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| Happy Days Are Here Again - Come and Experience the Fab '50s with the 6th Annual Fabulous '50s Weekend in the Wildwoods - October 16th - 18th. | ||
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Rose 609.846.2657 brose@wildwoodsnj.com Happy Days Are Here Again - Come and Experience the Fab '50s with the 6th Annual Fabulous '50s Weekend in the Wildwoods - October 16th - 18th. Wildwood, NJ - September 24, 2009 - The Wildwoods will be rock'n and rollin' during the Fabulous '50s Weekend, October 16th -18th presented by the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Wildwoods DooWop Preservation League and the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority, the Greater Wildwood Hotel and Motel Association, the City of Wildwood and City of North Wildwood. The island-wide, three-day celebration will pay tribute to the 1950's decade and will highlight the island's role in the birth of Rock 'N' Roll music as well as showcase the island's rich mid-20th century heritage. The Wildwoods has one of the largest collections of preserved mid-century 'Doo-Wop' architecture in the country so it is the prefect place to come and celebrate the '50s culture. The weekend is jam packed with activities that are sure to entertain the entire family. Come and experience the dance party at the Record Hop, then check out the FREE Street Fair featuring live music, contests, classic cars, tours, exhibits, memorabilia, as well as a variety of merchandise and food vendors on hand. And lastly, don't forget to purchase your tickets to the spectacular CONCERT Saturday night - featuring Dick Fox's Golden Boys, starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell! The fun begins Friday evening at the Wildwoods Convention Center; stop by for a bona fide Record Hop featuring the "Geater with the Heater", Jerry Blavat who is guaranteed to get everyone moving and grooving to the oldies. Doors open at 6 p.m., dancing is from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. On Saturday, start the day off by trying your luck with a game or two of BINGO at the American Legion Hall, located at 4200 Atlantic Avenue from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. Then spend Saturday afternoon outdoors with a FREE Street Fair taking place at Fox Park located across from the Wildwoods Convention Center on Ocean Avenue from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The street fair will have live entertainment featuring Shake Rattle & Soul and Remember The '50s: A Tribute to the Drifters, The Platters and The Corvettes. Be sure to check out the classic car show, exhibits of '50s antiques and Pop-culture, Doo-Wop Back-to-the '50s bus tours and a variety of vendors offering '50s memorabilia, many delicious food options and so much more! And Saturday evening the highlight of the weekend will be the big concert at the stunning Oceanfront Arena inside of the Wildwoods Convention Center where some of the names that made the '50s so memorable will perform their timeless hit songs. The live concert featuring Dick Fox's Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell will begin at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets to the show are just $45 per person and are only available through the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609.729.4000, or visit www.gwcoc.com for more information. On Sunday afternoon the music continues with more FREE live entertainment to check out with a free concert at 2nd and Olde New Jersey Avenues in North Wildwood from Noon - 3:00 p.m. as the fun-filled weekend will come to a close. For more information about this event please contact the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce at 609.729.4000 or visit www.gwcoc.com. For more information about The Wildwoods visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 609.729.9000. ### About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2009, the Wildwoods were named one of Sherman's Travel's "Top Ten American Boardwalks" and one of Time.com's "50 Authentic American Experiences." In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted "Best Town" and "Best Beaches" in the 2009 WTXF-TV My Fox Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named "Best Beaches" in the 2008 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods beaches were named "Best Beach for Family Vacations," "Best Beach for Tourism" and "Best Beach for Events" in the same survey. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island's destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, The New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information on the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com. | ||
