The National Marbles Tournament returns to the Wildwoods for its 103rd year

   

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THE WILDWOODS - Champion marble shooters from across the country will gather in the Wildwoods to compete in the 103rd Annual National Marbles Tournament from Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 2026 - all vying for the title of "King" and "Queen" of Marbles.

The National Marbles Tournament, a true slice of Americana, was founded in 1922 and has long been cherished as a testament to the enduring nature of friendly competition and artistry of the game of marbles. Over the past century, the tournament has brought together players from near and far, fostering camaraderie, sportsmanship and a deep appreciation for the game's rich history.

Held at the renowned Ringer Stadium, located on the beach right off the Wildwoods Boardwalk at Wildwood Avenue, the event will feature four days of thrilling matches, showcasing the skills and strategies of some of the nation's most talented marble players. 

City of Wildwood launches the Wildwood Virtual Music History Tour

Tour the City of Wildwood and listen along to the songs of musical icons...

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CITY OF WILDWOOD, NJ - Rock around Wildwood with the Wildwood Virtual Music History Tour on the Let's Rallie app!

Step into the shoes of music icons and visit the venues where music legends were born. Follow along the route to discover new and old venues that area a staple of the Wildwood music scene. Check into locations for a chance to win a pair of general admission tickets to the 2027 Barefoot Country Music Fest.

The City of Wildwood has partnered with the Let's Rallie app to showcase historic music locations through the city. From Doo Wop to Disco and Rock 'n Roll to Country, or city has been a staple in American music history. 

Follow along on the app highlighting music halls from Park to Pacific Avenues and Schellenger Avenue to the Boardwalk. This tour is to pay homage to the hotels, bars, clubs, lounges and venues that presented big names and was the birthplace for many of their careers. 

You might just discover something new along the way! 

The Wildwoods, NJ's beautiful FREE beaches named best in New Jersey for 3rd consecutive year in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods' beautiful FREE beaches were named the Best Beach in New Jersey in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards contest 2026!

This is the third consecutive year that the Wildwoods' Beaches have been ranked #1 in New Jersey in the contest.

The USA Today 10Best contest featured beaches from across the state, curated by a panel of travel experts, and ultimately voted by USA Today readers. The Wildwoods' sparkling, clean beaches, stretching for five miles across the shores of North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, are spacious, offering plenty of room to spread out, and unlike most New Jersey destinations, the Wildwoods' beaches are completely FREE with no beach tags required. 

The Wildwoods to host Jersey Shore ALS United Ride on Saturday, June 13th

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THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods host the annual Jersey Shore ALS United Ride, with bicycle riders joining together to put the brakes on ALS and advance the search for treatments and a cure, on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

The ALS United Ride is a one-day cycling event designed for people of all ages and riding abilities. The ride is an opportunity to rally together, honor and remember loved ones, and support the shared vision - to create a world without ALS.

There are four distance options - the Metric Century (100 KM), Metric Half-Century Ride (50 KM), Metrick Quarter Century (25 KM) or the Family-Friendly 6-mile loop. Every participant can count on support from start to finish with rest stops, SAG vehicles and police along the route. 

The Wildwoods, NJ honors Veterans with 10th Annual Flags of Liberty Ceremony

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THE WILDWOODS - Hundreds of families and supporters gathered at the Wildwoods Convention Center to honor their deceased Veteran heroes at the 10th annual Flags of Liberty Ceremony, hosted by the Greater Wildwood Elks #1896 Veterans Committee and The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority (GWTIDA).

The Flags of Liberty ceremony honors the lives of fallen heroes, and this year's ceremony was the largest yet, with participating families and speeches from local and state officials, including the Governor of New Jersey.

Participants lined the Wildwoods Boardwalk, where casket flags were unfurled in a moving ceremony to honor loved ones by holding up a chain of unfurled American flags in remembrance. The ceremony maintained focus on the reason for the holiday.

In conjunction with Flags of Liberty was the Wildwoods' Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony, which marks the official opening of the 2026 summer season. 

The Wildwoods host Doo Wop Back to the 50's Neon Night Trolley Tours every Tuesday and Thursday night in the summer

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THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods, New Jersey, is home to the largest collection of mid-century resort architecture in the country. Visitors can tour the island and see "retro" 1950's and 1960's motels and neon signs, landmarks, as well as new examples of Doo Wop architecture emerging in the Wildwoods.

Trolley tours are scheduled to start June 16 and run to August 27, every Tuesday and Thursday night from 8 pm to 9:30 pm. Tours begin in front of the Doo Wop Experience Museum, located at 4500 Ocean Avenue in Wildwood, and are narrated by a tour guide as visitors are transported around the island on a trolley. 

Volvo Cars helps preserve and modernize an iconic Jersey Shore experience

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WILDWOOD, NJ - The Wildwoods Boardwalk Sightseer Tram Cars, one of the most recognizable and beloved features of the Jersey Shore, are entering a new chapter in a shared initiative with Volve Cars aimed at preserving and modernizing this historic transportation experience for future generations.

Owned and operated by the non-profit Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District Management Corporation (WSID), the Sightseer Tram Cars represent a rare example of a fully self-sustaining public transportation system. The operation receives no government funding and serves hundreds of thousands of visitors each year through its independent, mission-driven model.

