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Cape May Events |
April 25-
May 4 |
Cape May’s Spring Festival
 Celebrate the arrival of springtime in America’s first seaside resort with Sweet Treats House Tours, Private Homes Tours, Ghost Tours, Chef’s Dine-Around, Murder Mystery Dinners, Vintage Dance Workshops, living history programs.
Co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC) (609) 884-5404 and the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May.
See events below.
Read about the roots of the Spring Festival |
| April 25 |
Down Under Wine Tasting Dinner
6PM. Celebrate Cape May’s Spring Festival at the renowned Mad Batter Restaurant on historic Jackson Street during this five-course dinner featuring the flavors and wines of Australia and New Zealand. Limited to 60 people, $70 per person.
More info on the Mad Batter |
| April 26 |
Mad Batter Yard Sale
8AM. Restaurant equipment, fiesta ware, chairs, antique lamps, chandelier, wicker furniture, bar stools. Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson Street, Cape May
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| April 26 |
Chocolate Fantasy Buffet
Pastry chef Kathy Cressman Pastiu helps you indulge in decadence with a seemingly endless buffet of white, milk and dark chocolate desserts. 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. $30 per person. More info on The Washington Inn |
| April 26 |
Spring Festival Crafts Show
10AM-5Pm. Top craftspeople share their hand-made items in this free outdoor show on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. |
| April 26 |
Private Homes Tour
11AM-1PM. Visit charming private homes in the Cape May area. $15 for adults; $7.50 for children. Tickets available at the Washington Street Mall Info booth. |
| April 26 |
Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting
3PM. Barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit at the award-winning Cape May Winery, Townbank Rd. in North Cape May. $20. |
| April 26 |
Ghosts and Goodies Tour
9PM. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour then a stop at the famous Mad Batter Restaurant for dessert. $22 for adults and $17.50 for children.
More info on the Mad Batter |
| April 26 |
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour
8PM Listen to ghost tales along the way to the Cape May Lighthouse. Climb to the top or stay below. $20 for adults; $10 for children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| April 26 |
Walking Tour of the Historic District
10AM. Guides take you on a stroll through Cape May’s Historic District. $10 adults and $5 children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| April 26-27 |
Vintage Dance Weekend
Learn the traditional dances of the 19th century Saturday from 9:30AM-3:30PM. Attend a costumed Vintage Ball with live period music of the period Saturday night. Then twirl through a Tea Dance Sunday at 1PM. Victorian dress encouraged but not required. Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St. $75.
More info on the Chalfonte Hotel |
| April 26-27 |
Sweet Treats House Tour
1-3PM. Self-guided tour of five Victorian inns, with a different specialty sweet at each location. $20 adults, $10 children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| April 26-28 |
Wheaton Arts Glassblowers
10AM-5PM. Wheaton Arts glassblowers set up their kiln on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and demonstrate their time-honored craft. |
| April 26-27 |
Shore Living Home and Garden Show
10AM-4PM Saturday, 10AM-3PM Sunday. Visit a marketplace of ideas for the home and garden at the Cape May Elementary School, Lafayette and Madison St's. Entertainment, coffee, food vendors. Free. |
| April 26-27 |
Secret Garden Tours
10AM-2PM. 1 hour guided walking tour of the private gardens in Cape May’s Historic District. $10. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May. Tickets at the Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| April 26-27 |
Around Cape Island Boat Tour
10AM. See Cape May's Victorian architecture from the water on this sightseeing cruise aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. $22 adults, $12 children. (ages 3-12). Tickets at the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. |
| April 27 |
Music Festival Dinner Series
7:30PM. Three-course dinner at the Mad Batter Restaurant with live, traditional Irish music by McDermott's Handy. Limited to 60 people. $60 per person (gratuity not included).
More info on the Mad Batter |
| April 29, 30, May 1 |
Cape May Sampler Tour and Tea
1-3:30PM. Tour of two Victorian bed and breakfast inns and guesthouses. After the tour enjoy tea at the Carriage House Tearoom at the Emlen Physick Estate. $16 adults; $8 kids. Tickets at Washington St. Mall Info booth. |
| April 30 |
Winery Cellar Tour and Tasting
3PM. Barrel tasting accompanied by cheese and fruit at the award-winning Cape May Winery, Townbank Rd. in North Cape May. $20. |
| April 30 |
Trolley Brunch
10:45AM. Mansions by the Sea Trolley Tour followed by brunch at the Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St. $22 for adults, $17.50 for children.
