Wildwood Christmas parade, all related events for Friday, 12/1 CANCELLED; Byrne Plaza festivities for Saturday, 12/2 are ON

Thanks to the weather forecast, it will be A Year Without a Christmas Parade in the Wildwoods.

The beloved Wildwood Jaycees Christmas Parade has been cancelled, along with all related events at Byrne Plaza (festival, tree lighting, awards ceremony) for tonight - Friday, December 1, 2023.

** However, Christmas in the Plaza activities on Saturday, December 2 will proceed as scheduled, with free carnival rides, vendors, live entertainment and more from 10 am to 3 pm. **

There will be no makeup date for the parade, with Sunday, December 3 looking to be a washout as well.

This evening’s Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony has also been cancelled, but the tree and decorations along Sunset Lake will still be turned on, per Mayor Don Cabrera.

For information on all Christmas-related events in the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

Prepare for an affordable 2024 getaway in the Wildwoods: Your key to unforgettable vacation savings

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THE WILDWOODS - In today's economy, good deals and reasonable prices are hard to come by, particularly when planning a vacation. Booking your vacation as far out as possible is one of the best strategies to get affordable vacation deals.

With a myriad of FREE activities and attractions awaiting visitors of all ages to experience and enjoy, the Wildwoods arguably are the best and most affordable family vacation value at the Jersey Shore.

The first step to booking an affordable Wildwoods getaway is planning ahead!

The fall and winter months are the best time to make reservations for next summer; this ensures you will get the accommodations you want on the dates you want, all at the lowest available rates.

Here are some tips and ways to save while planning your Wildwoods vacation:

• Book your Wildwoods vacation in May, June, September or October for lower hotel-motel rates. Everything is more affordable during our shoulder seasons, and the weather is just as spectacular! You'll also avoid traffic and crowds - while enjoying ongoing events and activities - many of which are FREE!
• Plan a midweek stay. Hotel and vacation rental rates are always more affordable Sunday - Thursday. You can search accommodations here: www.wildwodsnj.com/plan-a-vacation/places-to-stay/.
• Keep an eye out for Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park's holiday sales during the Christmas and Easter seasons online at www.moreyspiers.com and www.splashzonewaterpark.com. You'll save on the advance purchase of amusement and water park passes.
• Also, keep an eye out for the free Wildwoods Family Value Coupon Book - with over $300 in money-saving coupons. The 2024 book is scheduled to publish in March here: www.wildwoodsnj.com/visitor-information/vacation-guide-books and individual money-saving coupons can be downloaded and printed for your convenience.

The Wildwoods are bursting with FREE attractions, including their FREE, sprawling, white sand beaches, a two-mile world famous Boardwalk, FREE events and festivals, free outdoor concerts four nights each week, free Friday Night Fireworks, free Movies Under the Stars, live entertainment, FREE scenic bike paths, fishing, nature trails, must-see landmarks, and much more - making the resort destination one of the most sought-after places to vacation at the Jersey Shore.

"The Wildwoods are proud to offer FREE access to the cleanest, safest and most-spacious beaches on the East Boast. Everyone visiting the Wildwoods deserves to enjoy our natural spaces and lost themselves in the serenity, free of charge," said Louis M. Belasco, Greater Wildwoods Tourism, Improvement & Development Authority (GWTIDA) Executive Director.

The Wildwoods make it easy and fun to map out your stay to include as many FREE attractions and events, as well as all the fun activities, with their online interactive Trip Builder. Just enter the dates of your stay here - www.wildwodsnj.com/plan-a-vacation - and starting planning the activities you want to do, see and experience. 

You'll find that free, "must do" activities and attractions in the Wildwoods will fill your vacation itinerary quickly!

With so much to see and do for FREE, the possibilities for fun are endless; and planning ahead will make the Wildwoods truly the ultimate and most affordable vacation experience at the Jersey Shore.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

Wrap up the "Five Weekends of Holiday Fun" in the Wildwoods ~ December 10-18

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THE WILDWOODS - The holiday season is in full swing in the Wildwoods and there are more festivities on the way!

As the "Five Weekends of Holiday Fun" in the Wildwoods come to an end, it's time to squeeze that last bit of festive fun before hunkering inside for the holidays. Finish your holiday shopping list and get a one-of-a-kind gift from local small businesses.

