Photo: Cape May Mac
Carnival by the Sea
When: Friday, July 22, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Sea Isle
There’s so much to do at Sea Isle’s premier carnival by the sea. Enjoy carnival games, magic shows, an obstacle course, roaming carnival acts and traditional carnival food at Excursion Park from 5 – 8 pm.
Craft Beer & Crab Festival
When: Saturday, July 23, 10 am – 5 pm.
Where: Emlen Physick Estate
The Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May hosts this all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers along with food trucks and family friendly entertainment. There will be live music on the outdoor stage (bring a blanket or chair). Admission is free, and event runs from 10 am – 5 pm.
Ocean City Night In Venice
When: Saturday, July 23, 6 pm
Where: Ocean City
Tap into your whimsical side with some fun only locals could understand — “Mummers: Struttin’ on the Bay.” Enjoy the colorful costumes, themed entries and string bands along the boardwalk, then stick around for the grand finale fireworks off the bay at dusk.
Christmas in July
When: Saturday, July 23, 6pm
Where: Wildwood Crest
Get in the holiday spirit early this year with Wildwood’s Christmas in July! Enjoy Christmas activities, live holiday music, food, drink, games, photos with Santa and more on Sunset Lake near Atlanta and New Jersey aves. End the day with a boat parade on Sunset Lake.
Rancocas Woods Craft & Antique Show
When: Saturday, July 23, 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Mt. Laurel
Get ahead on your Christmas shopping with local and handmade, vintage and antique goods at the Rancocas Woods market at 118 Creek Rd, Mt. Laurel. Enjoy a pop up beer garden with Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing, food trucks and more.
Whitesbog Blueberry Festival
When: Saturday, July 23 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Historic Whitesbog Village
This is your last chance to celebrate the 39th Blueberry Summer Festival in the birthplace of blueberries. Enjoy antique engine displays, tractor parades, kids’ areas, lectures, demonstrations, wagon rides, and of course, lots and lots of blueberries!
All-Female Surf Contest
When: Sunday, July 24 8 am – 5 pm
Where: LBI
In this fundraiser to benefit cancer patients, female surfers are randomly paired after being separated into 2 age groups – one experienced surfer with one younger surfer. Teams compete through a bracket-style tournament. Competition is held on the beach at 68th St. in LBI from 8 am – 5 pm. Don’t miss the vendor village with food, beer, live music and surfer apparel for sale. No wave date is July 31.
