PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Dust off your design skills with sand sculpting contests in Wildwood and Ocean City. Rev your engines and experience the “fastest boats and racers at the shore” in Somers Point. Make your mark and show off your rugby skills at Ruggerfest in Sea Isle. There’s plenty to do this weekend: It’s a Shore Thing!
Ocean City Sand Sculpting Contest
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Sixth Street Beach, Ocean City
DETAILS: Artists, creatives and anyone who wants to get their hands dirty, gather around for the Ocean City Sand Sculpting Contest. The contest is open to kids, teens, adults and families. Registration opens at 9 a.m.
PRICE: Free
Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Contest
DATE/TIME: Friday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Heather Road Beach, Wildwood
CrestDETAILS: Want to be a part of one of the East Coast’s premier amateur sand sculpting contests? Head over to the 11th annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting contest hosted by professional sand sculptor Matt Long. Spectators will also enjoy live music, beach games and family entertainment.
PRICE: Free
Boat Racing at the Shore
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: John F. Kennedy Park, 24 Broadway, Somers Point
DETAILS: Jersey Shore Boat Racing brings some of the “fastest boats and racers at the Shore.” You can be the judge of that. Besides boat racing, there will be food trucks and other activities throughout the day. And if you can’t come to this event, they have another one in August.
PRICE: Free
North Wildwood Chalk Contest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Bill Henfey Park, Eighth and Central avenues, North Wildwood
DETAILS: Dust off for the North Wildwood Chalk Contest. The sidewalk chalk drawing competition starts at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented by 11 a.m. You can register the day of the event.
PRICE: Free
Ruggerfest 2023
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Dealy Field, 5900 Central Ave., Sea Isle City
DETAILS: Sea Isle Ruggerfest is a 40-year-old tradition organized by Blackthorn Rugby Football Club. The daylong event is for “any and every rugger.” There will be more than 20 men’s and women’s games throughout the day, so players can try a new position, play with new players and make some friends.
PRICE: $10 donation at registration
David Bowie Tribute Concert
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Blaine Avenue, Seaside Heights Beach
DETAILS: David Bowie fans, your time has come. Join Bowie & Beyond for a tribute concert on the beach with everything from his classic hits to other glam-rock gems from the early ’70s.
PRICE: Free
43rd annual T. John Carey’s Master’s Swim
DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: 34th Street Beach, Ocean City
DETAILS: Swimmers at the ready for the 43rd annual T. John Carey’s Master’s Swim. The event starts at 10 a.m. and takes swimmers on a mile-long course. All participants will get T-shirts, and prizes will be given out to different categories like oldest swimmer and first-place wetsuit. Registration goes until the day of.
PRICE: $25 until July 7, $35 day of