This summer hit named one of the 5 Best NJ Summer Festivals by CBS NY features hard shell crabs, craft beers, food trucks and vendors, crafters, family entertainment and back-to-back music on the outdoor stage at the Emlen Physick Estate. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or chair and relax in the shade near the outdoor stage. Well-behaved pets welcome!
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Cape May offers a variety of beaches that line the promenade in Cape May, but some of our favorites are just a short drive away. Most notable is Sunset Beach, which as the name suggests, offers wonderful beach sunsets and Cape May diamonds, bits of polished glass created by glass, sand and time Just north you’ll find Higbee Beach, another incredible option that’s secluded and dog-friendly. For a quiet option that’s right in town, head to Poverty Beach for soft, white sand and a vantage point that might even produce some dolphin sightings during the summer months. There are even a few whale and dolphin watching boats that offer up-close-and-personal encounters if you’re into that kind of thing. If your looking for the what we think is the best beach area in Cape May its the Cove. The cove is a secluded beach area that features a crescent shaped beach. Located at the end of Beach Avenue towards the lighthouse, the Cove is everything we love about a beach in Cape May. Quiet and remote you will love it!
Higbee Beach at Higbee Wildlife Management Area is secluded. Get away from the crowds and enjoy a peaceful stroll on the beach with nothing but the sounds of the waves crashing and the seagulls flying overhead. Do note that the scenic beach is not for swimming as there are no lifeguards on duty.
Sunset Beach is the ultimate spot to view sunsets. Sunset Beach is the perfect spot to park your car and watch the sun go down on another lovely day in Cape May. Visitors also enjoy the Sunset Beach Grill, where you can dine al fresco with a view!
Cape May Point is quiet and secluded.
Visit the nearby Cape May Lighthouse at the Cape May Point State Park. The park is also home to a nice stretch of sandy beach as well. And for the bird watches, bring your binoculars and take a stroll through the William and Jane Blair bird refuge.
Commissioner Marie Hayes invites the public to come to the Cape May County Park and Zoo for our EggstravaganZoo. This annual special free event will feature the Easter Bunny. Visitors will have an opportunity to have their picture taken with the popular rabbit – so bring your camera.
The annual event includes educational displays, scavenger hunt, crafts and live animal encounters. The event will kick off with an Easter Egg Hunt in the park at 10:00 a.m. The hunt is over in a flash so be sure to not miss it!
East Lynne Theater Company presents a reading of the one-act play “Aftermath” by Mary P. Burrill for free, due to support from The New Jersey Theatre Alliance’s “Stages Festival.”
“Aftermath was first published in April 1919 in Max Eastman’s periodical, “Liberator” before it was produced by the Krigwa Players in The Little Theater Competition (performing alongside plays by Eugene O’Neill and Susan Glaspell) in 1928. It tells the story of a Black soldier, who was awarded the French War Cross for his bravery in WWI, only to return home to discover that his father has been lynched.
Mary P. Burrill was not only a playwright, educator, and activist, but was the first Black graduate of Emerson College. Her partner of twenty-five years, Lucy Diggs Slowe, was appointed the first Dean of Women at Howard University. The Slowe-Burrill house in Washington D.C. was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 for “its significance to African American and LGBT history.”
“Aftermath” premieres on Wednesday, April 6 at 8:00 PM on ELTC’s YouTube Channel https://www.tinyurl.com/ELTCYouTube and is available through Saturday, April 9 at midnight. It can be viewed directly on a flat screen TV, but if viewing it on a computer, ELTC recommends connecting the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable so it can be seen on a larger screen with better sound. Closed Caption is available on YouTube. The direct link to “Aftermath” will be available several days before the premiere after it’s been edited.
April 23rd. See some of the best crafts and collectibles in Cape May
Listen to an evening of music under the stars performed by a wide array of musical talent! Bring a blanket or beach chair as seating is limited.
Check for schedule with City of Cape
The City of Cape May is happy to announce the 2022 Arts and Crafts Show Schedule with Applications for Registration:
June 11, 2022 and June 12, 2022
https://www.exitzerojazzfestival.com/tickets
The Spring Exit Zero Jazz Festival takes place in Cape May, NJ. May 13-15, 2022. International touring artists perform on 2 outdoor stages on the grounds of the Exit Zero Ferry Park, located at the Cape May Ferry Terminal. Music at Exit Zero Ferry Park runs from 11am-6pm each Festival day, May 13, May 14, and May 15.
Cape May bars and restaurants will host many genres of music May 13-May 15. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum band. The joy of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival is in the discovery of incredible music and musicians you may never have known existed.
No race day registration. All athletes must register online before the event. Registration capacity is 350 runners.
Cape May Running Company 305 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204
43rd Great Cape May Footrace! Review the info below for all your race day needs.
All runners must maintain a 16:00/mile.
Start & Finish
The Start and Finish Line is at the intersection of Perry Street and Beach Ave in Cape May, NJ.
Packet Pick Up
Friday 5/6 from 12PM to 6PM at Cape May Running Co (305 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204). Saturday 5/7 6:30AM to 7:30AM at the starting area. We highly recommend Friday pick up to cut down on race day delays. GROUPS: If you are running with family or friends please send one person to pick up bibs and shirts – this will cut down on crowds and make social distancing easier!
Parking
Parking is free at all meters around the Start/Finish area until noon. Meters on the Washington Street Mall begin at 10AM.
Swag
First 300 registered runners will receive a race shirt.
Covid-19 Precautions
Athletes are always required to wear a mask except after crossing the starting line when running on the race course. Masks are required immediately after athletes cross the finish line. If you forget a mask, one will be provided to you. Runners must keep moving and not gather in the finish area. Spectators are not permitted in the finish area. If you do not feel well – PLEASE STAY HOME!
NO WATER STOPS: There will be no water stops on the race course. Runners are required to carry their own. Handheld bottles and soft flasks are available for purchase at Cape May Running Co. Bottled water will be distributed at the finish line.
Awards (each distance):
Awards –
1st Place Overall Male and Female – $100 Gift Card to Cape May Running Company.
2nd Place Overall Male and Female – $50 Gift Card to Cape May Running Company.
3rd Place Overall Male and Female – $25 Gift Card to Cape May Running Company.
Top 3 in Age Group (14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Join us for a celebration of Irish Heritage as Willow Creek Winery teams up with the New Jersey Farmers Cooperative to host our first annual St. Patrick’s Weekend Celebration.
Chef O’Brian’s fabulous Irish Dinner Special:
Irish Appetizer:
Guinness Cheese Dip with our Bavarian Pretzel
Irish Entrées:
All entrees served with boxty (Irish potato pancake) and roasted root vegetables
Guinness Braised Beef Short Ribs
Jameson Braised Pork Shoulder
Baileys & Jameson Chicken Breast
Irish Dessert:
Bread Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce
*Be sure to arrive early as Irish meals are only available while supplies last.
Weekend Entertainment
Friday, March 18Th
2Pm – 6Pm Live Music By Gordon Vincent
6Pm Performances By The Cape Atlantic Police & Fire Irish Pipe Brigade And The Emerald Isle Academy Of Irish Dance
Saturday, March 19Th
4Pm – 8Pm Live Music By The Honeyhawks
Sunday, March 20Th
2Pm – 6Pm Live Music By The Honeyhawks
Vendor Market
We’re Excited To Welcome Dozens Of Talented Local Artisans And Craftsmen For A Weekend-long Vendor Market As Well.