The fun in the Wildwoods continues into the fall with late-season beach days, less crowds, lower rates, and continuous fall events
Wildwoods, NJ – August 19, 2024 – As the summer winds down, the Wildwoods refuse to let the fun fade away by eagerly welcoming the highly anticipated ‘Wildwoods Second Season’ after Labor Day and beyond.
This island resort serves as the perfect vacation spot starting in September, with idyllic weather, thinner crowds, serene beaches, an exciting Boardwalk, affordable rates for hotels and motels, excellent dining options, and a variety of unique fall activities, events, and festivals.
As summer winds down, visitors have the opportunity to truly ‘fall’ in love with the Wildwoods. The spectacular weather is perfect for days on the spacious and award-winning beaches, where you can relax and unwind without the crowds. Also enjoy a leisurely stroll on the world-famous Boardwalk, with the chance to savor the salt air, unique shops, food, and fun activities. In addition, dining at local restaurants becomes even more enjoyable with shorter wait times.
In the Wildwoods, there are a host of distinctive restaurants and eateries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries that stay open well into the fall season, showcasing flavors from the region. During the fall, these iconic landmarks embrace the change of season by offering delicious and unique autumnal creations. Imagine sipping on a seasonal brew by the water while savoring the day’s fresh catch in the salty autumn air.
Take advantage of the Wildwoods’ ‘Bikeability’ during the fall – one of the best times to traverse the destination on two wheels. Bike riding is a popular pastime at the Jersey Shore, and no town seems to do biking better than the Wildwoods. Enjoy a mild ocean breeze while gazing at the beautiful sights on the 12-mile, round-trip bike path. This one-of-a-kind route stretches from Diamond Beach at the far southern tip of the island and continues onto the Wildwood Crest Dunes Bike Path, up onto the Wildwoods Boardwalk to North Wildwood’s Mulberry Bike Path, to the North Wildwood Sea Wall.
Fall in the Wildwoods also means signature events and exciting festivals that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors well after the summer season. Visitors enjoy the weather as they savor fall flavors, create priceless, fun-filled memories with loved ones, and enjoy the serenity of a fall escape.
Here are some of the exciting events happening in the Wildwoods this fall:
Labor Day Weekend Events:
August 30 – Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks
Kick off Labor Day Weekend on the Wildwoods Boardwalk as you enjoy the final spectacular Friday Night Fireworks show of the summer season, starting at 10 p.m. The fireworks are launched from the beach at Pine Avenue and are synchronized to music that plays over the Wildwoods Boardwalk sound system. For more information visit DOOWW.com.
August 31-September 1 – Labor Day Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show
Shop homemade crafts, boutique items, gifts, food and more made by local and regional artisans at the Labor Day Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show. This event is FREE to attend and will be hosted on the Boardwalk starting on Rio Grande Avenue on Saturday, August 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is rain or shine. For more information about the Labor Day Weekend Craft Show call 609-522-0198, email joyce@joycegould.com or visit BoardwalkCrafts.com.
August 31 – Concert Under the Stars: Beatlemania
FREE live entertainment at the Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, in North Wildwood featuring “Beatlemania” at 8 p.m. For more information call 609-522-7722 or visit www.NorthWildwood.com.
August 31 – Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series: ‘70s Flashback
Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series takes place at Centennial Park, located on Fern Road and Ocean Avenue in Wildwood Crest. At 7 p.m. This FREE live music event is fun for the entire family. Bring a blanket or beach chair and enjoy musical acts from throughout the region. Enjoy the music of ‘70s Flashback. For more information call 609-523-0202 or visit wildwoodcrest.org.
August 31 – Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market
The Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market takes place in Byrne Plaza and the surrounding area (from 3400 to 3501 Pacific Avenue). The Farmers Market averages over 70 vendors offering fresh farm goods, including produce, plants, cut flowers, honey, baked goods, specialty foods, meals to go, wine, beer, craft spirits, drinks, soaps, candles, jewelry, personalized items, home goods, clothing, gifts, dog treats and apparel, and so much more! For more information, visit DOOWW.com.
September 1 – Wildwood End-of-Summer Block Party & Music Festival
Wildwood’s End-of-Summer Labor Day Weekend Block Party & Music Festival will take place at Fox Park, located on Ocean Avenue directly across from the Wildwoods Convention Center. Enjoy free music, entertainment, food vendors, craft vendors and more as we say goodbye to another great summer in the Wildwoods. For additional information about the festival, call 609-522-5837 or visit www.WildwoodNJ.org.
