Events to Check Out this Weekend: May 22 – 24, 2015

Wildwoods International Kite Festival – May 22-25

Festival starts at noon with the Unlocking of the Ocean ceremony outside of the Wildwoods Convention Center. Festivities following include opening of the Kite Sales Tent, Friday Night Social via the local South Jersey Kite Flyers Club (all-you-can-eat buffet for $10 per person) and the 9:00pm Illuminated Night Kite Fly. Saturday and Sunday include the East Coast Stunt Kite Championships, sport kite demo’s, team flying, kite workshops and family games. Monday features the World Indoor Kite Competition inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE to spectators. Visit www.SkyFestivals.com

Date: May 22nd, 2015 – May 25th, 2015
Address: Wildwoods Convention Center & Beach; E. Hand Ave. & E. Burk Ave., Wildwood
Cost: Free for Spectators
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Jersey Shore Food Truck Showdown – May 23 – 25

The Jersey Shore’s Food Truck Wars is pitting over 40 regional trucks head to head in this competition of the tri state area’s best mobile-made eats! Come out for a day of delicious food, entertainment and the Star Ledger’s Family Fun Day. Admission is only $3 to the park.

Dates: May 23rd – 25th, 2015
Address: Monmouth Park Racetrack; 175 Oceanport Ave. Oceanport, NJ
Cost: $3
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Blues, Wine, & BBQ Festival – May 23 & 24

The 2015 Blues, Barbecue, and Wine Festival is ready to help you shake, rattle and roll through wine tastings of 20 premier New Jersey wineries! The first signature event of the 2015 festival season will include the announcement of the winners of the 2015 New Jersey Wine Competition, and the winner of the annual Passport Program international wine trip giveaway! Enjoy 2 days over Memorial Day weekend of delicious local wine sampling, tasty authentic BBQ, and rockin’ blues!

Dates: May 23rd & 24th, 2015
Address: Schooley’s Mountain Park;91 E Springtown Rd, Long Valley
Cost: $25
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NJ Renaissance Faire – May 23, 24,30, 31; June 6 & 7

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire, where fantasy meets reality! A Renaissance Festival the way you remember, alive with interaction, magic and friendship.

Dates: May 23rd, 23th, 30th & 31st; June 6th & 7th, 2015
Address: 1195 Florence Columbus Rd; Bordentown, New Jersey
Cost: $18+. Buy Tickets Here
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Blues & BBQ Wine Event @ Natali Vineyards – May 24th

Join us for our Memorial day celebration of Blues & BBQ. Enjoy the music of blues singer Danny Eyer. Wine tastings, wine by the bottle or glass, sangria and wine slushies. Local artisan and food vendors will be on hand. Our events are always free admission and rain or shine. Children and pets welcome.

Dates: Sunday, May 24th, 2015; 2pm to 7pm
Address: 221 N Delsea Dr, Cape May Court House
Cost: Free to Attend
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Maplewood Street Fair – May 24

Over 200 Artists, crafters and vendors and 25,000 spectators. 11 am – 5 pm. Free admission and free parking on the streets of Downtown.

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2014; 11am to 5pm
Address: Streets of the Downtown, Maplewood
Cost: Free
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Highlands 15th Annual Seaport Craft Show – May 24

The Highlands Business Partnership will host the 15th Annual Seaport Craft Show, rain or shine from 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Come experience a delightful collection of various handmade crafts from more than 60 crafters and artisans. Shop till you drop for unique gifts, art, jewelry and personal items at this Juried Show.

Date: Sunday, May 24, 2015; 10am to 4pm
Address: Huddy Park; Bay & Waterwitch Aves., Highlands
Cost: Free