1. Boardwalk Fall Classic Car Show
Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25
Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwoods Boardwalk and Fox Park, Wildwood
Take a step back in time to experience the craftsmanship and beauty of hundreds of restored classic cars! Thursday registration is from noon to 10 p.m. and there will be a meet & greet in Fox Park at 6 p.m. Cars will be displayed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday and Saturday only from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday features an award ceremony inside the Wildwoods Convention Center from 9 to 11:30 a.m. where prizes will be awarded to the Top 40 cars as well as Best in Show. FREE admission for spectators! For more information, call (609) 522-4546 or visit www.WildwoodMotorEvents.com.
2. Irish Fall Festival
Thursday, September 22 to Sunday, September 25
Old New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood
The largest Irish festival on the East Coast will take place on Olde New Jersey Avenue and surrounding pubs in North Wildwood, celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food and craft vendors. Bus service will be available throughout the event dates. The event concludes with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues with USA 2016 Triathlon Olympian Joe Maloy as the 2016 Grand Marshal. The activities begin on Thursday at 1 p.m. with a round of golf at the Cape May National Golf Course, and continue on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information, visit www.cmcaoh.com.
3. Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m.
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. between Rambler Rd. & Miami Ave., Wildwood Crest
The Borough of Wildwood Crest hosts its annual Seafarers’ Celebration – a yearly end-of-summer festival set to take place along beautiful Sunset Lake. This is one of the signature annual events of Wildwood Crest, a day-long street festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring dozens of craft and food vendors, family entertainment, live music, children’s activities including karaoke, pony rides, face painting, magic shows, moon bounces, pie-eating and bubble gum blowing contests, and much more. The festival will conclude with a fireworks show at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.VisitWildwoodCrest.com or call (609) 523-0202.
4. 5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, September 24 at 9 a.m.
Cape May Harbor, Cape May
Join us at our 5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival! Experience the thrill, the adrenaline, the teamwork, and the sheer fun of being connected on a level comparable to nothing else. The Cape May Dragon Boat Festival is a great way to have fun and to raise money for your favorite charity. Saturday’s race is a 200 meter straight course. No equipment is necessary, everything is provided. Just bring your team. The festival will also have demonstrations, entertainment, food, shopping and a beer garden. For more information, visit www.capemaydragonboat.com.
5. Savor September Wine, Beer & Food Festival
Saturday, September 24 at 12 p.m.
96th Street Shopping District, Stone Harbor
The 5th annual Stone Harbor Savor September Food, Wine and Beer Festival will showcase the best food, wine, microbrews, art, music and culture the area has to offer. Enjoy oyster and clam shucking, carnival games, zoo animals and art activities for kids, a grape stomping competition and a café with fire pits for the evening live entertainment. For more information, visit www.stoneharborbeach.com.
To see all the ways you can Do The Shore this weekend, visit our events calendar at www.dotheshore.com/events.