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Your Guide to Labor Day Weekend in Cape May

An aerial image showing the North most point of the tip of Cape May, NJ. It’s famous lighthouse, on the national historic register, looks out upon the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.

With summer coming to an end, Labor Day weekend in Cape May is a perfect way to send off the season! You can have a relaxing day sitting out on the beach, sail out on the Delaware Bay, and other exciting activities. There are also opportunities to come together with the Cape May community with unique festivals occurring throughout the holiday weekend. Don’t miss out on all the fun Cape May has to offer!

West Cape May Tomato Festival

On Saturday, September 3, come out and celebrate Cape May’s favorite summer fruit! The Tomato Festival lives up to its name with vendors decorating their booths with all things tomato, selling specialty dishes, and other food items. Proceeds from this unique event will benefit the West Cape May Shade Tree Commission!

Live Music

There are many great opportunities to enjoy some live music during Labor Day weekend! Willow Creek Winery will be hosting a performance by The Honeyhawks on Friday, September 2. Enjoy the unique sounds of the husband-wife duo while sipping on a glass of wine. The Summer Concerts at Rotary Park will be happening all through the weekend with various local talents performing for free!

26th Annual Air Fest

The NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum will be hosting their 26th Air Fest during Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy the sights of historic planes in the sky, live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Classic cars will also be on display during the festival and learning experiences from local lecturers.  

Hands-on History at Historic Cold Spring Village

Are you ready to take a trip to the past? Hands-On History is an immersive experience at Historic Cold Spring Village that gives people of all ages a look into life centuries ago. This event will occur from September 3- 4 in the living history center.

A Stay at Southern Mansion

After enjoying Labor Day Weekend in Cape May, be sure to make a stop and stay at The Southern Mansion. Our historic mansion, built circa 1860, is set on one-and-a-half acres of award-winning landscapes in Cape May’s historic district. Our 40,000-sq.ft. The Italianate villa-style mansion stands out as an antique home, fitting in perfectly with the other colorful houses of Cape May!

Stay with us and book a cozy room, all decorated with a historical theme. Enjoy decadent furnishings, plush linens, towels, and antique finishings that set the Southern Mansion apart from any other bed and breakfast in the area. Book your stay with us today.

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Cass is a writer who focuses on travel, outdoor fun, and local culture. When not working, she enjoys watching movies, listening to her record collection, and biking with her boyfriend, Ryan. She also dreams of earning that Paul Hollywood handshake and making it on the Great British Baking Show one day.

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