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Wildwood
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July |
| July 2 |
Cape May County Lifeguard
Championship
6PM, Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters, Rambler Road and
the beach, Wildwood Crest. Ten Cape May County beach patrols compete
in six events. Free. |
| July 3-5 |
Fourth of July Freedom
Festival
9AM to 5PM each day. Rambler Road and Ocean Ave. Gazebo-by-the-Sea
area. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's
activities. Free. |
| July 3-5 |
Sports Card, Comic
Book, Beanie and Toy Expo
3PM to 9PM Friday; 10AM to 9PM Sat.; 10AM to 5PM Sun. Wildwood Convention
Center. Collectibles, memorabilia and guest star appearances. Free. |
| July 4 |
Independence Day Parade
8AM to 8:45AM check in. Parade begins at 9AM at 15th and Atlantic
Avenues, North Wildwood, and proceeds to 2nd Avenue. Prizes awarded
for the best decorated bikes in red, white and blue theme. Free.
Call 609-522-2955 to register. |
| July 4 |
 Pooch Parade
9AM. Begins at 8th Street Field (8th and Central). Show your pooch's
pride in the USA. Dogs must be on leashes. Call (609)374-0562 to register. Free. |
| July 4 |
Adjust Your Attitude
Free Summer Concert!
6PM, Fox Park, Wildwood. "Changes in Latitudes" - a Jimmy
Buffet tribute band performing. Bring your own blanket or beach
chair and prepare for some great family fun. |
| July 4 |
 Fourth of July Fireworks
Display
10PM. The Wildwoods Boardwalk at Pine Ave., Wildwood. Fireworks
extravaganza. Free. |
| July 4-5 |
Boardwalk Craft Show
9AM to 5PM daily. The Boardwalk south of the Wildwoods Convention
Center, Wildwood. Craft show featuring all handmade products. Free |
| July 6-11 |
Dance Xplosion
7AM to 11PM daily. Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance competition
finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and
prizes. Free. |
| July 10 |
Cape May County Lifeguard
Championships
6PM. Rambler Road and the beach, Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol Headquarters.
Cape May County beach patrols compete in 6 events. Free. |
| July 10-11 |
16th Annual Duke of
Fluke Fishing Tournament
7:30AM to 5PM. Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Avenue, Shawcrest.
South Jersey's largest Fluke Tournament. Entrance fee for participants. |
| July 10-12 |
 New Jersey State Barbeque
Championship and Anglesea Blues Festival
5PM to 11PM Fri.; 11AM to 11PM Sat.; 11AM to 5PM Sun. 2nd and Olde
New Jersey Aves., North Wildwood. Mouth-watering barbeque, live
blues music and free family fun. Free to spectators. |
| July 11 |
13th Annual Swim for
the Dolphins
4PM registration, 6:30PM start. Rambler Road Lifeguard Headquarters
(on the beach), Wildwood Crest. To benefit the Marine Mammal Stranding
Center. This swim is an important awareness and fund raiser for
the Center. The support of the Wildwood Beach Patrols make this
a safe and enjoyable event. Entrance fee for participants. |
| July 11 |
Boogie Board Races
9AM registration. 10AM contest. 15th Avenue and the beach, North
Wildwood. Wave riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-18.
Prizes awarded. Must bring your own board. |
| July 11-12 |
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Craft Show
9AM to 5PM. 1st and Central Aves., North Wildwood. Juried crafters,
and special guest Donna Elias on Saturday only. Free. |
| July 11-12 |
Boardwalk Craft Show
9AM to 5PM daily. The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center,
Wildwood. Craft show with all handmade products. Free. |
| July 15 |
Miss North Wildwood
Competition
12 Noon, Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Teen competition
and luncheon. Free. |
| July 16-18 |
Closer Walk Christian
Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. Youth groups and families
are invited to join us for a weekend of camping on the beach. Live
Christian music and worship services. Entrance fee for participants. |
| July 17 |
Beschen-Callahan Memorial
Lifeguard Races
6PM, on the beach at 15th Ave., North Wildwood. Free. |
| July 18-19 |
Rock n Roll Collectibles
Show
12Noon to 8PM Sat.; 10am to 5PM Sun. Wildwoods Convention Center.
Rock n Roll Collectibles Show featuring 45's, albums, CD's, DVD's,
posters, etc. |
| July 18 |
Drum Corps Competition
6PM, Maxwell Field, Youngs Avenue and Park Boulevard, Wildwood.
Drum Corps competition featuring the Hawthorne Caballeros Drum &
Bugle Corps. Admission Free. |
| July 18 |
 21st Annual Greater
Wildwoods Christmas in July Boat Parade
Back bays from North Wildwood to Sunset Lake in Wildwood Crest.
This year's parade will be better than ever with added family entertainment
and an earlier start time. 609-729-5501 |
| July 18-19 |
Handcraft Unlimited
Summer Craft Show
9AM to 5PM Sat., 10AM to 4PM Sun. Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality
crafters. Admission $3, children under 12 free. |
| July 19-24 |
Sophisticated Productions
Dance Competition
7AM to 10:30PM daily. Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance
competition. Free admission to spectators. |
| July 25 |
Christmas in July with
Santa Claus
1PM on the beach at 15th Ave., North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach.
Candy canes and entertainment. Free. |
| July 25 |
WWE Event
7:30PM at Wildwoods Convention Center. A Tri-Branded event featuring
superstars from RAW, Smackdown and ECW. On-sale date for this event
will be Saturday, May 30th at 10AM. |
| July 25 |
14th Annual Sandblast
Beach Run
Sat. 6:15PM, 2-miler; 7PM, 4-miler. On the beach at 15th Ave., North
Wildwood. Proceeds to benefit Wildwood Catholic High School Cross
Country and Track programs. Entrance fee for participants, free
to spectators. |
| July 25-26 |
Mid-Summer Festival
and Craft Show
9AM to 5PM each day, Rambler Road and Ocean Ave. Gazebo-by-the-Sea
area. Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment, children's
activities. Free. |
| July 25-26 |
Boardwalk Craft Show
9AM to 5PM daily. The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center,
Wildwlld. Craft show with all handmade products. Free. |
| July 25-26 |
17th Annual Co-Ed Beach
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
10 AM to 5PM Sat.; 10AM to 4PM Sun. On the beach between Oak and
Poplar Aves., Wildwood. A 4-on-4 team competition for players of
all levels. 18 and over. Free to spectators. |
| July 31 |
Wildwood Crest Sundown
Celebration at Sunset Lake
7PM at Sunset Lake, New Jersey Ave. at Miami Road. Live music, family
entertainment and children's activities, all overlooking the scenic
back bays of Wildwood Crest at sunset. Free. |
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