In the Wildwoods, there are a host of distinctive restaurants and eateries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries that stay open well into the fall season, showcasing flavors from the region. During the fall, these iconic landmarks embrace the change of season by offering delicious and unique autumnal creations. Imagine sipping on a seasonal brew by the water while savoring the day’s fresh catch in the salty autumn air.
Enjoy a mild ocean breeze while gazing at the beautiful sights on the 12-mile, round-trip bike path. This one-of-a-kind route stretches from Diamond Beach at the far southern tip of the island and continues onto the Wildwood Crest Dunes Bike Path, up onto the Wildwoods Boardwalk to North Wildwood’s Mulberry Bike Path, to the North Wildwood Sea Wall.
Fall in the Wildwoods also means September signature events and exciting festivals like below:
Sept. 6-7 – New Year’s in North Wildwood
The Mummers return to the Wildwoods on Fri. and Sat., Sept. 6-7, to celebrate this free New Year’s in North Wildwood event! Over a dozen String Bands including the top bands from the 2024 New Year’s Day Parade in Phila., PA will be featured as the Mummers Parade steps off at 3 p.m. at Olde New Jersey Ave, beginning at 2nd Street and concluding at Spruce Ave. For additional information about New Year’s in North Wildwood, call 609-522-2955 or visit www.northwildwood.com.
Sept. 6-8 – Roots Classic 3 – Volkswagen Car Show
Get ready for another year of memories and excitement at the Roots Classic 3 – Volkswagen Car Show! Enjoy an indoor, judged, Pre-2k Watercooled show, featuring community-driven pre-2k relevant vendors. Bring the whole family to enjoy the famous Wildwoods Boardwalk and much more. Admission for the indoor show on Sept. 8 is $10 (children under 10 are free). For more information or to view the entire weekend schedule visit www.rootsclassic.com.
Sept. 12-14 – New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention, NJ Firemen’s Parade & Antique Fire Muster
The 49th Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members at the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring meetings, seminars and voting takes place Thurs., Sept. 12 to Saturday, Sept. 14. Firetrucks from around the state will be displayed in the Wildwoods Convention Center parking lots, and vendors can be found at the Fire Expo across the street at Fox Park. The Firemen’s Parade will be held on Sat. at 2pm along New Jersey Ave. from Cresse Ave. in Wildwood Crest, proceeding north to 22nd Street in North Wildwood. The Fire Muster will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15 in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center at Burk and Ocean Ave. from 10am to 2pm. For more information on the convention, call 800-852-0137 or visit www.njsfa.com. For more information on the parade or outside vendor opportunities, visit www.njfireexpo.com.
September 13-14 – Boots at the Beach
Boots at the Beach is back in North Wildwood rocking the Seaport Pier at 23rd and the Boardwalk, Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 14. In 2024, however, we’re taking the party out onto the beach for a huge, 2-day celebration of country music, food, drink, and good ol’ fashioned fun. For more details call 609-770-8839 or visit www.BootsAtTheBeach.com.
September 19 USA vs. Ireland Boxing
Pugilists from No Limits Boxing Academy and USA Boxing’s Mid-Atlantic and New Jersey Regions will compete against Crumlin Boxing Club from Dublin, Ireland (Connor McGregor’s home boxing gym) at Wildwood Catholic Academy on September 19, 2024. At 6:30 p.m. sharp. Tickets on sale soon. For more information visit No Limits Boxing Academy or info@nolimitsboxingacademy.org.
September 19 – 21 Wildwood Boardwalk Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show
The Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show featuring classic cars, hot rods, and vintage vehicles will take place on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Boardwalk show is FREE to attend! Cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The inside show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information call 609-778-7887 or www.WildwoodCarShows.net.
September 20-22 – Annual Irish Fall Festival
The largest Irish Festival on the East Coast celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, and craft vendors, on Olde New Jersey Avenue in North Wildwood and in surrounding pubs, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Other festivities include a golf tournament, boxing, Irish dance lessons, 5K run and 1 mile walk, pipe exhibition, food court, and Catholic Mass. The events conclude with a parade on Surf Avenue from 20th to Spruce and Olde New Jersey Avenues, North Wildwood. For more information 1-800-IRISH91, 609-729-0075 or www.CMCAOH.com.
September 21 – Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration
Enjoy a fun street festival featuring scores of craft and food vendors, children’s entertainment, live music and more during the annual Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration. The festival takes place at Sunset Lake along New Jersey Avenue from Rambler Road to Miami Avenue from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. At 7 , the event moves to Centennial Park for live music, culminating with a spectacular beachfront fireworks show at 9 p.m. For more information, call 609-523-0202 or visit www.WildwoodCrest.org.