Enjoy the stillness of the season and take a walk to enjoy festive lights with family and friends, including four-legged ones. There's still fun to be had in the Wildwoods, and you won't want to miss these events...

Holidays at Henville

Sunday, December 10

MudHen Brewing Company hosts Holidays at Henville, a pop-up shopping experience at 127 W. Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood on Sunday, December 10 from 10 am to 5 pm. Come wrap up your holiday shopping and visit all the wonderful vendors in the parking lot. Enjoy hot cocoa, s'mores stations, face painting and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be live music by the Ed McLaughlin Duo from 2 pm to 6 pm in MudHen's Biergarten. 'Tis the season of giving, MudHen will be donating a portion of each check to the Lynch Who Stole Christmas From the GrYnch Toy Drive. For more information, call 609-522-0159 x110 or visit www.mudhenbrew.com.

Holiday Tree Jubilee

Sunday, December 10

Join the Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council for the Create in the Crest Holiday Tree Jubilee on Sunday, December 10 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Crest Arts Pavilion, 6301 Ocean Avenue. Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater to view and vote on a mini-holiday tree decorating contest. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, meet with featured artist Dorothy Kulisek to view and purchase her work, and don't miss a visit from Santa. Decorate ornaments for the Crest beach tree, which will stand at its new location at the Fishing Pier at Heather Road & the beach.

Bring an unwrapped gift for the Lunch with Lynch Toy Drive. Decorated mini-holiday trees will be on display at the Crest Arts Pavilion from Sunday, December 3 through Saturday, December 30. For more information, call 609-522-0221, email cac@wildwoodcrest.org or visit www.wildwoodcrest.org.

Wildwood's Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park

Fridays & Saturdays, December 8 & 9 and 15 & 16

Enjoy Wildwood's very own Winter Wonderland at Holly Beach Park on Friday and Saturday nights, December 8 & 9 and 15 & 16 from 5 - 9 pm. Bring the family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate, popcorn, letter writing to Santa, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The light show will run every half hour from 5 - 9 pm. If you miss these two festive weekend events, the light display and decorations will continue to be on display nightly from 6:30 - 7 pm through mid-January. For more information, call 609-522-5837 or visit www.wildwoodnj.org.

Santa Paws

Saturday, December 16

The North Wildwood Business Owners Association presents Santa Paws on Saturday, December 16 in the North Wildwood Entertainment District at Olde New Jersey Avenue. Bring your dressed-to-impress four-legged friends and enjoy doggie treats and photo-ops at participating establishments along the route. The walk begins at 1 pm at the Surfing Pig, then proceeds to the Anglesea Pub, Keenan's Irish Pub, and finishes at the Inlet on Olde. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. For more information, visit www.wildwoodholiday.com or the Facebook page @North Wildwood Business Owners Association.

Wildwood Crest Holiday Lights Walk

Monday, December 18

Take a stroll along Sunset Lake and the surrounding neighborhood in Wildwood Crest to view the various holiday and Christmas light displays on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 pm. Walkers will meet at the corner of Rambler Road & New Jersey Avenue, and will take an approximately 30-minute walk to view the festive lights. The Holiday Lights Walk is free, but registration is encouraged as all registered participants will receive a small holiday gift. Those interested are asked to send an email to lfarrall@wildwoodcrest.org.

This event is sponsored by the Wildwood Crest Mayor's Wellness Campaign and the Wildwood Creat Recreation Department. Walkers should wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight. The rain or inclement weather date for the event is Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 609-523-0202 or visit www.wildwoodcrest.org.

For more information on all the holiday events happening in the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For more information about vacationing in the Wildwoods, please visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com.

Jake Owen joins lineup for 2024 Barefoot Country Music Fest

The weekly artist announcements from Barefoot Country Music Fest continue, with an early reveal due to the Thanksgiving holiday. This morning, Jake Owen was officially added to the lineup for the 4th annual edition of the event.

The charismatic Florida native will join headliners Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kane Brown and Old Dominion, along with rising star Bailey Zimmerman and over three dozen of the industry's hottest acts and emerging performers, next June 20-24 on the beach here in Wildwood. 

