Archive for the 'Events' category
6.27.2007 - Kite Fights!
7:38 pm
Brigantine, NJ - The ancient art of kite fighting makes its way to the Brigantine beach, where for the first time in the area, an organized competition is held to determine the best. Here, a demonstration with this year’s champ and the event organizer is shown.
Brigantine, NJ - Taking full advantage of the island’s perfectly steady wind, kite flyers display their craft in the sky during the Brigantine Fighter Kite Festival.
6.9.2007 - Drawin’ the Wildcard
9:30 am
Atlantic City, NJ - Bodies are decorated by the hundreds and patrons are entertained during this colorful tattoo extravaganza.
Millville, NJ - Despite a tragic accident that claimed the life of a pilot only a few weeks ago, the celebrated Blue Angels return to headline the Millville Airshow with a very special Memorial Day Weekend performance.
Wildwood, NJ - As a part of the summer kickoff, kite flying enthusiasts from across the globe converge on the long Wildwood beach for a Memorial Day Weekend of world class kite displays and intense kite handling demonstrations.
Wildwood, NJ - Dancers and marching bands compete at the Wildwood Convention Center at the All Chapter Championships. Behind the main stage and outside on the boardwalk, students scurry about, rehearsing their routines up to the last minute before showtime.
5.5.2007 - Sail into Summer
1:42 pm
Stone Harbor, NJ - The annual Sail Into Summer festival opens the summer shopping season in downtown Stone Harbor, with music, boats, and chowder tasting.
Wildwood, NJ - Its the unofficial start of summer on the long Wildwood beach, and despite less than spectacular kite flying conditions, the spirits of those participating in the 2006 International Kite Festival are not dampered.
5.4.2006 - Martin Z. Mollusk Day
2:51 pm
Ocean City, NJ - The bizarre public relations event, celebrating a prognostic hermit crab named Martin, and a llama that determines whether or not the crab sees his shadow. The celebration is hosted by a very eccentric cast of characters.
