Press Releases

Recent informational releases from local businesses and organizations...

Wildwood Crest names new OEM Coordinator
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Boardwalk Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show ~ January 17-20
GWTIDA / Boardwalk Kennel Club Inc.

Polar Bear Plunge ~ January 12
GWTIDA / NJ Polar Plunge / Special Olympics NJ

Baseball on the Beach ~ August 18-19
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Harlem Globetrotters to help cut ribbon on new basketball court
City of Wildwood

End of Summer Beach Bash & Bonfire ~ August 24th
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

Wildwood Historical Society has busiest summer ever
Wildwood Historical Society

Volpe, Blackmon win Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Harlem Globetrotters return to the Wildwoods ~ August 15-18
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Shopping Marketplace & South Philly String Band coming to Downtown Wildwood
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Crest to host National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, August 7th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Cape May County to test Reverse 911 System
Cape May County Government

Wildwood Crest 5k Beach Race set for Saturday, August 4th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

New rotating beacon installed at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
City of North Wildwood

Peach Party & Perfect Peach Pie Baking Contest returns to Downtown Wildwood
Wildwood Business Improvement District

NEW Event - Enjoy food trucks and a beautiful sunset
Stallion Marketing

So much to DOO at Byrne Plaza in Downtown Wildwood!
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Dogs invited to Paw-ty at Morey's Piers' Doggie Dash & Splash in September
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Marketplace & Music this Thursday in Downtown Wildwood
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Wildwood Crest hosts sixth annual Sand Sculpting Festival
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Flyers Community Caravan coming to North Wildwood - Tuesday, July 10th
Philadelphia Flyers

Applications now being accepted for 2018 Miss North American Pageant
City of North Wildwood / North Wildwood Rec & Tourism

Race Roll Dye 5k Color Run ~ July 21st
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

In case of government shutdown, municipal beaches to remain open
Cape May County

NEW WildFest Food Truck & Music Festival ~ July 21st
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Crest to host three live music shows, Sand Sculpting Festival during week of July 4th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Sophisticated Productions National Dance Finals ~ July 15-20
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival ~ July 7th
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Dance Xplosion National Dance Finals ~ July 9-14
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Food trucks return to North Wildwood on July 5th
Stallion Marketing

Foam N' Glow - "World's Largest Foam Party" ~ July 7th
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood Cornhole Tournament ~ July 7 & 8
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

BBQ & Blues Festival ~ July 13-15
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

2018 Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series set to begin this Wednesday, June 27th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Fourth of July Weekend events in the Wildwoods
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood Historical Society opens for 55th season
Wildwood Historical Society

Boot Camp, Movies and Music in Downtown Wildwood!
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Wildwood Crest again offers extensive outdoor fitness class schedule
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show ~ June 29th - July 1st
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

North Wildwood Italian-American Festival ~ June 22-24
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood Crest police to host public forum on community crime prevention
Wildwood Crest Police Department

Itswell Yoga + Paddle moves to Main Street, Cape May Court House
Itswell Yoga + Paddle

Wildwood Crest to host Health & Wellness Expo - June 21st
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Byrne Plaza brings MORE music to Downtown Wildwood
Wildwood Business Improvement District

New Jersey Truck Invasion ~ June 22 & 23
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

PigDog Beach Bar at Morey's Piers opens Saturday, June 16th
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Wildwood Crest Recycling Center to require permit tags beginning July 14th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

USJN Beach Bash Basketball Tournament ~ June 15-17
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

NJ Jeep Invasion ~ June 15-17
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

3rd Annual Kona Board Swap set for Sunday, July 1st
Kona Surf Company

Postponed Chatterband show now set for July 6th in Wildwood Crest
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Cape May County remembers fallen at Memorial Day Ceremony
Cape May County

Slammedenuff NJ Car Show ~ June 10th
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Additional police to be assigned to beach for Memorial Day Weekend
North Wildwood Police Department

Byrne Plaza announces official Grand Opening
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Morey's Piers welcomes guest back to summer this Memorial Day Weekend
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Wildwood Crest Police Department to host memorial service for fallen officer
Wildwood Crest Police Department

New for Summer 2018: Sunrise on Sunday, Veteran Flag Ceremony in North Wildwood
Deb Moore Ministries

