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MAY
Saturday,
May 14: Annual Borough Wide Yard Sale
Nearly 200 yard sale locations throughout borough. 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Maps featuring sale locations available at
borough hall, Crest Pier and many area businesses two days
prior to event. Rain date: Sunday, May 15. Info:
609-522-7446, www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com.
Sunday,
May 29: Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Weekend Concert
Centennial
Park
,
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. FREE outdoor concert with the Fabulous Greaseband, a
longtime, popular band that features all the best rock and
roll, party and dance music from the 1950s through today.
All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.greaseband.com.
JUNE
Saturday,
June 18-Sunday, June 19: 11th Annual
Battle
on the Boardwalk AAU boys basketball tournament
County-wide, weekend-long event played locally at the
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Ocean Avenue
and
Heather Road
. Approximately 100 AAU boys basketball teams ages 10 and
under through 17 and under from throughout the region
competing. Info: www.sjjazz.org.
Friday,
June 24-Sunday, June 26: 15th annual Scoop
Taylor Summer Slam AAU girls basketball tournament
County-wide, weekend-long event played locally at the
Crest Pier Recreation Center, Ocean Avenue and Heather
Road, and Wildwood Crest Memorial School, New Jersey and
St. Louis avenues. Hundreds of AAU girls basketball teams
ages 10 and under through 17 and under from throughout the
region competing. Info: www.tristatetarheels.com.
Saturday,
June 25-Sunday, August 28: Beach Pier Fitness Classes
Wildwood
Crest
Beach
Pier at
Heather Road
, 8:30 a.m. daily. Various one-hour fitness classes,
including Zumba, Yoga, Pilates and more, overlooking the
ocean from the scenic beach pier. Cost: $5 per class, or
12 classes for $50. No pre-registration necessary. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
June 25: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Mother’s
Worry (classic rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
June 27-Friday, July 29: Pier Playmates Day Camp, Session
I
Five-week program held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday at the
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Ocean Avenue
and
Heather Road
. Camp open to children entering grades pre-K through 6.
Arts and crafts, sports, field trips and other activities.
Fee required. Info: 609-523-0202, www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
June 27: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
June 29: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Dogs Playing Cards
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
JULY
Saturday,
July 2-Monday, July 4: Fourth of July Weekend Freedom
Festival
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each day
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Crafters of
all kinds, food, live entertainment, children’s
activities.
Rambler Road
and
Ocean Avenue
Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. FREE.
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Live Concerts:
Friday – B Street
Band (Bruce Springsteen tribute band); Saturday – 2U
Band (U2 tribute band); Sunday – Bandstand
(dance and party music). FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.www.bstreetband.com,
www.notu2.com, www.bandstandband.com.
Wednesday,
July 6: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Sweeter Than Honey
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Friday,
July 8: Cape May
County
Lifeguard
Championships
On the beach at
Rambler Road
. 6 p.m. Beach patrols from
Cape May
County
compete in various rowing, swimming and running
competitions that showcase lifeguarding skills. Hosted by
the
Wildwood
Crest
Beach
Patrol. FREE. Info: 609-522-3825, www.wcbp.org,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com.
Saturday,
July 9: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Sounds
of Society (Chicago Tribute Band). All ages show.
Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.sosctb.com,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
July 11: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
July 13: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Twelve:01
(classic/modern rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 16: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial Park entertainment pavilion with the Mango Men (summer party music, country rock, Jimmy Buffet). All ages
show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.themangomen.com,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
July 18: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Jack Regan (Sinatra)
and Michael James (pop hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair.
FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
July 20: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 23: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Another
Tequila Sunrise (Eagles tribute band). All ages show.
Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.eaglestributeband.com,
www.bicoastalproductions.com,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
July 25: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the High Society
(pop hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair.
FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
July 27: 76ers Summer Hoops Tour,
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 10 a.m. FREE one-hour basketball clinic for children of
all ages led by former NBA All-Star and 76ers Ambassador
of Basketball World B. Free. No pre-registration
necessary. FREE. Info: Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
July 27: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Ribic’s Cube 3
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 30: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Bennie
and the Jets (Elton John tribute band). FREE. All ages
show. Bring a blanket or a chair. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.bennieandthejets.com,
www.bicoastalproductions.com.
AUGUST
Monday,
August 1-Friday, August 19: Centennial Pier Playmates Day
Camp, Session II
Three-week program held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday at the
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Ocean Avenue
and
Heather Road
. Camp open to children entering grades pre-K through 6.
Arts and crafts, sports, field trips and other activities.