September 27-28 – Olde Time Italian Festival
Celebrate Italian culture, food, and heritage at Fox Park on Ocean Avenue between Burk and Montgomery Avenues in Wildwood on Friday, September 27, from 5 -11 p.m. and Saturday, September 28, from noon- 11 p.m., at the 18th Annual Olde Time Italian Festival. Experience an ‘Olde World’ family festival, including a Procession of the Saints, delicious Italian food favorites, merchandise vendors, games, and continuous FREE live entertainment. Admission to the festival is FREE! For more information, call 215-519-3548 or visit www.sonsofitalywildwood.com.
September 27-28 – “Monsters on the Beach” Monster Truck Races & Truck Pulls
Monsters on the Beach presented by Renegade Monster Truck Tour comes to Wildwood! The Monstrous weekend will start on Friday September 27 with the Monster on Main Street Event! Each of the 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will be on display in Wildwood Crest Friday afternoon 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. before they all fire up and parade through Wildwood Crest to the Beach where they will prepare for Saturday’s event. Saturday, September 28 will start the battle for points as these 8 Renegade Monster Trucks will compete for bragging rights and title of King of the Beach by tackling an aggressive track of obstacles including crush cars, huge jumps and even a Backflip Ramp! Monsters on the Beach will also include the Mini Monster Truck Series! For more information or to purchase tickets call 609.522.4546 or www.renegademonstertrucks.com.
September 28 – Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The 2nd FREE Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, “El Festival”, is a great time to enjoy live music, taste Hispanic cuisine made by local chefs, and experience different cultures. Free to attend! Taking place at Byrne Plaza, Downtown Wildwood, from 3-8 p.m. For more information 609-374-0872 or visit www.Right2UniteNJ.wixsite.com.
October 2024
October 4-6 – Wildwoods RV Show
South Jersey’s largest indoor end-of-year LIQUIDATION SALE will be held inside the Wildwoods Convention Center, featuring the top brand recreational vehicles from New Jersey’s largest RV dealers,
including Dylan’s RV Center, Driftwood RV Center, Whitehorse RV Center, and Cross Roads Trailers. There will also be many vendors for all your RV needs. Admission is TBA. Hours for the event are Friday from noon – 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call 856-228-0090 or visit www.NJFallRVShow.com.
October 4-6 – The Race of Gentlemen (TROG)
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza at Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Water Parks on October 5 & 6 and witness the heart-pounding action of vintage car and motorcycle racing like never before! The Race of Gentlemen is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together the finest vintage vehicles and their fearless drivers for a thrilling display of speed, skill, and style. Feel the rumble of the engines and the excitement in the air as participants push their classic machines to the limit on the sandy shores of the Wildwood beach. Die-hard motorheads or folks just looking for an unforgettable experience will find exactly that at TROG. Marvel at the meticulously restored pre-1934 vehicles, chat with the passionate owners, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this unique gathering. To purchase tickets click here. For more information visit www.theraceofgentlemen.com.
October 5 – Run the Crest
Run The Crest at Centennial Park in Wildwood Crest is more than just a race; it is an experience. Come to run and stay for fun! Post-race festivities include vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and family fun. Events include Run The Crest 5K, Run, The Crest 10-Miler, Crest Combo, and Crest Kids Fun Run. For more information or to register click here.
October 18-19 – Wildwoods ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s Weekend
Join us for this fabulous weekend of fun, nostalgia, and great music! Friday night, October 18 features a ’50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Dance Party at the Wildwoods Convention Center from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Saturday night, October 19, the concert in the Wildwoods Convention Center begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m., featuring Frankie Avalon, The Shirelles starring Beverly Lee, and The Lettermen. Tickets range from $54 – $89.50. On Saturday, there’s a Free Festival & Classic Car Show at Fox Park in Wildwood from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets for both the Dance Party and Concert are on sale NOW. Dance Party Tickets are sold ONLY at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce (3306 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood), 609.729.4000 or at the door the night of event. Saturday Night Concert Tickets are available at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, by calling 609.729.4000, at all Ticketmaster locations and on www.TicketMaster.com. Additional ticket sales will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center Box Office the weekend of the event. For more information call 609.729.4000 or www.gwcoc.org.
November 2024
November 2 – 5 Mile Beach Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Join us for races on the Boardwalk from Wildwood Crest to North Wildwood and back so runners will enjoy a flat and scenic route. This event is open to all ages! For more information call 570-470-4922, email markfastfinishes@gmail.com or click here.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.