise vendors, games, and continuous FREE live entertainment. Admission to the festival is FREE! (Rain date 10/6 – 10/7) For more information call 215.519.3548 or visit sonsofitalywildwood.com

Monster Trucks are back on the Wildwood beach at Lincoln Avenue! This is a family friendly event sure to entertain children & adults alike. 2023 ticket information and show hours coming soon! For more information call 609.778.7887

Spectators and racers alike will experience a simpler time of when guys were gentlemen and cars were king! From September 29 – October 2, 2022 over 100 vintage auto (pre-1934) and motorcycles (pre-1947) including Indian, Harley Davidson, Excelcior, Ford, Dodge Brothers and more will compete in an exhibition style beach race at the water’s edge on the Wildwood beach. Event times and pricing are TBA. For more information visit TheRaceOfGentlemen.com

The Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament will take place along the Wildwoods beaches from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on September 30, 2023. The tournament is open to individuals, teams, and juniors. To register click here. For more information call 609.204.0220 or visit www.asaconline.org

Monster Trucks are back on the Wildwood beach at Lincoln Avenue! This is a family friendly event sure to entertain children & adults alike. 2023 ticket information and show hours coming soon! For more information call 609.778.7887

Regardless of denomination, culture, or locale, thousands of young people from across the region will join for one weekend of conference and concerts at the Wildwoods Convention Center September 29 – October 1, 2023 to create a space where God illuminates and inspires hearts and minds. Be a culture-shaper, a world-changer, and a history-maker by joining this movement born out of a desire to find faith in God and a place in the world to live it out. Conference times are Friday 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Find out more at IgniteNJ.org.

Join us for Oktoberfest September 15 – 17, 2023. Enjoy that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels, and bratwurst! Mariner’s Pier will be open for Oktoberfest from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Fridays, from noon to 11:00 pm on Saturdays, and from noon to 5:00 pm on Sundays. Oktoberfest takes place on weekends from September 15, 2023 until October 8, 2023. Founders Restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel, and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor “Biergarten” located behind Founders with live entertainment playing every night on the Coca-Cola stage in front of the Ferris Wheel. Raise a glass and tap a toe as bands play throughout the night. Musical performances are scheduled for Fridays from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm; Saturdays from 1:00 pm 5:00 pm; then again from 6:30 pm-10:30 pm; and Sundays from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. For more information, email info@moreyspiers.com, call 609.522.3900 or visit MoreysPiers.com/events

Spectators and racers alike will experience a simpler time of when guys were gentlemen and cars were king! From September 29 – October 2, 2022 over 100 vintage auto (pre-1934) and motorcycles (pre-1947) including Indian, Harley Davidson, Excelcior, Ford, Dodge Brothers and more will compete in an exhibition style beach race at the water’s edge on the Wildwood beach. Event times and pricing are TBA. For more information visit TheRaceOfGentlemen.com

(Formerly known as Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival).The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents a Food and Music Street Fair on Sunday, October 8, 2023 featuring a full day of fantastic food options, music, shopping and more. The festival will take place in Downtown Wildwood starting at Byrne Plaza along Pacific Avenue between Oak and Schellenger Avenues in Wildwood. The festival will include live music, delicious food, craft vendors and much more. The festival is FREE to attend. For more information call 609.729.4000 or visit Wildwoods.com.

Join us for this fabulous weekend of fun, nostalgia and great music! Friday night features a ’50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. featuring The Cameos. Tickets are $20 per person. A FREE street fair will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Fox Park featuring food and craft vendors, live entertainment, a Doo Wop Bus Tour, and a classic car show in the Wildwoods Convention Center Circle from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday night’s concert in the Wildwoods Convention Center begins at 7 p.m. with doors open at 5 p.m. This year, The Miracles, The Temptations featuring the legacy of Dennis Edwards, and The 5th Dimension will perform at the Saturday Night Concert, hosted by The Voice of Tribute Tommy C. Concert tickets range from $54 – $89.50. Tickets for both the Dance Party and Concert will go on sale 9 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. Dance Party Tickets sold ONLY at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood), 609.729.4000 or at the door night of event. Saturday Night Concert Tickets available at Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood), 609.729.4000, ALL Ticketmaster locations and on TicketMaster.com Additional ticket sales will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center Box Office the weekend of the event. For more information call 609.729.4000

South Jersey’s largest indoor end-of-year LIQUIDATION SALE will be held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring the top brand recreational vehicles from New Jersey’s largest RV dealers including Dylan’s RV Center, Driftwood RV Center, Whitehorse RV Center, and Cross Roads Trailers. There will also be many vendors for all your RV needs. Admission & houes TBA. For more information, call 856.228.0090 or visit NJFallRVShow.com.

Unity Day will be held at Fox Park, 4500 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Right To Unite’s 7th Annual Unity Day is an afternoon filled with fun where local churches, first responders, and community resources unite to provide free information and services to the community members. There will be FREE food, music, face painting, inflatables, games, and so much more! There will be fun for all ages. Hope to see you there! Come out and enjoy this day and meet people from all over the county! (Rain date 10/22) For more information 609.374.0872.

Trick-or-treaters walk through a “haunted house” and receive treats at the Elks Lodge, 109 West 1st Avenue, in North Wildwood from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on October 29, 2022. Free! For more info, call 609.729.2170.

