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APRIL 2010
  

4/08 -4/10 War at the Jersey Shore
Wildwoods Convention Center SJWA hosts an annual event featuring National Folkstyle Wrestling Championships. Fri: competition at 6 p.m., Sat: competition 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Ticket prices to be determined. 856.642.7592 or www.sjwrestling.com.
4/18 Beast of the East Cheerleading Championship
Wildwoods Convention Center and the beach between Schellenger and Lincoln Avenues, Wildwood. Cheer Tech hosts a cheerleading competition. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Admission fee for spectators and participants. 866.52.CHEER or www.cheertech.net.
4/23- 4/25 Sensational '60s Weekend
The 3rd Annual Sensational 60's Weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Sensational '60s record hop featuring Jerry Blavat in the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena from 7 p.m. For more info visit www.fabfifties.com or call 609.729.4000.
 

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MAY 2010

4/29- 5/2 Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
The Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, WV and OH. Tickets sold by package plans only. 856.935.4940 or tob@tob.org.
5/1 Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration from 5:30 a.m. - 7 a.m. at the Anglesea Firehouse. Tournament will be held on the beaches of Wildwood Crest. Awards and prizes to be awarded at the conclusion of the event at the Anglesea Firehouse. Individual participant fee $9, Team participant fee $49. (6 person team) 609.886.1656
5/4 Seashore Foods Trade Show
The Wildwood Wildwoods Convention Center. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Trade show restricted to adults affiliated with or having a bonafide interest in the food service industry. For additional information contact Seashore Foods 609.886.3100 ext 18 or www.seashorefood.com
5/6- 5/9 Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Entrance fee $40 participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com
5/14- 5/16 Spring Beach Jam
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach between Schellenger Avenue and Spencer Avenue. Entrance fee for participants.609-522-3900 or www.moreyspiers.com
5/14- 5/16 Knights of Columbus Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual meeting
of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be
held Fri. & Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only. www.njkofc.org/
5/15 Pirates Weekend with Captain Kidd
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m. Parade on the Boardwalk from 26th to 16th Avenues, North Wildwood. Treasure hunt to follow on the beach at 15th Avenue. Free to participants. Free to spectators. To register call 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwoodrec.com
5/21- 5/23 Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. America's largest kite festival, featuring world-renowned kite builders and competitors, kite making workshops and exhibits, and children's activities. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Fri: 9 p.m. Illuminated night kite fly. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators.
5/21- 5/23 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Convention Center. Craft show featuring
all hand-made products. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.522.1602, 609.522.0378, 609.522.0198
5/21- 5/23 State Gymnastics Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. A gymnastics competition, Sat & Sun:9 am-6 pm. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children. www.usaigc.com/default.cfm
5/24 Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st Avenue & Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. 10 a.m. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Visit www.wildwoodpost184.com for additional details. Free. 609.729.5832
5/27- 5/28 15th Annual Education Extravaganza
Learning becomes a 'day at the beach' when students in grades three through twelve enjoy a day of hands-on learning and interactive participation utilizing the beach and Morey's Piers amusements. 609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com
5/27- 5/29 Tall Cedars Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent Masonic organization convention. Parade on Saturday beginning at 21st Avenue and Atlantic and proceeds south to Andrews Avenue. 10 a.m.
5/28- 5/30 Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro/Am
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com

