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All About Wildwood -
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FASY REAL
ESTATE
ISLAND REALTY
GROUP
1701 New Jersey
Avenue, North
Wildwood NJ 08260
Office: 609.522.4999
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Cell: 609.402.8900
email:
JoeWildwood@verizon.net
WILDWOOD SPECIAL
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Wildwood Events for January 2009 |
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ACCC Men's
Basketball Game
ACCC has a strong tradition in
athletics. Known as the Buccaneers, ACCC
sports teams compete on campus and
throughout the region. School athletic
colors are red and navy blue. Students
may choose from intercollegiate sports
or intramural sports programs. Game
time: 1pm. Free admission. For more
information visit www.atlantic.edu/studentServ/athletics.htm |
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SONJ Winter
Games-Floor Hockey Finals
The Wildwoods Convention Center's
Exhibit Hall. Floor hockey finals. 9
a.m. - 10 Free admission. 609.896.8000
or www.sonj.org/ |
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Special Olympics
Polar Bear Plunge Wildwood
2nd Annual Wildwoods Polar Plunge to
benefit Special Olympics New Jersey at
the Wildwoods Convention Center and the
Wildwoods Beach. When the weather gets
cold, the challenge heats up! Family
friendly event benefitting more than
16,000 athletes of Special Olympics New
Jersey. Participants are challenged to
dive into the icy waters of the Atlantic
Ocean in January-brrrr! Plungers must
raise $100 to participate, prizes will
be awarded. Registration begins at 10
a.m. plunge time -1 p.m. 609.896.8000 or
visit www.sonj.org |
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Boardwalk Kennel
Club Dog Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. All breed
dog show featuring Best of Breed
competition and more. Ticket prices are
$7 for adults, $6 for Senior Citizens,
children 12 and under $2. Thurs: 8 a.m.
- 6 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,Sat:8
p.m. a.m. -10 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 856-456-2548 |
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Wildwood Events for February 2009 |
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Boardwalk Kennel
Club Dog Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. All breed
dog show featuring Best of Breed
competition and more. Ticket prices are
Wildwoods Convention Center. All breed
dog show featuring Best of Breed
competition and more. Ticket prices are
$7 for adults, $6 for Senior Citizens,
children 12 and under $2. Thurs: 8 a.m.
- 6 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,Sat:8
p.m. a.m. -10 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Mon: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 856-456-2548 $6 for
adults, $4 for Senior Citizens, children
12 and under $1. Sat:8:30 a.m. -10 p.m.,
Sun: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 856-456-2548 |
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Cape Express
Soccer Club Dinner Banquet
Wildwoods Convention Center's Starlight
Ballroom. Private awards dinner banquet
from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
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USAW Middle
School National Duals
Wildwoods Convention Center. Middle
school wrestling tournament grades 5 -
8. Fri: 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sat: 8 a.m.
– 6 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
856.642.7592 or www.sjwrestling.com. |
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Sweetheart
Concert
Wildwoods Convention Center's Starlight
Ballroom, 7 p.m. Featuring Sonny Turners
Platters, the Carmen D Orchestra and Mel
Carter. Ticket are $40 and $45. For info
call 1-888-PIAZZA9. |
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Convention of the
Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey
The 225th Annual Diocesan Convention
will be held at the Wildwoods Convention
Center. Sessions run from 7:30 am - 7:30
pm on Friday and from 7:30 am - 2 pm on
Saturday. For more information or to
register for the convention please
contact Ann Notte at notte@newjersey.anglican.org
or 609-394-5281 ext.41.
www.newjersey.anglican.org |
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Wildwood Events for March 2009 |
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4th Annual
Grapplers Quest Beast of the East 2009
The 4th Annual Grapplers Quest Beast of
the East Grappling, 2009 Kimono Kombat
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships and
SportFighting Mixed Martial Arts
Championships - Three exciting sporting
events combine for a full weekend of MMA
Competition excitement Saturday and
Sunday, March 7th-8th, 2009 in the
Oceanfront Arena at the Wildwoods
Convention Center. From 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., each day don't miss the
world's largest submission wrestling and
Jiu Jitsu tournament as grapplers
compete in the 4th Annual Grapplers
Quest Beast of the East Grappling
Championships. Starting at 8:30 p.m. the
Oceanfront Arena comes alive with
extreme Mixed Martial Arts action as New
Jersey's largest amateur full-contact
amateur fight night takes center cage
for SportFighting V: New Blood Rising.