September 2024
September 6-7 – New Year’s in North Wildwood
The Mummers return to the Wildwoods on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7, to celebrate New Year’s in North Wildwood! Over a dozen String Bands including the top bands from the 2024 New Year’s Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA will be featured as the Mummers Parade steps off at 3 p.m. at Olde New Jersey Ave, beginning at 2nd Street and concluding at Spruce Ave. Best of all, the parade is FREE to attend, so come on out and strut your stuff at the New Year’s in North Wildwood event with entertainment the whole family will enjoy. For additional information about New Year’s in North Wildwood, call 609-522-2955 or visit www.northwildwood.com.
September 6-8 – Roots Classic 3 – Volkswagen Car Show
Get ready for another year of memories and excitement at the Roots Classic 3 – Volkswagen Car Show! Enjoy an indoor, judged, Pre-2k Watercooled show, featuring community-driven pre-2k relevant vendors. Re-live the nostalgia of back in the day with Pre Show GTGs throughout the weekend. Bring the whole family to enjoy the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk, amusements, water parks, restaurants, bars, boardwalk games, and more! Admission for the indoor show on September 8 is $10 (children under 10 are free). For more information or to view the entire weekend schedule visit www.rootsclassic.com.
September 7 The Wildwoods Food & Music Festival
(Formerly known as Wildwoods Seafood and Music Festival). The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce presents a Food and Music Street Fair on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. featuring a full day of fantastic food options, music, shopping and more. The festival will take place in Downtown Wildwood starting at Byrne Plaza along Pacific Avenue between Oak and Schellenger Avenues in Wildwood. The festival will include live music, delicious food, craft vendors and much more. The festival is FREE to attend. For more information call 609-729-4000 or visit www.Wildwoods.com.
September 8 – Your First Mud Run
Your First Mud Run is the best race in the country for families and first-timers. Races are challenging but can still be completed by almost anyone. This is the first Mud Run/Obstacle course in the country designed so kids as young as five can run side by side with their parents on the same course. There are 12 to 15 obstacles at every event and each year, as well as a brand-new, super fun obstacle. Sign up the whole family or team and raise money for your favorite cause. Races begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 8 at 15th and JFK Blvd in North Wildwood. For more information, call 800-563-0126 or visit www.YourFirstMudRun.com.
September 12-14 – New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention, NJ Firemen’s Parade & Antique Fire Muster
The 49th Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members at the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring meetings, seminars and voting takes place Thursday, September 12 to Saturday, September 14. Firetrucks from around the state will be displayed in the Wildwoods Convention Center parking lots, and merchandise vendors can be found at the Fire Expo across the street at Fox Park. The Firemen’s Parade will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. along New Jersey Avenue from Cresse Avenue in Wildwood Crest, proceeding north to 22nd Street in North Wildwood. The Fire Muster will be held on Sunday, September 15 in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center at Burk and Ocean Avenue from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the convention, call 800-852-0137 or visit www.njsfa.com. For more information on the parade or outside vendor opportunities, visit www.njfireexpo.com.
September 13-14 – Boots at the Beach
Boots at the Beach is back in North Wildwood rocking the Seaport Pier at 23rd and the Boardwalk, Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 14. In 2024, however, we’re taking the party out onto the beach for a huge, 2-day celebration of country music, food, drink, and good ol’ fashioned fun. For more details call 609-770-8839 or visit www.BootsAtTheBeach.com.
September 19 USA vs. Ireland Boxing
Pugilists from No Limits Boxing Academy and USA Boxing’s Mid-Atlantic and New Jersey Regions will compete against Crumlin Boxing Club from Dublin, Ireland (Connor McGregor’s home boxing gym) at Wildwood Catholic Academy on September 19, 2024. At 6:30 p.m. sharp. Tickets on sale soon. For more information visit No Limits Boxing Academy or info@nolimitsboxingacademy.org.
September 19 – 21 Wildwood Boardwalk Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
The Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show featuring classic cars, hot rods, and vintage vehicles will take place on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Boardwalk show is FREE to attend! Cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The inside show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information call 609-778-7887 or www.WildwoodCarShows.net.
September 20-22 – Annual Irish Fall Festival
The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, and craft vendors, on Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood and in surrounding pubs, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, boxing, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. For more information 1-800-IRISH91, 609-729-0075 or www.CMCAOH.com.