Wildwood Beer Fest ~ June 9th
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Crest to host Summer Kickoff Concert with The Chatterband
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Star Beach Bar to host grand opening Memorial Day Weekend
ICONA Diamond Beach

The Race of Gentlemen ~ June 8-10
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood Crest announces 2018 beach lifeguard coverage
Borough of Wildwood Crest

New Year's in North Wildwood ~ June 8 & 9
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwoods International Kite Festival ~ May 25-28
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Downtown Wildwood Farmer's Market to kick off Season #5
Wildwood Business Improvement District

County recognizes local man honored by President Trump
Cape May County Board of Freeholders

Tourism expert to Wildwood: Develop Downtown
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

Crest Commissioners, destination marketing expert to discuss New Jersey Avenue Business District redevelopment at May 10th meeting
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Memorial Day Weekend Events ~ May 25-28
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wild Wings Festival, Movies on the Beach, and Halloween Spooktacular coming to Wildwood
Seaside Events

Wildwood Boardwalk Tram Cars celebrate 70 years of service
Wildwoods Boardwalk Special Improvement District

Crest appoints nine members to newly formed Green Team
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Downtown Wildwood announces Byrne Plaza's 2018 schedule of events
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Good Eats Food Truck Festival coming to Wildwood; more events to be announced...
Good Eats Food Truck Festival

16th annual Wildwood Crest Borough-Wide Yard Sale is May 5th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Cape May County Bridge Commission announces schedule for E-ZPass activation
Cape May County Bridge Commission

All traffic lights fully functional in Wildwood Crest - May 1st
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show ~ May 11-13
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Gymnastics Tournaments set for May 11-12 & May 25-27
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

North Wildwood celebrates Arbor Day with presentations, trees and state honoring ceremony
City of North Wildwood

NJ Forest Fire Service urges public to exercise caution as wildfire season begins
NJ Forest Fire Service

Morey's Piers celebrates Mother's Day with a Tea-riffic Tea Party
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Wildwood Crest to launch updated website at April 25th commissioners meeting
Borough of Wildwood Crest

More than 100 participate in Wildwood Crest Wellness Weekend Events
Borough of Wildwood Crest


The Inlet on Olde to hold grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 20th
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships set for May 3-6
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Atlantic City Electric to conduct work to improve service reliability in the Crest
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Spirit Brands Cheerleading Championships set for April 21 & 22
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

MudHen Half Marathon, 8K & 5K set for April 28 & 29
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

County issues Code Blue for April 7-8
Cape May County Office of Emergency Management

North Wildwood Veterans of Foreign Wars & World War II Veterans honored by Quilts of Valor Foundation
City of North Wildwood / Quilts of Valor Foundation

Volunteers needed for Crest Beach Sweep event - Saturday, April 21st
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest to host "Wellness Weekend" April 13-14
Borough of Wildwood Crest

North Wildwood Police to participate in Operation Take Back
North Wildwood Police Department

North Wildwood Police Department is currently seeking full-time Police Officer Lateral Transfer Applications
North Wildwood Police Department

Morey's Piers offers Doggie Splash & Dash savings during International Pooper Scooper Week
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Wildwood Crest establishes Wellness Committee
Borough of Wildwood Crest

16th Annual Wildwood Crest Borough-Wide Yard Sale is May 5th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Lazarus House in Wildwood receives van from donors
Lazarus House Ministries, Inc.

Wildwood Fire Department to hold free "Stop the Bleed" class on March 31st
Wildwood Fire Department

Wildwood paints town red to support American Red Cross
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Atlantic City Electric ready for next nor'easter
Atlantic City Electric

Byrne Plaza - The Wildwoods' new special events complex
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Crest to adopt ordinances to comply with affordable housing mandate
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Crest proposes 2018 budget with penny increase; sewer rates to decrease
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Traffic pattern change helps ensure student safety
City of Wildwood

Crest seeks volunteers for newly formed "Green Team"
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Easter Weekend events in the Wildwoods - March 31 & April 1
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Family Fun Night & Bonfire ~ March 30th
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

'War at the Jersey Shore' Youth Wrestling Championships ~ March 30 & 31
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Grant helps Wildwood Crest engage in Community Forestry Management Plan
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Dolly McGee to serve as Grand Marshal of North Wildwood's 2018 St. Patrick's Day Parade
City of North Wildwood