Tickets for this MEGA-MMA Weekend event
are from $25.00-$35.00 and are available
at the door and online at: http://www.grapplers.com/store/content.cfm?product_type=ticket.
For more information visit
www.GrapplersQuest.com or call (973)
248-6266. |
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Cheer Tech
National Cheerleading & Dance
Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual
National Cheer and Dance Championship.
Competition includes recreation, high
school and all-star divisions.
Registration- Fri. 3pm - 9pm.
Competition - Sat. 9am - 6pm and Sun.
9am - 4pm. Register by phone
1.866.52.CHEER or www.cheertech.net. |
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St. Patrick's Day
Celebration and Parade
Parade on Atlantic Avenue starts in
front of city hall to 2nd Avenues, North
Wildwood. 11:30 a.m. Free. 609.374.0562
or www.northwildwood.com. |
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Passports Around
the World
Wildwoods Convention Center. Girl Scouts
will present displays for countries
around the world. 856.795.1560 or
www.gscsnj.org. |
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11th Annual Ocean
Drive Marathon and Health and Fitness
Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat:10 a.m.
– 5 p.m. Coincides with the annual Ocean
Drive Marathon. Runners are asked to
check in while having the opportunity to
shop for the latest in runner's gear,
accessories and reading materials. This
event is the last opportunity to
register for the marathon and 10 mile
running events. 609.523.0880 or
www.odmarathon.org/expo. |
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Special Olympics
of NJ Spring Sports Festival
The Wildwoods Convention Center. A
multi-day event in which 1000+ athletes
from the Garden State will compete in
basketball competitions. Free. Sat: 9
a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
http://www.sonj.org. |
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Wildwood Events for April 2009 |
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Wildwoods Boat &
Fishing Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual
showcase of major boat manufacturers,
accessories, services and exhibitions
.Fri: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m. - 7
p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are
$6 for adults, $4 for children ages 12 -
18 and free for children 12 and
under.609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org/boatshow.html |
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War at the Jersey
Shore Wrestling
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. |
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Elks Annual
Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at 17th Avenue, North
Wildwood Noon. Children 11 and under can
pick up eggs and collect prizes. Free.
609.972.1038. |
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Greater Wildwood
Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue,
Wildwood. Noon. Children ages 1-12 are
invited to dig for eggs buried in the
sand. Each egg contains a toy and a
golden egg is worth a bigger prize. Rain
date 4/12/09 609.729.5501 |
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4/12 |
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Easter Opening
Day Celebration
Morey's Piers opening day celebration
boasts fun for the kid in all of us
including rides, food, entertainment and
an Easter egg hunt for the kids. Noon –
4 p.m. Pier open 11 a.m. –5 p.m. Free.
609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com. |
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Easter Sunday Egg
Hunt
Win prizes. Free for children 12 and
under. On the Boardwalk at 23rd Ave.,
North Wildwood. 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
609.729.3223. |
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Easter Worship
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual
showcase of major boat manufacturers,
accessories, services and
exhibitionWildwoods Convention Center
Starlight Ballroom- The First Baptist
Church of Woodbine will be holding
Easter Worship from 9:30 a.m.-1 pm. Open
to the public.Wildwoods Convention
Center Starlight Ballroom- The First
Baptist Church of Woodbine will be
holding Easter Worship from 9:30 a.m.-1
pm. Open to the public. |
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Resurrection
"Son" Rise Service
Sunrise Easter Service at Hereford Inlet
Lighthouse Gazebo. 1st & Central
Avenues, North Wildwood. 6:15 a.m. Free.
609.522.2951 or www.fbcanglesea.com |
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Wildwood
Wholesale Gift Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
Wholesale trade show open to suppliers
in the retail trade only. Souvenirs,
gifts, jewelry, toys, candy and more.
