May 1st

Loyalty Day is held at 12:00 Noon, in Wilbraham Park as a day of patriotism. Enacted in 1958 by President Eisenhower through an act of Congress, Loyalty Day celebrates the American people and their patriotic courage. This event is organized annually by the Peterson Little Post #386 of the Veterans of Foreign War.

Saturday May 12th  9:00 - 2:00 PM. 
We will offer recycling at it's finest
with the WCM Borough wide Yard Sale.
The sale will be advertised in local papers. 
Set up in front of your home.  
Sell your stuff, come Rain or come shine!. 

Please register at Borough Hall

Wednesday May 16th
Borough wide BULK Trash pickup
Includes: Furniture, mattresses, boards, tied tree limbs and pieces of wood, not more than 5 feet in length, not more than 50 pounds.
NOT Included: Tree stumps, cast iron, metal pipes, demolition, construction material, cars or car parts, TV sets, computers, white items (refrigerators, sinks, etc.)

June 2nd

Sponsored by the West Cape May Business Association, the Strawberry Festival has become an eagerly anticipated event each spring. Strawberries abound in both edible and non edible form. Festivities begin at 9:00 AM and continue until 5:00PM in Wilbraham Park. The rain date is 6/3/12. Organizer Diane Flanegan @ 609-884-9325 or 884-8382

June 23rd

The Greater C.M. Historical Society invites you to help preserve a piece of history and enjoy a beautiful day in the Borough of West Cape May at Wilbraham Park from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Tourists and locals alike will find it fun looking (and buying) the many antiques and wares offered. The Colonial House Restoration fund will benefit from the proceeds. Will reschedule to Sunday, 06/24/12, in case of rain. Contact Joan Green @ 609-898-1236 for more information.

June 26th

West Cape May Farm Market at the "BACKYARD" Park

By popular demand, the market will once again run a full ten weeks, beginning June 26 – August 28, 2012, each Tuesday between 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The market is located at the West Cape May Municipal Complex at the Backyard Park, 732 Broadway. Celebrating our sixth year in this beautiful location, we have had great success and wonderful support. We look forward to another bountiful season!

Rain or shine, the Market will be open! The Market features not only fresh produce and herbs, but, among others, purveyors of antiques; live art demonstrations;fresh coffee; barbecue, seafood and kettle corn. Also in the lineup are children's activities!

Come for the produce...linger for the wonderful sense of community as the sun begins to dip. Grab a lite dinner from one of our vendors, share some time with family and friends and relax listening to a variety of local musical talent between 5:00 and 7:00pm. This wonderful community event aims to bring in more artists and unusual vendors, as well as increase the involvement of young people in the event each year.

Beginning with the Tuesday, June 26th Farmer’s Market opening, the Borough will present 10 weeks of music entertainment. Come and have dinner and enjoy music presented Tuesday evenings thru August 28th with family, friends and neighbors. Call 609 884-1005 extension 9 for information.

The Farm Market Committee of Volunteers recommends walking, riding your bike or car pooling as parking is limited!

Click here to download the Farm Market Vendor Application

Click here to download the Farm Market Vendor Rules and Regulations

For information about the market call @ 609-884-1005 ext. 9.

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July 7th

July 21st

The WCM Elementary School PTA "Art in the Park" is the place to be mid-summer. Held in the Wilbraham Park from 10:00 am till 6:00pm, this event will be featuring local artists and fine crafters with food samplings and music! Proceeds from this fund raiser help defray cultural and scholastic activities for the students. Raindate 7/22/12. Contact Diane Flanegan @ 609-884-8382 for information.

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August 11th

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Peterson Little Post #386 Flea Market offers plenty to choose from. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships, for children in local elementary schools. Recipients are determined through a written essay contest. Come share the fun in the Wilbraham Park from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. This event's rain date is 08/12/12.
Contact Diane and Chuck Terrell @ 732-229-3359 for information.

August 18th

 The History Committee of West Cape May returns to Wilbraham Park to host an "Art in the Park" event from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. This vibrant group of volunteers works steadfastly to ensure that everyone in our community learns about WCM history! This fundraiser will help defray the costs of their ongoing research. Let's all come out and support their efforts! Rain date is Sunday, 8/19/2012. Organizer, Diane Flanegan 609-884-8382. PS. Don't miss the pictorial history of West Cape May, proudly hung in Borough Hall by the HCWCM 

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September

September 1st

The Tomato Festival Application

Back by popular demand, the West Cape May Tomato Festival returns to Wilbraham Park, celebrating the Jersey Fresh Tomato and the end of the summer season! Festivities begin at 9:00 AM and continue until 5:00PM. Proceeds from this quirky event benefit the WCM Shade Tree Commission in their endeavor to protect & improve the tree canopy of WCM. Come on out and share in the spirit of community! Organizer, Diane Flanegan 609-884-8382. Rain date 09/02/12.

September 28th-30th

The 2012 New Jersey Run for the Fallen will take place the weekend of September 28 - 30. Below is the link to the website.

www.njrunforthefallen.org

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October

October 6th

The Lima Bean Festival Application

West Cape May celebrates her farming heritage with the Annual Lima Bean Festival in Wilbraham Park! The lowly legume takes center stage beginning at 9:00AM and delights locals and visitors alike with her vast array of recipes, crafts and products available. The fun continues till 5:00PM, but plan to stop by early so you don’t miss a trick (or the great entertainment!) The event moves to 10/7/12 in case of rain. Information for his festival is available from organizer Diane Flanegan @ 609-884-9325

Wednesday October 17th

Borough wide BULK Trash pickup

Includes: Furniture, mattresses, boards, tied tree limbs and pieces of wood, not more than 5 feet in length, not more than 50 pounds.
NOT Included: Tree stumps, cast iron, metal pipes, demolition, construction material, cars or car parts, TV sets, computers, white items (refrigerators, sinks, etc.)

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December 1st

Always the first Saturday in December, The WCM Community Christmas Parade sets the stage for the areas holiday season. Now in her 47th year, the parade steps off at 5:00PM sharp from the WCM Volunteer Firehouse and marches South on Broadway, winds East on Perry, and onto Carpenter Lane in the City of Cape May. Under the able leadership of Parade Lady Charlotte Daily, a small army of volunteers assembles an unforgettable hometown memory each year! The Parade reschedules to 12/2/12 in the case of inclement weather.

Please click here for contribution and participation forms and information.

Please click here to donate to the Christmas Parade.

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