Another big weekend on the Cape- the massive Irish Fall Festival hits North Wildwood this week. It’s the biggest drinking event of the season, beating out tough competition from Oktoberfest. We’re talking Times Square levels of busy. Skate Night is free in Dennis this week, Wildwood Crest celebrates the end of summer with one more free concert and their biggest festival of the year, Seafarer’s Celebration. “Savor September in Stone Harbor” is a great way to try beer and wine from all around the region, too.
Find something to do with our events list, updated every Wednesday. The header photo, background via Shutterstock, depicts the soon-to-close Wonderland Pier in Ocean City.
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Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
Thursday to Sunday, September 19 to 22
Wildwoods Boardwalk starting near the Wildwoods Convention Center
One of the Cape’s biggest car shows returns to the Wildwoods Convention Center. The boardwalk show is free to attend! Cars will be displayed on the boardwalk Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The inside show hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit WildwoodCarShows.net
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North Wildwood – Irish Fall Festival
Thursday to Sunday, September 19 to 22
Along Olde New Jersey Ave in North Wildwood
Enjoy dancing, music, food and craft vendors at participating pubs along Olde New Jersey skAve. and North Wildwood. Festivities include a golf tournament, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues. For more information, visit cmcaoh.com
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Dennis Township Skate Night
Friday, September 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
565 Dennisville Rd
Free admission for this skate night at the outdoor hockey rink. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own skates and helmet. The hockey concession shed will be open for purchases.
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Wildwood Crest – Final Summer Concert
Saturday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Avenue
Roundhouse Band plays the final show of the summer at Wildwood Crest’s centennial park, right on the beach.
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South Jersey Estate Liquidators Public Auction
Saturday and Sunday, September 21 + 22
Wildwoods Convention Center
This event is open to the public and FREE to attend. Offering antiques, collectibles, housewares, furniture, home decor, and more. Something for everyone! For more information call 609.451.2400 or visit southjerseyestateliquidators.com
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Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Festival at Sunset Lake, then Centennial Park, ends with fireworks on the beach at 8:30
Enjoy a fun street festival featuring scores of craft and food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music and more during the annual Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration. The festival takes place at Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. At 7 , the event moves to Centennial Park for live music, culminating with a spectacular beachfront fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.
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Cape May Classic Car Show
Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Collier’s, 202 Jackson Street, Cape May
Come see beautiful old cars in the parking lot of Collier’s, which is right off the Washington Street Mall.
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Ocean City Jeep Invasion
Saturday, September 21 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Along the Ocean City Boardwalk
Walk the boardwalk to see over 400 amazing Jeeps from all generations.
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Stone Harbor Savor September Weekend
Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Along the 96th Street business district in Stone Harbor
The 13th annual weekend is focused on the Cape’s delicious food, wine, and beers. Even if you don’t drink there’s something to taste; try local food vendors, drinks from local and regional brewers, and wine fresh from local vineyards. There is always a “tasting package” that, among other things, includes this year’s special decorated wine glass.