Entrance fee for participants. Free
admission. 508.238.5800 |
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5th Annual Post
Card Show & Open House
Sponsored by the Wildwood Historical
Society at the George F Boyer Museum,
3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. Come join
us for a walk through the Wildwoods of
old. Free. Refreshments. Post card
vendors or other inquiries call
609.425.5308. |
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4/19 |
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Beast of the East
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 participants. Ticket
Prices: Adults - $15 Children 10 and
under - $10 Children under 3 FREE. For
more information please call
866.52.CHEER or visit www.cheertech.net. |
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4/22 |
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Business at The
Beach Expo
Wildwoods Convention Center. Hundreds of
products and services for Cape May
County businesses. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free
admission. 609.465.7181 |
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Sensational '60s
Weekend
Fri: Jerry Blavat Dance Party at the
Wildwoods Convention Center. Doors open
at 6 p.m., dance at 7 p.m. Sat: Street
Fair at Fox Park. Classic car show,
contests, food vendors, live music and
entertainment, craft vendors, Doo Wop
bus tour and so much more! Saturday
night: Concert at the Wildwoods
Convention Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.,
concert at 7 p.m. 888.729.0033 or
wwwfabfifties.com |
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Spring Bike Rally
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents
the 3rd Annual Spring Motorcycle Rally.
Featuring vendors of all kinds and live
entertainment. 609.729.8870 or
www.Roartotheshoreonline.com |
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Tournament of
Bands Weekend in Wildwood
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. 856.935.4940 or
tob@tob.org |
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Tournament of
Bands Weekend in Wildwood
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. 856.935.4940 or
tob@tob.org |
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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 |
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Seashore Foods
Trade Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center's
Starlight Ballroom. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Free Admission. 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 or
www.seashorefoods.com. |
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17th Annual East
Coast Boardwalk National Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods
Convention Center. Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m.
- 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the
Boardwalk. Free to spectators.
609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com. |
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Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day with the entire
family! While there's always fun for
everyone at Morey's Piers, Mom gets some
extra TLC on Surfside Pier @ 25th Ave.,
and Mariner's Landing Pier at
Schellenger Ave. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
609.729.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com |
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Wildwoods
Restaurant Showcase
Neil's Steak & Chowder House,
Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. 6 p.m. – 9
p.m. A sampling of some of the
Wildwoods' finest restaurants and
specialty shops. All proceeds benefit
area high school students. 609.729.4000
or www.gwcoc.org. |
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Knights of
Columbus Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual
meeting of the New Jersey State Council,
Knights of Columbus. Business sessions
will be held Fri: 12pm - 4pm and Sat:
9am - 4pm . Members only. 973.736.5632
or www.njkofc.com |
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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 |
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Pirate Day with
Captain Kidd
Parade registration 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
at Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade
steps off at 10:15 a.m and proceeds
north on Boardwalk to 17th. Treasure
hunt on the beach at end of parade.
609.522.2955 or www.northwildwood.com. |
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Boardwalk Outdoor
Market-New!
Outdoor market on the Cedar Avenue
Boardwalk featuring purveyors of fresh
fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand
crafted items. Held every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday-Memorial Day to
Labor Day. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
609.522.2542x10 |
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State Gymnastics
Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center. United
States Association of Independent
Gymnastics clubs will hold a gymnastics
competition. Sat. and Sun: 8:30 a.m.- 8
p.m. www.usaigc.com/default.cfm |
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Wildwoods
International Kite Festival
Annual event begins on Friday, May 22nd
at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean
media event on the beach behind the
Wildwoods Convention Center. Later that
night, at 9 p.m. there will be a night
kite fly with some kites illuminated,
spotlighted kites, cool music and the
official launch of the events for
Saturday and Sunday.
www.skyfestivalsinc |
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Boardwalk Craft
Show
The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. All
handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Daily. Free. 609.522.0378 or
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Memorial Day
Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, 1st
Avenue and Spruce Avenue, North
Wildwood. 10 a.m. Event then moves to
American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for
all service organizations to attend.
Free. 609.729.5832 or
www.wildwoodpost184.com. |
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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. |
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Tall Cedars
Convention
Wildwoods Convention Center. Independent
Masonic organization convention. Parade
on Saturday beginning at 21st and
Atlantic Avenues, North Wildwood and
proceeds south to Andrews Avenue,
Wildwood. 10 a.m. |
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