More info on the Mad Batter |
| May 1 |
Spring Festival Chefs’ Dine-Around
6PM. Five-course feast, with each course served in a different Cape May restaurant. Trolley shuttle between restaurants. Limited to 34 people. $125 per person. (gratuity included). Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). For reservations, call (609) 884-5404. |
| May 2-3 |
Murder Mystery Dinner
7PM. Satisfy your appetite with a three-course gourmet meal and sleuthing at Aleathea’s Restaurant, 7 Ocean St. at the Inn of Cape May. Solve the mystery involving snake oil, quackery and phrenology! $40.
More info on Aleathea's Restaurant. |
| May 3 |
Spring Festival Antiques & Collectibles Show
10AM-5PM. Antiques vendors set up shop on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Free. |
| May 3 |
Sweet Treats House Tour
1-3:30PM. Self-guided tour of five Victorian inns, with a different specialty sweet at each location. $20 adults, $10 children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| May 3 |
Private Homes Tour
11AM-1PM. Visit charming private homes in the Cape May area. $15 for adults; $7.50 for children. Tickets available at the Washington Street Mall Info booth. |
| May 3 |
Ghosts and Goodies Tour
9PM. Ghosts of Cape May Trolley Tour then a stop at the famous Mad Batter Restaurant for dessert. $22 for adults and $17.50 for children. |
| May 3 |
Ghosts of the Lighthouse Trolley Tour
8PM Listen to ghost tales along the way to the Cape May Lighthouse. Climb to the top or stay below. $20 for adults; $10 for children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| May 3 |
Walking Tour of the Historic District
10AM. Guides take you on a stroll through Cape May’s Historic District. $10 adults and $5 children. Tickets at Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| May 3 |
Wheaton Arts Glassblowers
10AM-5PM. Wheaton Arts glassblowers set up their kiln on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., and demonstrate their time-honored craft. |
| May 3-4 |
Secret Garden Tours
10AM-2PM. 1 hour guided walking tour of the private gardens in Cape May’s Historic District. $10. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May. Tickets at the Washington Street Mall Info Booth. |
| May 3-4 |
Around Cape Island Boat Tour
10AM. See Cape May's Victorian architecture from the water on this sightseeing cruise aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. $22 adults, $12 children. (ages 3-12). Tickets at the Hill House office at the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. |
| May 4 |
Music Festival Dinner Series
7:30PM. Three-course dinner at the Mad Batter Restaurant with live Klezmer music to match. Limited to 60 people. $60 per person (gratuity not included).
More info on the Mad Batter |
| May 4 |
Murder Mystery Luncheon
1PM. Solve the mystery as you enjoy a luncheon at Aleathea’s at The Inn of Cape May on 7 Ocean St. $30. Reservations necessary.
More info on Aleathea's Restaurant. |
| May 4 |
Trolley Brunch
10:45AM. Trolley tour of Cape May's historic district, followed by brunch at the Mad Batter Restaurant, 19 Jackson St. $22 for adults, $17.50 for children.
More info on the Mad Batter |
| May 6 |
 Feasting On History
6PM. Over 35 of Cape May County’s restaurants and six wine distributors donate food, wine and desserts for this annual restaurant gala and fundraiser for Historic Cold Spring Village. Steve Steiner of Surflight Theatre will perform a selection of Rogers and Hart music. Held at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Airport, Rio Grande. Tickets are $70 and must be purchased in advance. Call (609) 898-2300, ext. 12. |
| May 26 |
Memorial Day Service
11AM. Memorial Day Service at Convention Hall. Participants will include City officials, local veterans organizations, the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coast Guard Band will perform and a memorial wreath will be dropped into the ocean from a helicopter at approximately noon following the ceremony. |
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 Cape May Trolley Tours
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts conducts a variety of daytime and evening trolley tours of Cape May every day. The tours begin at Washington and Ocean st's. You can get tickets at the Washington St. Mall Info booth. |
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