The contest is now open for one more lucky winner to enter for a chance to win a Ultimate Family Vacation in the fall drawing on October 26
The Wildwoods, NJ – June 22, 2026 – One lucky winner has been announced for the Wildwoods’ Ultimate Family Vacation Contest, earning a FREE vacation of a lifetime over 5 days and 4 nights, a vacation valued at over $5,000. The winner of the 2026 Spring Contest drawing is Steven I. of Old Bridge, NJ.
There will be another drawing later this year for the second and final lucky winner of a dream Wildwoods vacation package. With the second drawing slated for October 26, 2026, fans of the Wildwoods still have a chance to win an unforgettable FREE vacation by entering for a chance to win the ULTIMATE family vacation packed with fun for all ages.
This year’s contest is bigger and better than before, with a total prize package nearly double the size of previous years. With all amenities included, the total prize package is worth nearly $5,000. Each winner will enjoy a Wildwoods vacation for four that truly has everything you could want in a vacation experience, including:
- A four-night mid-week stay for four guests at the beautiful Madison Resort in Wildwood Crest
- Four General Admission Tickets to the Barefoot County Music Fest
- Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterpark combo ride and waterpark passes for four guests
- A 90-minute Back Bay Boat Cruise for up to six guests aboard Sandbar Joe’s Wildwoods Cruises
- $50 gift cards to MudHen Brewing Company, Poppi’s Brick Oven Pizza & Kitchen, and Dogtooth Bar & Grill, courtesy of MudHen Hospitality
- A $50 gift card to Lime Ricky World Arcade & Ice Cream Bar
- Bike rental or surrey rentals for four people courtesy of Surf Bike Rental or Ocean Cycles
- Dragon’s Lair Blacklight Mini Golf admission for four guests
- Shopping gift certificate of $125 to Wildwood Customs: A One Stop Boardwalk Shop
- Sightseer Tram Car passes for one round-trip ride for four guests
- Free parking at the Wildwoods Convention Center Lot daily for one vehicle for four days during your stay
The vacation contest was originally launched in 2014, and since its start roughly 410,000 people have entered, with 25 lucky winners having been given the prize of a FREE vacation to the Wildwoods. The contest is a part of the Wildwoods’ ongoing tourism campaign and is intended to draw attention to the Wildwoods and all its attractions, including the FREE white-sand beaches, three amusement piers, two beachfront waterparks, watersports, the world-famous Boardwalk, great dining, shopping, nightlife, Mid-century architecture and art, and more. This year’s prize package reflects the Wildwoods’ commitment to families looking for free and affordable vacation memories at the New Jersey shore.
Anyone 25 years or older who fills out the entry form on the WildwoodsNJ.com website contest page is eligible to win. No purchase is necessary. Only one entry per person is allowed. Multiple entries will invalidate all your entries and you will not be eligible for the contest. The winner will be notified by email and mail on October 26, 2026, at noon EST for the fall drawing. Prizes must be claimed via email or phone within 30 days of the contest drawing or the winner will forfeit the prize. Prizes may be subject to change without notice.
For more details and to enter the contest, visit WildwoodsNJ.com/win-a-family-vacation. For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
