North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalNorth Wildwood
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsBilled by its organizers as one of the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival in North Wildwood

The North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival is a free, multi-day celebration of Irish heritage held each September in North Wildwood, New Jersey, and hosted by the Cape May County Ancient Order of Hibernians. The 2026 edition, its 34th annual, runs September 25-27 and includes a grand parade down Surf Avenue, bagpipe and fiddle music, Celtic craft vendors, beer gardens, a 5K run, and a memorial amateur boxing match.

Its scale and heritage programming make it a strong New Jersey cultural row.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Billed by its organizers as one of the largest Irish festivals on the East Coast, the North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival packs a wide range of Irish-American traditions into one weekend: a Catholic Mass, a competitive 5K road race, rows of Celtic craft and apparel vendors, and, most distinctively, the Sean Cullen memorial USA versus Ireland amateur boxing match, a tribute bout with few equivalents at other regional Irish festivals

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The mystery stays covered

Organized by the Cape May County Ancient Order of Hibernians, one of the oldest Irish Catholic fraternal organizations in the country, the festival culminates in a grand parade down Surf Avenue featuring decorated floats, marching bands, and local Irish-American organizations, giving North Wildwood's streets the atmosphere of a small-town St

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The city starts moving

Patrick's Day parade transplanted into early autumn

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Hosted by the Cape May County Ancient Order of Hibernians

Water and renewal

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the festival roots itself in Irish Catholic fraternal tradition

The sacred route

Living ritual

opening the weekend with a Catholic Mass before moving into secular celebration

The local code

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Its centerpiece is the grand parade down Surf Avenue

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featuring floats

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marching bands

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pipe and drum corps

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and local Irish-American organizations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Driving/shuttle planning matters.

What to wear

Casual autumn layering suits a late-September street festival at the Jersey Shore: comfortable walking shoes for the parade route and vendor rows, a light jacket or sweater for cool...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

North Wildwood

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.00 N, 74.80 WOpen in Google Maps

North Wildwood, NJ

TransportDriving/shuttle planning matters.
Stay areaNorth Wildwood

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to North Wildwood via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near North Wildwood, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual autumn layering suits a late-September street festival at the Jersey Shore: comfortable walking shoes for the parade route and vendor rows, a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings, and green or Irish-themed clothing if you want to join the spirit of the weekend, though it is entirely optional.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival?

North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does North Wildwood Irish Fall Festival take place?

The festival is listed in North Wildwood, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

North Wildwood, NJ

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLwildwood.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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