Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon & 5k just over two months away

We're just 65 days away from the 9th annual Tri the Wildwoods Triathlon & 5k, presented by DelMoSports.

The event will take place on August 18th. Registration remains open, but spots are filling up quickly; click here to sign up.

This year, DelMo has added the WILD CHILD Splash & Dash, a proud member of the USA Triathlon's inaugural Youth Aquathon Series.

Participants packages include custom t-shirt, bag, and finisher medals, hot breakfast buffet on the beach, a free all-day pass to Morey's Piers, after party at the North End American Grill, and much more.

Check out the event Overview for more full details.

For additional info and updates, follow Tri the Wildwoods on Facebook HERE. 

Reminder: Morey's Piers grand opening events today

Morey’s Piers Celebrates River Adventure with a Cardboard Boat Regatta and Opens WipeOut! with a Race for Charity

To showcase its two new waterpark attractions, Morey’s Piers will kick off summer with two unique grand opening events on Thursday, June 14 starting at 3 p.m.

First, Morey’s will celebrate the opening of its news water slide, WipeOut! – a six-lane racer slide at Ocean Oasis, with the First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event. The event will consist of several heats featuring Season Pass Holders and Facebook Fans competing for passes and prizes, culminating in a race pitting local celebrities against Will and Jack Morey to win a grand prize of $5,000 for the charity of the winner’s choice.

The races will begin at 3:00 p.m. Ocean Oasis is located at Morey’s Surfside Pier at 25^th Street and Boardwalk in North Wildwood.

Immediately following the WipeOut! Races at Ocean Oasis, Morey’s Piers will celebrate the opening of River Adventure at Raging Waters with the River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race. During the event, up to 20 participants will race homemade cardboard boats in River Adventure for a chance to win a grand prize of two season passes and Morey’s Piers memorabilia.

The race will begin at 5:30 p.m. Raging Waters is located at Morey’s Mariners Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue and Boardwalk in Wildwood.

Who
Will and Jack Morey; local celebrities TBA; Morey’s Piers Season Pass Holder and Facebook Fans

What
Morey’s celebrates the grand-opening of its two brand-new waterpark attraction, WipeOut! And River Adventure, with two racing events featuring local celebrities, Morey’s Piers Season Pass Holders, and Morey’s Piers Facebook Fans racing for prizes in the First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event and River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race.

When
Thursday, June 14
3 p.m. – First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event
5:30 p.m. – River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race

Where
First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event will be held at Ocean Oasis, located at Morey’s Surfside Pier at 25^th Street and Boardwalk in North Wildwood

River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race.will be held at Raging Waters, located at Mariners Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue and Boardwalk in Wildwood.

For information please visit www.moreyspiers.com or call 609-522-3900.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900. 

Morey's Piers to host grand opening events tomorrow, June 14th

Morey’s Piers Celebrates River Adventure with a Cardboard Boat Regatta and Opens WipeOut! with a Race for Charity

To showcase its two new waterpark attractions, Morey’s Piers will kick off summer with two unique grand opening events on Thursday, June 14 starting at 3 p.m.

First, Morey’s will celebrate the opening of its news water slide, WipeOut! – a six-lane racer slide at Ocean Oasis, with the First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event. The event will consist of several heats featuring Season Pass Holders and Facebook Fans competing for passes and prizes, culminating in a race pitting local celebrities against Will and Jack Morey to win a grand prize of $5,000 for the charity of the winner’s choice.

The races will begin at 3:00 p.m. Ocean Oasis is located at Morey’s Surfside Pier at 25^th Street and Boardwalk in North Wildwood.

Immediately following the WipeOut! Races at Ocean Oasis, Morey’s Piers will celebrate the opening of River Adventure at Raging Waters with the River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race. During the event, up to 20 participants will race homemade cardboard boats in River Adventure for a chance to win a grand prize of two season passes and Morey’s Piers memorabilia.

The race will begin at 5:30 p.m. Raging Waters is located at Morey’s Mariners Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue and Boardwalk in Wildwood.

