Saturday, May 6
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Training Center Cape May (1 Munro Ave, Cape May)
Photo ID required for adults. Bags are subject to search.
Parking: Public parking will be allowed along Pennsylvania Avenue and at other designated locations in the City of Cape May. Look for parking attendants as you approach the Training Center on Pennsylvania Avenue. Trolleys will run a continuous circuit to transport you from your car to the main gate.
Walking Tours of Coast Guard Ships
Including the NEW Fast Response Cutter plus the CGC JAMES RANKIN, CGC FINBACK, CGC MAKO and CGC CROCODILE.
(For your own safety please wear proper footwear: no open toed shoes or heels! Sorry, no baby strollers on tours.)
Trolley Tours of Training Center Cape May
Tour Training Center Cape May via trolley. These tours are free and guided by Coast Guard Auxiliary members. Trolley tours sponsored by Ocean Club Hotel / Sea Salt Restaurant.
Cape May Harbor Tours
Family-friendly tours of Cape May Harbor via boat depart from the pier. $5/person requested donation for Harbor tours. Tickets available on-site. Boat service donated by Starlight Fleet.
Children’s Activities
Children’s activities including face-painting, games, kit-building, animals and a bounce house!
Vendors, Exhibits, Displays & More!
Extensive cultural, historical and Coast Guard exhibits; displays; vendors. View a static helicopter display; meet & greet with the crew. Food and beverages, featuring Cape May Brews!
Entertainment
Enjoy music all day: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. music by Radio Neon, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. performance by Mystery Machine. Entertainment sponsored by Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks.
Live Demonstrations
K-9 demonstration; silent drill team performances; helicopter search & rescue demonstrations over Cape May Harbor; Fire Department demonstrations; Coast Guard recruits marching through the Festival area.
Please visit www.CoastGuardCommunity.org for a complete list of activities and times. Times and activities subject to change.
Sunday, May 7
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cape May – Lewes Ferry Terminal (1200 Lincoln Blvd, North Cape May)
Coast Guard Community Breakfast
Two seatings: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Breakfast is served! Enjoy sliced fresh fruit, assorted chilled juices, coffee & tea, granola & fresh berry parfaits, scrambled eggs with assorted toppings, seasoned hash brown potatoes, hickory smoked bacon, maple cured ham, country link sausage, buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup, cinnamon French toast with fresh berries & maple syrup and assorted breakfast pastries.
For pricing or to reserve seating: Call 1 (800) 643-3779.
Car Show: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Car show! Enjoy classic cars and see who wins the prize, as judged by Coast Guardsmen from Training Center Cape May.
Ceremonial Events: 10 a.m.
Cape May County Freeholders will honor the “Coast Guard Community Spouse of the Year” and the “Community Coast Guardian.” Student winners of a Coast Guard-themed art contest will also be recognized.
Community Performances!
After the awards ceremony. Joint concert by Coast Guard Recruit Band and children from local schools; Irish dancers; magic show for the little ones!
For more information and a complete list of festival events, visit: WWW.COASTGUARDCOMMUNITY.ORG.
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