Coastal Living Festival in Stone Harbor May 7

STONE HARBOR ­– “Kick-off the summer season and come celebrate at the seashore’s premiere street party in downtown Stone Harbor.” The Borough of Stone Harbor and the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 25th annual Sail into Summer Coastal Living Festival May 7. Sail into Summer takes place rain or shine along 96th Street and Second Avenue in the heart of the business district in Stone Harbor, NJ, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011.
Sail Into Savings!
Come experience Stone Harbor’s 2 Day Shopping Extravaganza held on the sidewalks. Enjoy old
fashioned, outdoor shopping throughout downtown Stone Harbor. A great opportunity to support unique local merchants, shop for some great deals and enjoy Stone Harbor and welcome back summer.
Land Based Boat Show
For “see” worthy vessels that range in length from eight feet to 35 feet, chart a course for 96th Street. Come get a look at the latest power and sail boats, jet skis and related accessories and equipment from the top vendors throughout Cape May and Atlantic Counties. Kayaks, surfboards and other water related items as well as fishing gear and equipment will also be on display.
Outdoor Living
New vendors this year will
include pools and spa companies as well as outdoor furniture dealers. Weber Grill will be holding a demonstration in front of Seashore Ace on Saturday.
Get Fit
New this year is a wide range of yoga, pilates, kickboxing and zumba classes as
well as a fitness bootcamp for kids. Also scheduled is a cardio corps military workout with Cape May County Police Officers. Demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend on 96th Street.
Seafood Festival
Dive into an amazing assortment of freshly prepared seafood, shellfish and sides offered along Second Avenue from all your favorite area vendors and restaurants. The options are almost endless and offer many tasty choices for land-lubbers, too. A big hit this year will funnel cakes and zeppoles. “This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever,” said Stone Harbor Tourism Director Joann DelVescio. “Many exciting new food ve ndors will be on
hand selling their popular dishes.”
Hoy’s 5 & 10 Annual Kids Treasure Hunt
For mighty pirates ages 10 and under, Hoy’s 5 & 10 is once again sponsoring a free and fun treasure hunt on the beach, Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 2 p.m.
Registration is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at Hoy’s 5 & 10 on 96th Street and is limited to the first 100 children. Every registered treasure hunter is guaranteed to unearth a prize. Treasure hunt takes place on the beach at the end of 96th street at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the Kids Treasure Hunt will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, 2011. Participants are encouraged to don their best pirate gear.
Free Entertainment and Activities
The art galleries along Second Avenue will have artists painting on the sidewalks for guests to view as they stroll by. Plus sand art, face painting, and a bounce house are all par t of the kids
activities.
Arthur Schwerdt from August Farmhouse, a noted antique appraiser will be on hand Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM – 3 PM appraising antiques. Bring your treasures to be appraised.
Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale
The annual Plant and Bake Sale sponsored by the Stone Harbor Garden Club will take place in conjunction with the weekend festival this year. The Plant and Bake Sale will run from 8 am to 1 pm at the Waterworks Building on 96th Street. Parking is available behind the Waterworks Building on 95th Street.
Local community organizations will have tables’ set-up distributing literature and signing up new members as well as spreading the word about the numerous activities they sponsor.
Sign-up at the Chamber office to win free beach tags throughout the weekend and on Sunday at 3 pm winners will be announced.
For more information, log onto www.stone-harbor.nj.us or contact
the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 609-368-6101.