Who
Will and Jack Morey; local celebrities TBA; Morey’s Piers Season Pass Holder and Facebook Fans

What
Morey’s celebrates the grand-opening of its two brand-new waterpark attraction, WipeOut! And River Adventure, with two racing events featuring local celebrities, Morey’s Piers Season Pass Holders, and Morey’s Piers Facebook Fans racing for prizes in the First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event and River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race.

When
Thursday, June 14
3 p.m. – First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event
5:30 p.m. – River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race

Where
First Annual WipeOut! Racing Event will be held at Ocean Oasis, located at Morey’s Surfside Pier at 25^th Street and Boardwalk in North Wildwood

River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race.will be held at Raging Waters, located at Mariners Landing Pier at Schellenger Avenue and Boardwalk in Wildwood.

For information please visit www.moreyspiers.com or call 609-522-3900.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900. 

Enjoy a July 4th Holiday in the Wildwoods Packed with FREE Fun and Entertainment for the Whole Family!

July 4^th in the Wildwoods is filled with FREE events, FREE live entertainment and a FREE fireworks spectacular unlike any other at the Jersey Shore.

On Wednesday morning, July 4, the holiday kicks off with the Wildwoods Independence Day Parade and the 8^th Annual Patriotic Pooch Parade. The Independence Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. at 15^th and Atlantic Avenues and proceeds north to 2^nd Avenue.

The Patriotic Pooch Parade will join the march through the Wildwoods at 8^th and Atlantic Avenues. Dogs of all shapes and sizes will parade along the streets of the Wildwoods dressed in patriotic garb alongside decorated bicycles.

Prizes will be awarded for the best bikes decorated with a red, white and blue theme, along with prizes for the best dressed pooches. Check-in for parade participants will be from 8-8:45 a.m. at 15^th and Atlantic Avenues. To register, call 609-522-2955.

Wednesday morning is the Beach ‘n Boardwalk 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Walk from 9-11 a.m. The 5K Fun Run will begin at the Wildwoods Sign and travel north to the Wildwoods Convention Center then down the boardwalk extension to the beach.

The route will run south and continue on the hard packed sand to Primrose Avenue in Wildwood Crest, looping back to the Wildwoods Convention Center for the completion of the race. The 1-Mile Walk will head down the Wildwoods Boardwalk to Cresse Avenue and back to the Wildwoods Convention Center.

Awards will be presented at the Wildwoods Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to “Top Finishers” and “Most Patriotic Dressed.” All funds raised from the Beach ‘n Boardwalk 5K Run and 1-Mile Family Walk will be used to help maintain the Wildwoods Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Registration will take place from 7-8:45 a.m. at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

The registration fee is $25 for adults and $10 for students 18 and younger. Commemorative t-shirts will be given to all participants who pre-register at www.WildwoodsWall.com/5k. For additional information, call John Lynch at 609-849-8887.

From noon until 2 p.m., Morey’s Piers will host their annual Curley Fry Festival, where amateur eaters compete to eat the most Curley Fries. The Festival will be held on Surfside Pier and children can enjoy face painters and stilt walkers. For additional information call 609-522-3900 or visit www.MoreysPiers.com.

Later on in the evening on Independence Day, families can enjoy a FREE Summer Concert at Fox Park starting at 6 p.m. featuring “Changes in Latitude,” a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Bring your beach chair or blanket and groove to the smooth sounds of Jimmy Buffett classics such as “Margaritaville,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Volcano” and many more.

“Changes in Latitude” is sure to have the crowd on its feet dancing and singing along. For additional information, call 609-729-9000.

The Duffy String Band will perform from 7-9 p.m. on the Wildwoods Boardwalk from 16^th Street in North Wildwood to the Wildwoods Convention Center. For additional information on this FREE event call 609-523-1602 or visit www.DoWildwood.com.

Also at 7 p.m., the Wildwood Talent Showcase will feature dancers from ages 6-18 who will perform at the Wildwood Bandshell, located at Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk. For additional information on this FREE event, call 413-454-4523.

A FREE, family-friendly concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, located at Fern and Ocean Avenues in Wildwood Crest. Bring a blanket or beach chair and listen to Trishia Rapier and the Barry Levitt Trio performing popular Broadway show tunes and more.

