2010
Special Events


SPRING

4/29/2010 - 05/02/2010
Tournament of Bands Weekend in Wildwood
Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School. All-Chapter Championship contest for the Tournament of Bands indoor units from NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV and OH. 856.935.4940 or www.njatob.org

05/06/10 -05/08/2010
East Coast Boardwalk National Car Show

On the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com.

05/14/2010 - 05/15/2010
Knights of Columbus Convention

Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Fri: 12pm - 4pm and Sat: 9am - 4pm . Members only. 973.736.5632 or www.njkofc.com

05/21/2010 - 05/23/2010
Moreys Piers Spring Beach Jam

Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach between Schellenger Avenue and Spencer Avenue. Entrance fee for participants.609-522-3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com

05/28/2010 - 05/31/2010
Wildwoods International Kite Festival

The 25th annual event begins on Friday at noon. Festivities follow at 9 p.m.with an illuminated night kite fly with spotlighted kites, cool music and the official launch of the events for Saturday and Sunday. 732.822.4884 or www.SkyFestivals.com http://www.SkyFestivals.com.html

Boardwalk Outdoor Market
Cedar Avenue Pier, Wildwood

Out-door market featuring purveyors of fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and hand crafted items. Held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 609.522.2542 x 100

5/28/2010 - 05/30/2010
State Gymnastics Championships
Wildwoods Convention Center

United States Association of Independent Gymnastics clubs will hold a gymnastics competition. Sat. and Sun: 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. www.flyersgym.com

06/08/2010 - 06/12/2010
American Legion Convention

Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 2 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Avenue, North Wildwood to Bennett Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 609.695.5418 or www.njamericanlegion.org

06/14/2010 - 06/19/2010
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention

Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual convention for VFW and Ladies Auxiliary. Sat: 1:30 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood. 609.393.1929 or www.njvfw.com


FALL

09/09/2010 - 09/12/2010
Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally
Cape Classics Motorcycle Club presents one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Northeast. Daily vendors, live entertainment and activities surrounding the Wildwoods Convention Center and downtown Wildwood. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.609.729.8870 or roartotheshoreonline.com.

09/15/2010 - 09/18/2010
New Jersey State Firemen's Convention

Wildwoods Convention Center. The Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members. Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual Convention of Delegates and Life Members. Sat: 1 p.m. Parade on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road, Wildwood Crest, north to 9th Avenue, North Wildwood. www.njsfa.com. www.njsfa.com

09/23/2010 - 09/26/2010
Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show

On the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Fri. and Sat: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cars displayed on the Boardwalk. Free to spectators. 609.523.8051 or www.ThunderMoto.com.


Irish Fall Festival
The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast. Olde New Jersey Avenue, North Wildwood. Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. Sun: 1 p.m. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Daily. Bus Service throughout event days Other festival activities include a golf tournament, amateur boxing matches, Irish dance lessons, Ceili, 5k Run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, Irish music concert, Catholic Mass and concludes with a parade on Surf Ave. from 26th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood.. 1.800.IRISH 91, 609.729.0075 or www.CMCAOH.com

10/01/2010 - 10/02/2010
An Olde Time Italian Festival
Fox Park at Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood. An 'Old World' family festival weekend including crafts, games, rides, great Italian food and continuous FREE live entertainment. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. on Friday night and Saturday at noon. 609.374.0016

10/08/2010 - 10/10/2010
Fall Thunder on the Sand
Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race

On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood. AMA sanctioned races featuring beginners to pros. Races are Sat: Noon, Sun: 10 a.m. Admission fee. 609.523.8051 or www.Thundermoto.com

Seafood and Music Festival
The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce will host this 2-day FREE street fair on Atlantic Avenue between Wildwood and Schellenger Avenues. Live music, crafters, food vendors, kidz korner, pie eating contest and much much more! Fri: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (no Kidz Korner or Contest) Sat: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.com

10/15/2010 - 10/17/2010
Fabulous '50s Weekend

The 7th Annual Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce Fabulous '50s Weekend features: Friday: Jerry Blavat dance party at the Wildwoods Convention Center. $12 per person, dance from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday: FREE Street Fair at Fox Park. Craft vendors, a classic car show, food vendors, live music and entertainment, Doo Wop Bus tour and so much more! Saturday night at 7 p.m. - Fabulous '50s Concert featuring Chubby Checker and a celebration of 50 years of the TWIST at the Oceanfront Arena. Admission $45 per person. Sunday: FREE entertainment and music: Noon to 3 p.m. at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.com.


To qualify for special rate, reservations must be made at least 4 weeks in advance.
Holiday Weekends not included. Applies to all Specials.