Wildwood Events for June 2013
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Morey's Piers Beach Bop
Morey's Piers, Wildwood. A
special day designed for our
youngest scouts. Beach Bop
follows the same unique model as
Beach Jam with an added 'splash'
of waterpark fun. 609.522.3900
or http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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6/9 |
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New
Jersey State Elks Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center.
Annual convention of the New
Jersey State Elks.
http://www.NJELKS.org. |
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Mummers Brigade Weekend
Olde
New Jersey Avenue, North
Wildwood. Friday: 7 p.m. Pub
crawl and friendly competition
amongst various clubs at local
businesses. The fun continues on
Saturday with a block party on
Olde New Jersey Avenue from 3:30
- 4:45 p.m. The Mummers Parade
will step off on 2nd and Olde
New Jersey Avenues at 4:45 p.m.
and will feature ten brigades
from this year's New Year's Day
Parade in Philadelphia, PA.
Those brigades include Satin
Slipper Fancy Brigade, The
Shooters, Clevemore, Avenuers,
Saturnalian, Downtowners, Golden
Crown, The Jokers, Shooting
Stars, and South Philly Vikings.
The brigades will perform
without the pressure of
competition, and spectators will
be able to get up-close views of
the beautiful costumes and
intricate dance steps these
eccentric performers display.
FREE! 609.374.0562 or
http://www.northwildwood.com |
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6/9 |
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International Supreme Council of
DeMolay NJ State Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center.
Masonic Lodge Youth Group
convention, banquet and
installation for members only.
1.800.DEMOLAY or
http://www.demolay.org. |
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Morey's Piers Girl Scout Council
of Southern New Jersey
Girl
Scouts spend the day on all
three of Morey's Piers and
beachfront waterparks. A special
day designed exclusively for the
local Girl Scout council.
609.522.3900 or
http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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Wild
Half Mile Kids Marathon
Morey's Piers invites kids to
get fit and participate in their
first "marathon". The Wild Half
Mile, a run for kids 12 and
under, will begin at the
Wildwoods Convention Center and
follow one half mile of the
Boardwalk ending at Mariner's
Landing Pier on Schellenger
Avenue. Registration is at the
Wildwoods Convention Center from
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and kids are
encouraged to show their "wild
side" by dressing in animal
print or wearing animal ears,
tails and/or noses. Marathon
begins at 10:30 a.m. Event
includes free face painting and
refreshments will follow in
front of the Balloon Race on
Mariner's Landing Pier.
609.522.3900 or
http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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6/8 |
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New
Jersey State Elks Parade
Step-off time at Noon at 25th &
Atlantic Avenues, North
Wildwood. The theme for the
parade this year is N.J. ELKS, A
CENTURY OF MIRACLES,1914-2013.
Parade proceeds South on
Atlantic to Andrews Ave.
Reviewing stand on Memory Lane,
Atlantic & Montgomery Avenues,
Wildwood. Approx time 3.5 hours.
609.585.3215 |
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Beach
Writers' Conference
At the
Wildwoods Convention Center
featuring speakers, workshops,
writing contests and more. Meet
authors, publishers and agents.
Entrance fee. Visit
http://www.nwbwc.com for details
or call 609.522.9406. |
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6/11 |
6/14 |
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American Legion Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center.
Yearly convention of the New
Jersey State American Legion.
http://www.njamericanlegion.org
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6/14 |
6/14 |
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American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, Spruce and
New York Avenues, North
Wildwood. Ceremonial raising of
the flag. 10 a.m. Free.
609.729.5832 |
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6/14 |
6/16 |
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Wildwood's Island-Wide All Truck
Show
The
show is open to all trucks
10,000lbs GVW and lower. Show
will take place along Pacific
Avenue in Wildwood. Come and
compete for one of the Islands
Top 25 Awards, Cash Prizes, Best
of Show Stock and Best of Show
Modified.
