Atlantic City Festivals, Events & Conventions
Atlantic City, New Jersey is home to many annual events, celebrations, conventions, festivals, fairs and sporting competitions throughout the year. From car shows to wine and food festivals, the Atlantic City Convention Centre and numerous locations throughout Atlantic City present fun and festive events that attract thousands of spectators to the beautiful Jersey Shore.|
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Ocean Drive Marathon & 10-Miler. Atlantic City – March (annual) - The marathon course begins in Victorian Cape May City, continues Ocean Drive, over four drawbridges through the Wildwoods (where you run the length of its famous Boardwalk) into the island communities of Stone Harbor and Avalon, and finishes on the Promenade in Sea Isle City. The 10-Miler is run in conjunction with the marathon, finishing at the 10-mile mark on the Boardwalk in North Wildwood. There is also 5K run on an out-and-back course from the marathon finish line on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard in Sea Isle City. The 1.5 Mile Promenade is a non-competitive event starting at the conclusion of the 5K run. Kids are invited to run, jog or walk the Promenade in Sea Isle City for the fun. [Top]
Atlantic City Classic Car Show. Feb. (annual) - The Atlantic City Convention Centre hosts this Classic Car auction, an absolute must for cars enthusiasts, with cash to spare. Peruse the car corral, hot rod alley, the car parts market and an antique market before placing your bids at the auctions. Visit www.acclassiccars.com
Suds Atlantic City Beer Festival. March (annual) - The Suds Atlantic City Beer Festival welcomes more than 30 different international brewers to the Atlantic City Convention Centre. Taste samples of the finest beers from all over the world, enjoy live music and meet former Playboy Playmates. Visit www.acbeerfest.com [Top]
Suds Atlantic City Beer Festival. March (annual) - The Suds Atlantic City Beer Festival welcomes more than 30 different international brewers to the Atlantic City Convention Centre. Taste samples of the finest beers from all over the world, enjoy live music and meet former Playboy Playmates. Visit www.acbeerfest.com [Top]Atlantic City Convention Center Hotels. Located 5 miles from the Atlantic City Convention Center and Atlantic City Boardwalk, the newly-renovated Quality Inn & Suites Absecon/Atlantic City is a sophisticated, stylish hotel for both business and leisure travelers. The comfortable, convenient hotel features inviting accommodations, exceptional service and lifestyle-enhancing amenities, including wireless internet, continental breakfast and a 24-hour business center. [Top]
Around-The-Island Marathon Swim. Atlantic City – August (annual) - The Around-The-Island Marathon Swim - known as the World Championship Ocean Marathon Swim - around Absecon Island is one of the toughest swimming events in the world. Starting from Gardner's Basin, competitors swim 22.5 miles through wildly varying conditions of cold water, tide and current in order to win this open-water race. As well as individual categories, there are relay races for a first prize of around $6,000. Spectators gather along the whole length of the course waterways to applaud the tenacity of the contestants. Crowds gather at Gardner's Basin to watch the swimmers complete the hardest and final part of the grueling event.
Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival. Atlantic City Convention Centre - Oct. (annual) - All the temptations a gourmand could want are found at the Atlantic City Convention Centre during the annual Food and Wine Festival. Celebrity chefs lead cooking demonstrations on stage and you can stroll over to the Restaurant Pavilion where you can taste delicacies prepared by local chefs. Sample wines and enjoy live music and a large cooking fair. Visit www.gourmetshows.com. [Top]
Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival. Atlantic City Convention Centre - Oct. (annual) - All the temptations a gourmand could want are found at the Atlantic City Convention Centre during the annual Food and Wine Festival. Celebrity chefs lead cooking demonstrations on stage and you can stroll over to the Restaurant Pavilion where you can taste delicacies prepared by local chefs. Sample wines and enjoy live music and a large cooking fair. Visit www.gourmetshows.com. [Top]
Atlantic City Convention Center Events. Atlantic City Convention Center is AC’s premier event facility, hosting numerous annual conventions, trade shows, public shows, special events and festivals, including the Atlantique City Spring Festival and Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival. Visit www.accenter.com for a complete calendar of Atlantic City events and trade shows.
- New Jersey Home & Garden Show – March 2 - 4 - www.showtechnology.com
- AC Motorcycle Expo – April 14 – 15 - www.epennbiker.com
- Drawin' The Wildcard Tattoo Extravaganza – June 8 - 10 -www.drawinthewildcard.com
- International DJ Expo – Aug. 13 – 16 - www.djtimes.com
- Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival – Oct. 12 -14 - www.gourmetshows.com
- Roto Bowl Fantasy Football Event – Sept. 8 - www.rotobowl.com
- Chopper Expo – Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 – www.chopperexpo.com
- New Jersey Home & Garden Show – March 2 – 4 - www.showtechnology.com
- Suds Atlantic City Beer Festival – March 10 - 11, 2007
- Atlantique City Fall & Spring Festival - March 24 – 25, 2007 & Oct. 20 – 21- www.atlantiquecity.com
- Lawn and Garden Show – Oct. 2 -4 - www.arett.com
- Atlantic City Recreational Vehicle & Camping Show – Oct. 26 -28 - www.macevents.com
- WSF National Cheerleading Championship – Dec. 6 -9 - www.wsfcheer.com [Top]
Quality Inn & Suites Absecon / Atlantic City - Galloway, New Jersey (NJ)
328 East White Horse Pike, Galloway, New Jersey (NJ) 08205
Phone: 609-652-3300 Fax: 609-652-8885
Email:reservations@atlanticcityqi.com


