SEPTEMBER EVENTS
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Airfest: 1-4. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport. 10AM - 4PM – The museum’s largest annual fundraiser which showcases historic aircraft flown in for display, Women in History Reenactor Presentation Series, Live Music, Classic Cars, Face Painting, Caricatures, Vendors, Exhibitors, Food and Beer, and more. www.usnasw.org
Music In The Park: 1-10: Cape May. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, enjoy a Free Concert at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. There is something for every musical taste. Attendees are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. in rain or shine. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com
Free Concert Under The Stars: 2.Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Labor Day Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show: 2-3. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Fri: & Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-522-0198. www.BoardwalkCrafts.com
Revolutionary War Encampment: 2-3: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The American Revolution comes to life. Reenactors and encampments from both Loyalist and Patriot militia. Field camps, artillery demonstrations and more. www.hcsv.org
Wildwood End Of Summer Block Party: 3: Fox Park, Wildwood. 2pm-10pm. 609-522-5837. ww.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
OCNJ Labor Day Race: 4. Ocean City. Five-mile beach run and one-mile fun run/walk. www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 3. 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Browse the varied items and vendors at the Water Tower Lot. www.facebook.com/StoneHarborFarmersMarket
Farmer’s Market At The Tabernacle Grounds: 6, 13. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Friends, Afternoon Of Music: 7: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org
New Year’s In North Wildwood: 8-9. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. 3 p.m. Mummers parade. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
End-Of-Summer Shop: 8-10. Participating Stores throughout Avalon. Open Business Hours. www.visitavalonnj.com
10th Anniversary Foster 100 By Team Foster: 9. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport 2PM – 6PM – Cyclists travel from the Philadelphia area to a finish line and after party at Historic Hangar #1 to support injured and disable veterans by bring together civilians, veterans, and highly trained service dogs. www.teamfoster.org/event/foster100
Civil War Encampment: 9-10: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org
Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show: 10. Wildwoods Convention Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.RootsClassic.com
Corvette Show: 10. Ocean City. Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 609-457-0081. www.oceancityvacation.com
Your First Mud Run: 10. 15th Ave. Beach, North Wildwood. A fun 5K for the entire family. 10am. 800-563-0126. www.YourFirstMudRun.com
Wildwoods Restaurant Week: 10-14. Prix-fixe four course meal plus tax/gratuity at participating restaurants. 609-780-8888. www.ChewWildwood.com
First Responders & Military Appreciation Day: 11. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport 10AM - 4PM – Free admission for First Responders, Active-Duty Military, and Veterans with identification. Enjoy exploring the museum but also receive the chance to win prizes as a thank you. www.usnasw.org
New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention & Parade: 14-16: Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade Sat. at 2 p.m. at NJ Ave & Cresse Rd, Wildwood. www.njsfa.com
Third Friday: 15: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Wildwood Crest Firefighters Weekend Craft Show: 15-16: Sunrise Park, Rambler & Ocean, Wildwood Crest. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Harvest Brew Fest And Crafts & Collectibles Show: 16: Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Taste craft beers at this annual festival that celebrates all things local including music, food, artists and brews. Families welcome! 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Ocean City Airport Festival: 16: Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Parachute Pyrotechnic Show: 16: Ocean City. Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8:00pm jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Fall Family Festival Weekend: 16-17: Sea Isle City. Vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Maj. Leroy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Event & Fundraiser: 16. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County. 6PM - 10PM – The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation helps provide scholarships to young aspiring pilots. Inspire future aviators and meet prior scholarship recipients. LeRoy was one of the pilots of United Airlines Flight 93 that was hijacked on September 11th, 2001. www.leroywhomerjr.org/event/honoring-the-past-inspiring-the-future-2023
Southern Jersey Airways Reunion: 16 Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County .12PM - 4PM – Come meet former Southern Jersey Airways pilots and staff members and hear their stories of the time they operated at Cape May Airport. www.usnasw.org
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow: 17. Ocean City. 6th-14th streets over the ocean. 1 p.m. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. www.oceancityvacation.com
Street Rod Show: 19. Ocean City. Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display noon – 4 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Irish Fall Festival: 22-24: North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. 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. 609-729-0075, www.CMCAOH.com
