Events
2012 Themed Weekends and Special Events
Feasting on History May 01 - May 01
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.
Cards & Games Party May 14 - May 14
10am-3pm. The Friends of Historic Cold Spring present "Bridge to History Luncheon:" A Cards & Games Party. Bring your own cards and favorite games! Luncheon and beverages will be served, held in the Village Welcome Center. Please gather a table of 4! Tickets: $20/each; proceeds benefit the HCSV Education Program. For tickets or information, please call Linda at (609) 884-3579 or Penny at (609) 884-2531.
Afternoon Memorial Day Concerts May 26 - May 27
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with big band concerts each afternoon-free admission! Also visit the Country Store, Ice Cream Parlor, Bakery and Old Grange Restaurant by Tony Clark!
Community Open House Weekend June 02 - June 03
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!
8th Annual Celtic Festival June 09 - June 10
Celebrate traditions of the Celtic Highlands with live entertainment-music, dancing, crafts, beer pavilion and more! Please check back for performance lineup.
Military Timeline Weekend June 16 - June 17
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!
Cape May Quilt & Fiber Show June 23 - June 24
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 June 30 - July 01
Celebrate Independence Day the traditional way! Stay tuned for more details including a vintage baseball game, afternoon concerts and more.
Antique & Folk Art Show & Sale July 07 - July 08
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.
FunFest Weekend July 14 - July 15
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!
Paranormal Pursuits: Spiritualism in the 1800s July 21 - July 22
Experience the spiritual side of 19th century history! Including various mediums such as clairvoyancy, mysticism, phrenology, magic and much more!
Railroad Days July 28 - July 29
The Village is lined with model railroads, garden displays, vendors and more–discover all things locomotive!
Down on the Farm Weekend August 04 - August 05
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!
Antique & Folk Art Show & Sale August 11 - August 12
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.
Classic Car Show & Cruise August 18 - August 19
Vintage cars and trucks fill the Village from 11am-3pm.
Seafarers’ Weekend August 25 - August 26
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 September 01 - September 02
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 08 - 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 15 - September 16
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.
Candlelight Walk November 03 - November 03
5:30-7:30pm. Follow luminaries throughout the Village lanes and visit a selection of historic buildings where wine, beer, cheese and lite fare will be served. Enjoy special holiday discounts at the Country Store, plus fireside desserts and music in the Pavilion. Advance ticket sales only, $25. Please call (609) 898-2300, ext. 10.
Wassail Day December 01 - December 01
11am-3pm. Here we come a'wassailing! Celebrate the holiday season with merriment and cheer at select buildings at Historic Cold Spring Village. Visit Father Christmas in the Country Store and homes of yesteryear, where you will be greeted fireside by historical guides.
