May 2008
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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 

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 

Seashore Foods Trade Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's Starlight Ballroom. 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.seashorefoods.com.

Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show 
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. & Sat: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Entrance fee $40 participants. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.njhra.com 

Knights of Columbus Convention 
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Fri. and Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Members only

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. 

State Gymnastic 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 

Memorial Day Fireworks
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Fireworks extravaganza. 11 p.m. Free. 609.523.1602 

Spring Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race
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 

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 

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. 

Beach Bop 
This is a special day designed for our youngest scouts. "Beach Bop" follows the same unique model of Beach Jam, with an added splash of waterpark fun! 609.522.3900 or www.moreyspiers.com 

Phillies Home Run Derby 
Higbee Field, Aster & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood Crest. Batting contest for boys and girls ages 8-15. Winners get prizes and advance to regional finals. 9 a.m. Registration. 10 a.m. contest. Free. 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com. 

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. 

Batanga Beach Weekend 
On the beach adjacent to the Wildwoods Convention Center-Batanga Beach Break '08 is coming back to the Wildwoods! Last year's 4-day weekend included non-stop events, sports tournaments andparties with your closest college friends and favorite Latino artists. This year's event promises to be bigger and better with bonfires, more musical acts, more tourneys and more cash prizes. $29 Entrance fee. 888.833.5754 or www.Batanga.com/beachbreak 

Mummers Brigade Weekend 
Friday Mummers Crawl 8 p.m. til midnight. Sat: 4:45 p.m. Parade starts at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenue to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Free. 609.522.7722 or www.northwildwood.com.

American Flag Day Ceremony 
Veterans Monument, 1st Ave. & Spruce Ave., North Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag. 10 a.m. Free. 609.729.7722. 

Annual National Marbles Tournament 
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue & the beach, Wildwood. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 that have qualified by winning local tournaments throughout the U.S. 8 a.m. - Noon. Daily. Free to spectators. 304.337.2764 or www.nationalmarblestournament.org.

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. 

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. 

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 .

Irish Pipe & Drum Brigades 
Authentic Irish Pipe Brigade Parade on the Wildwoods Boardwalk. 7p.m. www.dowildwood.com. 609.523.1602 

Cape May County Lifeguard Championship 
Rambler Road and the beach, Wildwood Crest. 6 p.m. Ten Cape May County Beach Patrols compete in six events involving rowing, running, swimming and surf dash. 609.522.3825 or www.wcbp.org 

Independence Day Parade 
Check in from 8 – 8:45 a.m. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 15th & Atlantic Avenues and proceeds to 2nd Avenue.Prizes awarded for the best decorated bikes in red, white and blue theme. Free. Call 609.522.2955 to register. 

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. 

Dance Xplosion National Finals Dance Competition 
The Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Daily. Free admission. http://www.dancexplosiontalent.com 

Miss North Wildwood Competition 
Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon. Free. 609.522.2955 

Anglesea Blues Festival 
Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood.Smokin' hot blues on outdoor stage, in neighboring clubs. Great national and regional acts. Runs in conjunction with the New Jersey State BBQ Championship. Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.523-6565 or http://www.njbbq.com Friday Main Stage Schedule: BlueBone 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Roger "Hurricane" Wilson 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday Main Stage Schedule: Patrick Droney 11:30a.m. -2:30 p.m. Bud Light Wing Challenge 3 p.m. -4 p.m. Trampled Under Foot 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Mighty Lester 7:30 p.m.-10:30p.m. Sunday Main Stage Schedule: Irving Street Blues 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. New Jersey State Barbecue Championship Awards 3:p.m. The Doc Marshalls 1:30 p.m.-3p.m. & 4 p.m. - 5:30p.m. 

New Jersey State BBQ Championship 
2nd and New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Mouth watering barbeque and free family fun! Fri: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.523.6565 or http://www.njbbq.com 

Greater Wildwoods Christmas in July Boat Parade 
Don't miss the 20th Greater Wildwoods' Christmas in July Boat Parade. This year's parade will be better than ever with added family entertainment and an earlier start time. Call 609.522.1987 to register or for information. 

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show 
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Juried crafters. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 609.522.4520 or www.herefordlighthouse.org. 

16th Annual Co-Ed Frisbee Ultimate Frisbee Tournament 
On the Beach between Oak & Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. A 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 & over. Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators. Entrance fee for participants. 856.696.9705 or http://www.wildwoodultimate.com 

 

Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament 
Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena. The World's Largest Grappling Tournament with 250 GI and NO-GI Grappling Divisions. 8 am - 6 pm Saturday 11 am -6 pm Sunday. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door the day of the event or by visiting www.nagafighter.com 

Annual Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta 
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Mid Atlantic Racing Association Championship sponsored by the Greater Wildwood Yacht Club. Sat: International Optimist Dinghy and 420 fleets. Sun: Laser and Sunfish fleets. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Daily. Free to spectators. 609.522.0969 or www.gwyc.org. 

