Ocean City NJ Guide 2012

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Two air shows are set for Ocean City in September. The

country’s leading stunt plane pilots and sky divers will

perform an exciting two hour Aerobatic Air Show over the

beach on Sun., Sept. 16. The display will be visible from 6th

to 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and may be viewed from that

location or the beach starting 1 p.m.

In addition to the amazing stunt maneuvers, there will

be military demonstrations.

On Sat., Sept. 15th, the Ocean City Airport Assn. holds

its 21st annual Air Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the

Municipal Air Port, 26th and Bay Ave.

The Airport grounds will be packed with unusual air-

planes. There will be an exciting model airplane demon-

stration, banner pick-up, exhibit of World War ll airplanes

and other aeronautic displays. There will be a paper

airplane contest for children and crafts and food booths.

Admission is free to both festivals. For information on

Ocean City Air Festivals, call (609) 525-9300 or (609) 525-9223.

Two air shows areset for Ocean City

in September.There will be

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Ocean City is the site of many exciting, relaxing and fun activities and events for thefamily throughout the year. Courier-Post file photos

Something for everyone!OCEAN CITY


Indian SummerMILE LONG OCEAN CITY

BLOCK PARTY

Live Musicfrom 11am - 4pm

Free Pony Rideson the Tabernacle Grounds

11 am to 4 pm

FireworksSpectacular!

Boardwalk - 9:30 p.m.

MerchantSidewalk Sale

Sunday, Oct. 7th11a.m. to 4p.m.

Over 400Juried Cra

fters,

FoodVendors

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ores

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Where Personalized

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Parking at 5th and Asbury(next to Firehouse)Parking at the

Transporation Center,10th and Haven

in back of McDonalds.ALL MUNICIPALPARKING LOTS

ANDMETERS ARE FREE.

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January 1st, a quiet time in most com-

munities, is a busy day for this family

resort. The thousands of visitors who

patronize the City’s First Night New

Year’s Eve Celebration and stay over

night in accommodations are looking for

something to do.

First Day at the Beach and First Day

in the Downtown fill the void for them

and area residents.

Activities begin at 11 a.m. January 1

with entertainment in front of the Music

Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.

A 5K Boardwalk Run starts 1 p.m. at the

Music Pier. Entry fee is $20. All runners

receive a T Shirt while they last. Registra-

tion begins at noon the day of the race at

the site. Call 609-525-9300 for information.

First Night Long Sleeved Shirts will be

on sale for $20 in front of the Music Pier.

The shirts will feature a replica of every

First Night Admission button since the

event started 20 years ago. Proceeds

benefit First Night programs.

A First Dip in the Ocean is set for 2

p.m. at the 9th St. Beach. About 3,000

enthusiastic bathers usually show up

for the spirited and brief encounter

with the ocean.

All bathers receive a “Beach Nut”

Certificate signifying they have braved

the chill waters.

Shoppers will be able to kick off the

New Year with First Day In the Down-

town along the center-city Asbury Av-

enue business district. Most stores will

open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., some earlier

at 10 a.m. Asbury Avenue is noted for its

many, unusual specialty stores, galleries

and restaurants.

For information, contact the Public

Relations Office, 609-525-9300.

FirstDay inOceanCityactivities set for Jan. 1stdowntownandat the beach

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First Night, Ocean City’s New Year’s Eve celebration,

offers a variety of entertainment for families and indi-

viduals at just $14 a person.

The holiday gala features 70 entertainment programs at

central locations from 4 p.m. till midnight. There are fire-

works at midnight, weather permitting.

“Where else can you find such varied and enjoyable

entertainment for just $14? The only place to enjoy such

an event at the New Jersey shore is Ocean City,” says

First Night chair person, Michele Gillian. “Ocean City is

the place to be on New Year’s Eve.”

Opening ceremonies will be held 4 p.m. at the Music

Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. It will include a

ribbon cutting and greeting by City officials, entertain-

ment by a lively youth ensemble and more.

A First Night admission button will entitle bearer ac-

cess to Wonderland Amusement Park from 5 to 9 p.m. and

Gillian’s Miniature Golf from 4 to 9 p.m.

The entertainment program features events for every age

group. For a complete program and information on sales lo-

cations, call the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce

609-399-1412 or Ocean City Public Relations, 609-525-9300.

Refreshment will be available at the Civic Center, 6th and

Boardwalk; High School Cafeteria, 6th and Atlantic Ave.,

featuring a Taste of Ocean City ; Ocean City Senior Cen-

ter, 17th and Simpson Ave., with specialties by Yanni; the

Primary School, 6th and West Ave., and St. Peter’s Church,

8th and Central Ave., featuring Boardwalk fare. Numerous

Ocean City restaurants will be open New Year’s Eve.

