While Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, was about two weeks ago, there is still plenty of summer left!
With 85-degree days the beaches and the boardwalk are still packed with visitors from around the world.
This Weekend In The Wildwood – Sept 16th-18th
The most asked question of this time of year is “what is open in the Wildwoods.” This changes from week to week as we inch closer to Columbus day weekend. (the last weekend for Morey’s Mariners Pier).
For this weekend, Sept 16th-18th, the biggest things that are closed are Morey’s Surfside Pier, Morey’s Adventure Pier, Ocean Oasis Waterpark, and Raging Waters Waterpark.
Most games, restaurants, and stores on the boardwalk are still open for a few more weeks.
Off the boardwalk is when you start to see closed for the season signs on places. Be sure to call your favorite place in advance to make sure they are open.
Four big events are taking place this weekend which are the Boots at the Beach Country Music Festival and New Jersey Firemen’s Convention.
Boots at the Beach Fest
The Boots at the Beach Country Music Festival will be held September 16 – 18, 2022 in the North Wildwood Entertainment District, along Olde New Jersey Avenue, featuring live country music, and merchandise vendors selling everything country, dancing, crafts, and food. Admission to the festival is FREE!
Firemen Convention
The Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members at the Wildwoods Convention Center featuring meetings, seminars, and voting takes place September 15 – 17, 2022. Firetrucks from around the state will be displayed in the Wildwoods Convention Center parking lots and merchandise vendors can be found across the street at Fox Park.
Morey’s Piers Oktoberfest
Join Morey’s Piers for Oktoberfest, that ancient German tradition of merriment, roller coasters, tilt-a-whirls, beer, pretzels, and bratwurst! Jumbo’s restaurant will feature a special themed selection of Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, German potato salad, schnitzel, and more. On tap, guests will find a wide selection of beers and tasting flights to be enjoyed at an outdoor “Biergarten” located behind Jumbo’s with live entertainment.
Margarita Mile 5K Run
The Margarita Mile is a 5k run held on the beach in Wildwood at 8 a.m. on September 17, 2022 steps off at Cresse Avenue. Every dollar raised will go to the Glioblastoma Foundation to benefit brain cancer research and treatment. A $25 donation will gain participants entry into the race. You can register the day of or preregister on the Fundly site. The race route is from Cresse Avenue to 26th Avenue and back to the Wildwoods Convention Center, totaling 5K.
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