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show 
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Over 50 juried crafters. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily 609.522.4520  

Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show 
North Wildwood Firehouse, 15th & Central Avenues, North Wildwood. Handcrafted items and refreshments. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Daily. Free. 609.729.0892 

Keystone Music Exchange Music Expo 
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Wildwoods Summer Music Expo Sale! CD's, DVD's, LP's and more to buy, sell and trade. Fri: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information call 717-274-7572. 

Wildwoods Baby Parade 
A Wildwood tradition since 1909. Registration at Wildwoods Convention Center 5 p.m. Parade steps off at 6 p.m and proceeds up the famous Wildwood Boardwalk. Registration forms will be available at various locations. Free. 609.729.4000. 

Philomena Monastero Boardwalk for the Cure 
Enjoy a relaxing stroll with us at our annual 4k walk to fight cancer on the world famous Wildwoods Boardwalk. Check-in 8 a.m. , Walk starts at 11 a.m. 610-275-4820 or http://www.boardwalk4cure.org 

WWE Live Wrestling Event 
The Wildwoods Convention Centers Oceanfront Arena.

United Way of Cape May County's Rubber Ducky Regatta 
Raging Waters Water Park, Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7:30 p.m. Morey's Piers hosts this annual benefit for the Cape May County United Way. Watch as thousands of little yellow ducks race at Raging Waters for great prizes. Free to spectators. 609.729.2002. Or www.uwcmc.com 

North Wildwood Flea Market 
34th Annual Flea Market. JFK Blvd from 2nd to 13th Avenue. Fee for vendors, free to spectators. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 17th. 609.522.2030 ext. 1430. 

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 

Wildwoods Classic Cup XXIV Hobie Cat Races 
New location! On the Beach at Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. Colorful hobie cat sailing regatta. Registration on site Friday night and Saturday morning. Sat: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free to spectators.609.923.1355 or http://mysite.verizon.net/townbank.cats 

Around the Island Row 
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6:30 a.m. Free. 609.522.7500. 

Atlantic City Ballet Dance Competition 
The Wildwoods Convention Center

Labor Day Fireworks 
Labor Day Weekend Kick-off. Fireworks spectacular on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 10 p.m. Free 609.523.1602 

Handcraft Unlimited Labor Day Craft Show 
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $3. Children under 12 free. 717.656.4849 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com.

 

Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally 
A town wide motorcycle rally with main vending areas located in the Wildwoods Convention Center's Parking Lots and at the intersection of Oak and Atlantic Avenues. 609.729.8870 or www.roartotheshoreonline.com 

Annual Surf Fishing Tournament 
3rd Avenue to Hereford Inlet, North Wildwood. Registration at the Gazebo, 3rd & JFK Avenues, North Wildwood. $10 entrance fee for participants. Fri: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun: 6 a.m. - noon. 609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com 

Mummers String Band Weekend & Strutters Contest 
Sat: Mummers Strutting Contest 4 p.m. on Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Parade at 4:45 p.m. at 21st & Atlantic Avenues proceeding north on Atlantic Avenue, west on 1st Ave., north on Olde New Jersey Ave. Concert immediately following parade. Sun: Stringband parade 1 p.m., 16th Avenue. & the Boardwalk, proceeding south. Free. 609.522.7722 

September 11 Commemoration 
Commemoration of the 9/11 tragedies at Veterans Monument, 1st & Spruce Avenues. 8:56 a.m. Free. 609.522.7722. 

New Jersey State Firemen's Convention 
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual Convention of Delegates and Life Members. Red Cross Blood Drive Friday and Saturday in the Starlight Ballroom from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. http://www.njfireconvention.com 

Firemen's Parade 
New Jersey State Firemen's Parade 1 p.m. on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, north to Nineth Avenue, North Wildwood. Viewing stand at 17th & New Jersey Avenue. Parade is approximately 5 hours long.  

Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show 
Registration from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Imperial 500 Motel, Forget-me-Not and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood Crest. Cars on display on boardwalk from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com 

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, North Wildwood. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Free.1-800-IRISH or 609.729.0075 or www.northwildwood.com

Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration 
Sunset Lake at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest. Powerboat racing, food, craft and merchandise vendors. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free to spectators. Pit passes may be purchased for $10. 609.886.8156 or http://www.sunsetlake.us 

Wildwood by the Sea Film Festival 
2nd Annual Wildwood by the Sea Film Festival takes place in the Wildwoods Convention Center. International Film Festival exhibiting exciting new films from film makers all around the world. Film screenings, work shops, awards ceremonies, after parties with actors, directors, producers and film makers. For more information call 609.522.4546 or visit www.wildwoodbytheseafilmfest.com. 

Wildwood Crest Monster Truck Expo 
Scoop Taylor Park,5800 Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. This fun-filled family event kicks off the Thunder on the Beach Monster truck weekend. *A fee may be required to ride the Monster Trucks. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m /609.523.0202 

Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race 
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. Monster trucks race for the "King of the Beach." Title. Quad wars, tough truck competition, stunts. Three jam-packed shows on the beach rain or shine. Sat: Noon and 7 p.m. Sun: Noon. Admission fee: Adults $20, Children $15. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com 

 

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