SEPTEMBER EVENTS
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AIRFEST: 2-5: Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. WWII aircraft: B-24 Liberator, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang & other “Flyin” aircraft. Vendors, exhibitors, music, food. www.usnasw.org
LABOR DAY WEEKEND BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW: 3-4. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Fri: & Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-522-0378. 609-522-0198. www.BoardwalkCrafts.com
HANDS ON HISTORY: 3-4: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Enjoy family activities and crafts including papermaking, tin punch, pottery, face painting, historic games and dress-up, storytelling and more! www.hcsv.org
MUSIC IN THE PARK: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11: Cape May. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a Free Concert at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. There is something for every musical taste. Attendees are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. in rain or shine. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com
SLAMMEDENUFF NJ CAR SHOW: 4. Wildwoods Convention Center. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. www.Slammedenuff.com
WILDWOOD END OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: 4: Fox Park, Wildwood. 1pm-10pm. 609-522-5837. www.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
STONE HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: 4. 95th St. & Second Ave. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s back with our produce, retail vendors and three new food trucks. www.shnj.org
OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE: 5. Ocean City. Five-mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. $20 pre-registration. $25 race day. $10 for 14 and under. Visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
FARMER’S MARKET AT THE TABERNACLE GROUNDS: 7,14. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: 9. Villas. Clem Mulligan Park, 240 Caroline Ave. From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.--Enjoy Live Music, Food Trucks. Vendors. Mobile Zoo. Lawn Games. At 7:30 p.m.--Bring a blanket or lawn chair and simply relax and watch a movie on a large screen. For More Information, contact Lower Township Depart of Parks and Recreation at 609-886-7880. www.townshipoflower.org
NEW YEAR’S IN NORTH WILDWOOD’ MUMMERS BRIGADE & STRING BAND SHOW: 9-10. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. Fri: 6 p.m. bar crawl; Sat: 3 p.m. parade. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
END-OF-SUMMER SHOP: 9-11. Participating Stores throughout Avalon. Open Business Hours. www.visitavalonnj.com
STREET ROD SHOW: 10. Ocean City. Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display noon – 4 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT: 10-11: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The American Revolution comes to life. Reenactors and encampments from both Loyalist and Patriot militia. Field camps, artillery demonstrations and more. www.hcsv.org
CORVETTE SHOW: 11. Ocean City. Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 609-457-0081. Register at www.oceancityvacation.com
YOUR FIRST MUD RUN: 11. 15th Ave. Beach, North Wildwood, 10a.m.-1p.m. 833-773-3328. www.YourFirstMudRun.com
NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S CONVENTION & PARADE: 15-17: Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade Sat. at 2 p.m. at NJ Ave & Cresse Rd, Wildwood. njsfa.com. Fireworks on the Beach on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 9 p.m. 609-523-1602 or www.dooww.com
THIRD FRIDAY: 16: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
WILDWOOD CREST FIREFIGHTERS WEEKEND CRAFT SHOW: 16-17: Sunrise Park, Rambler & Ocean, Wildwood Crest. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
BOOTS AT THE BEACH COUNTRY MUSIC FEST: 16-18. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. Fri: noon-10 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 609-770-8839. www.BootsAtTheBeach.com
HARVEST BREW FEST and CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 17: Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Taste craft beers at this annual festival that celebrates all things local including music, food, artists and brews. Families welcome! 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
FALL MIGRATION FESTIVAL: 17. Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. Visitors of all ages will be able to see, explore, learn, and enjoy the sheer abundance and diversity of species migrating through the Cape May Peninsula is an amazing sight to see. www.wetlandsinstitute.org
FISH FOR LIFE: 17. Starlight Fleet, 6200 Park Blvd., Wildwood Crest. Seasoned anglers will teach special needs children how to fish. 215-901-5905. www.fishforlife.org
OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL: 17: Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC SHOW: 17: Ocean City. Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8:00pm jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL WEEKEND: 17-18: Sea Isle City. Vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW: 18. Ocean City. 6th-14th streets over the ocean. 1 p.m. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. www.oceancityvacation.com
IRISH FALL FESTIVAL: 22-25: North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. Other festival activities include a golf tournament, amateur boxing matches, Irish dance lessons, Ceili, 5k Run and 1-mile walk, pipe exhibition, Irish music concert. 609-729-0075, 800-IRISH-91. www.CMCAOH.com
FALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 22-25. Downtown Wildwood. Car display Fri & Sat 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 609-778-7887. www.wildwoodcarshows.com
OKTOBERFEST: 24. Cape May. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate a day full of fun, music and German Food & Beverages. Stroll along Jackson to St., Carpenter Lane and Decatur St. where you find Artisan’s tables with crafts, antiques and collectibles to purchase. www.capemaychamber.com
FALL INTO AUTUMN/FAMILY FUN DAY: 24. Woodland Village, Clermont. 10am-5pm. DJ, food truck, corn roaster, kids' activities including beading workshop, henna tattoos, face painting with craft, author reading and book signing. Several shops will offer specials for the weekend.
