5 Things To Do In Cape May County This Weekend

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events happening in Cape May County.

Downtown Wildwood Jazzy Fridays

Enjoy free live music from the Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra in Byrne Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m.

Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket.

Theatre In Ocean City

Friday night is the last chance to see the Ocean City Theatre Company perform "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center.

The fully staged musical collaborations of the Ocean City Theatre Company and Ocean City Pops delight audiences summer after summer, and this production marks the return of Broadway by the Beach after shows were canceled last year due to the pandemic.

Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, 609-399-6111 or the Music Pier Box Office.

Craft Beer, Music & Crab Festival

Cape May MAC’s most popular outdoor festival returns Saturday at the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May.

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be crabs, beer, music and more. Kid-friendly activities include an acrobats show from Mystery Circus Arts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mackie the stilt walker will greet guests on the grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission to the festival is free. Well-behaved pets are welcome.

Miss Ocean City Pageant

The Miss Ocean City Pageant begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Ocean City Music Pier. Miss Ocean City 2020 Mary Grace Jamison will be on hand as contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown and on-stage question.

Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. For more information, call 609-399-6111. Tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, 609-399-6111 or the Music Pier Box Office.

Midsummer Heritage Music Weekend

The Historic Cold Spring Village will showcase generations of music on Saturday and Sunday at the Midsummer Heritage Music Weekend.

Musicians will perform a mix of Celtic, jazz, bluegrass and indigenous flute music each day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read more about the musicians and performances here.

The Village buildings will also be open featuring historically clothed interpreters who will demonstrate the trades, crafts and lifestyles of Early America.

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