Known for his unique blend of laid back stylings and honkytonk vibes, the "Beach King" and his legion of fans should feel right at home on the sands of 5 Mile Beach.

"With a career-spanning collection of gold and platinum certifications, ten No. 1 singles and over 2.5 billion U.S. on-demand streams, Jake Owen has ascended to stardom as a mainstay country staple," stated an official BCMF release. 

Owen burst onto the scene with his debut album Startin' with Me in 2006, then took home ACM honors for Top New Male Vocalist and Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2008 and 2012, respectively. 

In 2019, Owen's sixth studio album, Greetings From... Jake, delivered three No. 1 its - "Make For You," "Homemade" and "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" - along with the top five smash "Down to the Honkytonk." His latest LP, the 16-track Loose Cannon, was released on June 23 by Big Loud Records.

The 42-year-old singer/songwriter has toured as an opening act for some of the biggest names in country music, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Sugarland, Jason Aldean, and fellow 2024 BCMF performer Keith Urban. 

For more information and tickets, visit www.BarefootCountryMusicFest.com or www.BCMF.com.

Barefoot Country Music Fest's biggest savings of the year, its Black Friday Sale, has been extended and will now end on Friday, December 1 at 11:59 pm. Secure tickets using a variety of payment plans with no payments until February 1, starting at $39.

For full details, visit: www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com/black-friday-sale-extended-to-friday-december-1-1159-pm

The Wildwoods Convention Center hosts exciting Family Holiday Celebration filled with fun for the entire family on Saturday, December 9th

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THE WILDWOODS - The Wildwoods invite all to enjoy the annual Family Holiday Celebration, held at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, December 9 from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

The Wildwoods Convention Center will be sparkling with holiday lights and filled with the sounds of holiday music during this FREE family-friendly celebration. Enjoy unique, one-of-a-kind holiday crafts and gifts, children's face painting, balloon twisting, a children's craft-making table, local school children's choruses and band performances, a magician, a special performance by the Avalon String Band, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and much more!

The Family Holiday Celebration will end with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Wildwoods Convention Center at 4:30 pm.

The exciting and fun-filled entertainment schedule for the Family Holiday Celebration is as follows:

9:00 am - 4:30 pm  -  Shopping Bazaar, Children's Craft Making Table, Holiday Movies and Stocking Making Table (closes at 3:45 pm)

9:00 am  -  Margaret Mace Choir

9:30 am  -  JWB Quintet Plus

9:30 am  -  3:30 pm  -  Face Painters

10:00 am  -  4 pm  -  Balloon Twisting

10:30 am  -  Wildwood Catholic Academy - Lower Division

11:00 am  -  Wildwood Catholic Academy - Upper Division

11:30 am  -  SANTA ARRIVES!

Noon  -  Ken Northridge - Magician

1:00 pm  -  Glenwood Choir

1:20 pm  -  Wildwood Middle School Choir

1:40 pm  -  Wildwood High School Choir

2:00 pm  -  Avalon String Band

3:00 pm  -  To Be Announced

3:45 pm  -  Story Time with Mrs. Claus

4:30 pm  -  Wildwoods Convention Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

You can also grab a seat and enjoy FREE holiday movie classics. Movies will be shown in Meeting Room 3 of the Wildwoods Convention Center, and times are as follows:

9:30 am  -  Rudolph

10:30 am  -  Frosty the Snowman

11:30 am  -  Santa Claus is Coming to Town

12:30 pm  -  Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol

1:30 pm  -  Grinch (cartoon)

2:00 pm  -  Charlie Brown Christmas

2:30 pm  -  Polar Express

For additional information about the FREE Family Holiday Celebration, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com for call 800-992-9732.

Wildwood Crest to host annual Holiday Lights Walk ~ Monday, December 18th

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WILDWOOD CREST – The Borough of Wildwood Crest Mayor’s Wellness Campaign and the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department are sponsoring the fourth annual community Holiday Lights Walk on Monday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m.

Walkers will meet at the corner of Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue and will take an approximately 30- to 45-minute walk along Sunset Lake and the surrounding neighborhood to view the various holiday and Christmas light displays.

The walk will be led by Wildwood Crest Mayor’s Wellness Campaign coordinator Laura Farrall.

