Blogging aboard My Boat in Cape May - The Simple Halloween

Blogging Aboard My Boat in Cape May NJ

Blogging aboard My Boat in Cape May - The Simple Halloween

What ever happened to the simple Halloween Holidays of our early childhood? Halloween is a special time for children and adults to use their imagination and play. As Kids, every year we would look forward to using our imagination and dress up as our favorite hero, princess, or monster and pretend for the day.

Halloween Trick or Treat 

In today's world we visit "Pop Up" Halloween Mega stores set up in unoccupied retail properties, selling the latest super hero costume, or we purchase our costume on line. It seems we've take the imagination out of "Simple" Halloween.

I have fond memories of riding the tailgate of my fathers station wagon in our neighborhood, trick or treating with my brothers as we stop from door to door under the watch of our parents to collect our Halloween bounty. Our costumes were hand made by our mom, who would visit the fabric store to purchase a pattern, and put together a hand sewn costume as we scavenged the house for our accessories.

Old Fashioned Halloween Costumes

The best part of Halloween was returning home and pouring out the bounty on the bedroom floor as we separated the pennies from the candy corn, and the apples from the chocolate bars. In those days your always had a favorite neighbor that gave away full size Hershey bars. After an evening of trick or treating we would stay up late, tell ghosts stories and entertain ourselves with flashlights and images of spooks bouncing off the ceiling wall as we lay in bed.

 So this Halloween enjoy the simple things in life, take a walk in the fall evening and feel the brisk air of October in Cape May and imagine yourself as a child, trick or treating in your own neighborhood.

Simple Halloween Costume

If you are looking for Halloween Events in Cape May, please click here. You can also download a Cape May Halloween Events brochure here.

Halloween Happenings in Victorian Cape May

Top Fall Activities in Cape May for this Week End October 12-14th

Dragon Boats Are Coming to Cape May this  Weekend October 13th

Save the Date! Cape May's First Annual Dragon Boat Festival  

Picture teams of dragon boats exploding through the water in Cape May Harbor, a line of 54 lion dancers, stilt walkers, bands playing, great food and shopping!  This is the Cape May Dragon Boat Festival, October 13th, 2012!  

What is dragon boating?  Click to find out!

What is dragon boating? It's a boat of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steers person paddling to cross the finish faster than their competition. It's power, speed, synchronization and endurance! And, it happens to be the fastest growing international team water sport.  

Join us at our 1st Annual Cape May Dragon Boat Festival on October 13th. Experience the thrill, the adrenaline, the teamwork, and the sheer fun of being connected on a level comparable to nothing else.

Interested in mounting a team? The Cape May Dragon Boat Festival is a great way to have fun and to raise money for your favorite charity.  The race is a 250 meter straight course.  No equipment is necessary, everything is provided.  Just bring your team.  Download registration here-->  

Plan to stay for a while! Cape May is full of excellent restaurants, shopping and attractions.  Book your stay in Cape May for the weekend & come enjoy the Dragon Boat Festival.  Paddles up!

Courtesy of the Mid Atlantic Center for Arts Cape May

About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.

http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.

http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.

http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey ? Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.

Lima Bean Festival at West Cape May

We spent a beautiful fall day at the West Cape May Lima Bean Festival. Cape May had a true Indian summer day with temperatures hitting 78 degrees. The fair was well represented with multiple food and craft vendors. In addition to the great food we sampled, the fair also provided free music in the park for everyone to enjoy. We sampled Lima Bean Chile and Lima Bean Soup and did some shopping in the park. Check out the pictures below, we especially enjoyed the Turtle Singer booth as the showcased two turtles over 25 years old, walking about on a turtle leash with the crowd.