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JUNE 2010

6/4 - 6/6 Spring Thunder in the Sand Motocross Pro/Am
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues, Wildwood. AMA-sanctioned Pro-Am races for beginners to pros. Sat: Noon and Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com
6/4- 6/7 New Jersey State Elks Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Yearly convention of the NJ State Elks Organization. Wildwood Crest. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.
6/10-6/12 DeMolay International
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Masonic Lodge Youth Group convention banquet and installation for members. Fri: 8 p.m.- 10 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., Sun: 9-10 a.m.
6/9- 6/13 American Legion Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free. 732.229.2978 or www.njelks.org.
6/21- 6/25 Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium on the beach at Wildwood Avenue, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments held throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily. Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or www.nationalmarblestournament.org
6/14- 6/19 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.393.1929 or www.vfwnj.com.
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6/17		 Doo Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Award-winning, guided bus tour showcases Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwoods fabulous collection of mid-century architecture and hotels/motels. Tour leaves at 7 p.m. in front of the Doo Wop Experience museum on Ocean Avenue.609.523.1958. Adults $12, Children $6.
6/19 Cabs at the Beach Drum Corp Competition
Maxwell Field, Youngs Avenue and Park Blvd., Wildwood. The City of Wildwood and Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps present the season opener "Cabs at the Beach" drum and bugle exhibition. For advance ticket sales call the Hawthorne Caballeros Business Office at 1-973-709-0500 .
6/10 14th Annual Plunge for Patients
Sat: 3 - 5 p.m. registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Ocean swim races, beach run and fun walk beginning at 6 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for participants. 443.271.2926 or www.plungeforpatients.org
6/25 – 6/26 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Friday Registration 5 p.m.-9 pm. in the lobby of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Games played on Wildwoods Beaches. Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. 5 vs. 5 with no shoes! In the sand. Pre-registration required. Free to spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Daily. www.CapeExpress.com. Or beachblastsoccer@comcast.net
6/25 - 6/27 14th Annual Original North Wildwood Italian-American Festival
Annual celebration of Italian-American heritage held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Fri: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sat: noon. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 609.522.2955

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JULY 2010

7/1 7/4 Wildwood Talent Showcase
Wildwood Bandshell @ Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m. Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform. Free. 413.454.4523
7/1 Cape May County Lifeguard Championship
Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood Crest. 6 p.m. Ten Cape May County beach patrols compete in six events. Free. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org.
7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display
A wonderful Wildwoods' tradition! The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue. Fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602.
7/4 Independence Day Parade
Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955
7/5-7/10 Dance Xplosion National Finals Dance Competition
National dance competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily. Free admission. 516.781.3400 or www.dancexplosiontalent.com
7/9- 7/11 Anglesea Blues Festival
2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live blues music and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free to spectators. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com.
7/08 - 9/04 Lou Booth Amphitheater Summer Concert Series
2nd and Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood. Thursday and Saturday nights 8 p.m. Free. Entertainment TBD. 522.2030 or www.NorthWildwood.com.
7/9 - 7/11 New Jersey State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival
2nd & New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque and free family fun. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. 609.523.6565 or www.njbbq.com
7/9 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon Free. 609.522.7722
7/16- 7/18 Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Youth groups & families are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach, live Christian music & worship services designed to help you take "a closer walk with Christ". 609.729.3700x139 or www.moreyspiers.com
7/17 Greater Wildwoods Christmas in July Boat Parade
Don't miss the Greater Wildwoods' Christmas in July Boat Parade. Back bays from North Wildwood to Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest. 6:30 p.m. 609.729.5501 or www.wildwoodboatparade.com
7/17 Boardwalk Christmas in July Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
7/18 - 7/23 Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators.
Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Daily. 413.568.4815 or www.sophisticatedproductions.com.
7/24 - 7/25 Handcraft Unlimited Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's Exhibit Hall West, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Over 100 quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission fee is $2.50 for adults. Children under 12 free. 717.656.3208 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com/wildwood.htm
7/21-7/26 Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. National Dance
competition. Free admission to spectators. Dance competition 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. daily. www.sophisticatedproductions.com/
7/22 Wildwoods Baby Parade
A Wildwood tradition since 1909 held on the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Burk Avenue to Schellenger Avenues. Sign in will be held in the Wildwoods Convention Center's lobby. For additional information or an application please call 609.729.4000. www.gwcoc.org
7/24 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach. Candy canes and entertainment. 1 p.m. Free. 609.522.7500.
7/24- 7/25 Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the Beach between Oak and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4- on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 yrs. & over. Competitors represent more than 12 states. Sat: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sun: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 856.696.9705 or www.wildwoodultimate.com

