Summer never ends in the Wildwoods

Labor Day’s gone, but not the fun. The Wildwoods’ Second Season is just warming up. The fun continues with an extensive calendar of special events through October. With September’s wonderful weather and the warmest water temperatures of the year, the crisp air of a sunny October afternoon will call any weekend warrior back to the Wildwoods.
The Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally kicks off the post Labor Day activities. Sept. 4-7, bikers will be roaring into town from all over the region for a weekend full of activities. Whether you’re interested in shopping for motorcycle apparel, participating in a poker run for cash prizes or shining up your bike for a charity ride to help support the local United Way, this weekend is for you.
Running in conjunction with Roar to the Shore, Fast Lane Promotions will be hosting a Pro Builder Chopper Show held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Bike builders from all corners of the United States will be in attendance to show off their finest customized work of chrome and pure horsepower.
If a tranquil weekend is what you’re looking for, then North Wildwood is the place to be Sept. 5-7 for the 39th annual Surf Fishing Tournament. String up your line and buy extra bait because this tournament that runs from Third Avenue to the beaches at the Hereford Inlet pays out in cash prizes for both the adult and youth divisions.
The New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention will meet in the Wildwoods for conferences, safety demonstrations, fun and pageantry. Sept. 11-13 brings firefighters from nearly every community in the state to strengthen their bond of brotherhood.
The highlighted event of the weekend is the Firemen’s Parade on Saturday, Sept. 13, which runs the entire length of the island on New Jersey Avenue.
The busiest weekend begins on Thursday, Sept. 18th and lasts through Sunday Sept. 21. In the City of Wildwood, automobile enthusiasts will converge on the Boardwalk for the 15th Annual Boardwalk Classic Car Show spanning the entire weekend.
To supplement the largest car show of the year, the Greater Wildwoods Hotel Motel Association will be hosting the Boardwalk Classic Car Auction at the Wildwoods Convention Center.
Running simultaneously in North Wildwood, the annual AOH Irish Fall Festival will be in high gear all along Olde New Jersey Avenue. A sea of people will flood the entire island with Celtic spirit. Visitors throughout the country make this event a “can’t miss” part of their yearly vacation plans.
Wildwood Crest also ends September with a strong line up of special events. The community holds its annual Seafarers Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 20 along Sunset Lake where there will be a wide array of vendors and crafters, live entertainment and family fun ending with a bang over Sunset Lake with a beautiful display of fireworks.
Sunset Lake is also the setting for the Wildwood Crest Adventure Races on Saturday, Sept. 27. This race will test your physical ability and endurance with a triathlon consisting of running, kayaking and bicycle races for both adults and children.
During the final weekend of September, thunder comes to the Wildwoods with the Thunder on the Beach Monster Truck Races, Sept. 26– 28 on the beautiful beaches of Wildwood.
With the rumble of high-powered engines echoing over the sand, the center of Wildwood offers visitors a change of speed with an Olde Time Italian Festival on Sept. 26-27. This free festival coordinated by the Order of the Sons of Italy of America features authentic Italian food, music, crafts, raffles and much more.
The highlight of this year’s festival is a free concert at the Fox Park Amphitheater starring Wayne and Jamie and the Aquanets, ERA 200 Band, 45 RPM, Joey & Mickey, Joey M, the Classics, The Exceptions, the Emotions, Charlie Gracie, the Soul Survivors, Joey Dee and the Starlighters, Lenny Coco and the Chimes and Freddie “Boom Boom” Cannon.
Within the Wildwoods Convention Center that very weekend is the second annual Wildwoods By The Sea Film Festival held Sept. 25-28. This international film festival offers exciting new films from filmmakers all around the world. Film screenings, workshops, awards ceremonies and after parties with famous actors, directors, producers and filmmakers makes this a weekend not to be missed by movie lovers.
On Saturday, Sept. 27 the Wildwoods Convention Center will be hosting the South Jersey Roller Derby Championships. Whether it’s your first time or you’re familiar with this high-speed-hard hitting sport, the Derby promises to be an evening of excitement.
The start of October doesn’t mean the fun slows down in the Wildwoods. Oct. 3-5 brings the Mid-Atlantic Barber Shoppers Convention and Concert back to the Wildwoods Convention Center. The performances of old-fashioned barbershop quartet harmony, quartet and chorus singing doesn’t stay with in the walls of the Convention Center, these vocalists like to take their craft to the streets. So take a drive around town and check out these vested vocalists practicing their truly remarkable talents.
In Wildwood Crest, Sunset Lake will be roaring with high-powered boats from the Hydrofest on Oct. 4-5.
The Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Motocross Races will be held on Oct. 10-12. Expert motocross racers from across the country compete in an exciting display of motorcycle prowess. However, flips and jumps aren’t the only exciting entertainment on the beaches that weekend. The Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament casts off on Oct. 11 and challenges anglers of all ages.
The Wildwoods will celebrate their important standing as the birthplace of Rock n’ Roll with an island wide Fabulous ‘50s Weekend, Oct. 17-19 at the Wildwoods Convention Center’s Oceanfront Arena. The weekend also includes a 1950s memorabilia show and sale, exhibits of ‘50s antiques and pop-culture, Doo Wop trolley tours and much more. Legendary disc jockey Jerry Blavat will host an old fashion Sock-hop on Friday, Oct. 17 to get the party started.