Fall Classic Car Show: 22-24. Downtown Wildwood. Car display Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. 609-778-7887. www.wildwoodcarshows.net
Savor September: 22-23: Harbor. Food, Wine & Beer Festival with the area’s best food, wine, microbrews, art, music. Enjoy the tasting tents, a grape stomping competition, talented art vendors and live entertainment and more. “En Blanc” dinner on the eve of the event! www.stoneharbornj.org
Mind, Body & Spirit Fair: 23. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 609-435-7776. www.FireWithinEvents.com
Seafarers Celebration: 23: Wildwood Crest. 9am to 5pm. Saturday features the festival along Sunset Lake featuring craft & food vendors, family entertainment, live music and children’s activities. On Sat. evening, the celebration moves to Centennial Park. FREE. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Jeep Invasion: 23. Ocean City. Jeeps will be displayed on the boardwalk between 5th –14th Streets. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
OCNJ Half Marathon, 5K & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/RUN: 24. Ocean City. NO RACE DAY registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
Murder Mystery Dinner: 25, 27. Cape May. “The Plot Thickens” at the Chalfonte Hotel. 301 Howard St. 7pm. Fee charged. www.capemaymac.org
Olde Time Italian Festival: 29-30. Fox Park, Wildwood. Fri: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat: Noon-11 p.m. 215-519-3548. Rain Date: 10/6-7 www.SonsOfItalyWildwood.com
Race Of Gentlemen: Vintage Car & Motorcycle Beach Drag Races: Sept. 29-Oct. 1: A living history event, celebrating America’s Racing & Hot-Rodding heritage. Held on the Wildwoods beach at Schellenger Ave. ww.TheRaceOfGentlemen.com
Monsters On The Beach” Monster Truck Races & Truck Pulls: 29-Oct. 1. Wildwood. Monster Trucks are back on the Wildwood beach at Lincoln Avenue! This is a family friendly event sure to entertain children & adults alike. 609-778-7887. www.WildwoodsNJ.com
Plein Air Art Competition: 30. Glasstown Arts District, Millville. Competition with Cash Prizes totaling $1,000 for the top three winners. Free registration to artists from all locations. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Oktoberfest: 30. Cape May. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate a day full of fun, music and German Food & Beverages. Stroll along Jackson to St., Carpenter Lane and Decatur St. where you find Artisan’s tables with crafts, antiques and collectibles to purchase. www.capemaychamber.com
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales: 30- Oct. 1. Ocean City. 6th– 14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave. www.oceancityvacation.com
Music In The Park: 1-10: Cape May. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, enjoy a Free Concert at Rotary Park located at 400 Lafayette St. There is something for every musical taste. Attendees are welcome to bring a beach chair or blanket. Concerts start at 7 p.m. in rain or shine. 609-884-9565. Visit www.capemaycity.com
Free Concert Under The Stars: 2.Sea Isle City. Excursion Park located at JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. 7:30pm to 9:30pm. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Labor Day Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show: 2-3. The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. Fri: & Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-522-0198. www.BoardwalkCrafts.com
Revolutionary War Encampment: 2-3: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. The American Revolution comes to life. Reenactors and encampments from both Loyalist and Patriot militia. Field camps, artillery demonstrations and more. www.hcsv.org
Wildwood End Of Summer Block Party: 3: Fox Park, Wildwood. 2pm-10pm. 609-522-5837. ww.recreation-wildwoodnj.org
OCNJ Labor Day Race: 4. Ocean City. Five-mile beach run and one-mile fun run/walk. www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
Stone Harbor Farmers Market: 3. 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Browse the varied items and vendors at the Water Tower Lot. www.facebook.com/StoneHarborFarmersMarket
Farmer’s Market At The Tabernacle Grounds: 6, 13. Ocean City. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Ave. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Friends, Afternoon Of Music: 7: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org
New Year’s In North Wildwood: 8-9. Olde NJ Ave, North Wildwood. 3 p.m. Mummers parade. 609-522-2955. www.NorthWildwood.com
End-Of-Summer Shop: 8-10. Participating Stores throughout Avalon. Open Business Hours. www.visitavalonnj.com
10th Anniversary Foster 100 By Team Foster: 9. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport 2PM – 6PM – Cyclists travel from the Philadelphia area to a finish line and after party at Historic Hangar #1 to support injured and disable veterans by bring together civilians, veterans, and highly trained service dogs. www.teamfoster.org/event/foster100
Civil War Encampment: 9-10: Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May. www.hcsv.org
Roots Classic Volkswagen Car Show: 10. Wildwoods Convention Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.RootsClassic.com
Corvette Show: 10. Ocean City. Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 609-457-0081. www.oceancityvacation.com
Your First Mud Run: 10. 15th Ave. Beach, North Wildwood. A fun 5K for the entire family. 10am. 800-563-0126. www.YourFirstMudRun.com
Wildwoods Restaurant Week: 10-14. Prix-fixe four course meal plus tax/gratuity at participating restaurants. 609-780-8888. www.ChewWildwood.com
