Herald Newspapers September 5 2012 Dining & Entertainment www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com A31 The Wildwoods Keep the Fun Coming During Its ‘Second Season’ THE WILDWOODS – ditional tourism revenue. The New Jersey State Summer may ‘offi cially’ An example of the im- Firemen’s Convention will be coming to an end, but pact of ‘Second Season’ attract thousands of fi re- the Greater Wildwoods events on the Wildwoods’ men for meetings, semi- Tourism Improvement economy is ‘Roar to the nars, exhibits and other & Development Author- Shore’ – one of the fi ve- events from Thur., Sept. ity (GWTIDA) has been mile island’s signature 13 through Sat., Sept. 15 working hard to ensure fall events. According to a and will feature a parade that fun in the Wild- with fi refi ghters from study done by the Richard Thur., Sept. 6 through Sun., woods carries on through- Stockton College of New throughout New Jersey rid- out the rest of 2012. Sept. 9, featuring free live ing aboard their fi re trucks Jersey, ‘Roar to the Shore’ entertainment, vendors One of GWTIDA’s pri- brings in thousands of post- through the Wildwoods mary missions is to ex- and other activities, along on Sat., Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. summer visitors, resulting with the Wildwood Tattoo tend the Wildwoods’ tour- in an estimated economic A weekend full of clas- ism season for months Convention and Show at sic cars, Irish fun and fam- impact of $26 million. the Wildwoods Conven- after the unoffi cial end ‘Second Season’ in the ily entertainment takes of summertime by fund- tion Center Fri., Sept. 7 Wildwoods begins this through Sun., Sept. 9. (Page A33 Please) ing and promoting fall year in Sept. with classic events as a means of fi ll- Wildwoods events includ- ing hotel rooms during ing the 8th Annual Wild- what would otherwise be wood Block Party and a slower tourism season. Music Festival on Sun., GWTIDA calls this period The Wildwoods’ Boardwalk Classic Car Show & Auction is one of dozens of events taking place in the Wildwoods during Fall, 2012. Sept. 2, celebrating the from Labor Day Weekend centennial anniversary of through the end of Nov. place before the winter strongest methods for ex- mile island that do not pay the City of Wildwood with their ‘Second Season.’ holidays arrive. With the panding the Wildwoods’ the hotel tax or tourism free music and entertain- “The tourism season warm autumn breezes tourism season and in- tax, can only be used for ment throughout the day comes to an end in most and less hectic pace comes creasing overnight stays events or event promotion. starting at Noon – includ- shore towns once Labor our offi cial ‘Second Sea- and restaurant covers. The Wildwoods’ ‘Sec- ing a free performance by Day Weekend has passed, son.’ Many visitors state GWTIDA’s creating legis- ond Season’ begins right Chubby Checker at 9 p.m. but not in the Wildwoods,” that it’s their favorite time lation memorialized that after Labor Day Weekend and a Centennial Fire- said executive director of to be in the Wildwoods.” commitment with a caveat and extends through the works Extravaganza at 10 GWTIDA John Siciliano. Since the inception of stating all revenue from end of Oct. and into Nov. p.m.; and the Roar to the The Wildwoods’ Beach Monster Mash Truck Races “We have ten additional GWTIDA in 1993, special the tourism development – attracting hundreds of Shore Motorcycle Rally is one of dozens of events taking place in the Wild- weekends with more than events and themed week- fee, which is assessed to thousands of visitors and woods during Fall, 2012. 40 special events taking ends have been one of its all businesses on the fi ve- generating millions in ad- Get a Taste of Fall at Morey’s Piers st nua Since 1991 1 An l Iris 2nd Annual 2 h Fall Festival September 20-23, 2012 Chili/Chowder NorthNorth WildwoodW THE WILDWOODS – What would Cook Off New Jersey Fall be without the smell of chili sim- mering on the stove? Get a true taste up a bit and teams can enter the cook off of the Jersey Shore on the boardwalk at no cost and compete for a $500 cash Thursday September 20th at Mariner’s Landing on Sept. 30 at grand prize,” said Kristel Fillmore, Events A.O.H. Golf Tournament - 7:30 AM $90.00 fee on or before 9/15 and $100.00 after 9/15 Morey’s Piers’ 2nd Annual Souper and Entertainment Manager. “The cook off Wildwood Country Club - 1170 Golf Club Rd., CMCH Sunday Chili and Chowder Cook Off. is a fun and tasty way to celebrate Fall.” The competition will begin at 11:00 a.m. Live Amateur Boxing – $25.00 in advance • $30.00 at the door Got a great chili or chowder reci- The Tent at The Pointe at Moore’s Inlet pe? It’s free to register in one of the on Sun., Sept. 30 with a 2 hour cooking pe- two categories - Individual or Pro- riod. Public tastings will begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday September 21st fessional (for restaurants and caterers). Each team Guests can purchase tasting kits online at store.morey- VENDORS - 8 AM to 7 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue to enter the competition receives 2 all-day unlim- spiers.com for $10. Tasting kits include 5 taste tickets, LIVE IRISH ENTERTAINMENT 12 PM to 10:30 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue ited ride passes to Morey’s Piers and the chance tasting cups and a Guest’s Choice Ballot. Quantities are limited, so get your tasting kit while supplies last! Saturday September 22nd to be named Best Chili or Chowder. Plaques will 5K Run - 8 AM SIGN-UP - $15.00 fee Olde New Jersey Avenue (prizes awarded) be awarded to the winners in each division. There For more information, to register your cooking team or purchase tasting kits, please visit www.moreyspiers.com. VENDORS - 8 AM to 7 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue will be a $500 cash prize for the Best Overall. LIVE IRISH ENTERTAINMENT 12 PM to 10:30 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue “Last year’s event produced some of the best chilis BRIAN RILEY PIPE EXHIBITION - 10 AM Sports Field 8th & Central Avenues - Sponsored Content and chowders we’ve tasted. This year we changed it Featuring some of the best pipe bands on the East Coast IRISH DANCE LESSONS – FREE – 11 AM to 1 PM – Anglesea Firehouse WELCOME BIKERS! Sunday September 23rd Hurry In & Get Your MASS - 10:30 AM Saint Ann’s R.C. Church Glenwood & Atlantic Avenues Mex Fix. Key West Celebrate our Faith & Heritage. Procession from main entrance to altar by the Protectors of the Faith Guards, the Emerald Society Honor Guard and Bag Pipers including a liturgical bag pipe soloist Café PARADE - 12:30 PM Starting at 24th & Surf to Spruce & Olde New Jersey Avenues GRAND MARSHAL - BRENDAN MOORE - National AOH President ican Gril Mex le Serving Breakfast & Lunch Featuring SEAMUS BOYLE – Past National AOH President Daily 7am-2pm VENDORS - 8 AM to 7 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue Open Daily at 11:30 a.m. through Sept. 9th Serving Dinner THE OFFICIAL IRISH MUSIC TENT Weekends through Sept. 22nd Thurs., Fri. , & Sat. until 9pmp CONTINUOUS IRISH ENTERTAINMENT ALL WEEKEND LONG All You Can Eat (Across from The Pointe at Moore’s Inlet) LUNCH • DINNER Celebrating Snow Crabs & Dungeness Crabs! Featuring: Derek WarÀ eld & the Young Wolftones, ICE CREAM 27 Celtic Connection, Bogside Rogues, Broken Shillelaghs, BURRITO BAR Years! The Sean Fleming Band, Secret Service, The Highland Rovers, 2U & Belfast Rasta Pasta & Seafood Connection featuring the Fitzpatrick Irish Dancers PATIO DINING BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE CHILDREN'S MENU Anglesea Fire Hall – 2nd & Olde New Jersey Avenue-Along Surf Avenue to 26th Avenue Over 20 Flavors of Ice Cream Dinner Specialties! Additional bus service to Wildwood and Wildwood Crest 56077 Atlantic Atl ti & Buttercup B tt • WildWildwood d CCrest CATERINGCAATERING AVAILABLE AVAILABAVAILABLELE TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE • 609-522-5735 Corner of Andrew & Pacifi c Aves., 1-800-IRISH-91 or www.cmcaoh.com www.bandanasmexicangrille.com Wildwood • 522-5006 A32 www.CapeMayCountyHerald.com Dining & Entertainment Herald Newspapers September 5 2012 On the Waterfront at Schooner Island Ancient Order of Hibernians Open Wed. thru Sun. 21st Annual Irish Fall Festival Happy Hour Daily 3-5pm NORTH WILDWOOD tion will take place at the - The largest Irish festival fi eld located at 8th and Dinner from 4pm on the east coast begins on Central Avenues. This Thu., Sept. 20, and con- event attracts thousands cludes on Sun., Sept. 23, of spectators. Come see 2012. This festive four and hear some of the best day event is sponsored by pipe bands in the East! James J. Reilly, Division 1, Also on Saturday, the Ancient Order of Hiber- AOH will host free Irish nians (AOH). The AOH Dance Lessons at the is an organization which Anglesea Volunteer Fire fosters and preserves House, located in First Seating 4-6pm Irish culture and heritage. the heart of the The success of this fes- festival activities at Pointe at and Wildwood Crest. 3 Courses $25 tival has been overwhelm- 2nd and Olde New Moore’s For detailed information, ing, and continues to draw Jersey Avenues from must be seated by 6pm Inlet. The please call 609-884-5230 more and more people 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Irish Music or visit gatrolley.com. each year. With over one On Sunday, everyone Tent will feature non-stop As a result of this ex- hundred vendors, sixteen is welcome to celebrate Rio Grande Ave., (By the Bridge) Wildwood • 609-522-1062 entertainment by Broken tremely successful annual food vendors, and an es- our faith and heritage www.beachcreek.net Shillelaghs, Celtic Connec- fund raising event, the timated crowd of over at Saint Anne’s Roman tion, Sean Fleming Band, AOH achieves signifi cant 200,000, this gathering Catholic Church in the Secret Service, Bogside charitable accomplish- will defi nitely be the place Notre Dame de la Mer Rogues, Highland Rovers, ments.