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AUGUST 2010

7/31- 8/1 Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Mixed martial arts fighting competition with contestants from the tri-state area. Doors open at 8 a.m. Tickets available at the door day of event or by visiting www.nagafighter.com.
7/31- 8/1 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.523.1602
8/1- 8/2 Annual Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta
Annual event on Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Sat: International Optimist Dinghy and 420 classes. Sun: Laser and Sunfish classes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.522.0969 or www.gwyc.org
8/14 - 8/15 Wildwoods Classic Cup XXV Hobie Cat Races
On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Colorful Hobie Cat sailing regatta.
Registration on site Friday night and Saturday morning. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Free to spectators. 609.923.1355 or http://mysite.verizon.net/townbank.cats
8/27- 8/29 Sports Card Comic Book and Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Friday, 3 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Featuring all sports cards, old & new, comic books, starting lineups, McFarlane figures, non-sports cards, magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Beanie Babies, wax boxes, autographed memorabilia, sets, posters and more. For additional info visit WWW.NJSPORTSPROMOTIONS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 2010
 
9/9- 9/12 Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Cape Classic Motorcycle Club Motorcycle rally. Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 609.729.8870 or www.roartotheshoreonline.com
9/11 Mummers String Band Weekend & Strutters Contest
Olde New Jersey Avenue & length of the Boardwalk, North Wildwood. Sat: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Street festival on Olde New Jersey Avenue. Sun: 3 p.m. String bands march on the Boardwalk - you strut! Free. 609.522.7722
9/16- 9/19 New Jersey State Firemen's Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Annual convention of Delegates and Life Members. Sat: 1 p.m. Parade steps off on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, North to 9th Avenue, North Wildwood. Rain delay to be determined. Reviewing stand at 17th & New Jersey Avenues. 800.852.0137 or www.njstatefiremensrelief.com
9/23- 9/26 Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Evening cruise, muffler rappin’, flame throwin’, burn-out competitions. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com
9/23- 9/26 Irish Fall Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Four-day event celebrates Irish
heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts and a piper competition. Sun: 1 p.m.
Parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st Avenues. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Daily. Free.
609.729.0075
9/26 Super Sunday
Morey's Piers, 25th Avenue & the Boardwalk and Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Discount amusement tickets, games, entertainment and live music. Noon - 6 p.m. Admission fee for amusements. All events & games free. 609.522.3900
9/25- 9/26 Beach Jam
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. Admission fee.
609.729.3700 ext.139 or www.moreyspiers.com

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OCTOBER 2010

10/1- 10/3 Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach, Schellenger to Youngs Avenues, Wildwood. Monster truck race for “King of the Beach.” Fri: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat: Noon and 7 p.m. Sun: Noon. Monster truck rides, exhibits, autographs, food and crafts. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com
10/9- 10/10 George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
County-wide soccer tournament. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capeexpress.com
10/8- 10/10 Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Races are Sat: Noon, Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.ThunderMoto.com
10/9 Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 5:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Daily. Entrance fee for participants. 609.758.1213 or www.njbba.org
10/15- 10/17 Fabulous 50's Weekend
A city wide celebration of the Wildwoods’. An island-wide celebration of the Wildwoods' role in the birth of Rock'n'Roll. Events include a concert, a 50's memorabilia show and sale, exhibits of 50's antiques and pop-culture, DooWop trolley tours, classis car show and more. Accommodations packages available. For more information call 1-888-729-0033 or visit www.fabfifties.com
10/23 South Jersey Surf Casters Tournament
On the Beach in North Wildwood and Wildwood. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily. 609.886.1656
10/23 Anglesea Surf Fishing Club Tournament
On the Beach in Wildwood and North Wildwood. Teams and individuals welcome. Entrance fee for participants/teams. 856.231.9110

 

 

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