September 21 – Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Enjoy a fun street festival featuring scores of craft and food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music and more during the annual Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration. The festival takes place at Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. At 7 , the event moves to Centennial Park for live music, culminating with a spectacular beachfront fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information, call 609-523-0202 or visit www.WildwoodCrest.org.
September 27-28 – Olde Time Italian Festival
Celebrate Italian culture, food, and heritage at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues in Wildwood on Friday, September 27, from 5 -11 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, from noon- 11 p.m., at the 18th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival. Experience an ‘Olde World’ family festival, including a Procession of the Saints, delicious Italian food favorites, merchandise vendors, games, and continuous FREE live entertainment. Admission to the festival is FREE! For more information, call 215-519-3548 or visit www.sonsofitalywildwood.com.
September 27-28 – “Monsters on the Beach” Monster Truck Races & Truck Pulls
Monsters on the Beach presented by Renegade Monster Truck Tour comes to Wildwood! The Monstrous weekend will start on Friday September 27 with the Monster on Main Street Event! Each of the 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will be on display in Wildwood Crest Friday afternoon 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. before they all fire up and parade through Wildwood Crest to the Beach where they will prepare for Saturday’s event. Saturday, September 28 will start the battle for points as these 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will compete for bragging rights and title of King of the Beach by tackling an aggressive track of obstacles including crush cars, huge jumps and even a Backflip Ramp! Monsters on the Beach will also include the Mini Monster Truck Series! For more information or to purchase tickets call 609.522.4546 or www.renegademonstertrucks.com.
September 28 – Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The 2nd FREE Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, “El Festival”, is a great time to enjoy live music, taste Hispanic cuisine made by local chefs, and experience different cultures. Free to attend! Taking place at Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood, from 3-8 p.m. For more information 609-374-0872 or visit www.Right2UniteNJ.wixsite.com.
October 2024
October 4-6 – Wildwoods RV Show
South Jersey’s largest indoor end-of-year LIQUIDATION SALE will be held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring the top brand recreational vehicles from New Jersey’s largest RV dealers,
including Dylan’s RV Center, Driftwood RV Center, Whitehorse RV Center, and Cross Roads Trailers. There will also be many vendors for all your RV needs. Admission is TBA. Hours for the event are Friday from noon – 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 856-228-0090 or visit www.NJFallRVShow.com.
October 4-6 – The Race of Gentlemen (TROG)
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks on October 5 & 6 and witness the heart-pounding action of vintage car and motorcycle racing like never before! The Race of Gentlemen is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together the finest vintage vehicles and their fearless drivers for a thrilling display of speed, skill, and style. Feel the rumble of the engines and the excitement in the air as participants push their classic machines to the limit on the sandy shores of the Wildwood beach. Die-hard motorheads or folks just looking for an unforgettable experience will find exactly that at TROG. Marvel at the meticulously restored pre-1934 vehicles, chat with the passionate owners, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this unique gathering. To purchase tickets click here. For more information visit www.theraceofgentlemen.com.
October 5 – Run the Crest
Run The Crest at Centennial Park in Wildwood Crest is more than just a race; it is an experience. Come to run and stay for fun! Post-race festivities include vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and family fun. Events include Run The Crest 5K, Run, The Crest 10-Miler, Crest Combo, and Crest Kids Fun Run. For more information or to register click here.
October 18-19 – Wildwoods ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s Weekend
Join us for this fabulous weekend of fun, nostalgia, and great music! Friday night, October 18 features a ’50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Saturday night, October 19, the concert in the Wildwoods Convention Center begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m., featuring Frankie Avalon, The Shirelles starring Beverly Lee, and The Lettermen. Tickets range from $54 – $89.50. On Saturday, there’s a Free Festival & Classic Car Show at Fox Park in Wildwood from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets for both the Dance Party and Concert are on sale NOW. Dance Party Tickets are sold ONLY at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood), 609.729.4000 or at the door the night of event. Saturday Night Concert Tickets are available at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, by calling 609.729.4000, at all Ticketmaster locations and on www.TicketMaster.com. Additional ticket sales will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center Box Office the weekend of the event. For more information call 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org.
November 2024
November 2 – 5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Join us for races on the Boardwalk from Wildwood Crest to North Wildwood and back so runners will enjoy a flat and scenic route. This event is open to all ages! For more information call 570-470-4922, email markfastfinishes@gmail.com or click here.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
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