My Blue Valentine

February 10 – 14

Congress Hall's Ballroom

Blue is the color of love this Valentine's Day. Share your love and all things Congress Hall with your sweetie! Let our menu, hand-crafted with love, set the tone as you share a romantic dinner for two in the Blue Pig Tavern. Sip on Blue Bubble Champagne Cocktails in the Brown Room and enjoy time with your special someone. Extend the holiday of love into the next day with breakfast in bed and a late check out.

Savor Romance Slowly at the Virginia Hotel

February 10 – 14

The Virginia Hotel

Savor romance slowly with someone you love this Valentine's Day at the Virginia Hotel. The Virginia Hotel and the Ebbitt Room have set the stage for love... the only thing missing is you. By the majestic hue of candlelight you and your sweetheart will dine on a menu specially selected by Chef Lucas Manteca. Chef Lucas will translate his passion for food into a meal that is built for romance. Sip champagne and enjoy hand-made chocolate covered strawberries. Extend the holiday of love into the next day and keep the romance alive with continental breakfast in bed and a late check-out.

Chili & Chowder Cook-Off

March 10

Marquis de Lafayette

If you're looking to spice things up... why not eat some chili and chowder and get rewarded for it? Some of the best restaurants and home chefs in our area will prepare their tastiest dishes for Cape May's 2nd Annual Chili and Chowder Cook-Off. All who attend have a chance to not only taste the deliciousness, but also judge the competition in various categories. Last year, our own Blue Pig Tavern took home the overall prize! Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May. To enter or for more information call 609-884-5508.

Forum on the Green - Farm to Table Dinner

March 16

Come out from winter hibernation and go “green” in Cape May this coming St. Patrick’s Day weekend as Cape May Forum partners with Slow Food South Jersey Shore to host “Forum on the Green: A Farm-to-Table Dinner at Congress Hall on Friday, March 16, at 6pm. Cape May’s acclaimed Farm-to-Table Executive Chef Lucas Manteca of the Virginia Hotel’s Ebbitt Room will craft this uniquely “green” dining experience with the freshest of ingredients from Beach Plum Farm, and other local sources. The ticket price is $50 per person with proceeds to benefit Cape May Forum and Slow Food South Jersey Shore (a tax deductible donation receipt of $25 will be given for each ticket).

St. Patrick’s Day Party in the Boiler Room

March 16 & 17

Boiler Room

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day! Join us in the Boiler Room on March 16 & 17 and pay tribute to St. Patrick himself with the John Byrne Band and Guinness specials.

14th Annual Ocean Drive Marathon

March 25

The Ocean Drive Marathon is run on a beautiful 26.2-Mile point-to-point course thru the scenic barrier islands of Cape May County, NJ. This USATF-NJ 500 point Grand Prix event offers a USATF certified, Atlantic Coastal flat and fast, paved road and boardwalk, point-to- point, qualifying course that begins in Victorian Cape May City, continues, via the Ocean Drive, over 4 drawbridges through the fishing port of Lower Township onto the Wildwoods island (where you run the length of its famous Boardwalk) through Middle Township on into the island communities of Stone Harbor and Avalon, and finishes on the Promenade on the island town of Sea Isle City. To register and for more information visit www.odmarathon.com. Packages are available

Cape May Singer Songwriter Weekend

March 30 - 31

The 5th annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May will be held at historic Congress Hall and select showcase venues in Cape May. SS Cape May features two afternoons of music business panels, workshops, clinics, mentoring & demo listening sessions and musical keynotes at the historic Congress Hall Hotel & Harrison Conference Center. There will also be live performances at the venues at Congress Hall and throughout Cape May all weekend long. The music business conference is open to the public but requires registration. Most musical performances are free. A few special event performances require festival passes. Visit www.sscapemay.com for more information.