Make the most of summer’s last hurrah this Labor Day weekend down the Jersey Shore. Live music, fun and games, races and festivals abound as Main Liners escape the suburbs to savor the unofficial final weekend of the season before fall feels descend in full force.
Whichever town you’re headed to, we’ve found a party for you. So hop in the car and cruise on over to the biggest bashes along our sliver of the Atlantic this weekend.
Cape May
AirFest 2024
500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May
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Running the whole weekend from Thursday, August 29 through Sunday, September 1, AirFest is a one-of-a-kind to-do at the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum. Beyond the beer and wine garden, live music, food trucks and vendors, attendees can also look forward to breathtaking fly-bys from aircraft from the last century. Guests can listen to the 1940s radio show reenactment while Spitfires, P-51s, F-16s and choppers perform daring feats and show off their wings.
Wildwood
Wildwood End of Summer Block Party
Fox Park, Wildwood
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Wildwood’s final summer blowout runs from 1-10 p.m. on Sunday, just across from the Convention Center at Fox Park. Dance to live music, enjoy fun and carnival games, sample the finest food trucks, shop craft vendors and more as this beach town waves goodbye to summer.
Stone Harbor
Stone Harbor Farmers Market
Water Tower Lot, Stone Harbor
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Enjoy the final Stone Harbor Farmers Market of the year at the Water Tower Lot on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Over 40 farmers, food and goods vendors, breweries and more line the lot with some of the tastiest food grown from New Jersey area farms.
Sea Isle City
Concert Under the Stars: StevieMac
2 41st St., Sea Isle City
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Listen to classic tunes down by the seaside at Excursion Park on Saturday evening. Kicking off at 7:30 p.m., StevieMac recreates the style and chemistry of Fleetwood Mac as well as the solo careers of Stevie Nicks, Christie McVie and Lindsay Buckingham. More than just live music, the show’s themed wardrobe, multimedia and intricate storytelling make this an experience for the ages.
Ocean City
OCNJ Labor Day Races
23rd St. Beach, Ocean City
Beginning at 9 a.m. sharp on Monday, this annual event hosted in Ocean City brings out the best of the best down the shore on Labor Day. With registration still open through Friday, it’s not too late to decide to join the run, and it’s never too late to cheer participants on from the finish line.
Ventnor
Summer Beach Jam
Newport Ave. and Boardwalk, Ventnor
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Dig your toes in the sand on Saturday from 5-9 p.m. as the beach air is electrified with live music from acts Ricky Stevens and No Pressure. Food trucks and vendors will keep you fueled with delicious treats during the final Summer Beach Jam of the year.
Atlantic City
Fins Up Tailgate Celebration
1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
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Resorts Casino Hotel throws the biggest tailgate party of the summer this Sunday. Put on your best Hawaiian-themed outfit, rock out to the Glenn Roberts Band and play tailgate games like water pong, corn hole and hole-in-one putt putt.
Related: Here’s What to Do Around the Main Line Area This Weekend