Fee required. Info: 609-523-0202, www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
August 1: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
August 3: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Dogged N Driven
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 6: Third Annual Antique/Classic & Hot Rod Crest
Car Show, First United
Methodist
Church
Fern Road
and
Atlantic Avenue
. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Antique, classic, street rod and
muscle car show. FREE for spectators, entry fee for car
owners. Trophies awarded for best of show, best pre-war
(WWII), best post-war (WWII), best muscle car, best street
rod, people’s choice. Food available. Info:
609-729-4265.
Saturday,
August 6: Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run,
Crest
Beach
Pier
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 6:30 p.m. 5K out-and-back beach run, along with one-mile
fun run/walk, beginning and ending at the foot of the
Wildwood Crest Beach Pier. All pre-registered participants
receive long-sleeve T-shirt. Registration fee required.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 6: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live musical performance by Storm
Front, (Billy Joel tribute band). FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.stormfrontband.org,
www.bicoastalproductions.com.
Monday,
August 8: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with High Society (pop
hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
August 10: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 13: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live musical performance by Symphonic
Soul, (13-piece horn/party band performing popular
oldies, Motown and pop/rock tunes). FREE. Bring a blanket
or a chair. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.tedfass.com/music/c12/details5765-1/Symphonic-Soul.html.
Monday,
August 15: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Jack Regan (Sinatra)
and Michael James (pop hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair.
FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
August 17: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Dogs Playing Cards
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 20: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live musical performance by Bandstand,
(dance/party favorites). FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.bandstandband.com.
Monday,
August 22: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with High Society (pop
hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
August 24: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with the Star Band
(Motown/party favorites). All ages show. Bring a blanket
or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 27: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live musical performance by the Sensational
Soul Cruisers (Motown/oldies/dance). FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.soulcruisers.com.
Sunday,
August 28: Wildwoods’ Wild Half
Marathon
Seaside
half marathon (13.1) running race featuring the boardwalk
and ocean and bay views through the Wildwoods..
Registration fee required. Info: 856-468-0925,
609-523-0202, www.cgiracing.com,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
August 29: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Michael James (pop
hits). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
August 31: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial Park
Fern Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live music for the entire family at the
Centennial
Park
entertainment pavilion with Ribic’s Cube 3
(classic/pop rock). All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday,
September 3: Summer Live Music Series,
Centennial
Park
Fern Road and
Ocean Avenue
. 7:30 p.m. Live musical performance by the Chatterband,
(dance/party music). FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.chatterband.com.
Sunday,
September 11: Patriot’s Day
Memorial Service
New Jersey Avenue
at
Miami Avenue
. 5:30 p.m. Service to honor and remember those who
perished in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Info:
609-522-5176, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Friday,
September 16-Saturday, September 17: Firefighters’
Weekend
Craft Show
Rambler Road
and
Ocean Avenue
Gazebo-by-the-Sea area. Friday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday
– 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Crafters of all kinds. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
September 24: Seafarers Celebration,
Sunset
Lake & Centennial
Park
Sunset
Lake
along
New Jersey Avenue
between Rambler and
Miami
roads. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gazebo-by-the-Sea and Fern Road Park
areas, 7-10 p.m. Dozens of crafters and food vendors,
family entertainment, live music, children’s activities
and much more overlooking beautiful Sunset Lake, 9 a.m.-5
p.m. Additional live music and family entertainment at
Centennial Park, 7 p.m. Beachfront fireworks show at 9
p.m. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Friday,
September 30: Monster Truck Expo, Crest Pier
Scoop Taylor Park and
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 6-9 p.m. Fun-filled family event kicks off Monster Mash
Weekend in the Wildwoods. Meet the monster truck drivers
and go for rides in a monster truck on the beach. Event
includes food, children’s activities, music. FREE (fee
required for monster truck rides). Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
OCTOBER
Saturday,
October 1-Sunday, October 2: Wildwoods’ Hydrofest
Powerboat Races,
Sunset
Lake
Sunset
Lake
along
New Jersey Avenue
between
Rambler Road
and
Miami Avenue
. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Live powerboat racing, along
with food, craft and merchandise vendors. 2011 event
serves as American Power Boat Association (APBA) National
Championships. Free to spectators (pit passes $10). Info:
609-886-8156 or www.sunsetlake.us.
Sunday,
October 30: Halloween Season Trunk or
Treat
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 6:30 p.m. Halloween Eve event that features adults
decorating their vehicles for Halloween and handing out
candy to children dressed up in their Halloween costumes.
Prizes awarded to best-decorated vehicles. Free. Info:
609-523-0202, www.wildwoodcrest.org.
DECEMBER
Thursday,
December 1-Sunday, December 11: Scoop Taylor Tip-Off
Classic grammar school basketball tournament
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
,
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. Dozens of boys and girls grammar school basketball teams
from
Cape May
County
and beyond competing. Info: 609-523-0202, www.wildwoodcrest.org.
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