Rapier recently starred in Broadway’s version of Sister Act. For additional information call 609-522-0202 or visit www.VisitWildwoodCrest.com.

At 10 p.m. people all over the Wildwoods will enjoy a spectacular FREE fireworks show extravaganza. Originating from the beach at Pine Avenue in Wildwood, this incredible Fourth of July pyrotechnics display will be sure to awe and amaze, and is visible from almost anywhere on the island. For additional information, call 609-729-9000 or visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com.

The Wildwoods are the place to be this Fourth of July for FREE fun, FREE entertainment and FREE events for the whole family!

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

Barefoot Soccer Blasts onto the Beaches at 10th Annual Beach Blast Soccer Tournament

Morey’s Piers Sponsors Cape Express Soccer Club Tournaments June 24-26

The Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Tournament returns to Morey’s Piers and the surrounding Wildwood beaches for its 10^th year on Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24.

The Beach Blast tournament will include divisions for 8- to 17-year-old boys and girls as well as men, women and co-ed opens and divisions for players over 30 and 40 years old. The barefoot, round robin beach soccer tournament attracts nearly 1,000 teams to the Wildwoods.

“Over the last decade, Beach Blast has become a tradition for Morey’s Piers and the Wildwoods,”  said Justin Vitti, Group Programs Representative. “We look forward to sponsoring this event year after year and providing participants with a truly unique competition.”

All games will be played on one of many 30 by 40 yard fields set up on the beach. Teams will each play three games consisting of three 12-minute periods with contests starting on the hour (weather and other unforeseen conditions permitting). Teams advancing to the finals will play in a fourth game for their division championship.

Morey’s Piers hosts several youth events in the Wildwoods including Beach Scouting, Beach Lacrosse, Beach Soccer, Dance Expo, A Closer Walk Christian Youth Event, and new this year, the Wild Half, a half marathon. Beyond event registration revenues, the Beach Blast soccer event generates an additional $4,000,000 into the surrounding business community.

Due to the popularity of this event and anticipated turnout, event coordinators have scheduled a second event, MORE Beach Blast, for Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15. For questions regarding the tournament, visit www.CapeExpress.com or email beachblastsoccer@comcast.net.

Three-Day North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival Returns to the Wildwoods June 22-24

PRESS RELEASE

The North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival celebrates its 18^th anniversary in the Wildwoods this year on Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24, during a weekend of food, fun and Italian-American heritage.

Festivities for the three-day event take place along Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood including street vendors displaying Italian memorabilia, food vendors offering a variety of Italian and non-Italian treats, and FREE live entertainment all weekend long. Activities take place from 4-10 p.m. on Friday, June 22; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 23; and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday, June 24.

Friday night kicks off with music from Philly Cuzz at 5 p.m. at the intersection of Olde New Jersey and Chestnut Avenues. A procession and opening ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. and The Marino Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. along with Fulvio and Friends at 9:30 p.m.

The fun continues on Saturday with a live broadcast with Rick Rock from WIBBAGE 94.3 FM from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Children’s games will take place all day long and prizes will be awarded. Philly Cuzz and Eric DeLaurio will perform from 5-7 p.m. and the 3^rd Annual Meatball Relay Contest will begin at 7 p.m. – where contestants are challenged to run with a meatball on a spoon without dropping it. Saturday night’s entertainment will feature Moreno Fruzzetti at 8 p.m. and The Cameo’s at 9:30 p.m.

The event concludes on Sunday with a line-up of activities for the entire family, centrally located in the festival district of North Wildwood. Beginning at noon, come listen to “Sinatra” featuring Eric DeLaurio and watch the Little Miss Italy Pageant at 1 p.m. Music by DJ Donnie will conclude the festival from 2-6 p.m.

The North Wildwood Original Italian-American Festival is FREE to attend and is sponsored by Knights of Columbus #2572. The Knights of Columbus is a non-profit organization and proceeds from the festival benefit Catholic education and various other local charities. 

For additional information, please call 609-780-2563 or visit www.kofc2572.org.