WildwoodMotorEvents.com or
609.522.4546. |
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6/15 |
6/15 |
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Post
Card Show and Open House
Sponsored by the Wildwood
Historical Society at the George
F. Boyer Museum, 3907 Pacific
Avenue, Wildwood. Dealers will
buy, sell and trade postcards
and artifacts of the Wildwoods
and Cape May County. No
admission. Come see the
Wildwoods that grandma and
grandpa knew! 609.425.5308. |
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6/15 |
6/15 |
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ALS
Express Bike Ride
Morey's Piers hosts this annual
fundraiser to help fight against
Lou Gehrig's Disease. Entrance
fee for participants.
609.522.3900 or
http://www.als-express.org. |
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6/15 |
6/15 |
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Wipeout Race etition
Morey's Pier presents the second
annual Wipeout race for charity
at Ocean Oasis Waterpark.
609.729.3700 or
http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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6/15 |
6/15 |
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American Legion Parade
Step
off time 2 p.m. at 18th &
Atlantic Avenues and proceeds
South on Atlantic to Bennett.
Reviewing stand at American
Legion Post 184, Baker &
Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood.
Approx time 2 hrs. |
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6/16 |
6/16 |
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Morey's Piers Fathers Day
Celebration
Celebrate Father's Day with the
entire family. While there's
always fun for everyone at
Morey's Piers, Dad gets some
extra TLC on the piers this day!
Surfside Pier at 25th Avenue &
Mariner's Landing Pier at
Schellenger Avenue. 11a.m.-5p.m.
609.522.3900 or
http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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6/16 |
6/16 |
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Curley
Fry Festival
Morey's Piers will bring their
annual "Curley Fry Festival" to
the boardwalk at Surfside Pier.
Amateur eaters will compete to
eat the most Curley Fries.
Besides enjoying a variety of
featured boardwalk fare, the
kids will enjoy face painters
and stilt walkers. Noon to 2
p.m. 609.522.3900 or
http://www.MoreysPiers.com |
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6/16 |
6/21 |
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Restaurant Week in Wildwood
Wine
and dine in some of Wildwoods
finest restaurants. All
participating restaurants will
offer a complete four course
meal, including appetizer,
salad, entree and dessert for
one low price, plus tax and
gratuity. 609.522.8300 or
http://www.wildwoodbythesearestaurantweek.com.
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National Marbles Tournament
Ringer
Stadium, Wildwood Avenue and the
beach, Wildwood. The 90th
official national competition in
the sport of marbles for boys
and girls ages 8-14 that have
qualified by winning local
tournaments throughout the
United States. More than 1,200
games of marbles will be played
throughout the tournament! The
"King" & "Queen" of marbles will
be crowned on the last day. 8
a.m. - 1 p.m. daily. Free to
spectators! 304.337.2764 or
http://www.nationalmarblestournament.org |
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6/17 |
6/22 |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars and
Ladies Auxiliary Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center.
Annual convention for VFW and
Ladies Auxiliary. Sat: 1:30 p.m.
- Parade on Atlantic Avenue,
Wildwood. 609.393.1929 or
http://www.njvfw.com |
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Doo
Wop Back to the '50s Tours
Tour
leaves from the front of the Doo
Wop Experience Museum 4500 Ocean
Avenue, Wildwood. 8 p.m. Riders
can relive the exciting 1950's
and 1960's in the
Wildwoods-By-The-Sea. See the
best of the Wildwoods' Doo Wop
style landmarks while a
knowledgeable guide in Fifties
attire recounts the popular
culture of the era. Admission
fee $12 adults, $6 children.
609.523.1958 or doowopusa.org. |
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6/23 |
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Celebration of Heroes Festival
The
Wildwoods salute America's
military service men and women,
veterans and first responders
with a fun-filled weekend of
free and ticketed live events,
entertainment, sports events and
activities, outdoor festivals,
fireworks, interactive
experiences and parade!
609.729.9000 |
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6/22 |
6/22 |
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VFW
Parade
Step
off time 1:30 p.m. at 21st &
Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood
and proceeds South on Atlantic
to Andrews Avenue, Wildwood.
