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Vote Is On: Cape May Competes for Hallmark Christmas Town Title and Movie Opportunity

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August 19, 2026

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In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🎬 Vote Is On: Cape May Competes for Hallmark Christmas Town Title and Movie Opportunity

🥇 Cape May Court House Athlete Brings Home USA Games Gold

🏛️ Free Family Fun Night to Bring Music, Laser Tag and Drone Show to Villas

Don’t forget we have until August 24th to vote The Best of Cape May and until September 4th for Cape May to be featured in a Hallmark Christmas Movie

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

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 Vote Is On: Cape May Competes for Hallmark Christmas Town Title and Movie Opportunity

Cape May could someday provide the backdrop for a Hallmark Christmas movie after being selected as a finalist in Hallmark Channel’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest.

The seaside community has advanced to the public voting portion of the nationwide competition, which is being held as part of Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday celebration. The contest highlights communities known for holiday traditions, local spirit, charm and goodwill.

Cape May’s long-running Christmas traditions and distinctive Victorian setting make the city a natural fit for the competition. During the holiday season, historic homes are decorated with lights and greenery, businesses dress their storefronts for Christmas and Washington Street Mall takes on a festive appearance with seasonal decorations and twinkling lights.

The city also hosts an extensive schedule of holiday activities, including trolley rides, tours of decorated historic homes, shopping, dining and seasonal performances.

Communities selected through the competition will receive recognition as Official Hallmark Christmas Towns. The grand prize-winning community will be named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town and receive an opportunity to serve as a filming location for a future Hallmark original movie.

A win could bring additional national attention to Cape May and showcase its Victorian architecture, businesses and holiday traditions to a Hallmark audience.

Public voting is open through 11:59 p.m. Sept. 4. Participants are limited to one vote per person each day during the voting period.

Votes for Cape May can be cast through the Hallmark Channel Merriest Christmas Towns Contest.

Cape May Court House Athlete Brings Home USA Games Gold

Anthony Conner returned from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with a gold medal, but an act of sportsmanship on the medal podium made his accomplishment even more memorable.

The 35-year-old Cape May Court House resident has participated in Special Olympics for about two decades. This year, however, marked his first opportunity to represent Team New Jersey at the USA Games. Conner earned his place after a competitive selection process and was chosen as one of four athletes on New Jersey's track team, coached by Jackie Adams.

At the USA Games in Minneapolis, Conner competed in the 1,500-meter race. He entered the final stretch behind the leaders before making a late push and ultimately crossing the finish line in first place to earn the gold medal.

During the race, another competitor fell before reaching the finish. The moment stayed with Conner after the competition ended. When it was time for the medal ceremony, Conner invited the athletes who earned silver and bronze to join him on the top level of the podium. The three athletes stood together during the celebration, turning Conner's individual victory into a display of camaraderie and sportsmanship.

Conner's achievement comes after years of participation in Special Olympics and training in South Jersey. Special Olympics athletes are among those who are able to use the track at Ocean City High School for practices. Ocean City also makes facilities available to Special Olympics programs for a variety of activities.

Following his performance at the national competition, Conner also received recognition from New Jersey officials. His trip to Minneapolis brought home a gold medal for Team New Jersey, while his decision to share the top of the podium demonstrated a spirit of competition centered on inclusion and respect. 

Free Family Fun Night to Bring Music, Laser Tag and Drone Show to Villas

Lower Township families will have another opportunity to enjoy an evening of free entertainment when Family Fun Night returns to Clem Mulligan Park in Villas on Friday, Sept. 18.

The community event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and is presented by the Lower Township Department of Parks & Recreation. Admission is free.

Family Fun Night will feature live music, bounce houses, vendors, food trucks, face painting and activities for children and families. Free laser tag games will also be offered during the evening.

A special drone show presented by Cape May Aerial is planned as one of the night's featured attractions, adding a colorful aerial display to the fall event.

Clem Mulligan Park is located in Villas, with addresses listed as 200 Harvard Ave. and 240 Caroline Ave.

The September event continues Lower Township's Family Fun Night series, which brings residents and visitors together for free recreational activities and entertainment in a community park setting.

Family Fun Night will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Which famous Victorian house museum in Cape May is believed to be haunted and was featured in the 1981 slasher film The Prowler?

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 Answer to the August 18th Trivia Question 

Cape May, New Jersey, is famous for its lighthouse, which has been a beacon for mariners since its construction. In what year was the current Cape May Lighthouse, located in Cape May Point State Park, first lit?

A) 1816
B) 1859
C) 1905
D) 1946

Answer: B) 1859

Cape May Lighthouse has been a significant landmark since it was first lit in 1859. It continues to guide mariners to this day and is a popular tourist attraction​.

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