The Holiday Lights Walk is free but registration is encouraged. Those interested are asked to send an email to lfarrall@wildwoodcrest.org.

Walkers should wear warm clothes and sneakers and are encouraged to bring a flashlight. The first 75 attendees will receive a small holiday gift.

Rain/inclement weather date for the event is Tuesday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department at 609-523-0202.

Create in the Crest Holiday Jubilee set for Sunday, December 10th at Crest Arts Pavilion

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WILDWOOD CREST – The Borough of Wildwood Crest is set to host the first Create in the Crest Holiday Jubilee on Sunday, Dec. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Crest Arts Pavilion located at 6301 Ocean Avenue.

Attendees to this free event are encouraged to wear their favorite ugly holiday sweater and view and vote upon entries into the mini tree-decorating contest. The event will also include hot chocolate and cookies, a visit from Santa Claus and a meet and greet with Dorothy Kulisek, the featured artist of the

event. 

Those in attendance can also decorate ornaments for the Crest community beach tree, which will be placed at the Heather Road beach next to Wildwood Crest Beach Pier. The public is also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for donation to the annual Lunch With Lynch Toy Drive.

The Create in the Crest Holiday Jubilee is being hosted by the Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council with support from the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department.

Decorated mini holiday trees will be on display at the Crest Arts Pavilion from Monday, Dec. 4, through Saturday, Dec. 30. In addition to the day of the event, the Crest Arts Pavilion is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, excluding holidays.

For more information, call the Crest Arts Pavilion at 609-522-0221 or email the Wildwood Crest Creative Arts Council at cac@wildwoodcrest.org.

Wildwood Crest to host holiday tree lighting ceremony ~ Friday, December 1st

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WILDWOOD CREST – The Borough of Wildwood Crest will host its annual holiday tree lighting and bayfront decorating ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. along Sunset Lake at Atlanta and New Jersey Avenues.

The event is free and open to the public.

The ceremony will include a visit from Santa Claus, holiday-themed music, free refreshments and more.

For further information, call the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department at 609-523-0202.

"Pinch the GrYnch" Boardwalk 5K run & 1 Mile Walk to benefit local children in need this Christmas in the Wildwoods ~ Saturday, December 9th

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THE WILDWOODS - Join the Wildwood Police Department and the Lunch with Lynch Foundation as they take on the annual GrYnch with their "Pinch the GrYnch" Boardwalk 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, December 9 (rain or shine), starting at 10 am.

Participants are encouraged to dress in festive holiday outfits for the race!

All proceeds from this event will benefit the "Lynch Who Stole Christmas from the GrYnch" Toy, Coat & Food Card Drive. The Lunch with Lynch Foundation has brought the joy of Christmas morning to over 9,571 kids local to the Wildwoods community for the past 12 years. Now in its 13th year, this event is just one of many to help raise money for gifts for local children in need.

The cause truly benefits the community directly. As the Lynch Toy Drive website states, "Rest assured that every toy and every donation stays in the Wildwoods and the southern tip of Cape May County - this toy drive is for LOCALS, by LOCALS!"

The race will start on the Boardwalk, directly in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center (4501 Boardwalk in Wildwood). Participants are asked to register online for the race at www.runsignup.com/pinchthegrynch. The Run and Walk require a $30 registration fee or $20 with the donation of a toy at the event Race route TBA.

The race schedule is as follows:

• 9:00 am  -  Registration and Bib Pickup Opens
• 9:50 am  -  Registration and Bib Pickup Closes
• 10:00 am  -  5K Run/Walk Starts
• 10:01 am  -  1-Mile Walk Starts
• 11:00 am  -  Awards Ceremony

For more information, call 609-849-8887 or visit www.LynchToyDrive.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

Light up the holiday season with four fun tree lighting ceremonies in the Wildwoods ~ December 1, 2 & 9

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THE WILDWOODS - Celebrate the official start of the holiday season in the Wildwoods this December by attending four unique and festive tree lighting ceremonies across the 5-mile island.

The spirit of the season illuminates on December 1, 2 and 9 in Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood, and at the Wildwoods Convention Center, respectively. Visit each event for festive treats, holiday music and photos with Santa. 

Start new holiday traditions and make new memories for the whole family to look back on!

