Happy October! This month brings dozens of Halloween events to the Cape; check them out with our separate “Halloween events” list. This week brings a series of Ted Talks to Cape May, a famous vintage drag race on the sand, and more as festival season chugs along.
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Wildwood – The Race of Gentlemen
Friday to Sunday, October 4 to 6
Wildwoods beach between Morey’s Piers
This vintage drag race on the beach features cars from before 1934 fully restored and upgraded. Feel the rumble of the engines and the excitement in the air as participants push their classic machines to the limit on the sandy shores of the Wildwood beach. For more information visit www.theraceofgentlemen.com.
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Friday to Sunday, October 4 – 6
Mariner’s Pier, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
Oktoberfest continues at Morey’s Piers every weekend through October 13. Get a discounted ride band and enjoy German food and beer and fall ambiance at Mariner’s Pier.
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West Cape May Yard Sale Day
Saturday, October 5 at 9 a.m.
Locations across West Cape May
Drive across West Cape May to see what locals are participating in this official borough-wide yard sale day. Rain or shine!
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Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
John Wesley Gandy Farmstead, 26 Tyler Road, Upper Township
Applefest returns for its 26th year to this historical farmstand museum. Come see demonstrations by traditional craft artisans, enjoy live music by Linda & Ollie, stroll the farmstead, and try lots of great refreshments like apple cider, apple tarts, and warm apple shortcake. There is also an apple pie baking contest – have your pies to the judging stand by 1 p.m. No admission – free parking!
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Author Talk: The Secret of Seven Mile Island
Saturday, October 5 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Tennis Building, 250 39th St, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
Author & illustrator Dan Thompson will share insights and details about his debut historical fiction novella, The Secret of Seven Mile Island, released in May 2024 by The Paper House Publishing. Inspired in part by cherished times spent at his parents’ home in Avalon since the 1980s, Dan will discuss why Seven Mile Island was the perfect setting for this story to unfold.
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Sunday, October 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Amanda’s Field, 1091 NJ Highway Route 50
Come join Upper Township for family fun! There will be a car show, a beer and wine garden from Ludlam Island Brewery, live music, food trucks, and fun fall activities.
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Sunday, October 6 from 1:30 to 6 p.m.
Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave
Join for TEDxCapeMay – “ideas worth spreading” in a place worth visiting. The 13th season has the topic “New Horizons.” Over 10 engaging TEDx talks before a live audience.
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Cape May Stage: Native Gardens
Monday, October 7 at 7 p.m.
405 Lafayette St., Cape May Robert Shackleton Playhouse
Come to a free live reading! You can’t choose your neighbors. In this brilliant hot button comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies.