CAPE MAY – The First Annual Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation Art Show will be held at the award-winning Mad Batter Restaurant in Cape May from April 5 through May 10. The public is invited to an opening reception on April 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. where light refreshments will be served. To honor the men and women of the United States Coast Guard, all art will have a maritime theme or feature the Coast Guard.
The exhibit is part of the Mad Batter family’s ongoing support of the artist community and may be viewed seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of art will benefit the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation.
The inaugural fine art show kicks off the 2018 Cape May County Coast Guard Community Festival. The festival will be held May 5–6 and celebrates the men and women of the United States Coast Guard serving in the South Jersey region.
On May 5, festival goers will explore the extensive TRACEN base on foot and by trolley and get an inside look at Coast Guard vessels and helicopters. The Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City will conduct thrilling search and rescue demonstrations, and the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard and Recruit Band will perform. There will be tours of Cape May Harbor, children’s activities, vendors, food, live music and historical exhibits.
On May 6, the festival continues at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry Terminal where Sunday brunch is served. Other activities include a performance by the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard, a joint concert by the Recruit Band and Lower Cape May Regional School bands, an awards ceremony honoring a Hometown Hero and Coast Guard Spouse of the year, plus a classic car show.
The Coast Guard Community Festival is presented by the Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation in partnership with the County of Cape May, its 16 municipalities, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cape May and community sponsors.
For a complete schedule of events, visit coastguardcommunity.org.
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