Events

Hosted by Carney’s, and taking place on the beach between Jackson and Decatur. There are a variety of events you can participate in. From the 5k run, 1 mile walk, just the plunge, the plunge with the 5k run, or the plunge with the 1 mile walk! There is something that will include everyone for an afternoon of fun!

Registration – For all 18 and under registrants the cost will be adjusted to $15 for the 5k, Polar Plunge and to $30 for the Combination 5k/Polar Plunge. Registration ends March 14th, 2019 at 11:59PM.

Long sleeve Tech T-shirts included for participants. Benefits from the event are being donated to the Cape May Food Closet. T-Shirt – Long sleeve Tech Shirt

Refreshments of bananas, water, granola bars, hot chocolate, and beer will be provided. There will be an after party at Carney’s following the events with a live band and DJ!

The following awards will be given – Top 3 Male and Female, Top 3 in Age Group (14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

A ceremony will begin on the front steps of North Wildwood City Hall, 10th & Atlantic Avenue, in North Wildwood beginning at 11:30 a.m. A festive parade will begin at noon and proceeds north on Atlantic Avenue to Olde NJ Avenue. Participants include VFW Color Guard, Vietnam Veterans of America, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish Pipe Brigade, Emerald Society, Miss North Wildwood, Queen Oceania, Anglesea Irish Society, Sheriff Mounted Patrol, local school bands, and much more! FREE to attend. 609.522.2955 or http://www.NorthWildwood.com

Irish spirit will be in the air as the boardwalk fills up with festive folk ready to stroll bar to bar getting the best drink specials. After purchasing your ticket, show up to the registration bar on the day of the event to retrieve your map and wristband. The map will be your guide to all the participating venues, telling you where to grab some awesome drink specials. There is sure to be something for everyone!

Participates venues:

Asbury Ale House, Brickwall Tavern, Langosta Lounge, Asbury Lanes, & Cubacan Bar!

The FULL list of participating bars will be distributed at registration by an event staff

South Jersey’s largest FREE bridal event featuring everything you need to plan your perfect wedding! Wedding venues, wedding planners, photographers, videographers, caterers, bakeries, florists, salons and spas, wedding announcements, transportation companies, DJ’s, musical entertainment, bridal fashions and more will be featured at the Wildwoods Convention Center from noon until 4 p.m. Participate in fun contests and win free door prizes! Brides also have the chance to win a FREE Romantic Honeymoon Getaway. For more information call 609.465.7181 or to pre-register visit http://www.wildwoodsnj.com/bridalfair

Come join us and celebrate Mardi Gras on The Street at Bell Works! Enjoy bites and drinks and a live performance by the Moroccan Sheepherders! See you on the Block at Bell Works! Le bons temps roule!

Come down to the Headliner Night Club to experience the best 70’s Disco Show in the country!

On April 13th, Warhorse SCUBA will run their first “Urban Scavenger Hunt”, a town-wide scavenger hunt through the town of Belmar, New Jersey! You can join as an individula or as a team of you and your friends (2-6 people max) to compete against others to gather pictures of you objectives, and complete puzzles to reach the finish line! This is a family friendly event will take teams all over the town, to complete the obstacles and riddles to reach the finish line! The entrance fee is $25 per person – this will give each participant a FREE event T-shirt and a FREE beer/soda at our ending location – The Beach Haus Brewery!!! This fee is due at sign up to guarantee an event T shirt

The Island Heights Environmental Committee hosts their Island Heights Earth Day Celebration at Wanamaker Field from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. with eco friendly vendors, free seedlings of native shrubs in exchange for a bag of litter. Other activities include a townwide cleanup, gardens and Bioswale maintenance

from 5^th – 14^th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

The Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival is presented by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation in partnership with the County of Cape May and its 16 municipalities, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cape May and community sponsors.
The festival honors the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and celebrates the county’s designation as a Coast Guard Community. The designation was awarded after approval by the United States Coast Guard and an Act of Congress in 2015.
Considered by many to be the Coast Guard’s hometown, the festival takes place at Training Center Cape May (TRACEN) – the only active Boot Camp for Coast Guard recruits in the United States.

Come celebrate Mother’s day at the Monmouth Race Track. Ladies get FREE admission. Treat Mom to our Pre-Fixe Brunch, Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet or the Champagne bar located just next to the paddock and walking ring. The kids and Mom will love our FREE Family Fun Day activities including clowns, face painters, pony rides and a bounce house. General admission is $5, parking is also $5, children 12 and under are free. Doors open 7:30am and first race is at 12:50pm.

Largest kite festival in North America held on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Event begins on Friday at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the kite sales tent, a Friday night social via the local kite club and the 9 p.m. illuminated kite fly. Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions (open to all) and Saturday & Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, sport kite demo’s, team flying as well as family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators.

The festival will feature activities related to traditions and cultures of both nationalities. If you’re Irish, Italian, or just a fan of the foods, drinks, and cultural elements, then you can’t miss this unique festival.

The parade starts at noon from City Hall. Festival includes live performances, over 100 vendors, family zone and food court. FREE.

Come celebrate Father’s Day at the Monmouth Park Race Track. All gentlemen receive FREE admission, all other admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free. Treat Dad to our Pre-Fixe Brunch or our Father’s Day Brunch Buffet. Enter into the Father’s Day Sports Ticket Drawing to win tickets to local sports teams. Parking is $5. Doors open at 7:30am, first race at 12:50pm.

The Bridge Christian Radio presents “Bridgefest 2019” an annual summer event in Ocean Grove, NJ designed to cultivate unity in the body of Christ, while reaching out, through the Gospel, to the masses! Featuring an evening concert with Big Daddy Weave and Matt Schuler.

Saturday, June 22: By the Great Auditorium!

• 6:00 pm = Doors open for the Great Auditorium
• 7:00 pm = Concert begins

More information and details can be found at bridgefest.org

On the first Saturday of October, Asbury Park welcomes the largest gathering of the un-dead in the state!

Albert Music Hall salutes our Vets with this special program, we will honor and recognize all our Veteran’s and thank them for their service.

PCS celebrates it’s heritage. A very special video showing the history of the PCS/Albert Music hall and it’s volunteers will be played. Come be a part of the history!

The HBDC celebrates Christmas together with the help of some music and some masks….Who are you?