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.

Ocean City’s Parachute Pyrotechnic Show

The Parachute Pyrotechnic Show will return to Ocean City for its fourth year on Saturday at 8 p.m. followed by the Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow on Sunday. The pyrotechnic show consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax parachuters exiting an aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City's beach and boardwalk.

White or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited as the parachuters fly in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. The jump will end with a landing on the Seventh Street Beach and can be viewed along the entire Boardwalk.

Harvest Brew Fest In Cape May

Enjoy craft beers and celebrate South Jersey during this all-day festival that celebrates all things local on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The festival is free to attend with varying costs for food, beer and crafts vendors. The Physick Estate is located at 1048 Washington St. in Cape May.

Bake’n Bacon, Boy Scouts’ Hot Dog Stand, Empanada Mama’s, Gaiss’, House of Cupcakes, Matt’s BBQ and Sloppy Joe’s are among the food vendors. Beverage vendors include 7 Mile Brewery, CoHo Brewing Company, Harrison Beverage, Ludlum Island Brewery, Mudhen Brewery, Nauti Spirits Distillery and Pirate Pete’s Soda.

Beach To Brewery 5K

A 5K race at 9 a.m. on Saturday starts at Beach and Broadway in Cape May, and ends at the Cape May Brewing Company.

All runners receive a race shirt and special edition Beach To Brewery pint glass. All finishers receive a race medal and victory beer.

Food trucks will have food and coffee available for purchase two units down from the brewery. A portion of these sales will go to the Surfrider Foundation.

Click here for all the details about the race and registration.

Shark Attack Summer Send Off At Convention Hall

The day starts with a sand sculpture contest on the beach in front of Convention Hall in Cape May. Sculpting begins at 2 p.m., judging takes place at 6:30 p.m., and winners will be announced at 7:30 p.m.

The contest is open to all ages and levels, beginners to professionals. Bring your tools, sunscreen, refreshments & creativity. Advance registration encouraged. Call 609-884-9565 to register.

The party continues with music, food, fun and games, including a dunk tank with the mayor at Convention Hall at 6 p.m. Attendees should bring a beach chair or blanket for the main event at 8 p.m. for a showing of “Jaws.”

Click here for more information.

Ocean City Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow

The Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Stunt pilots and aerobatic champions will put on a show over the beach and boardwalk.

The show features warbirds, civilian aerobatics and military flybys. The show is best viewed from the area between Fifth Street and 14th Street.

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