09/03/2026
π Labor Day Weekend has arrived in Cape May, and it is going out with a bang! From Friday through Monday you have historic aircraft, a legendary clamshell tournament, a farming heritage festival, boardwalk fireworks, and one last free concert under the stars before summer wraps up. Whether you are a lifelong local or squeezing in one final shore visit, here are the 10 best one off events to catch this weekend. ποΈ
1. βοΈ AirFest 2026 at NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum β Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, 10AM to 4PM, Historic Hangar #1, Cape May Airport
Get up close with the largest collection of historic aircraft the museum has ever assembled, headlined by the D-Day veteran C-47 "Placid Lassie" and a flying Messerschmitt Me 262 reproduction. Meet living history reenactors and real pilots, tour military vehicles, watch war game demos, and explore the museum's own 28-aircraft collection housed in a real WWII hangar. It is the museum's biggest fundraiser of the year and a must for aviation buffs and curious families alike. usnasw.org/airfest βοΈ
2. π Rich Reinhart Junior Clamshell Pitching Tournament β Friday, September 4, registration at 11AM, tournament 12PM to 1PM, Windsor Beach across from Congress Hall
A true only in Cape May tradition, this free tournament invites kids ages 6 to 17 to toss clamshells about 25 feet toward a target in the sand. Shells are provided, or bring your own lucky one. It is quirky, competitive, and a great way to kick off the long weekend with the whole family cheering from the beach. capemaycity.com π
3. π Wildwoods Labor Day Weekend Fireworks β Friday, September 4, 10PM, Rio Grande Avenue Beach, Wildwood
Kick off the long weekend in style as fireworks light up the sky behind the iconic Wildwoods sign, with music simulcast so you can enjoy the show from the boardwalk, the beach, or your blanket in the sand. It is one of the most photographed shows of the summer and the perfect way to start Labor Day weekend. wildwoodsnj.com π
4. π 38th Annual Whitesboro Reunion Festival β Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6, Martin Luther King Center, 207 West Main Avenue, Middle Township
This year's theme, "Still Standing," honors the history and resilience of Whitesboro, one of New Jersey's most historic African American communities. The three day celebration includes a Friday night White Party, a Saturday Caring for Kids Carnival with live music and guest speakers, and a Sunday community worship service, comedy show, and basketball tournament, plus food, craft, and community vendors all weekend. go.evvnt.com/3762983-0 π
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West Cape May Tomato Festival β Saturday, September 5, 9AM to 4PM, Backyard Park, 732 Broadway, West Cape May
Jersey's favorite summer crop gets its own festival with farm fresh tomatoes, tomato themed dishes and crafts, live music, and vendors galore, all benefiting the West Cape May Shade Tree Commission. It is a beloved end of summer tradition that celebrates community as much as it does produce. westcapemay.us π
6. π³ Ed's Funcade World Championship Skee-ball Tournament β Saturday, September 5, preliminaries 7PM, finals 10PM, Ed's Funcade, 3700 Boardwalk at Lincoln Avenue, Wildwood
Think you have what it takes? This free, open to all tournament turns a boardwalk arcade classic into a true competition, with bragging rights and prizes on the line. It is a fun, nostalgic way to spend a Saturday night just a short drive from Cape May. edsfuncade.com π³
7. π¬ Summer Send Off Concert and Movie on the Beach β Sunday, September 6, live music 7PM to 9PM, movie at 9:15PM, Cape May Convention Hall Beach, 714 Beach Avenue
Say goodbye to summer with a free concert featuring Fat Mezz followed by The Endless Summer, then settle in for a movie under the stars right on the sand. Bring your beach chair and make a night of it with family and friends for one of the season's most relaxed send offs. capemaycity.com π¬
8. π‘ Wildwood End of Summer Block Party β Sunday, September 6, Fox Park, Ocean Avenue across from the Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwood says farewell to another great summer with free live music, entertainment, food vendors, and craft vendors filling the park. It is a festive, family friendly way to soak up the last big crowd of the season before the boardwalk quiets down for fall. wildwoodsnj.com π‘
9. πΆ Free Music in the Park Season Finale featuring The Wind Symphony β Sunday, September 6, 7PM, Rotary Park Bandstand, 400 Lafayette Street, Cape May
Cape May closes out its beloved 47 concert summer series with a full ensemble performance from The Wind Symphony. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the last free outdoor concert of the season in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Washington Street Mall. capemaycity.com/rotary-park-concerts πΆ
10. π§Ί Labor Day Weekend Boardwalk Craft Show β Saturday, September 5, 9AM to 5PM, and Sunday, September 6, 9AM to 3PM, Wildwoods Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue
Stroll the southern end of the boardwalk for the season's final craft show, packed with handmade jewelry, coastal home decor, artwork, and one of a kind gifts from talented regional artisans, all with the ocean as your backdrop. It is a great way to grab a unique souvenir before summer officially wraps up. boardwalkcrafts.com π§Ί
That is a packed Labor Day weekend lineup! Tag a friend, share this post, and let us know in the comments which events you are planning to hit this weekend.