Wildwood Crest gears up for Seafarers Celebration with fireworks, live music, and family fun

September 11, 2025
Wildwood Crest gears up for Seafarers Celebration with fireworks, live music, and family fun

Wildwood Crest, NJ – Fireworks, music, food, and family entertainment will take center stage on Saturday, September 20, as Wildwood Crest hosts its annual Seafarers Celebration along Sunset Lake and at Centennial Park.

The all-day event kicks off at 9 a.m. with a massive street festival spanning New Jersey Avenue between Rambler Road and Miami Avenue. Visitors can browse craft vendors, enjoy food stands, and take in free entertainment throughout the day.

Wildwood Crest gears up for Seafarers Celebration with fireworks, live music, and family fun

The live music lineup includes Star Band at 10:30 a.m., Loose Ends at 12:30 p.m., and Animal House at 2:30 p.m. Magic shows, a turtle exhibition, bounce houses, face painting, children’s contests, and roaming performers will add to the festivities.

Daytime activities conclude at 5 p.m. before the celebration moves to Centennial Park at 7 p.m., where the Roundhouse Band will perform on stage. The evening will end with a beachfront fireworks display at 8:30 p.m., best viewed from Centennial Park.

The entire festival is free and open to the public.

For more details, call 609-523-0202 or visit WildwoodCrest.org.


Key Points

  • Wildwood Crest Seafarers Celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on September 20.
  • Events include live music, food vendors, family entertainment, and children’s activities.
  • Fireworks over the beach will cap off the day at 8:30 p.m.

The Wildwoods are set to light up the shore with a full day of music, food, and fireworks.