FARM MARKET: 24. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village on High, 501 N. High St., Live Music. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SAVOR SEPTEMBER: 24: Harbor. Food, Wine & Beer Festival with the area’s best food, wine, microbrews, art, music. Enjoy the tasting tents, a grape stomping competition, talented art vendors and live entertainment and more. “En Blanc” dinner on the eve of the event! www.stoneharbornj.org
PLEIN AIR ART COMPETITION: 24. Glasstown Arts District. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SEAFARERS CELEBRATION: 24: Wildwood Crest. 9am to 5pm. Saturday features the festival along Sunset Lake featuring craft & food vendors, family entertainment, live music and children’s activities. On Sat. evening, the celebration moves to Centennial Park. FREE. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
OLDE TIME ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Sept. 30-1. Fox Park, Wildwood. Fri: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat: Noon-11 p.m. 215-519-3548. www.wildwoodsonsofitaly.com
RACE OF GENTLEMEN: VINTAGE CAR & MOTORCYCLE BEACH DRAG RACES: Sept. 30 - 2: A living history event, celebrating America’s Racing & Hot-Rodding heritage. Held on the Wildwoods beach at Schellenger Ave. www.TheRaceOfGentlemen.com
LABOR DAY WEEKEND BOARDWALK CRAFT SHOW: 3-4. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Fri: & Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-522-0378. 609-522-0198. www.BoardwalkCrafts.com
HANDS ON HISTORY: 3-4: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. Enjoy family activities and crafts including papermaking, tin punch, pottery, face painting, historic games and dress-up, storytelling and more! www.hcsv.org
MUSIC IN THE PARK: 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11: Cape May. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a Free Concert at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. There is something for every musical taste. Attendees are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. in rain or shine. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com
SLAMMEDENUFF NJ CAR SHOW: 4. Wildwoods Convention Center. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. www.Slammedenuff.com
WILDWOOD END OF SUMMER BLOCK PARTY: 4: Fox Park, Wildwood. 1pm-10pm. 609-522-5837. www.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
STONE HARBOR FARMERS MARKET: 4. 95th St. & Second Ave. from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s back with our produce, retail vendors and three new food trucks. www.shnj.org
OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE: 5. Ocean City. Five-mile beach run and one mile fun run/walk. $20 pre-registration. $25 race day. $10 for 14 and under. Visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
FARMER’S MARKET AT THE TABERNACLE GROUNDS: 7,14. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: 9. Villas. Clem Mulligan Park, 240 Caroline Ave. From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.--Enjoy Live Music, Food Trucks. Vendors. Mobile Zoo. Lawn Games. At 7:30 p.m.--Bring a blanket or lawn chair and simply relax and watch a movie on a large screen. For More Information, contact Lower Township Depart of Parks and Recreation at 609-886-7880. www.townshipoflower.org
NEW YEAR’S IN NORTH WILDWOOD’ MUMMERS BRIGADE & STRING BAND SHOW: 9-10. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. Fri: 6 p.m. bar crawl; Sat: 3 p.m. parade. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
END-OF-SUMMER SHOP: 9-11. Participating Stores throughout Avalon. Open Business Hours. www.visitavalonnj.com
STREET ROD SHOW: 10. Ocean City. Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display noon – 4 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENCAMPMENT: 10-11: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The American Revolution comes to life. Reenactors and encampments from both Loyalist and Patriot militia. Field camps, artillery demonstrations and more. www.hcsv.org
CORVETTE SHOW: 11. Ocean City. Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 609-457-0081. Register at www.oceancityvacation.com
YOUR FIRST MUD RUN: 11. 15th Ave. Beach, North Wildwood, 10a.m.-1p.m. 833-773-3328. www.YourFirstMudRun.com
