Thursday, July 21, 2016 / by Teresa Dipeso
Jersey Shore Weekend Insider July 22-28, 2016
Thursday July 21, 2016
Anglesea Food Truck Festival & Night Market ~ NEW! Enjoy some of the best food from the region and everything North Wildwood has to offer! The Anglesea Food Truck Fest & Night Market makes its debut on July 21 and returns again on August 18. The event runs from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on both days. The Anglesea Night Market will feature award-winning food trucks, gourmet food vendors, high end crafters, live music, art and yoga, and all of the excitement of the North Wildwood Entertainment District! Info www.AngleseaNightMarket.
Saturday, July 23
Antique Car Show- The Jersey Cape Region Antique Automobile Club of America will sponsor an Antique Car Show 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the boardwalk between 16th and 26th Avenues in North Wildwood.
Battle on the Beach Flag Football Tournament ~ NEW!- Morey’s Piers sponsors the Inaugural Battle on the Beach Flag Football Tournament. This awesome summer Jersey Shore beach event features 5 v 5 beach flag football for both boys and girls 5 – 17 years old. Info www.MoreysPiers.com
Boardwalk Craft Show- The Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Sat: 9-5 & Sun 9-4. A wide variety of handmade crafts by local vendors. Info www.BoardwalkCrafts.com
Christmas in July with Santa Claus- Santa Claus rides the beach and will have candy canes and Christmas music for all of his friends! The fun starts at 1 p.m. along the beach in North Wildwood at the 2nd Avenue Inlet area and will travel to 26th Avenue. Info www.NorthWildwood.com
WWE Live: Summer Slam Heatwave Tour- Come see your favorite WWE SUPERSTARS in action at the Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena. Anything can happen as tempers heat up on the road to this summer’s hottest event, SummerSlam! The WWE LIVE SUMMERSLAM HEATWAVE TOUR will feature Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Kalisto, Cesaro, Sami Zayn, Kane, Big Show, Rusev, Dolph Ziggler, The Dudley Boyz, Enzo Amore & Big Cass, Sasha Banks, Charlotte and many more! Info www.WWE.com.
Art & Heritage Festival, West Cape May- The "Art & Heritage Festival" is the place to be mid-summer. Held in the Wilbraham Park, this event will be featuring local artists and fine crafters with food samplings and music! Info ingalapuma@gmail.com
Sunday July 24
Santa visits his Summer Home- Town-wide activities throughout Stone Harbor, July 24-July 30
Monday July 25
Avalon's Christmas in July, Avalon Community Hall,
Christmas in July at the Cape May Lighthouse-Celebrate Christmas in July at the Cape May Lighthouse! There will be games, crafts, gifts and children can visit with Santa. Forget the snow, forget the cold weather, bask in the sun and celebrate Christmas this summer. Admission to the grounds is free. Information 800-275-4278
Carnival at Congress Hall, Cape May-Monday nights at Congress Hall is the place to be! The Grand Lawn transforms into a carnival festival with booths, carnival hosts, games for all ages, face painting, balloon twisting, food, treats, and more! Snack on some kettle corn popcorn while playing skee ball. Chow down on yummy hot dogs while taking part in a pig race. You can even take a train ride on our Congress Hall Express. Info www.caperesorts.com
Wednesday July 27
Harlem Globetrotters-
Returning to the Wildwoods Convention Center Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. nightly featuring four games and four clinics to celebrate the team’s 90th year! The new arena configuration will have you closer than ever to the action. On the court, the Globetrotters’ 90-year celebration brings a one-of-a-kind show that is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Info www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com/Wildwood
Thursday July 28
Avalon's Pets on Parade, 21st Street & Ocean Drive to Veteran's Plaza, starting 6:00 PM
Wildwood Crest Sunset Celebrations- All ages family-friendly event at 7 p.m. featuring live music, children's activities, street performers and FREE family photos along beautiful Sunset Lake (New Jersey Avenue between Atlanta & Miami Avenues in Wildwood Crest), which features some of the most stunning sunsets at the Jersey Shore! The FREE celebration is held every Thursday night through August 18. Info www.VisitWildwoodCrest.com