Restaurant Week/Miss NJ: What's Happening In Ocean City In June?

OCEAN CITY, NJ — June begins next week, and there will be plenty of things to do in Ocean City. But if you're looking to get beach tags, you might want to do that before June 1. Tags are on sale for a discounted price of $20 through May 31. After that, they will cost $25.

Badges are now available online at www.ocnj.us/beachtags/ or in person at City Hall, the Route 52 Welcome Center, the Knight Building at 12th and Haven or at the Aquatics and Fitness Center.

Here's a look at some upcoming events in June, according to Ocean City Public Information Officer Doug Bergen:

OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW (June 1 to 3): See beautiful commercial, amateur and kids displays at the Ocean City Music Pier. Show times are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

CAPE SHORE CHORALE CONCERT (June 3): Cape Shore Chorale, directed by Scott J. Breiner, will perform music from around the world. Refreshments after the free concert. Showtime is 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 2998 Bay Avenue. For more information, visit capeshorechorale.org or call 609-861-2311.

WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH AT WONDERLAND PIER (June 7): Free fireworks show following an evening of discounted rides at Wonderland Pier, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. The company is celebrating 89 years of rides on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

ARTISANS FAMILY WEEKEND (June 8 to 10): The Artisans Order of Mutual Protection will hold their 73rd annual Family Weekend in Ocean City. The highlight of the weekend will be the Miss Artisan Pageant and a show by the Original Hobo Band to be held at the Music Pier on June 9. The Hobo Band will perform at 7 p.m. followed by the Miss Artisan Pageant at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

RESTAURANT WEEK (June 8 to 15): Fixed-price specials at participating Ocean City restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and special treats for the whole family. Visit www.eatinocnj.com for list of participating restaurants and specialty shops.

SKATO WITH KATO (June 8): Event runs 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the skateboard park in Ocean City (Fifth Street and Asbury Avenue). All-skate warm-up with music by the Sheckies starts at 4 p.m. All-ages skate competition starts at 5:30 p.m. Kato, everyone’s favorite white German shepherd rescue dog, presides over the fun. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit www.hsocnj.org.

BARKS ON THE BAY (June 9): Dress up your pirate pooch and join all your mates for a fun day of music (Cosmic Charlie of Dead Reckoning), games, contests, prizes, costumes, food and more 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Humane Society of Ocean City, 1 Shelter Road. For more information, call 609-398-9500 ext. 4 or visit www.hsocnj.org.

COP CHASE (June 9): Five-kilometer race and 2-mile fitness walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Proceeds benefit Ocean City Po­lice Benevolent Association scholarships for high school seniors, the Christmas toy drive, and distribution of free bike helmets. For more information, call 609-525-9108 or visit www.ocpba.com.

MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT (June 13 to 16): The Miss New Jersey Pageant includes a Boardwalk Parade (June 13), preliminary competitions, and the finals (June 16) at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, visit missnewjersey.net.

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