GWCOC Press Release...WILDWOOD — Summer has finally arrived in the Wildwoods, and with it comes a full calendar of unique, fun-filled events, festivals and concerts for the entire family, in addition to award-winning, FREE beaches and a nationally-recognized boardwalk renowned for its amusements, dining and shopping.
Summertime events in the Wildwoods start on Fourth of July Weekend. In addition to a FREE fireworks/laser light show extravaganza at 10 p.m. on Sun., July 4, the entire holiday weekend includes a FREE Wildwood Crest Centennial Fourth of July Freedom Festival and Craft Show taking place Friday, July 2 through Sun,, July 4 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This not-to-be-missed event features quality crafters of all kinds, great food, FREE live entertainment and lots of childrens' activities.
The Wildwoods Independence Day Parade and sixth Annual Patriotic Pooch Parade featuring dogs of all shapes and sizes will parade along the streets of the Wildwoods dressed in patriotic garb alongside decorated bicycles on Sun., July 4 at 9 a.m., and free concerts take place throughout Fourth of July Weekend including the B Street Band, 2U (U2 Tribute Band), Bandstand, Shirley Alston Reeves (former lead singer of the Shirelles), and Changes in Latitude (a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band).
For collectors of any and everything, the Wildwoods Convention Center will host three annual collectibles expos throughout the summer. The Wildwoods’ two Sports Card, Comic Book, Toy and Collectibles Shows are scheduled to take place , July 2 through Sun., July 4 and , Aug. 27 through Sun., Aug. 29 and will each feature more than 100 tables of the hottest collectibles, including old and new sports cards; toys; comic books; Starting Line-up figures; McFarlane figures; NASCAR memorabilia; non-sports cards including Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic; Beanie Babies; unopened wax boxes; supplies; autographed memorabilia; sets; posters; coins; t-shirts; trains; dolls; and much more. The Convention Center will also host a Coin, Stamp, Postcard and Antiques Show featuring collectibles and antiques for the avid or beginner collector on , July 23 and Sat,, July 24.
Two brand new events in the Wildwoods this summer include the first-ever Maritime Festival at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse on Sat., July 17,in North Wildwood, featuring historical displays from assorted maritime/lighthouse museums from around the country; crafters and vendors selling nautical theme merchandise; activities for children, Lighthouse and Garden tours, food vendors, musical guests and more.
The Wildwoods will also host a new Celtic celebration – the Irish Summer Fest – on , Aug. 13 and Sat., August 14. Taking place inside the Wildwoods Convention Center, the festival will feature Irish Musical Performances plus Irish Dance Workshops, Competition and Celtic Marketplace featuring Irish Crafts. The festival will also include a full production show of the internationally renowned Celtic Crossroads Band – straight from Ireland. They are to music what Riverdance is to dance. Tickets are $25, $35 or $45 for VIP seating and can be purchased by calling 609-849-6365.
Summer 2010 in the Wildwoods will also see the return of many classic Wildwoods events. On , July 9 through Sunday, July 11, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival will take place along Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood. Featuring the best barbeque to be found at the Jersey shore, prepared by expert Barbeque teams from all over the country all vying for the State title, guests can indulge in mouth-watering ribs, chicken, brisket and pork while enjoying the soulful sounds of the region’s top blues musicians. Two weeks later, Santa will make his summertime return to the Wildwoods on Sat., July 24, during the Wildwoods Christmas in July Celebration.
The Annual Wildwoods Baby Parade, a tradition since 1909, will take place on Wednesday, August 4, and will once again feature some of the country’s cutest youngsters strolling the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Other Wildwoods classics returning for 2010 are the United Way of Cape May County Rubber Ducky Regatta Sunday, August 15; the William Penn Cat Club-Cat Show Sat., August 21 and Sunday, August 22; and the Wildwood Block Party and Festival Sat., August 28.
Beach sports are a big part of summertime fun in the Wildwoods and, in 2010, the Wildwoods beaches will host a variety of sporting events. Morey’s Piers’ Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Tournament will attract even more barefoot soccer players to the Wildwoods’ beaches on Sat., July 17 and Sunday, July 18. Morey’s will also host its first ever Beach Lacrosse Tournament on Sat., July 17. One of the only beach lacrosse tournaments in the world, this new event is sure to become a Wildwoods beach classic. The Wildwoods’ beaches will also be the backdrop for Wildwoods’ Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament Fri., July 25 and Sat., July 26. In addition, the Wildwoods will host other sporting events throughout July and August 2010, including swimming and lifeguard competitions; boogie board and Hobie Cat sailboat races; beach runs; fishing and grappling tournaments; and a live WWE professional wrestling show.
In addition to the ones listed above, the Wildwoods will also host a variety of other summertime events. Please see below for an extensive list of the Wildwoods’ special events and dates for Summer 2010:
July 2-4 – Centennial Fourth of July FREEdom Festival July 2-4 – Sports Card, Toys, Comics and Collectibles Show July 4 – Independence Day Parade July 4 – Adjust Your Attitude FREE Summer Concert July 4 – Fourth of July Fireworks Display July 5-10 – Dance Xplosion July 9 – Centennial Cape May County Lifeguard Championships
July 9-10 – The 17th Annual Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament July 9-11 – New Jersey State Barbeque Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival July 10 – Centennial Live Music Series Outdoor Concert with “The Mango Men” July 10 – Annual Centennial Swim for the Dolphins July 10 – Boogie Board Races
July 10-11 – Morey’s Piers “On Stage” Dance Expo July 14 – Miss North Wildwood Competition July 15-17 – Morey’s Piers’ A Closer Walk Christian Youth Event July 16 – Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races July 17-18 – Maritime Festival at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse - NEW! July 17 – Drum Corps Competition July 17 – Morey’s Piers Beach Lacrosse – NEW! July 17-18 – Cape Express “MORE” Beach Blast Soccer July 17-18 – Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show July 18-23 – Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition
July 23-24 – Coin, Stamp, Postcard and Antiques Show July 24 – Christmas in July with Santa Claus July 24-25 – Centennial Mid-Summer Festival and Craft Show July 24-25 – Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament July 24-25 – 72nd Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta July 24-25 – Pro Wrestling Meet & Greet Convention July 30-August 1 – Waterford Crystal Warehouse Sale July 31 – Centennial Live Music Series-Outdoor concert with Bennie and the Jets July 31 – Annual Sandblast Beach Run August 4 – Wildwoods Baby Parade August 7 – Centennial Live Music Series Outdoor concert with STORMFRONT August 7 – Philomena Monastero Board Walk for the Cure August 6-8 – Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament August 13-14 – Irish Summer Fest-New! August 14 – 9th Annual SOCS Survivors of Cancer Fund Raiser August 14 – Centennial Crest Beach Race
August 14-15 – Wildwoods Classic Cup Hobie Cat Races August 15 – United Way of Cape May County Rubber Ducky Regatta August 21 – Tri/Du The Wildwoods August 21-22 – William Penn Cat Club-Cat Show August 23 – Around the Island Row
August 27-28 – Wildwood Crest Centennial Celebration Weekend August 27-29 – Sports Card, Toys, Comics and Collectibles Show August 28 – Wildwood Block Party and Festival August 28 – WWE RAW August 29-September 3 – Restaurant Week
*Please note that the information and dates above are subject to change.
For more information about the events listed here, visit www.wildwoodsnj.com or call 1-800-992-9732.
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