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My name is Joey Contino. I am a big lover of anything Wildwood. I have lived and worked in Wildwood my whole life. I worked jobs from working on the beach renting umbrellas and chairs to being a supervisor at Morey's Piers. Wildwood is my life and my home!

A Spooky Wildwood Ferris Wheel

A Spooky Wildwood Ferris Wheel Even though Morey’s Piers is closed for the summer season, they are still putting a smile on our faces years round via the ferris wheel. For every season Morey’s Piers lites up their ferris wheel with that season’s theme. For Winter it’s Santa and snowflakes, for Spring it’s an Easter …

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Humpback Whales Off The Coast Of New Jersey (Video)

Humpback Whales Off The Coast Of New Jersey (Video) It’s the time of year where the sea animals start to take back their oceans and beaches after we played in them for the past few months. Fishermen who were on thefishing boat Barb Gail IV got a treat after they spotted a pod of five …

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Good Eats Food Truck Festival – Rescheduled 

Good Eats Food Truck Festival – Rescheduled The Good Eats Food Truck Festival has been moved to October 27th from 11 AM-6 PM at Fox Park due to high winds and rain scheduled for Saturday. But, don’t be bummed out! The festival is getting bigger and even better with the addition of Halloween attractions!All ages …

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This Weekend in The Wildwoods (Oct 19th – Oct 21st)

This Weekend in The Wildwoods (Oct 19th – Oct 21st) The weather is getting colder and the smells of boardwalk food are starting to fade but there are still tons of Wildwood events to check out. 2018 Wildwood RV Show North Wildwood Bonfire on the Beach Wildwood Good Eats Food Truck FestivalRescheduled To oct 27th …

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Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey 2018

Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey 2018 Start at Hereford Inlet Lighthouse then visit New Jersey’s historic lighthouses and select affiliated museums all weekend. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; rain or shine. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to tour the state and visit participating land-based lighthouses, 2 museums, and 2 life-saving stations over the weekend, as …

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Touring The Cape Henlopen Ferry

Touring The Cape Henlopen Ferry We talk a lot about the Cape May-Lewes Ferry on our page. From sinking ships to finding remnants of lost ships we really enjoy this gem in our backyard. Before we get started do yourself a favor and make plans to take a trip on theCape May-Lewes Ferry. It’s very inexpensive and fun.  …

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Sam’s Pizza Palace To Close For The Season

Sam’s Pizza Palace To Close For The Season You know it is truly the end of the summer and Wildwood boardwalk season when Sam’s Pizza Palace, located at 26th and the boardwalk, closes for the season. It felt just like yesterday we were coming to you live via Facebook Live on their opening day. You …

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Building A Graveyard Pt 2 – Halloween Decorations

Building A Graveyard Pt 2 – Halloween Decorations This is part 2 of building a Graveyard. As you know Halloween is my favorite time of year. Every year I build a big graveyard for Halloween. Today you will see part two of how I build it. Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/2AAnsLA  

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