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The Wildwoods Activities 2006
April
April 1: Doo Wop Duathlon– 1st Annual
Doo Wop Duathlon.
Race begins at 8 a.m. at the
Wildwoods Convention Center.
609-374-6495.
April 2: Jersey Cape Auto Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
609-465-7181
April 2-4:
Wildwoods Wholesale Gift Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
April 14-15: War at the Jersey Shore Youth
Wrestling
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
April 15: Greater Wildwood Jaycees Easter Egg
Hunt
On the beach at Lincoln Avenue.
Noon. 609.729.5501.
April 15: Elks Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On the beach at 17th Avenue in North Wildwood
Free. 609.729.2170.
April 16: Resurrection "Son" Rise Service
The Wildwoods Boardwalk. Ford Mustang show.
April 16: Easter Sunday Egg Hunt & Cotton Candy
Eating Contest
On the beach between 22nd and 23rd Avenues,
North Wildwood. Noon to 2:30 p.m. Free.
609.729.3223.
April 22-23: Fast Lane Biker Magazines Spring
Kick Off
The Wildwoods Convention Center
April 23: "Beast of the East" Cheerleading
Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center and the Beach
between Schellenger and Lincoln Avenues,
Wildwood.
April 26: Business at the Beach Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
April 28-30: Wildwoods Fabulous 50’s Weekend Salutes the 60’s
Celebrate the music of the Sixties with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, Herman's Hermits with Peter
Noone, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, the Crystals and the Rip Chords. Free Street Fair with live
entertainment.
May
May 1: Seashore Foods Trade Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
May 4-7:
Tournament of Bands Indoor Championships
The Wildwoods Convention Center and Middle Township High School.
May 6:
South Jersey Surfcasters 15th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
Registration is from 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. at the Angelsea Fire House North
Wildwood. 609.886.1656.
May 11-14: Tall Cedars of Lebanon Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade on Saturday beginning at 21st and Atlantic Avenues and
proceeds south to Andrews Avenue. 10 a.m.
May 11-14: 14th Annual East Coast Boardwalk Nationals Car Show
On the Boardwalk and at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
May 12-16: North Wildwood's Centennial Celebration.
The beginning of a year-long celebration of North Wildwoods 100th birthday.
May 13: Bicycle Tour of the Shore.
Registration 8 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 206 New York Avenue, North Wildwood.
609.846.0372.
May 18-20: Knights of Columbus Convention.
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
May 18-20:May 19-21: Spring Beach Jam
Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around
the country camp on the beach.
May 18-20:May 20: Pirates Day with Captain Kidd
On the Beach at 16th Avenue, North Wildwood. Sat: 11 a.m. Parade on the Boardwalk from 26th to 16th
Avenues, North Wildwood followed by a treasure hunt on the beach.
May 18-20:May 26: Unlocking of the Sea Ceremony
Official unlocking of the ocean to kick off the 2006 season on the beach.
May 18-20:May 26-29: Wildwoods International Kite Festival & East Coast Stunt Kite Championships
On the Beach at Rio Grande Avenue and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. America’s largest
kite festival..
May 18-20:May 27-28: Boardwalk Craft Show.
Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center.
May 28: Memorial Day Fireworks
Fireworks extravaganza on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 10:30 p.m.
May 29:
Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony at Veterans Monument, Spruce Avenue & North Wildwood Boulevard, North Wildwood. 10 a.m.
Free. 609.522.7722.
May 31: Wildwoods World Indoor Kite Competition.
Mouth watering
dishes and decadent desserts from local eateries. Live entertainment and a silent auction. 609-729-4000
June
June 1-4: New Jersey State Elks Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 25th Avenue, North Wildwood to
Aster Road, Wildwood Crest. Free.
June 2-4: Spring Thunder on the Sand Motocross Race
On the Beach between Schellenger & Spencer Avenues
June 7-10: American Legion Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 2 p.m. Parade on Atlantic Avenue from 18th Avenue, North
Wildwood to Bennett Avenue, Wildwood.
June 9-11: DeMolay International
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
June 10: Mummers Brigade Weekend
26th to Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. Parade on Surf Avenue, North Wildwood
June 10: Phillies' Home Run Derby
Aster & Ocean Avenues, Wildwood Crest.
609-522-2955
June 10: Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood.
June 12-18: Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Sat:1:30 Parade on Atlantic Avenue.
June 14: American Flag Day Ceremony
Veterans Monument, Spruce Avenue & North Wildwood Boulevard, North Wildwood.
10 a.m.
June 17: Wheelin’ the Wildwoods
Bicycle races & tours that start and finish in the New Jersey Avenue business district, Wildwood Crest. 9 a.m. 10 – 25 – 35 mile bicycle loops.
June 17: Drum Corps at the Jersey Shore
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Hawthorne Cabelleros Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps present a concert exhibition. 609.522.2444
June 17-18: Watersport Productions 2006 Watercross Series
On the beach at Oak Avenue, Wildwood.