Reviewing stand at American
Legion Post 184, Atlantic &
Baker Avenues, Wildwood.
Approximate time: 2 hours |
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6/23 |
6/27 |
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Youth
For Christ Heatwave
Wildwoods Convention Center and
the Wildwoods beaches. 8 am - 10
pm daily. Youth conference for
hundreds of high school students
from all over the northeast.
585.458.2520 or
eryfc@frontiernet.net |
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8/24 |
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Wildwood Talent Showcase
Schellenger Beach Stage at
Schellenger Avenue and the
Boardwalk, Wildwood. 7 p.m.
Dancers ages 6 - 18 perform.
FREE. 609.522.2444 or
http://www.wildwoodnj.org |
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6/24 |
8/26 |
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Irish
Pipe & Drum Brigades
Authentic Irish Pipe and Drum
Brigade parade on the Wildwoods
Boardwalk. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. FREE.
609.523.1602 or
http://www.dowildwood.com. |
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6/24 |
8/27 |
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Yoga
on the Beach
Bring
a towel and an open mind and
join us on the Wildwood beach
behind the Wildwoods Convention
Center at Burk Avenue for yoga
classes at 9 a.m. $5 per class.
609.636.7184 or
charlalewis@live.com |
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6/25 |
8/27 |
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Boardwalk Parades
The
Wildwoods Boardwalk. Various
strolling musical entertainment.
Tuesday night performances vary
between the Drum and Bugle
performances or the Main Stage
Harmony Performers. 7 p.m. - 9
p.m. FREE. 609.523.1602 or
http://www.dowildwood.com |
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6/26 |
8/28 |
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Live
Music at Centennial Park
Fern
Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood
Crest. 7:30 p.m. FREE live music
for the entire family at the
Centennial Park. All ages shows.
Bring a blanket or beach chair.
609.523.0202 or
http://www.visitwildwoodcrest.com
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6/26 |
8/28 |
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Duffy
String Band Performances
Duffy
String Band performs on the
Wildwoods Boardwalk from 16th
Street to the Wildwoods
Convention Center. 7 p.m. - 9
p.m. 609.523.1602 or
dowildwood.com. |
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8/29 |
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Philadelphia Mummers Parade
Performances
Performances vary between t two
string bands on the Wildwoods
Boardwalk. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
609.523.1602 or
http://www.dowildwood.com. |
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6/28 |
6/30 |
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Cape
Express Beach Blast Soccer
Friday
night registration at the
Wildwoods Convention Center.
Sat. & Sun: Games played on the
Wildwoods Beaches, between Cedar
and Poplar Avenues. Bring your
barefooted soccer team down to
enjoy a weekend. Entrance fee
for participants. Free to
spectators. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
daily.
http://www.CapeExpress.com. For
tournament inquiries email
beachblastsoccer@comcast.net. |
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6/28 |
6/30 |
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North
Wildwood Italian Festival
Annual
celebration of Italian-American
heritage, food and music held in
North Wildwood on Olde New
Jersey Avenue. Fri: 4 p.m. - 10
p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
Sun: Noon - 6 p.m. 609.780.2563
or http://www.KofC2572.org |
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6/28 |
8/30 |
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Fireworks on the Beach
Summer
fireworks extravaganza on the
beach at Pine Avenue in
Wildwood, every Friday night!
Visible from almost anywhere in
the Wildwoods! 10 p.m. Free.
609.523.1602 or
http://www.DoWildwood.com |
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6/30 |
6/30 |
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Eastern Surfing Association SJ
District Contest #4
On the
12th Avenue surfing beach, North
Wildwood. ESA surf contest.
Entrance fee for participants.7
a.m. - 5 p.m. 609.884.5277 or
http://www.snj.surfesa.org (no
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6/30 |
8/25 |
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Fox
Park Amphitheatre Concert Series
Fox
Park, Burk & Ocean Avenues,
Wildwood. Sunday nights 7:30
p.m. Bring a blanket or a beach
chair. Featured artists TBA.
609.522.2444 or
http://www.wildwoodnj.org |
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