The annual family fun event! Vehicle check-in is at 4:30 p.m., event is 5:30 – 7 p.m. on October 28, 2023. Held along Olde NJ Avenue in North Wildwood. Music, Magic, Balloon Twisting and more! Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles decorated for Halloween. Children will come in costume and visit each car where families will provide treats from the trunks of their cars. There will be no judging of the children’s costumes, but prizes will be awarded to the best decorated vehicles. Registration is free and forms are available at 900 Central Avenue in North Wildwood or at City Hall. All vehicles participating in the event must be registered. Parking for visitors will be available in the municipal lot at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues. 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

Sponsored by VFW Post 5491. Ceremony to honor Veterans will begin at 10 a.m. at Veteran’s Monument, located at Spruce and New York Avenues, in North Wildwood. For more information call 609.729.5832.

Held at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. (times are subject to change) on November 12, 2023. Cheerleading event will be open to all rec and school programs that are members of the American Recreation and School Cheer Association. This entertaining and exciting event will include recreation, high school, college and all-star divisions, featuring teams from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and beyond. All teams will compete on a 54’ by 42’ spring floor and will perform incredible stunts in hopes of winning the judges’ votes. All Performances will be choreographed to music and sound effects, and winning teams will be awarded prizes. An admission fee will be charged at the door the day of the event. For more information 866.52.CHEER or SpiritBrands.org

North Wildwood Recreation Center, 900 Central Avenue, North Wildwood on November 18, 2023. The Elks Hoop Shoot is a free throw basketball program for youth ages 8-13. Registration 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and contest begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 609.729.2170

6111 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood Crest from 11 a.m. – 3 pm on November 18, 2023. Enjoy an outdoor festival featuring artists, creations & vendors of all kinds! For more information visit chrissymariedesigns.com or email studiofourthirtysix@gmail.com

2nd & Surf Ave., North Wildwood. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on November 24, 2023. Enjoy family fun including music and free photo ops with Santa and other winter wonderland characters! Food available for purchase. Donation fee TBA. Hosted by North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company #1. Rain date 11/25. For more information visit wildwoodholiday.com

Wildwoods Outdoor Holiday Shopping Village/Small Business Saturday Byrne Plaza & Downtown Wildwood from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 25, 2023. The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents The 4th Annual Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village… a completely outdoor shopping experience. Experience Small Business Saturday like never before. Local small business vendors will be on hand for you to purchase the perfect holiday gift! Local artisans, jewelry, specialty shops, handcrafted items, holiday decorations, baked goods, boutique shops, gifts, holiday music, & more. This event will also serve as a gift drop location for The Lynch Who Stole Christmas From The GrYnch Program. For more information contact the GWCOC at 609.729.4000 or follow us on FACEBOOK at Wildwoods Holiday Shopping Village. Rain date is Sunday, November 26th.

Parade registration/check-in begins at 5 p.m. at the North Wildwood Recreation Center, 10th and Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Parade lines up along Central Avenue and steps off 16th Ave at 6:30 p.m. Parade proceeds along Central Ave., then to Pacific Ave., to Spicer Ave., where it will turn and proceed to Byrne Plaza. Awards will be announced for floats and decorated business lighting contest at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Byrne Plaza. (Rain date 12/2 line-up at 4 p.m. step off at 5 p.m.) For more information call 609.729.5501 or to register email Wjaycees@gmail.com.

Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Enjoy free carnival rides and vendors from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Live music by the John Walter Band! For more information 609.729.5501 or WildwoodHoliday.com

Enjoy a family-friendly event at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. featuring Sunset Lake at Atlanta and New Jersey Avenues in Wildwood Crest at 6:00 pm. Tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the borough. Live music, light refreshments, visit from Santa Claus and more! Rain/inclement weather date 12/3. For more info call 609-523-0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org.

Festive ceremony will take place at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Courtyard, 1st & Central Avenues, in North Wildwood. Christmas tree lighting event includes music, refreshments, free tour of lighthouse and Santa Claus! 4:30 p.m. Free admission. 609.522.2955 or NorthWildwood.com

Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood. Approximately 8:00 p.m. For more information call 609.729.5501 or WildwoodHoliday.com

Event is held at the St. Demetrios Church, 321 St. Demetrios Avenue at the Hereford Inlet Seawall in North Wildwood, featuring a commemorative ceremony by the North Wildwood VFW Memorial Post 5491 at 12 noon. The service has been a continued tradition at the post since 1991 to honor World War II military of all services. Free. 609.729.5832 or NorthWildwood.com

Enjoy a family-friendly event at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. featuring FREE admission to holiday-themed crafters and movies, photos with Santa, choir performances, children’s craft making table, a magician, face painting, dance performances, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and much more! At 4:30 pm there will be a tree lighting ceremony. For more information call 609.729.9000 or visit WildwoodHoliday.com for a detailed schedule of events.

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department are sponsoring a community Holiday Lights Walk on Monday, Dec. 18, at 5:30 p.m. Walkers will meet at the corner of Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue and will take an approximately 30-minute walk along Sunset Lake and the surrounding neighborhood to view the various holiday and Christmas light displays. The walk will be led by Wildwood Crest Mayor’s Wellness Campaign coordinator Laura Farrall. The Holiday Lights Walk is free but registration is encouraged. Those interested are asked to send an email to lfarrall@wildwoodcrest.org. Walkers should wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. All participants will receive a small holiday gift. Rain/inclement weather date for the event is Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department at 609.523.0202

The largest holiday co-ed basketball tournament in the country! Event is held in the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring an impressive lineup of high school boys and girls basketball teams from the South Jersey and Delaware Valley areas totaling approximately 1,000 competitors. Call 609.846.2720 for more information or visit BBClassic.com for team schedules, times, ticket prices, and past results.