Upcoming Events in The Wildwoods from Your Town Guru 5/19/2017

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Wildwoods Convention Center. Annual meeting of the New Jersey State Council, Knights of Columbus. Business sessions will be held Friday from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Members only. A blood drive for the American Red Cross will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. 973.736.5632 or http://www.njkofc.org

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Enjoy a weekend of “Who Done It” in Wildwood, NJ! The event includes a ticket to the Welcome Party & Old Fashion Drive In Movie Enjoy a night under the stars watching a fun 1950s era movie; Breakfast Ticket Complete breakfast at choice of selected restaurants; Dinner Ticket 3 Course Dinner at choice of selected restaurants; Ticket to the Murder Mystery Show, Sock Hop & Dessert Party Take a stroll back in time to the local gymnasium solve the Murder Mystery of Who Killed Peggy Sue at the Hop and dance to some of the great sounds of the 50s and 60s; and a Case File for the World Famous Wildwood Boardwalk Scavenger Hunt. Guests can hop on and off the tram car as they participate in the Scavenger Hunt. VIP discounts available at local businesses. Tickets available ONLY at the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, 3306 Pacific Avenue in Wildwood. For more information call 609.729.4000 or visit http://www.Wildwoods.com.

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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts this annual bike tour that starts in West Long Branch NJ, travels through the Wildwoods and ends in Cape May, NJ. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 732.660.1005 or http://bikenjm.nationalmssociety.org

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The Wildwood Food Truck Festival is back! This time, in the spring and in the fall, right at Wildwoods Fox Park. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.. The festival will feature 20 food trucks of all different cuisines. As always, there will be no duplicate cuisines to keep the festival unique. This year, a newly added kids area will be present, featuring a bounce house, face painting, a balloon twister, and multiple games. Also, come check out the new vendor row, featuring retailers and crafters all day long. Entry to the festival is free. http://www.wildwoodfoodtrucks.com

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Annual conference at the Wildwoods Convention Center with various sessions held daily. For more information call 877.677.2594 or visit http://www.gnjumc.org.

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A pirate costume parade begins on 26th Ave and the boardwalk in North Wildwood at 11 a.m., followed by a treasure hunt at 19th Ave and the beach for children ages 12 and under. Prizes include cash, bikes, weekend stays, gift cards and more! To register for the parade ONLY call 609.522.2955. Registration is not necessary to participate in the treasure hunt on the beach. http://www.NorthWildwood.com

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Wildwoods Convention Center. The United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs will hold a regional gymnastics championship featuring competitions on the floor, balance beam, uneven bars and vault. The competitions will be choreographed to music and prizes will be awarded. Exhibition will be held noon – 9 p.m. on Friday; Competition is 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $15 for adults; $10 for children. 609.704.9700 or http://www.usaigcnj.com

It’s time to get your feet sandy! Come join us to officially start the summer season at 12 noon on the Andrews Avenue beach next to the Widwoods Convention Center. A large, ornate key will be used to ‘unlock’ the ocean, along with tourism and city officials, guest speakers and more than 300 elementary school children with kites in the air. This event is FREE to attend. 609.729.9000

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The largest kite festival in North America featuring kite makers from around the world flying their most incredible colorful creations! Event is held on the beach at Rio Grande Avenue and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festival kicks off on Friday at 12 noon with the ‘Unlocking of the Ocean’ ceremony on the beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities follow with the opening of the kite sales tent and the 9 p.m. illuminated kite fly. Saturday and Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships on the beach, beginning at 9 a.m., as well as kite workshops and family games. Monday will feature the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. where kite fliers will showcase their impressive ability to fly a kite without wind! Entire event is FREE to spectators! Call 732.822.4884 or visit http://www.SkyFestivals.com for a detailed schedule of events.