Events
2013 Themed Weekends and Special Events
Feasting on History May 07 - May 07
Annual restaurant gala fundraiser held at NASW Aviation Museum. Sample signatures dishes, entrees and desserts from your favorite area restaurants. Plus, special wine tastings from local and regional distributors! Advance ticket sales only, please.
Community Open House Weekend June 01 - June 02
Free admission! Visit select buildings and learn about the trades and crafts of the ‘age of homespun’! Take guided walking tours and special discounts at the Country Store!
FunFest Weekend June 08 - June 09
Try your hand at crafts and trades from the 1800s! Blacksmithing, basketweaving, woodworking and more. Step inside the Village's 26 restored, historic buildings and interact with historical interpreters to learn and create-the way our ancestors did! Children can get their 'Pastport' stamped for each hands-on activity they complete, and redeem it for a free treat in the Country Store!
Military Timeline Weekend June 15 - June 16
An exhibition of various conflicts spanning several centuries including English Hundred Years War, Boer War, American Revolution and Civil War, World War II, Korean War and more!
Paranormal Pursuits: Spiritualism in the 1800s June 22 - June 23
Experience the spiritual side of 19th century history! Including various mediums such as clairvoyancy, mysticism, phrenology, magic and much more!
Cape May Quilt & Fiber Show June 29 - June 30
The Village’s 26th annual Quilt Show has expanded into a full-scale event celebrating all forms of fiber arts. In addition to voting for your favorite quilt, guests can take in workshops and demonstrations on knitting, crocheting, wool dyeing, sheep shearing and more.
Independence Day Celebration July 06 - July 07
Celebrate Independence Day the traditional way! Afternoon concerts, patriotic programs, family activities and more!
Christmas in July July 13 - July 14
Christmas in July- an arts, crafts and antiques festival! Shop for holiday favorites and learn about Christmas traditions of Early America. Saturday afternoon musical performance!
9th Annual Celtic Festival July 20 - July 21
Celebrate traditions of the Celtic Highlands with live entertainment-music, dancing, crafts, beer pavilion and more! Please check back for performance lineup.
Railroad Days July 27 - July 28
The Village is lined with model railroads, garden displays, vendors and more–discover all things locomotive!
Antique & Folk Art Show & Sale August 03 - August 04
The Village is lined with furniture, collectibles, books, jewelry, ephemera and much, much more, plus the addition of folk art dealers and artisans! Saturday afternoon performance by the Bob Ferris Orchestra.
Down on the Farm Weekend August 10 - August 11
Visit with your favorite barnyard animals, make take-home crafts, take a horse & carriage ride with Levi the Horse and celebrate all things on the American farm!
Classic Car Show & Cruise August 17 - August 18
Vintage cars and trucks fill the Village from 11am-3pm.
Seafarers’ Weekend August 24 - August 25
Pirates invade the Village! Catch the action with exciting pirate fight shows from Valhalla's Pirates throughout the weekend. Take in exhibits and activities such as antique boats, duck decoy carving and more. Plus, sea chanties and sing-alongs.
FunFest Weekend August 31 - September 01
Try your hand at crafts and trades from the 1800s! Blacksmithing, basketweaving, woodworking and more. Step inside the Village's 26 restored, historic buildings and interact with historical interpreters to learn and create-the way our ancestors did! Children can get their 'Pastport' stamped for each hands-on activity they complete, and redeem it for a free treat in the Country Store!
Revolutionary War Encampment September 07 - September 08
The American Revolution comes to life with reenactors and encampments from both Loyalist and Patriot militia. Field camps, weaponry, programs and more.
Civil War Weekend September 14 - September 15
The Blue and the Gray invade Cape May at one of the Village's longest-running and most popular events! Union and Confederate troops camp throughout the Village, providing demonstrations on field hospitals, mounted cavalry, weaponry and more.
Pumpkin Festival October 19 - October 19
The Lower Township Rotary Club presents the 21st Annual Pumpkin Festival. Fall family fun with craft and food vendors, face painting, pumpkin painting, hayrides, a haunted barn, games, activities and more. Free admission. Rain date: October 20th.