Blogging on board my boat in Cape May

This past week end we checked out the Cape May Octoberfest Festival taking place on Jackson Street in Cape May. Although we had a mixed weather day this past Saturday, Sunday was a perfect day with little wind and a bright warm sunny day. As the summer seasons winds down here we have a full schedule of new things to do including the upcoming West Cape May Lima Bean Festival, Victorian Weekend and a new event in Cape May Dragon Boat festival which will take place on October 13th in Cape May Harbor. If you would like to check out a full schedule of Cape May and West Cape upcoming events please click here. If you are looking for some good ideas on things to do in the Cape May area check out this page.

Home made muffins aboard our boat while blogging in Cape May.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful weather of Cape May we did some on board cooking on the boat. We recently acquired a smaller convection oven to cook on board, which will allow us to bake and make full meals while resting at dockside. We enjoyed fresh home made muffins in the morning and were able to prepare a fully prepared dinner while watching the sunset slowly lower in the sky over the marina. 

The Sun starts to fall on a cool fall day in Cape May.

The spots are starting to come in the back creeks as the water cools and the boys on the dock spend the day fishing and catching lots of bait fish with little effort. Crabbing season will be at it's peak season soon and we plan on enjoying some local fresh crab at table side.

Fishing on the Dock in Cape May NJ

Top 12 Fall Activities for Cape May NJ

Top 12 Fall Activities for Cape May NJ

The end of summer is here and the crisp fall weather is starting in Cape May, before the temperature drops, try to fit in these 12 fun activities. This weekend come and enjoy the Oktoberfest located on Jackson Street in Cape May. The Cape May Lewes Ferry will hold its Wine Festival during October 6-7 2012 and you can sample more then 200 award winning wines.

The Lobster House Cape May NJ

1.      Visit the Cape May Lewes Ferry on October 6-7 and attend the Wine Festival to sample local grown Cape May Wines.

2.      Oktoberfest in Cape May is September 29^th visit beautiful Jackson Street in Cape May and enjoy the local brews.

3.      Visit the Cape May Winey or Hawk Haven in Rio Grande, spend the afternoon on a wine tasting tour and enjoy a bold local cabernet or merlot while sitting on the crush pad or the deck overlooking the vineyards.

4.      Check out the Cape May and West Cape May Farmers Market, you can plan a meal with farm fresh NJ produce for the week end, visit the Plum Creek Farms and plan a farm to table fresh meal.

5.      Plan a fresh seafood dinner at home, it’s not too late to fire up the grill with some steaks and fresh catch from the Lobster House in Cape May.

6.      Go shopping and get the Cape May Fall discounts, why not Shop and Stroll, check out the Washington Street Mall a three block pedestrian concourse between Perry and Ocean Streets, don’t forget to visit West Cape May and check out the West End Garage.

7.      Spend the day outdoors and enjoy a Cape May late Indian Summer, enjoy the local catch. The Lobster house which is home to a commercial fishing fleet also has a dockside raw bar and the outdoor Schooner American restaurant to sit and order fresh fish and have a cold beer.

8.      Salute the Flag at Sunset Point, the Sunset Point Gift shop holds a Flag Ceremony every day at desk, listen to the old scratched recording over the loud speakers at dusk, and you can hunt for Cape May Diamonds at Sunset Beach in front of the Concrete Ship.

9.      Visit the Cape May Brewery and check out a local Microbrew. Cape May brewing Company is a microbrewery in Cape May County serving South Jersey. The local beers are made in small batches and hand crafted with the finest ingredients.

10.    Hit the Happy Hour, you can check out the elegant Brown Room located inside the Congress Hall or visit the new Sea Salt Restaurant.

11.   Visit the Naval Air Station Aviation museum in Rio Grande just 10 minutes from Cape May. The NAS museum is a great venue for younger kids or military historians; they have an abundance of vintage planes and interactive displays.

12.   Take an historic tour of the Cape May Light, Concrete Tower of the Pysick House. This is a great fall outdoor activity in Cape May and you can find discount tickets from the Cape May Mac here.

Do you have your favorite Fall Things to do in Cape May? List them here below as we would love to hear how you spend you fall in the Cape May area.

