Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Thursday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Wildwoods Convention Center, and Oak & Atlantic avenues, Wildwood
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast from Thursday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 9! Enjoy daily motorcycle vendors, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment and activities surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center and at Oak & Atlantic avenues in Wildwood. Vendor areas are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For a detailed schedule of events, visit www.RoarToTheShoreOnline.com. For more information, call (609) 729-8870.
Street Rod Weekend
Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8
Ocean City
Street rods and other classic cars will be on display during Ocean City’s annual Street Rod Weekend! Friday evening will feature a sock-hop party on the grounds of the Tabernacle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with dancing, family fun, bubble-gum-blowing and hula hoop contests. On Saturday, cars will be displayed at the Tabernacle grounds from 8 a.m. to noon and will then proceed to the Ocean City Boardwalk to be displayed until 4 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday in front of the Music Pier. For more information and to register, visit www.ocnj.us/carshow.
End-of-Summer Shop Hop
Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Avalon Shopping District, Avalon
Avalon’s End-of-Summer Shop Hop is almost here! Following Labor Day Weekend, be sure to return to your favorite shore town for a weekend full of shopping. Enjoy drastic discounts and year-end sales at more than 30 participating stores throughout Avalon, featuring clothing, accessories, beach gear, home decor and more! And remember to take a mid-day and early-afternoon break for special cocktail and lunch specials at Bobby Dee’s Rock’n Chair restaurant. Visit www.visitavalonnj.com for more information and a full list of discounts and shopping steals and deals!
Free Concerts at the Rotary Park
Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., Cape May
The City of Cape May is excited to again host free evening outdoor concerts in Cape May, offering excellent entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. On Friday, Sept. 7, catch Blue Bone live! Music in the Park runs through Sept. 15. Bring a beach chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the entertainment. For more information, visit www.discovercapemaynj.com or call (609) 884-9565.
Get In Gear Exceptional Bike ‘N Stroll Experience
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
Throughout Cape May County
Bike or stroll the scenic Jersey Shore while helping to raise funds for local scholarships! “Show & Go” any time between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. There are distances of five to 100 miles to choose from, and you can plan your own route at www.BurkeMotorGroup.com. There are unprecedented event perks of over $200 for all participants. Advance registration is preferred. Adults are $25, students ages 6 to 18 are $10, and children 5 and under are free. Participants can register by visiting www.BurkeMotorGroup.com/2018-get-in-gear, or emailing Francey.Burke@BurkeMotorGroup.com. Get In Gear will be held rain or shine.
Morey’s Piers Doggie Dash & Splash
Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m.
Morey’s Piers, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood
With a full line-up of fido-friendly events, pups, mutts and purebreds of all shapes and sizes are invited to celebrate the dog days of summer. The Doggie Dash kicks-off the tail-wagging events when pooches set the pace for the 5K and 1 mile races on the beach adjacent to Raging Waters Water Park. The day continues with a splash for the fifth annual puppy pool party at Raging Waters “Water Bark.” Five dollars from every Doggie Dash registration will be donated to Team Foster. For pricing and admission information for the Doggie Dash and Doggie Splash, visit www.moreyspiers.com/splashanddash.
Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9 S., Cape May
Authentically clad and equipped reenactors bring the American Revolution to life on the grounds of Historic Cold Spring Village from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature encampments, weaponry and demonstrations from living history groups, including Continentals, Loyalists and Hessians. Visitors can experience an artillery demonstration both days at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Historian Mike Kochan will be in character as Benjamin Franklin demonstrating some of Franklin’s famous inventions and experiments. Children can search the Village for clues in the Cold Spring Patriot Spy game on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.hcsv.org.
Reggae Fest
Sunday, Sept. 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Urie’s Waterfront Restaurant, 588 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood
The 6th Anniversary Reggae Fest will celebrate the life of Greg DiAntonio from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. For $45, enjoy non-stop live music with two bands, awesome food stations including a raw bar, a crab station, a crudite table and Jamaican and American entrees, and domestic beers and house wines. Come join us for a fun-filled day and a great cause! For more information, visit www.gregdiantoniomemorial.com.