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

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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority

he Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2010, the Wildwoods Doo Wop Architecture was named “One of the Top Ten Architectural Wonders in America” by AOL.com. The Wildwoods were also named among Smarter Travel’s Ten Best Beach Towns in America in 2010, as well as one of Sherman’s Travel’s “Top Ten American Boardwalks” for the second year in a row. In 2009, the Wildwoods were selected as one of Time.com’s “50 Authentic American Experiences.” The Wildwoods made the list of “15 Destinations on the Rise” for TripAdvisor in 2012. In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted “Best Town” in the 2009 and 2011 PHL-17 Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named “Best Beaches in New Jersey” in the 2008, 2010 and 2011 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods’ beaches were also named “Best Beach for Family Vacations,” “Best Beach for Tourism,” “Best Beach for Events,” “Best Beach for Eco-Tourism” and “Best Beach for Day Trips” in the same surveys. Wildwood was also named “Best Beach” in 2012 by NJ Monthly and “Number One Boardwalk for Families” in 2012 by FamilyVacationCritic.com. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information about the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com.

The Original Hot Spot celebrates 50 years this Sunday

The Original Hot Spot, 3421 Boardwalk and Cedar Ave. in Wildwood, will celebrate 50 years on Sunday, June 17 from 4 - 6 p.m.

Their anniversary party will feature DJ entertainment and will have complimentary pizza and hot dogs in appreciation for all of the loyal customers and friends they’ve gained throughout the years.

The Original Hot Spot began in 1962 when a hard-working and immensely driven man, Harry Karavangelos, had a vision and followed through with it. He emigrated from Greece at a mere 16 years old and began his future with only a $5 bill in his pocket.

Karavangelos started his career in Philadelphia when his love of food caused him to eat his paycheck, literally. At his first job, he was eating meal after meal to maintain his energy and didn’t realize that with every bite he took, the owners were deducting each and every mouthful from his paycheck. Therefore, he continued on his journey in hopes for something more…all the way to Wildwood.

Harry single-handedly started a trend for all of the Greek Restaurants in Wildwood and was the very first business to serve Gyros on the boardwalk. The original owner of Vegas Diner & Harry’s Corner, he began Hot Spot with just a single steam table, and just one grill.

Together with one of his friends, they worked around the clock, to ensure that their customers had high quality meals at affordable prices. When the business became an extreme success just few years later, he returned to Greece where he snagged his wife, Anastasia, much to her father’s dismay.

Five children and 44 years later, the Karavangelos Family has seven Hot Spot locations throughout Wildwood that are all family owned and operated. Karavangelos also owns Athens and Athens 2 in North Wildwood, as well as Karavangelos Construction that built The Fairview.

Carrying on The Original Hot Spot and Hot Spot #4 (3816 Spicer on the Boardwalk) traditions are his Daughters and Son-in Laws, Haroula and Joe Rotondi and Via and Sal Vampirri.

Each location has become well-known for their wide variety of pizza options and toppings, and their sausage and peppers sandwich. They have family secret recipes for every item you choose and make salads that are absolutely to die for.

All of the owners make it their duty to get to know each and every customer on a personal level, and are always present at the restaurant. Stop in any day of the week from 7:30 a.m. to midnight for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or to sample their All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VFW Convention Week is underway

The 93rd Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars & Ladies Auxiliary Convention commences today. and will run through Saturday, June 16th at the Wildwoods Convention Center.

The highlight of the gathering, as always, will be the VFW Parade on Atlantic Avenue, which will step off on Atlantic Avenue at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For a full itinerary of the week's activity and events, and additional information, visit the VFW of New Jersey website HERE.

Reminder: Chesney tickets available to the general public at 11 a.m.

Tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert on the beach (Wednesday, June 20th) will be made available to the general public this morning at 11 a.m.

Admission to the fenced-in area in front of the stage will be complimentary via Ticketmaster, but a ticket will be required.

To try for tickets, go to this link or call 1-800-745-3000.

Best of luck!

Friday FUN: Enter for a chance to win a $50 spending spree at Gateway 26

UPDATE (6/9, 7 p.m.):  Congrats to our Friday FUN random drawing winner, Marcy Danenmann!