Downtown Wildwood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 1

Join us in lighting up the holiday season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood at 8 pm on Friday, December 1, sponsored by the Wildwood Business Improvement District (WBID). For more information, call 609-729-5501 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

Wildwood Crest Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 1

Visit Sunset Lake at Atlanta & New Jersey Avenues in Wildwood Crest at 5 pm on Friday, December 1 for their tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season in the borough. Enjoy music, light refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus and more! For more information, call 609-523-0202 or visit www.WildwoodCrest.org.

North Wildwood Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 2

Come to the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse courtyard at 1st & Central Avenues in North Wildwood at 5 pm on Saturday, December 2 for a Christmas tree lighting event including music, refreshments, self-guided tours of the lighthouse and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, call 609-522-2955 or visit www.NorthWildwood.com.

The Wildwoods Convention Center Tree Lighting

Saturday, December 9

The Wildwoods Tourism Authority will illuminate the Wildwoods Convention Center Christmas tree as part of their Family Holiday Celebration from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 9. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to assist in the tree lighting ceremony, which begins at 4:30 pm in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. For more information, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For more information about the Wildwoods Five Weekends of Holiday Fun, visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com or call 609-729-9000.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

2023 TJ Hunt Memorial Turkey Trot set for Thanksgiving morning in Wildwood Crest

Ready to burn some calories ahead of that big family dinner, while supporting a great cause?

The 2023 TJ Hunt Memorial Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, in Wildwood Crest.

There are two options for participation: a 5K run that loops from Crest Pier (5800 Ocean Avenue) to the Wildwood Boardwalk or a 1-mile walk that along the Wildwood Crest Bike Path.

The event is open to all ages (and leashed dogs). Entry is $30 for adults and $10 for those under 18. Registration starts at 8 am, with the race beginning promptly at 9 am.

Afterwards, all participants are invited to a post-race cocktail hour at MudHen Brewing Company on Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood. Those who register for the Trot will receive an official event t-shirt and free drink ticket upon arrival.

The Turkey Trot honors the memory of TJ Hunt, a beloved member of the local community who passed away in 2020 at age 20. All proceeds from the event, organized by the Hunt family, help fund scholarships and efforts to help other families who have experienced a traumatic event. 

For more information, visit www.tjhuntmemorialfund.com.

Breakout artist Bailey Zimmerman added to 2024 Barefoot Country Music Fest

Since its inception, the Barefoot Country Music Fest has strived to showcase some of the biggest names in the industry`along with its fastest-rising artists.

The latest addition to the 2024 version of the event has the latter description down, and appears well on his way to superstardom.

At just 23 years of age, Bailey Zimmerman has taken the country world by storm. The blue collar-bred Illinois native will join headliners Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kane Brown and Old Dominion and many more on the Wildwood Beach next June 20-23.

Zimmerman began posting original music to his TikTok account in late 2020, earning a fast and loyal following. In January 2021, he released his debut single “Never Coming Home,” which found its way into the top 20 on Spotify’s Viral Chart in the United States.

He followed that up with “Fall in Love,” a smash hit that is currently racing up the Billboard Top 100 chart after climbing all the way to #1 on Apple. Its success, along with subsequent hits “Rock and a Hard Place” and “Where it Ends” led to him being signed to Warner Music Nashville and Elektra Records. 

Zimmerman released his debut major-label project Leave the Light On in late 2022. It debuted in the top ten of both the Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums charts, supporting his first national headlining tour. In May 2023, he released his debut LP, Religiously, The Album, and is set to embark on a major tour of the U.S., Great Britain and Ireland in 2024.

"The Amazon Music 2022 Artist to Watch and YouTube Trending Artist on the Rise was born and raised in the small town of Louisville, IL, where he grew up listening to hour after hour of country radio on the long hauls across state lines with his father, who owned a trucking business," noted an official BCFM release. "Back at home, his mom instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for the power chords and edgy vocals of 80's hair rock.

"From long hours on the gas pipeline to late nights of back-breaking roadwork, Zimmerman embodies the old school American values of hard work and dependability, and applies the same steadfast mentality to his music."

For more information on and to purchase tickets to the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Fest, visit www.BCMF.com or www.barefootcountrymusicfest.com.

