Shore events coming to a beach near you
There's never a dull moment in the Wildwoods. Take a look at what's on tap for the rest of this month.
There's never a dull moment in the Wildwoods. Take a look at what's on tap for the rest of this month
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July
9-12 Dance Xplosion
9-12 Dance Xplosion
Wildwoods Convention Center. National dance-competition finals from studios all over the country competing for cash and prizes. 7 a.m.-midnight daily. Free admission. www.dancexplosion.org.
9 Miss North Wildwood Competition
Sunset Bay Restaurant, North Wildwood. Teen competition and luncheon. Noon. Free. 609-522-7722.
11 Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 6 p.m. Free. 609-522-7500.
11-12 The 15th Annual Duke of Fluke Fishing Tournament
Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Avenue, Shawcrest. South Jersey's largest fluke tournament.
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Entrance fee for participants. 609-729-1425 or www.sterlingharbor.com.
11-13 New Jersey State Barbecue Championship and Blues Festival
2nd and Olde New Jersey avenues, North Wildwood. Barbecue, live blues music and family fun. Fri: 5 -11 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free to spectators. 609-523-6565 or www.njbbq.com.
12 12th Annual Swim for the Dolphins
Wildwood Crest beach at Rambler Road. More than 300 swimmers each year race to benefit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. Registration and awards are at the Rambler Road lifeguard station. Race begins at 6:30 p.m.
12-13 Boardwalk Craft Show
The Boardwalk south of the Convention Center, Wildwood. Craft show with handmade products. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free. 609-522-0378 or 609-522-0198.
13 Doodlebops LIVE!
Wildwoods Convention Center's Oceanfront Arena. Showtime:
12:30 p.m., $25-$35, www.ticketmaster.com, 800-736-1420, Convention Center box office.
14 Radio Disney Summer Celebrity Tour
Disney stars perform live. Free on Morey's Mariner's Landing Pier at noon. For details, visit moreyspiers.com/
disney.htm
17-20 Closer Walk Christian Youth Event
Morey's Piers, Schellenger Avenue. Camping on the beach, live Christian music and worship services. Entrance fee for participants. 609-522-3900 or www.MoreysPiers.
com
17-20 Vietnam Veterans' Traveling Wall and Museum
Fox Park, Ocean and Burk avenues. The traveling "Wall that Heals" will be on display. 609-780-2525.
19 Boogie Board Races
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Wave-riding competition for boys and girls ages 5-18. Registration 9 a.m., contest 10 a.m. Prizes awarded. Bring your own board. 609-522-2955 or www.northwildwood.com.
19 Christmas in July with Santa Claus
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Santa rides the beach tram. 1 p.m. Free. 609-522-7500
19 Christmas in July Boat Parade
Lineup begins at 6:30 p.m. in Beach Creek by Sunset Bay Restaurant. (Look for the lineup patrol boat and tune to Channel 65). Parade starts at 7 p.m., heading south. Call 609-522-1987 to register or for information.
19-20 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Craft Show
1st & Central avenues, North Wildwood. Juried crafters and special guest Donna Elias. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 609-522-4520 or www.herefordlighthouse.org.
19-20 Handcraft Unlimited Summer Craft Show
Wildwoods Convention Center. Quality crafters. Sat: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $3. Children under 12 free. 717-656-4849 or www.handcraft-unlimited.com.
20-25 Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition
Wildwoods Convention Center. National Dance competition. Free admission to spectators. 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Daily www.sophisticated productions.com.
21 Radio Disney Summer Celebrity Tour
Disney stars perform live. Free on Morey's Mariner's Landing Pier at noon. For details, visit moreyspiers.com/disney.htm
26 Disney concert of the summer
A Radio Disney concert starring Raven and Mitchel Musso at the Oceanfront Arena, Wildwoods Convention Center. 2 p.m., $27.50-$45, Ticketmaster.com, 800-736-1420 or visit the Convention Center box
office.
26 13th Annual Sandblast Beach Run
On the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. 2-mile run starts at 7 a.m. Saturday; 5-mile run at 7 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds to benefit Wildwood Catholic High School cross-country and track programs. Entrance fee for participants. Free to spectators. 609-522-8581 or www.sandblastbeachrun.com.
26-27 Mid-Summer Festival at the Gazebo
7100 Ocean Ave. and Rambler Road, Wildwood Crest. Crafters of every kind. Food, live music, children's activities and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily. Free. 609-522-1669.
26-27 Boardwalk Craft Show
The boardwalk south of the Convention Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free. 609-522-0378 or 609-522-0198.
26-27 16th Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
On the beach between Oak and Poplar avenues. A 4-on-4 team competition for players of all levels. 18 and older. Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to spectators. 856-696-9705 or www.wildwoodultimate.com.