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FEBRUARY
Wednesday,
Feb. 22-Sunday, Feb. 26:
Grammar
School
Basketball
Island
Tournament and Skills Competition
Basketball tournament among grades 5-6 and 7-8
boys and girls grammar school teams from Crest Memorial,
Wildwood,
Cape
Trinity
and Margaret Mace held at
Crest
Pier
Recreation
Center
at
Heather Road
and Ocean Avenues. Schedule TBA. Spectator fee required.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.wildwoodcrest.org.
MAY
Saturday,
May 5: 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 6. Info:
609-522-7446, www.wildwoodcrest.org,
www.visitwildwoodcrest.com.
Sunday,
May 27:
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
Friday,
June 15-Sunday, June 17: 16th 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 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. Classic rock with Mother’s
Worry. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
June 23-Sunday, June 24: 12th 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, and Wildwood Crest Memorial School, New
Jersey and St. Louis avenues. Approximately 100 AAU boys
basketball teams ages 10 and under through 17 and under
from throughout the region competing. Info: www.sjjazz.org.
Saturday,
June 30-Sunday, August 26:
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.
Monday,
June 25-Friday, July 27: 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.
Saturday,
June 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. Entertainment TBA. All ages show.
Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
JULY
Wednesday,
July 4: 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. Music from Broadway with Trisha Rapier and the Barry Levitt Trio. All ages show. Bring a
blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Friday,
July 6: 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 7: 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. 2U, the World’s Second Best U2
Show. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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.
Camp
Harmonies
barbershop quartet. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 14: 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. Summer-themed party music with the
Mango Men. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair.
FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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. Dance and pop hits from the 1960s
through today with the Star Band. All ages show. Bring a
blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 21: 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. The hits of Bruce Springsteen with
the B Street Band. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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. Classic rock/pop with Trick Trenza.
All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 28:
Wildwood
Crest
Beach
Baggo Tournament
Jefferson
Avenue
Beach
. 10:30 a.m. Horseshoes-type game involving teams of two
persons tossing small bags filled with corn toward a small
wooden board with holes. Registration fee required. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
July 28: 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. Another Tequila Sunrise,
performing all the hits of the Eagles. All ages show.
Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Monday,
July 30-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.
AUGUST
Wednesday,
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. Classic/progressive rock with
local three-piece band Twelve:01. All ages show. Bring a
blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 4: 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 4: 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. Billy Joel tribute band Stormfront.
All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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. Dance and pop hits from the 1960s
through today with the Star Band. All ages show. Bring a
blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 11: Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run,
Crest Beach Pier
Heather Road
and
Ocean Avenue
. 8:30 a.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 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. All the hits of Elton John with
Bennie and the Jets. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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.
Camp
Harmonies
barbershop quartet. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 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. Dance and pop hits with horn band
Chico
’s Vibe. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair.
FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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. Classic rock with teen band
Sweeter Than Honey. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a
chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 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. Dance, pop and Motown hits from
the 1960s through today with the Chatterband. All ages
show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info:
609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Wednesday,
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. . Dance and pop hits from the
1960s through today with the Star Band. All ages show.
Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Saturday,
August 25-Sunday, August 26:
First
Annual
Jersey
Shore
Masters Basketball Tournament
40 and over men’s basketball tournament hosted by
the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department. Games played at
the Crest Pier Recreation and
North
Wildwood
Community Center
. Entry fee for teams required. FREE admission for
spectators. Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Sunday,
August 26: 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.
SEPTEMBER
Saturday,
September 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. Almost Journey, a Journey tribute
band. All ages show. Bring a blanket or a chair. FREE.
Info: 609-523-0202, www.visitwildwoodcrest.com,
www.wildwoodcrest.org.
Tuesday,
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 14-Saturday, September 15: 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 22: Seafarers Celebration,
Sunset
Lake & Centennial
Park
Sunset
Lake
along
New Jersey Avenue
between
Rambler Road
and
Miami Avenue
. 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.
OCTOBER
Saturday,
October 6-Sunday, October 7: 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. 2012 event
serves as American Power Boat Association (APBA) National
Championships. Free to spectators (pit passes $10). Info:
609-886-8156 or www.sunsetlake.us.
Tuesday,
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
Friday,
November 30-Sunday, December 9: 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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