Hereford Maritime Festival - NJ, USA

Subject: Hereford Maritime Festival - NJ, USA
From: Big Ballad Singer
Date: 15 Jul 10 - 05:41 PM

Hey all, I just found out about this, July 17 and 18 in North Wildwood, New Jersey, USA:

Facebook info page

and here's a link to their website:

Website's festival page

This is their first attempt, and I don't know anyone on the committees, so I cannot say how much "trad" maritime music or ephemera will be presented, but I do know that the Cape May community (nearby) is still home to much great seafaring history and lovers of the tradition, so I'm hopeful.

North Wildwood is just north of Cape May at the southern tip of New Jersey. The sites I linked to will have details on directions, etc.

Any chance any nearby US East Coasters might drop by? I will def be there with my family, as that weekend (July 17-18) is the beginning of a week in town for us.

Looking forward to what I am hoping will be a great time!

Regards,

BBS

Subject: RE: Hereford Maritime Festival - NJ, USA
From: Susan of DT
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 06:40 AM

We'll probably come. Not much notice, but it is not far for us, so probably.

Subject: RE: Hereford Maritime Festival - NJ, USA
From: GUEST,Big Ballad Singer
Date: 16 Jul 10 - 09:52 AM

Susan,

I only just found out about it right before I posted. I think since it's their first attempt, they prob don't have the budget for adverts and all that, being a non-profit in NJ, after all.

Hope I run into you guys there!

Regards,

BBS

Subject: RE: Hereford Maritime Festival - NJ, USA
From: Susan of DT
Date: 17 Jul 10 - 05:21 PM

Well, there wasn't any sea music. A few craft booths, coast guard, lighthouse info. It was a long, but pleasant drive, but there was very little of interest at the festival.