 Cape May – Lewes Ferry Welcomes the “Cape May Wine Festival”

Event Scheduled for the Cape May Terminal Green on October 6-7

 

        (Cape May, NJ) In early October, the Garden State Wine Growers Association will sponsor the Cape May Wine Festival to be held at the Cape May Terminal of the Cape May - Lewes Ferry for the 6^th consecutive year. Festival attendees can take advantage of the warm autumnal weather to sample more than 200 award-winning wines from New Jersey, listen to live music, stroll through crafters and visit The Kids Zone which has activities especially for the younger attendees. 

 

     What:   This wine festival, featuring 24 New Jersey wineries, will be held October 6 and 7 in a lovely, grassy field overlooking the ocean at the bustling and picturesque Cape May-Lewes Ferry (www.cmlf.com). The beautiful site is surrounded on every side by water, its serenity marked only by the arrival and departure of the ferries. Guests can sit and taste wine as ships port or stand at the Point of Cape May and look out at the scenery. People may also walk along the waterfront and boardwalk.  Artisan vendors and crafters will be selling hand made products, wine related items and other quality goods. There will be kid’s activities including arts & crafts and face painting.

 

    Cost:      Tickets for each of the festivals are $25 a person at the gate. Advance tickets for all the wine festivals can be purchased only at the association web site for $20 a person. Discounted pricing is available for bus groups and group sales of 16 or more. Large groups and bus groups can call the Association “Wine Line” for more information. Two day ticket sales are available at a discount. Ferry & Festival and Shuttle & Festival packages are available by contacting CMLF reservation office at            800.643.3779      

 

     Where:  Cape May Terminal of the Cape May – Lewes Ferry, overlooking the Cape May Canal and Delaware Bay. 

 

     When:  Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7; 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.

 

     More:    New Jersey has been producing wine since 1864. While perhaps not as well-known as other wine-producing states, New Jersey is home to many premiere varieties. Award-winning Chardonnay, Syrah, Marechal Foch, Viognier, Traminette, Merlot, Cabernet and dozens of others are produced right here. And, particularly unique to New Jersey wineries are an array of fruit wines such as raspberry, cherry and blueberry, which are exported by some New Jersey wineries all over the world. Because of the climate and conditions of the state, New Jersey wines are most often compared by viticulturists and enologists to the wines of France and Italy.

 

                  For special Ferry, Festival, and Cape May Ferry Shuttle Packages from the City of Cape May, please call the CMLF reservation office at             800-643-3779      . For more information or to purchase advance tickets from the GSWA to the Wine Festival, please visit www.newjerseywines.com.

 

Click here to Save in Cape May - Save Money while visiting Cape May, check out our local Cape May Saving Coupon promotions. You can click here to print off the coupon or simply show your local Cape May Merchant your coupon on your smart phone, iPod or tablet.

About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.

CapeMayResort.com is a site that's totally dedicated to the historic Cape May Resort vacation area. We have two goals - to promote our beautiful town's local businesses and to assist potential visitors in finding anything they could want or need in and around Cape May.

This site is home to custom pages and video of easy to navigate information about Cape May- from restaurant choices to weather reports to local events in Cape May We also host a local Cape May Blog featuring  local events, Things to Do in Cape May, shopping and beach information and much more.   You can check out Blog at http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/

http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.

http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.

http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey. Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.

Top 10 Fall Activities for Cape May NJ

Top 10 Fall Activities for Cape May NJ

The end of summer is here and the crisp fall weather is starting in Cape May, before the temperature drop, try to fit in these 10 fun activities.