Parking will be free in all Ocean City Municipal lots.

Jitney Service will be provided from 5 p.m. until mid-

night for button holders, operating continuously between

sites starting at the Transportation Center, 9th and

Haven Ave., 7th St. Parking Lot and 17th and Central Ave.

All who buy First Night admissions buttons will be given

a program book with details about site locations, parking

and the jitney service.

First Night has an Angel Fund for those who can’t

afford buttons. Call 609-525-9300 to receive buttons or

support the fund.

Thousands of peopleenjoy Ocean City’sFirst Night New Year’sEve Celebration andstay overnight inlocal accomodations.Jan. 1, a quiet time inmost communities, isa busy day for thisfamily resort. First Dayat the Beach and FirstDay in the Downtownprovide visitors withlots of fun things to do.Courier-Post file photos

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OCEAN CITYThe Street Roddersroll will be in Ocean CitySept. 7-9 with an array ofcolorful vehiclesfrom throughout theEast Coast.Courier-Post file

Over 150 Street Rods will be exhibit-

ed in Ocean City Sept. 7-9. An array of col-

orful vehicles from throughout the East

Coast will be displayed on the Boardwalk

and at the 5th Street Parking Lot during

the 38th Annual Shore Rod Run.

Cars will be parked at the 5th Street

Sports and Civic Center parking lot from

noon Fri., Sept. 7 till noon Sun., Sept.9.

There will be a boardwalk display of ve-

hicles on Sat., Sept. 8 from noon till 4 p.m.

A street rod is any car manufactured

prior to 1964 that’s been modified

with more modern parts. Owners are

creative about how they enhance their

vehicles and often decorate with color-

ful, painted designs.

There will be a craft show at the Music

Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, on

Sat., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis-

sion is free. A fashion show is set for

Saturday at 1:30 p.m. inside the Music

Pier auditorium, featuring clothing from

Gabrielle’s of Ocean City. Admission is

free and the event is open to all.

The Van-Dells will entertain at the

Music Pier on Saturday at 8 p.m. The

Band specializes in the hits of the 50’s

and 60’s. Admission is $20, the public

is invited. Tickets are available at the

Music Pier Box Office, 609-525-9248 or

online at www.ocnj.us.

StreetRods to rollintoOceanCityfor annualweekendVehicles on display alongwith crafts, fashion & Music


The 17th Trail of Two CitiesRun/Walk between Ocean City

and Somers Point will “break

new ground” this year.

The race/walk will be over

the new, $400 million causeway

recently completed between the

two Cities. Participants will be

able to get a good look at the

Bay and a good look back at

Ocean City as they negotiate

the new super span on their

way to Somers Point.

The event begins 8 a.m., Nov.

3rd at the Ocean City Transpor-

tation Center, 10th and Haven

Ave. and concludes at JFK Park

in Somers Point. The Causeway

will be closed to vehicles from 8

a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Runners will compete in vari-

ous age groups from 9 years to

70 plus, male and female. Medals

will be awarded to the top three

finishers in each age group.

There will be special awards to

the male and female with the

best over-all times.

Walkers will participate for

the opportunity to take in the

sights, snap photos and enjoy a

relaxed workout. No pets, skate

boards, bikes or roller blades

will be allowed because of insur-

ance restrictions.

Pre-registration rates for 2011

were $25 if received by Oct. 28

and $30 the day of the race. No

mail-ins were accepted after

Oct. 28. Immediate families of

up to four registered for a dis-

counted price of $60. The com-

mittee is currently determining

rates for this year which may be

slightly increased.

Same day registration

starts 7 a.m. at the Ocean City

Transportation Center, 10th

and Haven Ave. Packet pick-up

and late entry will also be con-

ducted at the Transportation

Center. Buses will be available

at the finish line at JFK Park

in Somers Point to transport

runners to the start before the

race from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Buses will also transport run-

ners back to Ocean City at the

conclusion of the race.

The finish and awards ceremo-

ny will be held at JFK Park after

all participants have completed

the course. Shirts are guaran-

teed to first 300 pre-registrants or

while supplies last. Free refresh-

ments will be available at the

conclusion of the event.