Look for another contest and prize next week. Thanks for participating, everyone.

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Welcome back to Friday FUN, sponsored as always by our friends at Boardwalk Bucks.

This week, we're giving away a $50.00 spending spree at Gateway 26 Casino Arcade. To enter, simply "like" the Friday FUN post on our Facebook page or leave a comment.

We will draw a random name tomorrow (Saturday, June 9th) at 7 p.m.

The winner will receive VIP treatment at Gateway, and will be accompanied around the arcade by an attendant, who will place money in the machines of your choice.

A special thanks to Gateway for providing this week's prize!

Here come the Mummers!

No town loves its parades more than North Wildwood, which makes Anglesea and the Mummers a perfect fit.

The annual Mummers Brigage Weekend kicks off tonight at 7 p.m., with a pub crawl and friendly competition amonst various clubs at local businesses along and near Olde New Jersey Avenue.

The fun continues on Saturday with a block party on Olde New Jersey from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

The Mummers Parade will begin at 2nd & Olde New Jersey at 4:45 with ten brigades from this year's New Year's Day Parade in Philly participating: Satin Slipper Fancy Brigade, The Shooters, Clevemore, Avenuers, Saturnalian, Downtowners, Golden Crown, The Jokers, Shooting Stars, and South Philly Vikings.

The brigades will perform without the pressure of competition, and spectators will be able to get up-close views of the beautiful costumes and intricate dance steps these eccentric performers display.

For more info on the weekend's festivities, call 609-374-0562 or visit www.northwildwood.com.

Morey's Piers lets dads ride and slide for free on Father's Day

PRESS RELEASE

Show Dad how much you appreciate him with a day of adventure-filled memories on Father’s Day 2012. At Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks, Dads ride and slide for free on Sunday, June 17.

“We love to see families celebrating family,” said Jack Morey, Executive Vice President. “As a father myself, it’s a wonderful feeling to be part of families spending time together.”

Fathers will receive a Ride and Waterpark Combination wristband good for all day admission to all three piers and both waterparks. Dads can pick up their wristband at any Pier ticket booth, Guest Services, or the ticket offices at Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis.

Morey’s Piers wishes guests a very happy Father’s Day from our family to yours.

For more information visit www.moreyspiers.com or call (609) 522-3900.

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About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the second best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Waterpark and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Waterpark at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone (609) 522-3900.

Kenny Chesney concert, ticket details made official

Below is the official word from the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority... 

* Keep in mind that this is a FREE event, but you will need a ticket to attend. Anticipated attendance will be between 15,000 - 30,000.

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The Wildwoods are excited to announce that Kenny Chesney will be performing on the beach in Wildwood, NJ on June 20th at 8:27pm! The concert will be held at Schellenger Avenue and the Beach, just south of Mariner’s Landing Pier. 

Gates will open at 6pm – this is a rain or shine event. You MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ATTEND THE SHOW and tickets will be available to American Express Card holders and Kenny Chesney Fan Club Members starting Thursday, June 7 at 10 a.m. through Sunday, June 10 until 10 p.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or Charge-By-Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Tickets will be available to the general public starting Monday, June 11 at 11 a.m. at www.ticketmaster.com or Charge-By-Phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Kenny Chesney to play free concert on the beach, June 20th

The rumors are true!

Country music superstar Kenny Chesney will play a FREE concert on the beach on Wednesday, June 20th. The event will be officially announced at a 10 a.m. press conference at the Wildwoods Convention Center tomorrow.

According to various sources, Chesney - who will be in the midst of a 22-city stadium tour with Tim McGraw - wanted to perform on a boardwalk and initially considered Seaside. He was said to be very impressed with Wildwood's beach and boardwalk on a recent visit.

Chesney will reportedly perform on one of Pink Floyd's former stages, with a massive set-up on the beach between Mariner's Landing and Adventure Pier.

The concert is being sponsored by American Express, which will distribute the first 15,000 tickets to its customers. These patrons will watch the show from a "fenced in" area directly in front of the stage. Others will be able to watch the show from beyond the barriers on the beach and up on the Boardwalk.

