July 2026 Jersey Shore Events

This Independence Day is especially meaningful as America celebrates its 250th birthday! Throughout the Jersey Shore, communities will come together with patriotic parades, spectacular fireworks, live music, family-friendly events, and hometown celebrations honoring our nation's rich history. From Cape May to Ocean City and the Wildwoods, visitors and residents alike can enjoy a weekend filled with red, white, and blue pride while commemorating this historic milestone. It's the perfect time to gather with family and friends, celebrate our freedoms, and enjoy summer at the Shore.
Featured July Events 

Night in Venice – Ocean City (July 25)
Wildwood 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Cape May Summer Concert Series
New Jersey Jeep Invasion – Wildwood
Wildwood Crest Music & Food Truck Festival
Anglesea Nights – North Wildwood
Sea Isle City Farmers Market & Family Nights

 
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How Much Equity Have Jersey Shore Homeowners Gained Since 2020?
If you've owned a home at the Jersey Shore since 2020, there's a good chance your property value has increased significantly.
Back in 2020, many Wildwood-area condos were selling in the $250,000 to $400,000 range. Today, similar properties often command $500,000 to $700,000 or more, depending on location, condition, and amenities. Throughout Cape May County, home values have experienced substantial appreciation over the past five years as demand for shore properties surged and inventory remained limited. Recent market reports show Cape May County's median home price now exceeds $740,000, while the average home value is approaching $785,000.

 
Many homeowners are surprised to learn just how much equity they have built. A property purchased for $350,000 in 2020 may now be worth $550,000 or more. For some owners, that could mean $200,000 or more in additional equity without making major improvements.
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Pickleball Fun at the Shore for All Ages! 
Looking for a fun and active way to spend time with family and friends? Pickleball is popping up all over the Jersey Shore—and there’s a court waiting for you! Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned player, or just in it for some laughs and sunshine, we've rounded up the best local spots to play. Check out the list below for locations, hours, and everything you need to plan your next pickleball outing!
Grab your paddle, slap on some sunscreen, and we’ll see you on the court—because everything’s better with a sea breeze and a good game!
Definitions:
 
Open Play - players rotate in and out per local court rules and play with others at the courts.
 
Informal Open Play - organized by the local players as opposed to organized/staffed by the township/borough.

Court Information:

Ocean City - Pay to Play $8 per day - pay all day - 18th Street and Haven Avenue, 11 outdoor dedicated PB courts an. ...

The data for May will be released at the end of June, it always lags about 3-4 weeks.  Reach out today to buy and sell and put my decades of experience to work for you; I look forward to helping you achieve your real estate goals here in Cape May County. ...

Like thousands of others, CBS-3 came "down the Shore" for Memorial Day Weekend, filing this video report.  Reach out today to buy and sell at the Jersey Cape!

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