June 17-18:Taste of the Wildwoods
The Wildwoods Convention Center. Live entertainment. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. 609.522.2444
June 19-22: 83rd Annual National Marbles Tournament
Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Avenue & the Beach, Wildwood.
June 22-25: Polka Spree by the Sea
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
June 23-25: 12th Annual North Wildwood Italian-American Festival
North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Avenue.
June 24: "Plunge for Patients"
Registration at Cresse Avenue in Wildwood. Benefit for cancer patients at Johns Hopkins
Hospital.
June 24-25: Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood.
June 30-July 2: Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie & Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
July
July 1-2: Sports Card Comic Book and Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
July 1-2: Gazebo by the Sea Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Crafters of every kind.
July 4:
Fourth of July Fireworks Display .The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Avenue. Fireworks extravaganza at 10 p.m.
July 4: Independence Day Parade .
Parade proceeds North on Surf Avenue from 26th to 2nd Avenues, North Wildwood.
July 7: Cape May County Lifeguard Championship .
Rambler Road and the Beach, Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters. 6 p.m.
July 8-9: Boardwalk Craft Show.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue. Dozens of specialty crafters.
July 9: Youth for Christ Summer Splash.
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
July 10-15: Dance Xplosion .
The Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition finals
July 14:Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races.
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m.
July 14-15:Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament.
Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Avenue, Shawcrest.
July 14-16: New Jersey State Barbeque Championship & Blues Festival .
2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood.
July 15-16: Annual Greater Wildwood Yacht Club Regatta.
Sunset Lake, New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest.
July 15-16:Boardwalk Craft Show .
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood.
July 15-16:Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show.
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood.
July 16-21:
Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition.
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
July 20: Wildwoods Baby Parade.
A Wildwood tradition since 1909 held on the famous Wildwood Boardwalk from Burk Avenue to
Schellenger Avenues.
July 23:Boogie Board Races.
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood.
July 22-23: Handcraft Unlimited Craft Show .
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
July 22-23: Mid Summer Craft Show .
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest.
July 29: Annual Sandblast Beach Run .
On the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood.
July 29-30: Boardwalk Craft Show.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood.
July 29-30: Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament.
On the Beach between Oak & Poplar Avenues, Wildwood.
August
August 5-6: Boardwalk Craft Show.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center
August 5-6: Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament.
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
August 6:
Antique and Modified Car Show.
On the Wildwoods Boardwalk from 16th to 26th Avenues, North Wildwood.
August 9-12: Ticket to Broadway Dance Competition.
The Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition finals.
August 12:BoardWalk for the Cure.
Check-in from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center.
August 12-13: Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood.
August 13: United Way of Cape May County's Rubber Ducky Regatta
Raging Waters Water Park, Morey’s Piers, Schellenger Avenue & the Boardwalk, Wildwood.
August 18-20: Law Enforcement Survivors Weekend
Honoring law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
August 19: Tri/Du the Wildwoods
15th Avenue & the Beach, North Wildwood. Triathlon,Duathlon.
August 19-20: Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood.
August 25-27: Sports Card Comic Book and Toy Expo
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
August 26-27:
Boardwalk Craft Show
The Wildwoods Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention Center, Wildwood.
August 27:
Wildwood Block Party and Festival
Pacific Avenue from Burk to Rio Grande Avenues, Wildwood.
September
September 2-3:
Handcraft Unlimited Craft Show
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
September 2-3:
Labor Day Craft Show
Ocean Avenue & Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest.
September 4:
Labor Day Fireworks
Fireworks Extravaganza on the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. Free. 10:30 p.m.
September 6-9:
New Jersey State Harley Owners Group Rally
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
September 7-10:
Roar to the Shore
Cape Classic Motorcycle Club Motorcycle rally. Oak and Atlantic Avenues, Wildwood.
September 8-10:
37th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
3rd Avenue toward the Inlet, North Wildwood.
September 9-10:
Mummers String Band Weekend & Strutters Contest
Olde New Jersey Avenue & length of the Boardwalk, North Wildwood.
September 9:
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central Avenues, North Wildwood.
September 15-16 :
New Jersey State Firemen's Convention
The Wildwoods Convention Center.
September 16:
Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament
The Wildwoods Beaches.
September 21-24:
13th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show
On the Boardwalk & at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
September 21-24:
Irish Fall Festival
Anglesea area of North Wildwood.
September 23:
Seafarers Celebration
Sunset Lake.
September 24:
Triathlon. Wildwood Crest Adventure Races
September 29-October 1:
Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race
On the Beach at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood.
September29-October 1:
Order Sons of Italy in America Italian-American Festival
Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues, Wildwood.
September 30:
Christopher Columbus Treasure Hunt & Ice Cream Eating Contest
On the Beach between 22nd and 23rd Avenues, North Wildwood.
September 30-October 1:
Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races
Sunset Lake at Rambler Road and New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood Crest.
All events subject to change. For more information call 1-800-WW-BY-SEA
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