This new initiative represents a significant step forward in maintaining the integrity of the Tram Car experience while embracing modern technology. As part of the first phase, Volvo Cars will provide three fully electric EX40 vehicles, aligning with the original electric-powered design of the historic tram cars. This transition underscores a commitment to sustainability while honoring the system's roots.

Wildwood Crest announces 2026 beach lifeguard coverage

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WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol has announced its coverage schedule for the 2026 summer season.

All beaches will be open and protected by lifeguards, weather permitting, from 10 am to 5:30 pm on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday through Monday, May 23-25, as well as on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31 and June 6-7. 

Hundreds of youth basketball teams from 14 states to take over the Wildwoods ~ May 30 & 31

Hoop Island, USA opens the Wildwoods' summer event season with two days of non-stop basketball - just steps from the beach and boardwalk

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THE WILDWOODS - When summer arrives at the Jersey Shore, it doesn't tiptoe in. 

On Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31, 200+ youth basketball teams from 14 states will descend on the Wildwoods Convention Center and surrounding gyms for Hoop Island, USA, one of the East Coast's largest destination AAU tournaments - and one of the loudest, fastest-paced events the Boardwalk hosts all summer.

Presented by Buckets By The Boardwalk, Hoop Island turns the Wildwoods Convention Center and surrounding gyms into a two-day basketball festival, with games running morning through evening across multiple courts. 

The Fourth Annual Anglesea Open Pickleball Charity Tournament takes place in the Wildwoods ~ Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31

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THE WILDWOODS - The Fourth Annual Anglesea Open Pickleball Charity Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Allen Park, 2200 Delaware Avenue in North Wildwood.

Sponsored by the Anglesea Irish Society, the tournament offers mixed, men's and women's doubles competitions for skill levels ranging from 2.5 to 4.0+, catering to participants aged 19 and above, as well as a 50-plus category.

The event follows a round-robin format with playoffs, ensuring each team plays a minimum of four games. Games begin at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday. 

Wildwoods Boardwalk Summer Craft Shows kick-off Memorial Day Weekend 2026

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THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods host Boardwalk Craft Shows on select weekends throughout the summer. Whether looking for the perfect souvenir or simply soaking in the sights and sounds, the Boardwalk Craft Shows provide a delightful shopping experience with the beautiful backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean and iconic Wildwoods Sign.

Taking place along the southern end of the Boardwalk, visitors can experience a vibrant atmosphere, where creativity meets the ocean breeze!

The Boardwalk Craft Shows include an array of talented artisans and crafters, offering everything from handcrafted jewelry and home decor to unique artwork and beach-inspired treasures. Explore the many booths lining the southern end of the Boardwalk and find one-of-a-kind gifts, delicious treats and more. 

The PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic returns to the Wildwoods beaches ~ June 6-7

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THE WILDWOODS - The PigDog Beach Volleyball Classic will serve up some top-notch volleyball action on the Wildwoods beaches - Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, 2026.

Featured courts will be located at Morey's Piers' PigDog Beach Bar, located on the beach between Oak and Maple Avenues. There's an opportunity for players of all ages and abilities to bump, set and spike in the shadow of America's largest seaside amusement park. 

Divisions range from recreational to top-tier, youth through adult, and doubles as well as teams of four players. 

Wildwoods Sightseer Tram Car returns to the Wildwoods Boardwalk for 2026 beginning on Mother's Day Weekend

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WILDWOOD, NJ - Just in time for Mother's Day Weekend, the Boardwalk Special Improvement District has announced that Sightseer Tram Car rides, and the iconic "Watch the Tram Car, Please!" announcement will return to the Wildwoods Boardwalk on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

2026 marks the 78th season of the Sightseer Tram Cars carrying happy families up and down the 38 blocks of fun shops, amusement piers, water parks, bars and restaurants that make up the 2-mile-long Wildwoods Boardwalk. 

They have certainly traveled through a lot of history since they debuted in 1939 when Franklin D. Roosevelt opened the World's Fair in Flushing Meadow, NY. The Sightseer Tram Cars were brought to the Wildwoods Boardwalk 10 years later, in 1949, and, as they say, the rest is history! 

Downtown Wildwood Fitness in the Plaza returns for Summer 2026; FREE preview classes set for Friday, May 22nd

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DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD, NJ - Downtown Wildwood is bringing the energy back to Byrne Plaza with the return of Fitness in the Plaza for Summer 2026, presented in partnership with Shore Fitness.

This outdoor fitness series offers a fun and affordable way to stay active all summer long in the heart of the Wildwoods. 

* Check out the 2 FREE Preview Classes, set for Friday, May 22 of Memorial Day Weekend at Byrne Plaza (3400 Pacific Avenue): 

North Wildwood hosts annual Captain Kidd Pirate Day with Boardwalk parade and beach treasure hunt on Saturday, May 16th

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THE WILDWOODS - Ahoy, young buccaneers ~ Get ready to set sail for a day of swashbuckling fun at North Wildwood's annual Captain Kidd Pirate Day on Saturday, May 16 (rain or shine)!

Don your finest pirate attire and join the lively parade, which kicks off at 11 am at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costumes following the start of the treasure hunt.

All children ages 12 and under are invited to wear their best pirate-themed apparel and participate in a free parade of brave buccaneers and swashbuckling scallywags to where "X" marks the spot.