Wildwood's Holly Beach Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland for the holiday season ~ Fridays and Saturdays, December 8 & 9 and December 15 & 16

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THE WILDWOODS - Enjoy Wildwood's very own Winter Wonderland this holiday season at Holly Beach Park - 123 E. Andrews Avenue.

Beginning on Friday, December 8, the park will transform into a festive display of lights and cheerful treats to put everyone in the holiday spirit. This jolly event will take place on Fridays and Saturdays, December 8 & 9 and December 15 & 16.

A magical holiday light show will run every half hour on those dates, from 5 - 9 pm.

Bring the whole family and enjoy the light show with complimentary hot chocolate and popcorn. The kids will love writing letters to Santa and getting a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

If you miss the two festive weekend events, the light display and decorations will continue to be on display nightly from 6:30 - 7 pm through mid-January. Visit with friends and family or take a stroll with that special someone. There's magic in the air this holiday season in the Wildwoods and you don't want to miss it!

For more information about this event, call 609-522-5837 or visit www.WildwoodHoliday.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.

The Shore Eat - Smash Burger & Subs moving into former Shoobie's location

Several weeks back, we said goodbye to Shoobie's "Good Eats," which announced its closure after 14 years at 25th & New Jersey Avenues in North Wildwood.

Shortly after its signs came down, the corner property received a fresh coat of paint and other exterior touch-ups, spurring speculation that a new business would be arriving soon.

We can now confirm that The Shore Eat - Smash Burger & Subs will be moving in, bringing its wide-ranging selection of burgers, sandwiches, subs/hoagies, salads and more to the island. There are also plans for a cigar and smoke shop next door.

The family-owned business opened its first location at Cornerstone Plaza in Cape May Court House last year (next to its sister operation, Pizza Heaven).

As its extended name suggests, The Shore Eat's signature is its line of smash burgers and specialty sandwiches. Smash burgers differ from regular burgers in the way they're made, starting with a ball of ground beef being firmly pressed (or "smashed") onto the grill with a heavy spatula. This produces a thin patty with a seared, crispy exterior as its juices and flavors are cooked within.

The Shore Eat will offer its full menu at the North Wildwood location, which is expected to be open year round. It will join a growing roster of all-season businesses along a busy stretch of New Jersey Avenue near the North Wildwood/Wildwood border, including the also-soon-to-debut Steve's Prince of Steaks Wildwood.

An opening date has not yet been determined.

For more information and updates, follow The Shore Eat on Facebook and Instagram.

Holiday Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser comes to the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, December 2nd

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THE WILDWOODS - Get ready to spice up your holiday season with a fabulous night of entertainment and charity!

The much-anticipated Holiday Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser is back in the Wildwoods and it's scheduled for Saturday, December 2. Mark your calendars and prepare for a night of laughter, cash prizes and holiday cheer, all in support of a fantastic cause.

This extraordinary event will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday, December 2. Doors will open at 5 pm to kick off the festivities with an opportunity for socializing and getting into the holiday spirit. The Bingo games officially start at 7 pm. Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. 

Hosted by the incomparable Brittany Lynn and The Philly Drag Queen Mafia, this year's event promises a fresh lineup of drag queens to dazzle and entertain the audience. Don't miss this unique chance to experience an unforgettable night of fun, laughter and festive vibes.

Feeling festive? Don your most outrageous ugly sweater and join in the contest for a chance to win some incredible prizes. It's the perfect occasion to show off your holiday spirit in style.

Tickets for this extravagant evening are $35 per person and can be purchased in advance through the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation. To secure your spot, call 609-729-4000 or visit 3306 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood. Tickets are also available online at www.eventbrite.com or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event, if any remain available. 

Due to the popularity of this event and tickets selling out in the past, it has been moved to the Starlight Ballroom inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Be sure to purchase your tickets without delay to avoid disappointment.

Proceeds from this exhilarating night of Bingo and entertainment will go toward supporting the mission of the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a Better Community. The foundation has awarded over $275,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing higher education at colleges and trade schools. By attending this event, you not only enjoy a fantastic evening, but also contribute to a brighter future for young minds in the community.

Please note, this is an event for individuals aged 21 and older only, as it may feature adult language and content.

For more information and updates about the Holiday Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser, call 609-729-4000 or visit www.gwcoc.com.

For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.