NORTH WILDWOOD – The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has announced plans for their 2nd annual Maritime Festival, which will take place from 9 am to 5 pm, July 16 & 17, 2011, on the grounds of the historic 1874 beacon and along Central Avenue in North Wildwood.
The festival will highlight New Jersey’s rich maritime history. Fifty or more artists and crafters from around the country are expected to exhibit as well as numerous non-profit marine and historical organizations. Historical displays are planned, pirates will wander the grounds and tours of the 19th century lighthouse and award winning Victorian gardens will be offered. A children’s activity area is planned and live music and festival food will round out the festivities.
A few of the festival’s special guests include well known story teller / folk singers Jim Albertson and Caryl P. Weiss; nationally renown lighthouse artist Donna Elias; authors Steve Murray (Guardians of the Hereford Inlet), Anita Hirsch (a Taste of Wildwood) and David Veasey (Guarding New Jersey’s Shore); and groups such as the New Jersey Lighthouse Society, the US Life Saving Service Heritage Association and The Marine Mammal Stranding Center will be on hand – among many others.
The event is being presented by the non-profit Friends of the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and promoted by Resort Graphics of Atlantic City, who have donated their services. Artists, crafters, local authors and marine related groups who would like to exhibit should contact Les Kammerman at 609-348-5826 or www.herefordlighthousefestival.org. The Friends of the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is a 501C non-profit organization.
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