The set-up will also include two jumbotrons, and the concert will be televised live on the YouTube channel "Vevo."

The concert is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. and will end at 10:15 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on what is sure to be one of the highlight events on the island this summer...

Wine and Dine Throughout the Five-Mile Island During Wildwoods Restaurant Week, June 17-22

PRESS RELEASE

Wine and dine in some of the Wildwoods’ finest restaurants during Wildwoods Restaurant Week Sunday, June 17 through Friday, June 22, presented by the Wildwood Restaurant Association.

It’s an opportunity to visit a new restaurant you’ve been meaning to try or revisit one of your old favorites. Over twenty of the Wildwoods’ top restaurants will participate in Restaurant Week – each offering a complete four-course meal including appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert for only $30 plus tax and gratuity.

 Below is a list of participating restaurants:

- Adam’s Restaurant – 1700 Boardwalk in Wildwood – 609-523-1002
- Alfe’s Restaurant – 3401 New Jersey Avenue in Wildwood – 609-729-5755
- Bandanas Mexican Grille, 5607 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood Crest -  609-522-5735
- Blue Water Grille - 3320 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-0303
- Boardwalk Bar & Grill – 3500 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-2431
- Cattle ‘n Clover Irish Steakhouse – 3817 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-3800
- Claude's Restaurant – 100 Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood – 609-522-0400
- Dog Tooth Bar & Grille – 100 E. Taylor Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-8383
- Gia Restaurant – 3800 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-729-5959
- Goodfish Grill – 3805 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-729-6500
- Ice House Restaurant & Bar – 4415 Park Boulevard in Wildwood – 609-522-0033
- Io-E-Tu – 3813 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-4555
- Jersey Girl Drinks and Dining – 3601 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood – 609-523-1800
- Joe's Fish Company – 3501 Boardwalk in Wildwood – 609-846-1069
- Juan Pablo’s Margarita Bar – 3801 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-729-7500
- La Piazza Cucina – 4600 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-8300
- Little Italy Restaurant & Market Place – 5401 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood Crest – 609-523-0999
- Neil's Steak and Seafood Restaurant – 222 E. Schellenger Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-5226
- Nino's Family Restaurant – 201 W. Walnut Avenue in North Wildwood – 609-729-9314
- North End American Grill – 206 Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood – 609-435-5691
- Pacific Grill – 4801 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood – 609-827-1600
- Piro's Village Restaurant – 1901 New York Avenue in North Wildwood – 609-729-0401
- Ravioli House – 102 E. Bennett Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-7894
- Schellenger's Restaurant – 3516 Atlantic Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-0433
- Westy's Irish Pub – 101 E. Walnut Avenue in North Wildwood – 609-522-4991
- Wharf Restaurant – 708 W. Burk Avenue in Wildwood – 609-522-6336

 For the full list of participating restaurants and their menus, visit www.wildwoodbythesearestaurantweek.com or call 609-522-8300.

A second Restaurant Week in the Wildwoods will also take place at the end of the summer season, from August 26-31, 2012.

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

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About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority

The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2010, the Wildwoods Doo Wop Architecture was named “One of the Top Ten Architectural Wonders in America” by AOL.com. The Wildwoods were also named among Smarter Travel’s Ten Best Beach Towns in America in 2010, as well as one of Sherman’s Travel’s “Top Ten American Boardwalks” for the second year in a row. In 2009, the Wildwoods were selected as one of Time.com’s “50 Authentic American Experiences.” The Wildwoods made the list of “15 Destinations on the Rise” for TripAdvisor in 2012. In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted “Best Town” in the 2009 and 2011 PHL-17 Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named “Best Beaches in New Jersey” in the 2008, 2010 and 2011 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods’ beaches were also named “Best Beach for Family Vacations,” “Best Beach for Tourism,” “Best Beach for Events,” “Best Beach for Eco-Tourism” and “Best Beach for Day Trips” in the same surveys. Wildwood was also named “Best Beach” in 2012 by NJ Monthly and “Number One Boardwalk for Families” in 2012 by FamilyVacationCritic.com. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island’s destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, the New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information about the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com.