The Wildwoods Memorial Day Weekend Events 2022
There are so many amazing things to do this weekend in the Wildwoods. As the unofficial start to the Summer Season, this weekend will kick start many summer-long events.
Let’s break down what you can do this Memorial Day Weekend in the Wildwoods.
Friday, May 27th
Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony
The Wildwoods Memorial Day Weekend Events 2022
It’s time to get your feet sandy! Come join us to officially start the summer season on the beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to ‘unlock’ the ocean, along with tourism and city officials, and guest speakers. This event is FREE to attend and kicks off at 11:00 a.m. For more information call 609.729.9000.
Wildwoods International Kite Festival
On the beach at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Event begins on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Unlocking of the Ocean media event outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include the opening of the Kite Sales Tent, a Friday night social via the local kite club, and the 9:00 p.m. illuminated night kite fly. Saturday includes the silent and loud auctions (open to all) and Saturday and Sunday include the flying of large inflatable kites, team flying, as well as family games. NEW for 2022…Check out the “Boardwalk on the Beach” food court and vendors! Sky Festival Productions, along with South Jersey Kite Flyers, is thrilled to announce that there will be not only one, but two days of “playshops” that are designer-intensive and focuses on the mental and creative opening to your minds’ creative limits. Presented by the George Peters on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. Monday features the World indoor Kite exhibition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center- FREE to spectators. Fri: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., Sat & Sun: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Mon: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information visit SkyFestivals.com
Morey’s Opening Day for Surfside and Adventure Pier
Opening at 6pm, Surfside Pier and Adventure Pier will be opening for their first time this season at 6pm along side Mariner’s Pier.
This will also be their first night the piers are open until midnight.
Saturday, May 28th
Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market Season Kick-Off
THE place to be every Saturday morning from Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekend! Each week you will find over 60 vendors selling farm goods, baked goods, jewelry, crafts, specialty foods, wine, beer, spirits and much more! Spread across both sides of Pacific Avenue in Byrne Plaza & Beyond, on Pacific Avenue from Oak Avenue (3400 Pacific Ave) to Schellenger Avenue (3501 Pacific Ave).
Be sure to stop by the dooww information booth to pick up your free DOOWW Magnet, Byrne Plaza Schedule of Events and Information about all the great things happening in Downtown Wildwood! While you’re picking up the freebies, you can also purchase DOOWW Christmas Ornaments, Tees & Sweatshirts, all at the dooww information booth located at the Pacific and Oak avenue entrance to Byrne plaza! PARKING is always FREE for Byrne Plaza Events in the Parking lots behind the shops; on the east side of Pacific Avenue, between Oak & Schellenger Avenues, and on the west side of Pacific, between Oak and Wildwood Avenues. For more information, call 609.523.1602 or visit DOOWW.com