First Responders & Military Appreciation Day: 11. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County Airport 10AM - 4PM – Free admission for First Responders, Active-Duty Military, and Veterans with identification. Enjoy exploring the museum but also receive the chance to win prizes as a thank you. www.usnasw.org
New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention & Parade: 14-16: Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade Sat. at 2 p.m. at NJ Ave & Cresse Rd, Wildwood. www.njsfa.com
Third Friday: 15: Glasstown Arts District, Millville. High Street in the District comes alive with those enjoying the arts, entertainment and more. Exhibition openings, live music, dining and shopping in a festive atmosphere. Levoy Theatre – www.levoy.net. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Wildwood Crest Firefighters Weekend Craft Show: 15-16: Sunrise Park, Rambler & Ocean, Wildwood Crest. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Harvest Brew Fest And Crafts & Collectibles Show: 16: Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May. Taste craft beers at this annual festival that celebrates all things local including music, food, artists and brews. Families welcome! 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278. www.capemaymac.org
Ocean City Airport Festival: 16: Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Parachute Pyrotechnic Show: 16: Ocean City. Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8:00pm jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk. 609-399-6111. www.oceancityvacation.com
Fall Family Festival Weekend: 16-17: Sea Isle City. Vendor market, food court, live music, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, antique auto show & parade. 609-263-8687. www.visitsicnj.com
Maj. Leroy W. Homer Jr. Foundation Event & Fundraiser: 16. Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County. 6PM - 10PM – The LeRoy W. Homer Jr. Foundation helps provide scholarships to young aspiring pilots. Inspire future aviators and meet prior scholarship recipients. LeRoy was one of the pilots of United Airlines Flight 93 that was hijacked on September 11th, 2001. www.leroywhomerjr.org/event/honoring-the-past-inspiring-the-future-2023
Southern Jersey Airways Reunion: 16 Naval Air Station Wildwood. Cape May County .12PM - 4PM – Come meet former Southern Jersey Airways pilots and staff members and hear their stories of the time they operated at Cape May Airport. www.usnasw.org
Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow: 17. Ocean City. 6th-14th streets over the ocean. 1 p.m. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. www.oceancityvacation.com
Street Rod Show: 19. Ocean City. Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display noon – 4 p.m. www.oceancityvacation.com
Irish Fall Festival: 22-24: North Wildwood. The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrating Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, vendors and crafts. 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. 609-729-0075, www.CMCAOH.com
Fall Classic Car Show: 22-24. Downtown Wildwood. Car display Fri & Sat 9 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. 609-778-7887. www.wildwoodcarshows.net
Savor September: 22-23: Harbor. Food, Wine & Beer Festival with the area’s best food, wine, microbrews, art, music. Enjoy the tasting tents, a grape stomping competition, talented art vendors and live entertainment and more. “En Blanc” dinner on the eve of the event! www.stoneharbornj.org
Mind, Body & Spirit Fair: 23. Wildwoods Convention Center. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 609-435-7776. www.FireWithinEvents.com
Seafarers Celebration: 23: Wildwood Crest. 9am to 5pm. Saturday features the festival along Sunset Lake featuring craft & food vendors, family entertainment, live music and children’s activities. On Sat. evening, the celebration moves to Centennial Park. FREE. 609-523-0202. www.WildwoodCrest.org
Jeep Invasion: 23. Ocean City. Jeeps will be displayed on the boardwalk between 5th –14th Streets. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. www.NJJeepInvasion.com
OCNJ Half Marathon, 5K & 10 Mile Non-Competitive Walk/RUN: 24. Ocean City. NO RACE DAY registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. www.ocnj.us/Race-Events
Murder Mystery Dinner: 25, 27. Cape May. “The Plot Thickens” at the Chalfonte Hotel. 301 Howard St. 7pm. Fee charged. www.capemaymac.org
Olde Time Italian Festival: 29-30. Fox Park, Wildwood. Fri: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat: Noon-11 p.m. 215-519-3548. Rain Date: 10/6-7 www.SonsOfItalyWildwood.com
Race Of Gentlemen: Vintage Car & Motorcycle Beach Drag Races: Sept. 29-Oct. 1: A living history event, celebrating America’s Racing & Hot-Rodding heritage. Held on the Wildwoods beach at Schellenger Ave. ww.TheRaceOfGentlemen.com
Monsters On The Beach” Monster Truck Races & Truck Pulls: 29-Oct. 1. Wildwood. Monster Trucks are back on the Wildwood beach at Lincoln Avenue! This is a family friendly event sure to entertain children & adults alike. 609-778-7887. www.WildwoodsNJ.com
Plein Air Art Competition: 30. Glasstown Arts District, Millville. Competition with Cash Prizes totaling $1,000 for the top three winners. Free registration to artists from all locations. 856-293-0556. www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
Oktoberfest: 30. Cape May. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate a day full of fun, music and German Food & Beverages. Stroll along Jackson to St., Carpenter Lane and Decatur St. where you find Artisan’s tables with crafts, antiques and collectibles to purchase. www.capemaychamber.com
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales: 30- Oct. 1. Ocean City. 6th– 14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave. www.oceancityvacation.com
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