Ocean City Farmers Market
Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m.
Tabernacle Grounds, Ocean City
Ocean City’s popular weekly Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle on the 500 block of Asbury Avenue. This is the last Farmers Market for the season, so come enjoy the crafters in the street on Asbury! For more information, call (609) 399-1412.
Gourmet Brunch Walk
Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Mad Batter at Carroll Villa Hotel, 19 Jackson St., Cape May
Stroll through a portion of Cape Mays Historic District on this guided walking tour ending at the famous Mad Batter restaurant. Enjoy a gourmet brunch in New Jersey Monthly’s choice for “best brunch and lunch spot.” Reserve early; limited to 40. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC). For more information, call (609) 884-5404 or (800) 275-4278, or visit www.capemaymac.org.
Music of the Knights with the Ocean City Pops
Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City
The Ocean City Pops will celebrate Britain’s most legendary songwriters – Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney – with songs like “Memory,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Your Song,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Yesterday,” “Hey Jude” and many more. “Music of the Knights” begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $20-25. To purchase tickets, please visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, stop by the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office or call (609) 399-6111.
Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Thursday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 10
The Wildwoods Convention Center, and Oak & Atlantic avenues, Wildwood
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast! Enjoy daily motorcycle vendors, food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment and activities surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center and at Oak and Atlantic Avenues in Wildwood. The event takes place Sept. 7-10. Thursday, Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bike Shows, stunt shows, live entertainment, Rubber Duck Boardwalk Ride and Harley Davidson Motorcycle Give Away, Light Up The Night LED Bike Show, a Custom Boardwalk Bike Show and more will also take place. For more information, call (609) 729-8870. For a detailed list of all activities, visit www.RoarToTheShoreOnline.com.
Ocean City Classic Car and Street Rod Show
Friday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, Sept. 9
Tabernacle Grounds, Asbury Avenue and Ocean City Boardwalk, Ocean City
On Friday, Sept. 8, cars will be displayed on the Tabernacle Grounds, 550 Wesley Ave. from 1 to 6 p.m. before proceeding to 13th & Asbury Avenue for our first ever Sock Hop Block Party and Street Rod Display. Enjoy food specials from Johnny B Good and Boyars. Cars are displayed there until 8 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 9, cars will be displayed at the Tabernacle Grounds from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, and then will proceed to the boardwalk to be displayed from 6th to 14th streets on the boardwalk from 12 noon to 4 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony on Saturday at 3 p.m. in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. For more information call (609) 399-6111.
Rock and Roar Beach Concert
Friday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m.
Wildwood beach behind the Wildwoods sign, Rio Grande Avenue Beach, Wildwood
Headliners for the Rock and Roar Beach Concert include national artists Eddie Money, Foghat, The Michael Allman Band and up-and-coming artist Dead Fish Handshake. Gates and concessions open at 5 p.m., and the show will begin at 6 p.m. The concert takes place the Friday of Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally, keeping the City of Wildwood rockin’ through the weekend. Tickets are $39.50 plus fees for general admission, with packages discounts available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.rockandroarnj.com.
Free Concerts at the Rotary Park Bandstand
Friday, Sept. 8 to Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
Rotary Park, 400 Lafayette St., Cape May
The City of Cape May is excited to host Music in the Park, free evening outdoor concerts in Cape May. Over 40 concerts will be held in the beautifully renovated Rotary Park. This year’s lineup has something for everyone, including eight new acts. Each concert will offer excellent entertainment in a family-friendly atmosphere. The series also features some popular local talent. Music in the Park runs through Sept. 16, every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings at 7 p.m. Patrons are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the entertainment. For additional information, visit discovercapemaynj.com, email recdept@capemaycity.com or call at (609) 884-9565.
Atlantic Cape ‘5K Race for Opportunity’
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 6 a.m.