Patricia Jackson Jewelers in Cape May

1. Visit the Cape May Winey or Hawk Haven in Rio Grande, spend the afternoon on a wine tasting tour and enjoy a bold local cabernet or merlot while sitting on the crush pad or the deck overlooking the vineyards.
2.  Check out the Cape May and West Cape May Farmers Market, you can plan a meal with farm fresh NJ produce for the week end, visit the Plum Creek Farms and plan a farm to table fresh meal.
3.   Plan a fresh seafood dinner at home, it’s not too late to fire up the grill with some steaks and fresh catch from the Lobster House in Cape May.
4.  Go shopping and get the Cape May Fall discounts, why not Shop and Stroll, check out the Washington Street Mall a three block pedestrian concourse between Perry and Ocean Streets, don’t forget to visit West Cape May and check out the West End Garage.
5.  Spend the day outdoors and enjoy a Cape May late Indian Summer, enjoy the local catch. The Lobster house which is home to a commercial fishing fleet also has a dockside raw bar and the outdoor Schooner American restaurant to sit and order fresh fish and have a cold beer.
6.  Salute the Flag at Sunset Point, the Sunset Point Gift shop holds a Flag Ceremony every day at desk, listen to the old scratched recording over the loud speakers at dusk, and you can hunt for Cape May Diamonds at Sunset Beach in front of the Concrete Ship.
7.  Visit the Cape May Brewery and check out a local Microbrew. Cape May brewing Company is a microbrewery in Cape May County serving South Jersey. The local beers are made in small batches and hand crafted with the finest ingredients.
8.  Hit the Happy Hour, you can check out the elegant Brown Room located inside the Congress Hall or visit the new Sea Salt Restaurant.
9.  Visit the Naval Air Station Aviation museum in Rio Grande just 10 minutes from Cape May. The NAS museum is a great venue for younger kids or military historians; they have an abundance of vintage planes and interactive displays.
10.  Take an historic tour of the Cape May Light, Concrete Tower of the Pysick House. This is a great fall outdoor activity in Cape May and you can find discount tickets from the Cape May Mac here.

Do you have your favorite Fall Things to do in Cape May? List them here below as we would love to hear how you spend you fall in the Cape May area.

Click here to Save in Cape May - Save Money while visiting Cape May, check out our local Cape May Saving Coupon promotions. You can click here to print off the coupon or simply show your local Cape May Merchant your coupon on your smart phone, iPod or tablet.

About Cape May and Cape May Resort.com

Cape May is a city at the southern tip of Cape May Peninsula in Cape May County, New Jersey, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. With a rich history, award-winning beaches & boating, designation as a top birding location, and many Victorian structures, Cape May is a seaside resort drawing visitors from around the world. Cape May was recognized as one of America's top 10 beaches by the Travel Channel and its beach was ranked fifth in New Jersey in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches.

CapeMayResort.com is a site that's totally dedicated to the historic Cape May Resort vacation area. We have two goals - to promote our beautiful town's local businesses and to assist potential visitors in finding anything they could want or need in and around Cape May.

This site is home to custom pages and video of easy to navigate information about Cape May- from restaurant choices to weather reports to local events in Cape May We also host a local Cape May Blog featuring  local events, Things to Do in Cape May, shopping and beach information and much more.   You can check out Blog at http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/

http://capemayvictorian.com CapeMayVictorian.com is a custom photo sharing site in which you can explore local Cape May images, download your favorite vacation spot or order a custom framed picture or a one of kind gift of your vacation memory.

http://capemayresort.com Cape May Resort.com is a local Cape May Web Site featuring Things to Do in Cape May, along with Cape May Digital Coupons for savings. If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place. At Cape May Resort.com we’ll give you the most current information from Yelp and real time local You Tube Videos to preview your next vacation or week-end trip.  We offer the best in recent reviews from Real People with Real Reviews from Yelp.

http://capemayresort.blogspot.com/  Looking for Something to Do in Cape May New Jersey. Spend a day at the beach, or go Dolphin and Whale Watching. Visit a local winery or check out the lighthouse and sunken ship at Cape May State Park. Cape May offers beach lovers Victorian architecture, fine dining, bird watching, boating and fishing in addition to world class resort and vacation accommodations.  If you’re looking for information and reviews for your next trip to Cape may, you’ve come to the right place.Cape May Resort.com has been part of the South Jersey Cape May area since 1988. Let us put our local experience to work for you.