– The Wildwoods’ Second Season events this weekend will satisfy your hunger for Italian and German heritage, and heart-pounding, racing excitement on a “monstrous” scale.
September 27-28 – Olde Time Italian Festival
Celebrate Italian culture, food, and heritage at Fox Park, across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues on Friday, September 27 from 5-11 p.m. and Saturday, September 28 from noon to 11 p.m. Experience an ‘Olde World’ family festival, including a Procession of the Saints, delicious Italian food favorites, merchandise vendors, games, and continuous FREE live entertainment. Admission to the festival is FREE! For more information, call 215-519-3548 or visit www.sonsofitalywildwood.org.
September 27-29 – Oktoberfest at Morey’s Mariner’s Pier
Mariner’s Pier will be open for its annual OktoberFest weekend events. Enjoy live German music, food, and beer, and fun activities for all. Bands on Friday night, Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon will entertain the crowds, as will a group of musicians moving throughout the pier playing German-style music. Founder’s Grub and Pub, Wilhelm’s Beer Garden, as well as concession stands throughout the pier will feature authentic German food and beer. There will also be a RootBier
Garden and family activities for all ages. Tickets are available now, and more information can be found at https://www.moreyspiers.com/event/oktoberfest.
September 27-28 – “Monsters on the Beach” Monster Truck Races & Truck Pulls
Monsters on the Beach presented by Renegade Monster Truck Tour comes to the Wildwoods! The Monstrous weekend will start on Friday September 27 with the Monsters on Main Street Event. Each of the 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will be on display at the Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest, Friday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. before they fire up and parade through Wildwood Crest to the beach where they will prepare for Saturday’s event. Saturday, September 28 will start the battle for points as these 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will compete for bragging rights and title of King of the Beach by tackling an aggressive track of obstacles including crush cars, huge jumps and even a Backflip Ramp! Monsters on the Beach will also include the Mini Monster Truck Series. For more information or to purchase tickets call 609-522-4546 or www.renegademonstertrucks.com.
September 28 – Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, “El Festival”, is a great time to enjoy live music, taste Hispanic cuisine made by local chefs, and experience different cultures. Free to attend! Taking place at Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood, from 3-8 p.m. For more information call 609-374-0872.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.