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| Family Fun Can be Found in the Wildwoods this Fall Season | ||
| Contact: Susan Adelizzi-Schmidt, ext. 103, or Joseph Degand, ext. 124 Suasion Communications/Smith O'Keefe 609-653-0400 800-222-0461 publicrelations@smithokeefe.com Even as the temperatures cool and the year draws closer to an end, the Wildwoods offer fun attractions and events for the entire family The Wildwoods, NJ - August 3, 2009 - Early Fall in the Wildwoods offers great fun and entertainment for the whole family. With some days warm enough to enjoy the Wildwoods FREE beaches, and evenings cool enough to enjoy the Boardwalk without breaking a sweat, the Wildwoods is a great vacation destination in the fall. As always, the Wildwoods' beautiful, white and sandy beaches remain FREE to enjoy during the autumn months. And just as it does in the heat of summer, the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk offers a pure sensory overload with spectacular amusement piers open until mid-October featuring world-class roller coasters and rides for all ages; interactive waterparks open until mid-September; carnival-style midway games; flashing arcades; and a myriad of shops and eateries. The FREE two-mile stretch of Boardwalk is renowned as one of the liveliest and most fun-filled along the East Coast. Thrill seekers can enjoy three of the East Coast's top roller coasters, and the young and young-at-heart can enjoy a relaxing Ferris wheel or carousal ride, among many other fun-filled family and kiddy rides. The Boardwalk amusement piers are open full-time through Sunday, September 13 and on weekends through Sunday, October 11. But even after the amusement piers close for the season, guests can still enjoy a day of kite flying, a stroll on the Boardwalk, a meal at one of the Boardwalk's many eateries or great restaurants throughout the five-mile island, or a ride on the famous Wildwoods Sightseer Boardwalk Tram Car. In addition to the Beach and Boardwalk, the Wildwoods also offer plenty of FREE events that everyone can enjoy! Auto enthusiasts can rev their engines during one of the Wildwoods' fall car shows featuring hot rods, street rods and good old-fashioned classics. The Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally also rolls into the Wildwoods this fall. And if you're looking for action, check out the Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Races, Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races and the Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races. For a festive day in the Jersey sun, enjoy one of the Wildwoods many fall festivals and parades, including the Irish Fall Festival, Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration, Olde Time Italian Festival, and Seafood & Music Festival. All festivals and street fairs are FREE to attend. And fisherman can enjoy a series of fishing tournaments in the Wildwoods throughout the fall months including the Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament and Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament. All fishing tournaments require an entrance fee, but who can beat a day of competitive fishing in one of New Jersey's best shore towns? And finally, if you want to get away from it all and take a step back in time, enjoy the Wildwoods' Annual Fabulous '50s Weekend, taking place this year from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. The weekend will feature a dance party, classic car show, a street fair with contests, food vendors, live music and entertainment, craft vendors and a Doo-Wop Bus tour for FREE. The '50s Weekend will also boast a live concert featuring the Golden Boys of Bandstand - Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian. Tickets for the live concert are available at www.fabfifties.com or at 609-729-4000. The lengthy list of fall events and dates in the Wildwoods includes: September 11-13 - Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally September 12 - Mummers String Band Saturday and Strutters Contest September 11-13 - 40th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament September 24-27 - 3rd Annual Wildwood NJ Boardwalk Classic Car Auction September 24-27 - 16th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show September 24-27 - Irish Fall Festival September 26 - Sunset Lake Seafarers Celebration October 2-3 - Olde Time Italian Festival October 3 - 55th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament October 2-4 - Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Race October 9-11 - Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race October 10 - Seafood & Music Festival October 10-11 - Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament October 10-11 - Sunset Lake Hydrofest Power Boat Races October 16-18 - Fabulous 50s Weekend starring The Golden Boys of Bandstand October 24 - Anglesea Surf Anglers Surf Fishing Tournament Whatever time of year you visit the Wildwoods, there is always something happening. From fishing tournaments, boat races and classic car shows to monster trucks, festivals and live music, the Wildwoods offer fun for all ages in the fall! For more information about any of the events listed above, visit wildwoodsnj.com or call 609-729-9000 or 800-WW-BY-SEA (800-992-9732). ### | ||
