Greater Wildwood Chamber

09/26/2026

A Wildwoods favorite you won’t want to miss!

Set sail for a delicious dining experience at Admiral's Table Wildwood Crest ! It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a meal while soaking up everything the Wildwoods have to offer.

📍 Make Admirals Table part of your next Wildwoods visit!

09/25/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our Members at the 88th Annual Installation Dinner & Meeting! 🎉

The Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 88th Annual Installation Dinner & Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 24th, at MudHen Brewing Company — and what a wonderful evening it was!

Thank you to all of our members, guests, Board of Directors, and community partners who joined us to celebrate another year of hard work, dedication, collaboration, and commitment to the Wildwoods business community. Your continued support makes everything we do possible!

👏 Congratulations to all of our 2026 Award Recipients! We are proud to recognize the following businesses, individuals, and organizations for their outstanding contributions:

🏆 2026 Man of the Year
Alan Gould

🤝 2026 Business Partner of the Year
The Morey Organization

⭐ Legacy Award Winners
• Laura's Fudge Shop – 100 Years in The Wildwoods
• Eds Funcade – 50 Years in The Wildwoods
• The Starlight Fleet – 50 Years in The Wildwoods
• Montego Bay Resort – 30 Years in The Wildwoods
• St. George’s Stores – 20 Years in The Wildwoods

🙌 2026 Volunteer of the Year
Terri O’Connell

🌟 2026 Chamber Ambassador of the Year
Karen Dickinson

🚗 2026 Innovative Business of the Year – By Land
Coastal Cruiser

🌊 2026 Innovative Business of the Year – By Sea
Sandbar Joe's

💙 2026 Environmental Award
Love Blue Inc.

🎉 2026 Best New Business Awards
• Boardwalk: Shore Ave Coffee Co
• North Wildwood: Hassles
• Downtown Wildwood Retail: KulbDesigns
• Downtown Wildwood Dining: Holly Beach Cafe

🤝 2026 Collaborative Business Award
Nonna's Co-op Kitchen

✨ 2026 Beautification & Renovation Awards
• La ISLA Restaurant – Wildwood
• 3401 Condo Association – Downtown Wildwood (Alfe's Restaurant Wildwood , Island Bowl - Wildwood and Anglesea Aleworks )
• The VIP Family Motel – Wildwood Crest
• Harbor Mist Motel – North Wildwood
• (Jack's Bar) Morey's Piers – Boardwalk
• North Wildwood Business District – Exit6 North Wildwood

❤️ 2026 Community Appreciation Award
Ronnie Towne

Congratulations to ALL of our award recipients! Your dedication, creativity, investment, and commitment help make the Wildwoods a special place to live, work, visit, and do business.

And a special thank you to our outgoing Board Chair, Joyce Gould, for her leadership and service, and congratulations to incoming Board Chair Jessica Brown Schwakoff as she begins her term.

As we look ahead, we remain committed to our members and our community:

Work Together… Grow Together! 💙



Morey's Piers & Beachfront Water Parks The Starlight Fleet

09/25/2026

The latest from City of Wildwood New Jersey regarding the Classic Carshow:
The Classic Car Show Winner's Circle will be tonight, Friday 9/25/26 from 4:30PM-6:00PM in-front of the convention center ahead of the storm tomorrow.

The Classic Car Show Winner's Circle will be tonight, Friday 9/25/26 from 4:30PM-6:00PM in-front of the convention center ahead of the storm tomorrow.

09/25/2026

🏁🎃 FIRST ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN PUMPKIN DERBY 🎃🏁

Who Will Build the Fastest Pumpkin and Claim Victory?

Get ready for an exciting race of creativity, engineering, and community spirit at the First Annual Great American Pumpkin Derby! Design, build, and race your pumpkin-powered derby car for a chance to earn bragging rights, trophies, and prizes!

🎯 COMPETE FOR PRIZES IN THESE DIVISIONS

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Division

Parents, grandparents, and children working together as a team.

🧒 Kid Division (Under 16)

Individual participants under the age of 16 competing on their own.

👩 Adult Division

Individual participants age 16 and older.

🏫 School Division

School clubs, classrooms, teams, student organizations, and educational groups.

🤝 Community Organization Division

Nonprofits, civic groups, scouts, churches, youth organizations, and community clubs.

🏛️ Municipality Division

Municipal departments, local government agencies, and public entities.

💼 Business Division

Businesses, corporations, professional offices, and commercial organizations.