Wild Chocolate & Wine Festival ~ March 24 & 25
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Special Olympics NJ Basketball Finals ~ March 24 & 25
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Spring Bridal Fair ~ March 18th
Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement & Development Authority

Wildwood receives $190K NJDOT Grant
City of Wildwood

Cape May County preps for storm
Cape May County Government

Morey's Piers kicks off 2018 Season Easter Weekend
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

North Wildwood seawall extension & beach access update
City of North Wildwood

International tourism expert and renowned author Roger A. Brooks returning to Wildwoods as Keynote Speaker of Small Business Summit
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

BG Capital announces development of Seaport Pier - A year-round multi-purpose venue for regional and tourist guests of North Wildwood
BG Capital

Family Fun Night & Bonfire coming to Wildwood Beach - Friday, March 30th
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce

Wildwood Crest to hold free bulk trash pickup on March 7th
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood named among the "Best Places to Travel in 2018" by Expedia
GWTIDA

Upgrades to Kona Surf Company open new doorways to the future
Kona Surf Company

Crest seeks volunteers for new Health and Wellness Committee
Borough of Wildwood Crest

2018 North Wildwood Budget introduced with less than one penny increase
City of North Wildwood

Official Statement: Boardwalk Entertainment Co. suspends operations
Boardwalk Entertainment Co.

County leader issues statement on opposition to off-shore drilling
Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Wildwood Crest, DelMoSports teaming up for major running race event in October; Crest Best 10-Miler set for Columbus Day Weekend
Borough of Wildwood Crest / DelMoSports

Wildwood Crest to host community outreach program on potential flood insurance mitigation
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Crest motel recognized as one of the top 'must-see' buildings in state
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood beach box rentals open Thursday, February 1st
City of Wildwood

Wildwood swears in four firefighters
City of Wildwood

Wildwood Crest Adopt-A-Beach program continues
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood High School to Honor Legendary Coach Dave Troiano
Wildwood High School

Wildwood Wine & Chocolate Brings New Event to Wildwood
Stallion Marketing LLC

Pickleball offered at Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center
Borough of Wildwood Crest

North Wildwood Issues Report on Winter Storm Clean Up Efforts
City of North Wildwood

Wildwood Crest given strong financial rating by Moody's
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Boardwalk Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show returns, January 17-21
GWTIDA / Boardwalk Kennel Club

Polar Bear Plunge set for this Saturday, January 13th
GWTIDA / Special Olympics New Jersey

Governor-Elect Murphy to Visit Wildwood Vietnam Memorial Wall on Sunday, January 14th
City of Wildwood

Wildwood Crest Borough Commission reorganizes
Borough of Wildwood Crest

The Wildwoods - An Award-Winning, Year-Round Mecca for Youth Sports Events
GWTIDA

North Wildwood Beach Patrol announces guarded beaches for closing of 2017 Summer season
North Wildwood Beach Patrol

Waves & Wheels Festival set for Saturday, September 9th
GWTIDA

Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally rumbles back to the Wildwoods, September 7-10
GWTIDA

Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival set for Fox Park, Sunday, September 3rd
City of Wildwood

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show returns, August 25-27
RK Sports Promotions

Downtown Wildwood Marketplace to debut Thursday, July 20th
Downtown Wildwood

Crest to host "Coffee with Commissioner Cabrera" on July 22nd
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Santa returns to the North Wildwood Beach for "Christmas in July" - Saturday, July 22nd
City of North Wildwood/ North Wildwood Beach Patrol

Photo Spots Contest is Back - Take "Selfies" and win a T-shirt in the Crest!
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Dogs invited to dash, splash and stay at Morey's Piers in September
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Pro Footvolley Tour CANCELLED; originally scheduled for July 21-23
Boardwalk Entertainment Company

NEW ~ Race Roll Dye 5K Color Run set for July 22nd
Race Roll Dye

Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition returns, July 16-21
GWTIDA

Wildwood Crest to unveil bike path monument
Borough of Wildwood Crest

15th Annual Wildwood Crest Borough-Wide Yard Sale is May 6
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Saving the Children's Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood
Wildwood 365 / Wildwood Video Archive / Watch the Tramcar Please

Street Paving Scheduled for Pacific Avenue in Wildwood Crest
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Fire Department Swears in New Chief, First Female Firefighter
City of Wildwood

Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market Opens for 3rd Season on May 28th
Downtown Wildwood

Wildwood Crest to Honor U.S. Olympian Joe Maloy on Friday
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood to Host "Celebrate America" Weekend with Mega Country Concert on July 4th
Boardwalk Entertainment Co

Morey's Piers to Debut New Starlux Mini Golf Course
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Anglesea Night Market Comes to North Wildwood this Summer
Stallion Marketing LLC

Baseball Comes to Wildwood's Beach
City of Wildwood

Crest Traffic Signals on Summer Cycle Beginning May 2nd
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Crest to Kick Off Adopt-A-Beach Program at Beach Sweep Event
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Celebrate Mom at Morey's Piers with Tea Time, Camping, Brunch and More
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Morey's Piers Dishes Up a Special Serving of Breakfast in the Sky this Summer
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

Wildwood Announces Summer Sunday Concert Series
City of Wildwood

Wildwood Beach Named Tops in Nation for Families
City of Wildwood

Wildwoods Convention Center Named One of the Nation's Best
Wildwoods Convention Center

Christie Administration Hosts Storm Assistance Workshops in Sea Isle City & Wildwood
Office of the Governor, State of New Jersey

Morey's Piers' 12-Week Social Media Program Prepares Runners for the Wild Half Marathon
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

City Program Gives Kids a Fighting Chance
City of Wildwood

New Running Club forming in Wildwood Crest
Wildwood Crest Recreation Department

Warrior Signs to Play NCAA Division I Baseball
City of Wildwood / Wildwood High School

Crest seeks volunteers for advisory board positions
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Monument Dedication to be held November 21
Chapter 955 Vietnam Veterans of America / Boy Scouts of America Troop 185

North Wildwood Police Donate Bicycle to Student after Motor Vehicle Accident
North Wildwood Police Department

Crest releases renderings of proposed Pacific Avenue medians
Borough of Wildwood Crest

City of North Wildwood Warns of Impending Flooding Anticipated for Friday Morning
City of North Wildwood

Calling All Runners: Registration Now Open for Morey's Piers' Wild Half Marathon - May 15, 2016
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks

NEW - Gala of the Royal Horses, Oct. 25 at the Wildwoods Convention Center
GWTIDA

Wildwood Students Make a Case for Smiles
City of Wildwood

Firefighters Fill Wildwood
City of Wildwood

Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks 

Boardwalk Special Improvement District

New Tower Brings More Safety to Wildwood Beach
City of Wildwood / Wildwood Beach Patrol

Wildwood Hopes to Unleash Dog Beach
City of Wildwood

WBID Unveils 2015 DOO WW Magnet Design and Colors
Wildwood Business Improvement District

Wildwood Beach Patrol Observes Memorial Day
Wildwood Beach Patrol

New Season Brings New Adventures to the Wildwood Beach
City of Wildwood 

North Wildwood Proposes Longer Time Limit for Bikes on the Boardwalk
City of North Wildwood

Fabulous Greaseband to Play Crest Summer Kickoff Concert
Borough of Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Police Launch New Social Media Page
Wildwood Police Department

Over 1,000 Jobs Available at Morey's Piers this Summer
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks

Kevin McCloskey to Serve as Grand Marshal for North Wildwood's 2015 St. Patrick's Day Parade
City of North Wildwood

Morey's Piers' 12-week Social Training Program Helps Prepare Runners for The Wild Half Marathon
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks

Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Hosts February Luncheon
Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (GWCOC)

Cape May – Lewes Ferry Selects New Captain; Veteran Marine Employee David Macomber Promoted
Cape May – Lewes Ferry

The Wildwoods Convention Center named winner of SportsEvents Magazine's 2015 Readers' Choice Award for Top Venue in NJ
GWTIDA

FreeZA-PoLooZa VII will rock the Bolero on Saturday, January 24th
Lunch With Lynch Foundation

Women of Wildwood to host pancake breakfast on January 25th
Women of Wildwood

Wildwood swears in new police brass, 7 new officers
City of Wildwood

The Wildwoods host the return of the Boardwalk Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show
GWTIDA

"Rock & Roll's Hidden Giant: The Story of Rock Pioneer Charlie Gracie" available now
Alfred Music Publishing

Wildwood High School Alumni raise funds to rehab press box
City of Wildwood