ACCC Cape May County Campus, 341 Court House South Dennis Rd., Cape May Court House
Registration begins at 6 a.m.; the race begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 for preregistration through Sept. 6, and $25 after and on the day of the race. Registration forms are available to download and print under “events” at www.atlantic.edu/50. Make checks payable to Atlantic Cape Community College, and mail to 5100 Black Horse Pike, May Landing, NJ, 08330, attention: Anna Simmons. Online registration can be completed at bit.ly/AtlanticCape5KRace through midnight on Sept. 7. All registration fees will go toward Atlantic Cape’s Foundation for scholarships. Participants will receive a T-shirt, and prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers. For more information, contact Jean McAlister at mcaliste@atlantic.edu or Anna Simmons at simmons@atlantic.edu.
‘Breakfast for Hope’ Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 a.m.
Avalon Manor Hall, 581 Old Avalon Blvd., Avalon
Avalon Manor Improvement Association sponsors Cape Hope “Breakfast for Hope” First Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit Cape Hope, whose goal is not only to rescue, but to walk with the poor and marginalized that are experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit capehopecares.org.
Get in Gear
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.
Burke Motor Group, 227 Bayberry Dr., Cape May Court House
Burke Motor Group and Harbor Bike & Beach Shop in partnership with the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce present Get In Gear, Exceptional Bike ‘N Stroll Experience. Not a biker? Strollers, runners, sports teams… this unique event is also “geared” for you! 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 BurkeMotorGroup.com. Advance registration is preferred. Participants can register by clicking on the banner link at BurkeMotorGroup.com, or email Francey.Burke@BurkeMotorGroup.com.
Waves and Wheels Festival
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.
North Wildwood Entertainment District, Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood
The Waves and Wheels Music & Food Truck Festival is a family-friendly event featuring great food and live music all day long. Reggae and modern surf rock bands will perform live on outdoor stages including Trinadelphia, Space Camp, Bronson Tennis and De Tierra Caliente. A variety of food trucks will also be stationed throughout the festival to tempt your taste buds. Admission to the festival is FREE. Festivities will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For additional information about the Waves and Wheels Festival, call (609) 770-8839 or visit www.WavesAndWheelsFest.com.
Revolutionary War Encampment
Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May
Authentically clad and equipped reenactors bring the American Revolution to life! This 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. For more information, call (609) 898-2300 or visit hcsv.org.
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
The 2017 Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series is one of the largest free concert series in the region. The series includes many of the most popular cover bands and tribute acts on the East Coast. All shows are free and open to all ages. Attendees should bring a blanket or a chair. Sept. 9 is Soul’d Again with soul, funk and oldies. The Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series is hosted by the Wildwood Crest Recreation and Tourism Department and supported by the Wildwood Crest Tourism Development Commission. For more information, visit www.visitwildwoodcrest.com or call (609) 523-0202.
John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band
Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.
Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, Ocean City
The legendary “East Coast Rock ‘n’ Roll” group John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band began their career in 1972 and achieved mainstream success in the 1980s with the “Eddie & The Cruisers – Motion Picture Soundtrack.” Today John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band continue to tour and bring their exciting live shows to fans around the world. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $30 for auditorium seating or $25 for solarium seating. For tickets, please call (609) 399-6111 or visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.html.
The 7th Annual FORE! CONTACT Golf Tournament
Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m.
Heritage Links Golf Club, 1375 Rt. 9, Ocean View
The 7th Annual FORE! CONTACT Golf Tournament is a nine-hole tournament perfect for all levels of golfers. The tournament will start at 1 p.m., with registration at noon. Both foursomes and individual golfers are welcome to register. The fee is $80 per person ($300 for a foursome), which includes a meal after golf and a walking cart. Also, beverages will be provided on the course and after the tournament. This event features a scramble format with prizes for the top three teams, and awards for the longest drive and closest to the pin. To register or for more information, contact Ann Magee at (609) 823-1850 or email contact-c-a@comcast.net. Registration is also available at www.contactcapeatlantic.org.