PUMPKIN REQUIREMENTS

All derby entries must use:

✅ Medium-Sized Pumpkins Only

Weight: 8 – 15 pounds
Diameter: 8 – 12 inches
Typical jack-o'-lantern or porch-display pumpkins
🏆 ADDITIONAL AWARDS

Even if you're not the fastest on race day, you can still win!

All derby pumpkins will be displayed during the:

🍂 Wildwoods Fall Fest

October 17, 2026

Compete for:

⭐ Judge's Choice Award
⭐ People's Choice Award

Show off your creativity, craftsmanship, and pumpkin personality!



📅 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

🎃 Build your pumpkin racer
🏁 Race for speed and glory
🏆 Win prizes in multiple divisions
🍂 Display your pumpkin at Wildwoods Fall Fest
⭐ Compete for Judge's Choice and People's Choice honors

Visit gwcoc.org for more information!

Note we used AI to help design our promotional poster since this our first time doing this event.

09/25/2026

Planning your next Wildwoods getaway? Make the Madison Resort Wildwood Crest part of your vacation plans!

Located in the heart of the Wildwoods, Madison Resort is a great place to relax, recharge, and enjoy everything the shore has to offer. After a day at the beach, boardwalk, or exploring local shops and restaurants, come back and unwind in comfort. 🏖️

Whether you're planning a family vacation, a weekend getaway, or your next summer trip, add Madison Resort to your Wildwoods stay! 💙

📍 Wildwoods, NJ
🏖️ Your next shore getaway starts here!

09/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome our members and guests to the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce’s 88th Installation Dinner & Meeting at MudHen Brewing Company

Join us as we celebrate another year of supporting our local business community, recognize our accomplishments, install our leadership, and look ahead to an exciting future together. We look forward to an evening of networking, celebration, and strengthening the partnerships that make the Wildwoods such a special place to live, work, and visit.

Together, let’s continue to Experience The Wildwoods! 🌊✨

09/24/2026

Experience The Wildwoods by supporting Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce members! 🛍️🍽️
Whether you're enjoying a delicious meal, finding the perfect beach souvenir, or making unforgettable family memories, our Chamber members are here to welcome you every step of the way. Visit gwcoc.org for a full list of all our members.

Featured members
Down The Shore Steamers
St. George’s Stores

09/24/2026

You don't have to be Irish to enjoy this deal from Greater Wildwood Chamber member Topsail Steamer. Get your deal today!

It’s your lucky weekend!☘️🦀 Enjoy fresh and local seafood this Irish Weekend, use code IRISH for a free pound of shrimp with bucket this weekend! Pre-order your bucket online or give us a call at 609-232-7687

Weekend Hours
Thurs + Fri 3pm-7pm
Sat 12pm-7pm

09/24/2026

Latest from Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association regarding Monster Truck Races:
The Monster Truck races on the Beach event in Wildwood, NJ this weekend has been officially postponed due to severe coastal flooding, which has left the beach arena underwater. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17 & 18.
All existing tickets will automatically transfer to the new October date. Ticket holders do not need to take any action to retain their seats.
In addition to the rescheduled Wildwood date, existing tickets will also be honored at either of the following upcoming events:
Buck Motorsports Park – Saturday, October 3
Berlin, NJ – Saturday, October 24
Organizers prioritize the safety of fans, crews, and drivers above all else and appreciate the public’s understanding and patience during this weather event.

The Monster Truck races on the Beach event in Wildwood, NJ this weekend has been officially postponed due to severe coastal flooding, which has left the beach arena underwater. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17 & 18.

All existing tickets will automatically transfer to the new October date. Ticket holders do not need to take any action to retain their seats.

In addition to the rescheduled Wildwood date, existing tickets will also be honored at either of the following upcoming events:
Buck Motorsports Park – Saturday, October 3
Berlin, NJ – Saturday, October 24

Organizers prioritize the safety of fans, crews, and drivers above all else and appreciate the public’s understanding and patience during this weather event.

09/24/2026

Latest update from Wildwood Crest regarding Seafarer's Weekend:
SEAFARERS CELEBRATION UPDATE
The evening portion of the Seafarers Celebration scheduled for Saturday at Centennial Park, which included live music followed by fireworks, has been CANCELLED due to an unfavorable weather forecast.
As of this moment, the daytime portion of the event along Sunset Lake is still on. Further updates will be forthcoming.

SEAFARERS CELEBRATION UPDATE
The evening portion of the Seafarers Celebration scheduled for Saturday at Centennial Park, which included live music followed by fireworks, has been CANCELLED due to an unfavorable weather forecast.
As of this moment, the daytime portion of the event along Sunset Lake is still on. Further updates will be forthcoming.