Registration forms are avail-

able at the Community Services

Offices, Room 214, second floor

of City Hall in Ocean City,

609-525-9300 or from New York

Avenue School in Somers Point

609-927-2053, Ext. 3101. Registra-

tions can be emailed by calling

609-525-9300 or emailing msoi-

[email protected]. All forms,

with a check made payable to

Foundation for Education, Som-

ers Pt., must be mailed to L&M

Computer Sports, 89 Park Drive,

Berlin, N.J. 08009 by Oct. 28, 2012.

Trail ofTwoCities over new causewayOCEAN CITY

17th annual event between oc and somers pt. set for nov. 3rd

The 17th Annual Trail ofTwo Cities run or walk

over the new causewayis set for Nov. 3 starting

at 8 a.m. The coursebegins at the Ocean City

Transportation Center,10th and Haven Avenue,

and ends at KennedyPark in Somers Point.

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Patrick Taney of Cherry Hill points to kites being flown on the beach. Courier-Post file

Ocean City celebrates one of its

most popular events, the Indian Summer

Weekend, for the 38th time Oct. 6-8.

Centerpiece of the event is the mile-long

Fall Block Party that extends from 5th to

14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. on Sat., Oct. 6. and

attracts more than 40,000 visitors.

Over 350 juried crafters from through-

out the east coast participate in the block

party. An array of hand made products are

featured. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A huge fireworks display is scheduled

following the block party. The fireworks

are fired from a barge off the 9th St.

Beach at 9:30 p.m.

Block party events include a variety

of foods. There is a popular Greek Food

Festival that has been featured at the

event every year since it began 38 years

ago. Seafood, ribs, hot dogs, pizza, soft

pretzels, bagels, baked goods and funnel

cakes are offered and more.

Bands, clowns and others entertainers

are featured along the block party route.

There are free pony rides for children

at the Tabernacle grounds 6th and As-

bury Ave. from 1 to 4 p.m.

Public Service displays for non-profit

organizations are set up on 9th St. be-

tween Asbury and Central Avenues.

In addition to the block party, there is a

popular seafood center at the Music Pier,

Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, Oct. 6-8,

featuring local vendors. Ocean City mer-

chants hold table sales on the Boardwalk

and along Asbury Ave. between 6th and

13th Sts. during the weekend.

The second Annual Ocean City Board-

walk Music Festival at the Ocean City

Music Pier and on the Boardwalk is set

for Sat., Oct.6.

Live music starts at 4 p.m. with two

stages of continuous music on the

Boardwalk and inside the Music Pier.

The band pauses for the fireworks dis-

play and afterwards returns to the Mu-

sic Pier stage for a Bubba Mac Reunion

Jam until 11 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 7, the festival features

live Reggae music with local and

regional bands from 1 to 9 p.m. at the

historic Music Pier.

Fall block party highlightsIndianSummerWeekend

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OVER 400 CORVETTE CARS will be

displayed on the Ocean City Boardwalk on

Sunday, Sept. 23 starting at 11:30 a.m. The au-

tos will date back to the Corvette’s first model

in 1953 and extend to the present.

The show is one of the largest in the East

with Corvette owners from Pennsylvania,

Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey partici-

pating plus scattered entries from as far away

as Ohio and Indiana and Florida. The show is

held rain or shine.

Registration is held from 8 a.m. till 10 a.m.

at the Ocean City Airport, 26th and Bay Ave.,

on Sunday morning. The Ocean City Humane

Society and Food Cupboard will be accepting

donations at that location.

Cars depart for the Boardwalk at approxi-

mately 11 a.m. and park there till 4 p.m. The

line of Corvettes extends from 7th to 10th

Streets and beyond on the Boardwalk.

There will be a special themed display in

front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moor-

lyn Terrace, featuring Corvettes. The Corvette

Club will be headquartered at that location

and offer T Shirts for sale.

The Ocean City Humane Society will also

have a display in front of the Music Pier.

Volunteers will be selling items and collect-

ing donations to support the award winning,

“no-kill” shelter. All animals brought to the

facility are either found a home or given one

at the Humane Society.

There will be an awards ceremony at 3:30

p.m. in front of the Music Pier. The cars will

be on the boardwalk until 4 p.m.

Proceeds from registration fees benefit

local charities. The show is sponsored by the

Boardwalk Corvettes. For more information

call the club’s hotline, 609-457-0081 or access

www.boardwalkcorvettes.com.

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OCEAN CITY Boardwalk AUTO SHOW ON SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

More than 400 Corvettecars will be displayedon the Ocean CityBoardwalk on Sept. 29starting at 11:30 a.m.The autos will dateback to the Corvette’sfirst model in 1953 andextent to the present.Courier-Post file photos

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