Cape May has always received attention for its many charms. We’ve been recognized as one of the Prettiest Painted Places in America and designated as a National Landmark City among other accolades. Recently, there’s been a groundswell of kudos visited upon our little hamlet. We’ve been proud to be in these “top” lists:
- named one of the Top Ten Beaches in America by CNN;
- voted one of New Jersey’s Top 12 Best Small Towns by NJ.com;
- named as one of Top Ten Family Destinations by Family Fun Magazine/Parents Network in their Annual Travel Awards;
- Conde Nast Traveler’s Top 20 List of America’s Best Food Cities
We hate to brag, but we ARE proud of what Cape May has achieved, and it’s thanks to the hard work and vision of creative and talented residents, arts and cultural organizations, merchants, hoteliers and restaurateurs.
The month of May sees the nation’s “First Resort” ramping up its activities, and there’s a little something for everyone to experience our many personalities, be it the beach, the bay, the harbor or the town. Hold onto your hat…here’s what’s in store!
FRIDAY-SUNDAY – MAY 8-10
Cape May County Coast Guard Festival is a celebration of the community of the Coast Guard. There are events scheduled for the entire weekend, including parades, tours of the base and its boats,
SATURDAY, MAY 9 — The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May will transform the Cape May beachfront into certified 5k & 10k racecourse. Come for the race and stay for the day! Runners will enjoy the fast flat course that loops throughout Cape May. Starts at 8am along Beach Avenue loops through Cape May. Online registration www.Active.com Runners receive T-shirt and Goodie Bag.
SATURDAY, MAY 9 — World Series of Birding is perhaps the world’s most famous birding competition. Participants try to identify the greatest number of bird species throughout the state of New Jersey, USA over a 24-hour period on a 
Saturday in mid-May. The event is also run as a fundraiser for bird conservation, with participants soliciting pledges for each species they identify. There are a number of ways for birders to compete in the World Series of Birding, and there are different awards for the most successful youth teams as well as the most successful all-senior team.
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 14-17: Spring Sidewalk Sale on Washington Street Mall. This is a great opportunity to stock up on those sweatshirts, t-shirts and other good stuff. 9am-7pm
MAY 14-18: CapeMAYgration — Experience Cape May bird migration and other of our natural wonders, including the confluence of the arrival of the red knots and horseshoe crabs. Keynote speakers, boat trips, photography sessions and indoor programs as well. A selection of trips will have guides and transportation provided. For more information, visit the New Jersey Audubon website.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 – It’s not exactly the famous 800-mile-long yard sale in Indiana, but it’s pretty darned close! It’s the Annual West Cape May Borough Wide Yard Sale, and we think it’s recycling in its highest form! The yard sales will take place throughout the West Cape May Borough from 9am-2pm, and a map of all the yard sale locations will be available on the West Cape May Borough!
With all there is to do in the pre-season, why not spent the quiet midweek and the bustling weekend in Cape May. We have many partial-week rental properties available in the off-season, and some prime weekly rentals for the summer. Visit our Homestead Rental Website or call us at 888-309-7454 to ask about our fine inventory of vacation rentals! We have dedicated full-time rental agents waiting to help you fine your perfect home.