NEW JERSEY STATE FIREMEN’S CONVENTION & PARADE: 15-17: Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade Sat. at 2 p.m. at NJ Ave & Cresse Rd, Wildwood. njsfa.com. Fireworks on the Beach on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 9 p.m. 609-523-1602 or www.dooww.com
THIRD FRIDAY: 16: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
WILDWOOD CREST FIREFIGHTERS WEEKEND CRAFT SHOW: 16-17: Sunrise Park, Rambler & Ocean, Wildwood Crest. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
BOOTS AT THE BEACH COUNTRY MUSIC FEST: 16-18. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. Fri: noon-10 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 609-770-8839. www.BootsAtTheBeach.com
HARVEST BREW FEST and CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 17: Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Taste craft beers at this annual festival that celebrates all things local including music, food, artists and brews. Families welcome! 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
FALL MIGRATION FESTIVAL: 17. Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor. Visitors of all ages will be able to see, explore, learn, and enjoy the sheer abundance and diversity of species migrating through the Cape May Peninsula is an amazing sight to see. www.wetlandsinstitute.org
FISH FOR LIFE: 17. Starlight Fleet, 6200 Park Blvd., Wildwood Crest. Seasoned anglers will teach special needs children how to fish. 215-901-5905. www.fishforlife.org
OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL: 17: Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC SHOW: 17: Ocean City. Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8:00pm jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL WEEKEND: 17-18: Sea Isle City. Vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW: 18. Ocean City. 6th-14th streets over the ocean. 1 p.m. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. www.oceancityvacation.com
IRISH FALL FESTIVAL: 22-25: North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. Other festival activities include a golf tournament, amateur boxing matches, Irish dance lessons, Ceili, 5k Run and 1-mile walk, pipe exhibition, Irish music concert. 609-729-0075, 800-IRISH-91. www.CMCAOH.com
FALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW: 22-25. Downtown Wildwood. Car display Fri & Sat 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 609-778-7887. www.wildwoodcarshows.com
OKTOBERFEST: 24. Cape May. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate a day full of fun, music and German Food & Beverages. Stroll along Jackson to St., Carpenter Lane and Decatur St. where you find Artisan’s tables with crafts, antiques and collectibles to purchase. www.capemaychamber.com
FALL INTO AUTUMN/FAMILY FUN DAY: 24. Woodland Village, Clermont. 10am-5pm. DJ, food truck, corn roaster, kids' activities including beading workshop, henna tattoos, face painting with craft, author reading and book signing. Several shops will offer specials for the weekend.
FARM MARKET: 24. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village on High, 501 N. High St., Live Music. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SAVOR SEPTEMBER: 24: Harbor. Food, Wine & Beer Festival with the area’s best food, wine, microbrews, art, music. Enjoy the tasting tents, a grape stomping competition, talented art vendors and live entertainment and more. “En Blanc” dinner on the eve of the event! www.stoneharbornj.org
PLEIN AIR ART COMPETITION: 24. Glasstown Arts District. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
SEAFARERS CELEBRATION: 24: Wildwood Crest. 9am to 5pm. Saturday features the festival along Sunset Lake featuring craft & food vendors, family entertainment, live music and children’s activities. On Sat. evening, the celebration moves to Centennial Park. FREE. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
OLDE TIME ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Sept. 30-1. Fox Park, Wildwood. Fri: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat: Noon-11 p.m. 215-519-3548. www.wildwoodsonsofitaly.com
RACE OF GENTLEMEN: VINTAGE CAR & MOTORCYCLE BEACH DRAG RACES: Sept. 30 - 2: A living history event, celebrating America’s Racing & Hot-Rodding heritage. Held on the Wildwoods beach at Schellenger Ave. www.TheRaceOfGentlemen.com
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