Happy weekend, Cape May County! In today’s happening-today edition: Falcons chasing gulls, a new brunch spot, and twilight yoga on the beach + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New brunch spot debuts: Farm-to-table Holly Beach Cafe has opened in Wildwood, transforming a former mini-mart. Owned by Milkweed Table + Market’s Alexandra Convery, it features fresh ingredients alongside a robust beverage lineup -- meet the new brunch spot.
Summer outings in Cape May: Explore Cape May nature this summer with NJ Audubon, from Birding the Meadows on an ADA-accessible boardwalk and beachcombing to harbor safaris, plus Natural Habitats Trolley Tour starting July 15 -- see what programs are offered.
Shoreline pest control: Ocean City is deploying falcons to shoo aggressive gulls on the boardwalk and beach, a tactic officials and businesses call successful. The East Coast Falcons team will remain through mid-October -- see the falcons at work.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weeknight seafood win: Skip the mystery seafood and swing by Dockside Dave’s Seafood Market for pristine tuna, flounder, scallops, clams, and more, plus house-made soups, lobster salad, and their famous Docksauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or impressing the neighbors with a killer party tray and zero stress.
Sips with vintage charm: Skip the shore traffic and savor a well-made cocktail close to home, because King Edward Bar brings classic, no-fuss drinks and easygoing Cape May vibes in one cozy nook. Perfect for a midweek reset or catching up with a friend who still owes you a round.
Easy local escape: Need a nearby reset that feels out of town without leaving the county? Ponderosa Campground has pet-friendly cabins, a saltwater pool with zero-depth entry, beach tag rentals, and the on-site Little Hooves Farm where many animals are rescues... perfect for a low-key weekend or quick kid-pleaser.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎣 20th Annual Grassy Sound Flounder Tournament @ Grassy Sound Marina (Wildwood) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 AM – The 20th Annual Grassy Sound Flounder Tournament is reeling in bragging rights, true back-bay rules, and a weigh-in. Boats cough up $300, kayaks $75, then tag, fish, and swap lies at the after party. Women, youth, and 11th place Daisy Mae all get their moment.
🌽 Downtown Wildwood Farmer's Market @ Byrne Plaza | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Boots, bands, and a basket of country-style fries, because balance. At the Barefoot Country Music Festival, expect sizzling spuds, live twang, and that sun-faded, locals-only contentment we still call a night out, without wandering far from the sand.
🏖 2026 Skimmer Festival: Seaside Vendor Market, Food Court & Kids Activities @ Promenade, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243, United States | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Skimmer Festival means oceanfront craft browsing on the Promenade, grazing the food court at JFK and Pleasure, and a day well spent without leaving the island. Brass Pocket plays while kids rack up free art, balloons, bounce houses, and face paint, with sand art extra.
🍕 Kids Pizza Classes @ Poppi's Brick Oven Pizza (Wildwood) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Let the littles run the kitchen without wrecking yours at this hands-on pizza class, complete with trivia, games, and step-by-step pie making. For $25 they get dough, toppings, an apron, a chef hat, and an official Pizza Chef Certificate. You get peace, pride, and leftovers.
🚶 June 20 Walking Food Tour @ The Inn of Cape May | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Downtown Cape May’s walking food tour is strolling through our favorite haunts with a fork in hand, led by a guide who actually knows the backstory. Taste iconic spots, new bites, and a little culinary gossip, then call it cardio, culture, and lunch.
🎼 Cape May Music Festival @ Episcopal Church of the Advent Cape May | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Trade shore noise for serious swooning as Bay Atlantic Symphony serves up Song and Dance, with Bach’s violin concerto, Foote’s Serenade, Tchaikovsky’s Andante cantabile, and Arensky’s variations. Lush melodies, toe-tapping finales, and zero gimmicks, just goosebumps and excellent company.
🧘 Twilight Yoga on the Beach @ Cape May Convention Hall Beach | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 PM – Whether you can hold tree pose or just want an excuse to lie on the sand, twilight yoga on the beach behind Cape May Convention Hall brings ocean air, gentle flow, and waves for a soundtrack. Ten bucks, fitness passes accepted, serenity likely, sand inevitable. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Cape May County report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 82°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis beautifully renovated 3-bed, 1.5-bath beach house sits on the beachblock at Sea Isle City’s quiet southern tip, bordering Townsends Inlet. With sand just steps away, sunrise and sunset views, and a federally protected natural backdrop full of birds and wildlife, it blends classic shore charm, modern comfort, and rare coastal serenity.
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