Family Fun and Vintage Rides Roll Into Wildwood This Weekend

Issue #459

September 18, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

🏁 Family Fun and Vintage Rides Roll Into Wildwood This Weekend

👮🏻‍♂️ Cape May County SWAT Team to Conduct Drill on Seashore Road

🌉 Storm Surge Forces Closure of Key Cape May County Bridge

Cape May Local Scoop’s Events Are Sponsored By: East Lynne Theater Company’s Fundraising Gala

👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 September 18

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Family Fun and Vintage Rides Roll Into Wildwood This Weekend

Car enthusiasts are in for a high-octane weekend as the Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show makes its return from September 19 through 21, 2025. This annual automotive spectacle is set to ignite excitement along the iconic Wildwood Boardwalk and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center. The front plaza of the Convention Center will also feature an outdoor car showcase on Friday and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., making it the perfect stop for passersby. Best of all, the boardwalk displays are entirely free to enjoy. For those who want an even closer look at these automotive marvels, the indoor portion of the show will be hosted at the Convention Center throughout the weekend. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is just $5 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted for free. Combining affordability, family-friendly entertainment, and a stunning collection of vehicles, the Wildwood Kustom Hot Rod & Muscle Car Show offers a weekend of fun for gearheads and casual visitors alike.

Cape May County SWAT Team to Conduct Drill on Seashore Road

 Residents near Seashore Road in Cold Spring can expect increased police activity this Thursday, September 18, as the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team conducts scheduled training exercises. The drills will take place at 1068 Seashore Road between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Officials emphasize that this is only a training operation and there is no threat to the public. The exercises are part of ongoing preparedness training for the regional SWAT team, ensuring officers remain ready to respond to high-risk situations across the county. Residents may notice law enforcement vehicles, tactical gear, and simulated scenarios during the day-long session.

Storm Surge Forces Closure of Key Cape May County Bridge

 The Townsends Inlet Bridge between Sea Isle City and Avalon has been closed due to flooding caused by stormy weather. The Avalon side approach road frequently floods when waves breach the seawall. County officials are considering raising the seawall with a 2-foot concrete cap to prevent future closures. The estimated cost is around $3 million. Until the bridge reopens, motorists traveling between Sea Isle City and Avalon will need to use extended detour routes via the Garden State Parkway or Route 9, significantly increasing travel time.

What is the name of the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center located in Cape May, which serves as the only enlisted recruit training facility for the U.S. Coast Guard?

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Answer to the September 17th Trivia Question

What Victorian-era Cape May mansion, now a museum, is one of the best-preserved examples of "Stick Style" architecture in the area?

A) The Southern Mansion
B) The Emlen Physick Estate
C) The Chalfonte Hotel
D) The Colonial House

Answer: B) The Emlen Physick Estate.

The Emlen Physick Estate is a beautifully preserved example of Victorian "Stick Style" architecture. Built in 1879, it now operates as a museum offering guided tours and insights into Cape May’s Victorian past.​

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