Cape May is a premier birding destination. May migration is an exciting time at the New Jersey shore. The Bacchus Inn is proud to provide accommodations for birders who wish to immerse themselves in the shore habitat for a few days.

Cape May Point State Park offers many trails to enjoy Cape May birding. Several varieties of birds can be seen in the Cape May beach wetlands.  The Cape May Bird Observatory host many birding experts who are available for private and scheduled tours.

One such event is:Cape May gration Shorebird and Horsecrab Feastival May 16 – 19, 2013. For more information about this event dial: 609.884.2736. Cape May Bird Observatory is part of NJ Audubon Society.

This is an exciting time of year for New Jersey Birding. The Bacchus Inn would like to congratulate the 2013 winners of the World Series of Birding WSB.The winners for May of 2013 were as follows:

URNER STONE CUP (highest number total species) – 186

UMLY B. B. Kingfishers (Youth Challenge Div C) sponsored by Upper Main Line YMCA

Ben Bussmann, Nathaniel Sharp, Austin Smith

STONE AWARD (2^nd highest number total species) – 182

DVOC Loons: Scott Fraser, Ian Lynch, Ken Lynch, Bill Reaume

STEARNS AWARD (3^rd highest number total species) – 174

Diving Dabblers:  Mark Boyd, Rodney Johnson, Matt Sabatine

Afternoon Reception at Bacchus Inn

The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast is proud to have accommodated and supported the 2013 Higher Education – K-12 Bridges Conference.

The Bacchus Inn staff have worked with members of P4CE for some time providing accommodations for their semi-annual board meetings and taking on the role of their liaison to Cape May. Planning quality events such as this require a knowledge of the destination and resources. The Bacchus Inn prides itself on understanding what Cape May has to offer as a beach resort and conference destination.  Through a consistent dialogue, The Bacchus Inn staff in union with The Cape May Convention Center provided information and assistance to P4CE event planners to help develop a quality experience for the conference attendees.

The Bacchus Inn was honored to provide accommodations during the conference for keynote speakers, Hall Davidson of Discovery Education and Apple Computer’s Steve Zalot. The Bacchus Inn provided accommodations for the executive members of the P4CE board and sponsors of this conference; Wilkes University, 3rd Learning, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Research for Better Schools, and Discovery Education.

During the first evening of the conference, The Bacchus Inn hosted a networking event as per the P4CE staff request. Some food was provided by The Bacchus Inn, but the social engagement also showcased exceptional products from Cape May Winery and Seaside Cheese of West Cape May.

This 2013 Higher Education Bridges Conference in Cape May event was a success for the planners, attendees, and Cape May.  A coordinated effort amongst P4CE staff, The Bacchus Inn, and the Cape May Convention Center were essential. The Bacchus Inn hopes that this conference will become a model for future events showcasing our beautiful seashore resort, historic inns, and the Cape May Convention Center.

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Restaurants are serving up their fine food, shops are stocking their shelves with new inventory, and the beaches are ready to be relaxed on. We are ready for you in Cape May and we are ready for you at The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast.  Make your plans today!  To check availability or make reservations, click on www.bacchusinn.com/reservations or call 609.884.2129

Cape May Beach

Cape May MAC is coordinating the tours of the inns. They are also offering trolley tours and other Christmas attractions. The Physick Estate, Cape May’s museum house, is a winter wonderland. The trees surrounding the grounds are strung with lights and the house offers its own unique Victorian Christmas charm.

The scents of the season are everywhere; cinnamon, pine cones, and evergreen surround visitors with wisps of hot chocolate and hot apple cider throughout.

The air is filled with laughter and kids are all similes.

It is a great time to be in Cape May because the only thing missing from this holiday season is you.

The Bacchus Inn Christmas tree

Thankfully for Cape May and other area shore-points, Sandy turned into a post-tropical cyclone before making landfall south of Atlantic City around 8 p.m.

By Tuesday morning, parts of the county looked like a war-zone, however, Cape May, the Wildwoods, Stone Harbor and Avalon fared better than expected. Avalon and Stone Harbor experienced an all time record high tide Monday night, but the water had receded by Tuesday afternoon and damage seemed minimal.

Many believe that the combination of the storm hitting 20 to 25 miles north of Cape May and some two hours before high tide, saved this area from immense flooding.

The Cove Beach in Cape May, NJ – Post-Sandy

The previously held semiannual “Cape May Jazz Festival” put on by a local organization, ended a 17-year run in 2011.  Debt and lack of cohesiveness within the organization is said to be the catalyst for the organization’s decision to dissolve.

The organizer of the Exit 0 International Jazz Festival wants to bring more of a New Orleans vibe to this festival.  52 year-old Michale Kline says it is because nobody knows how to have fun like people in New Orleans.

Main-stage shows will take place at the Convention Hall, which will be reconfigured as a 550-seat bistro. In all, more than 20 bands and artists will perform at 8 locations throughout Cape May.

Mr. Kline plans to continue the jazz tradition in Cape May, by presenting another jazz festival in June.

The jazz festival is a great opportunity to meet up with old friends and listen to great music in the historic beach front community of Cape May NJ. There is something special about listening to great music on a lazy afternoon watching the waves crash on the sea. Everyone can listen to great jazz but everyone should experience it down the shore in historic Cape May at least once.

Music will be playing all-day long on outdoor stage that includes Reed’s Blues, The JL3 Band, New Pony, Dave Landry, The Kelly Carvin Band, and The Kruno Spisic Band.  Activities include games, face painting, jugglers and acrobats.  There will also be arts, crafts, a farmers’ market, and much more.

The Craft Beer Tent will feature beers from local and regional breweries.  These include Cape May Brewing Company , Tuckahoe Brewing Company, and Victory Brewing Company

Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), this fun summer event will
benefit free educational outreach programs.  For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278

Community concerts take place between 5pm and 7pm, which feature performances by talented local musicians. Visitors can listen to live music  while strolling through the Farmer’s Market or while dining on some of the many food choices offered at the Market, such as bar-b-que, crab cakes, fresh squeezed lemonade, and kettle corn.

The West Cape May Farmer’s market is only a short bike ride from the center of Cape May. For your next visit to Cape May or your next stay at The Bacchus Inn B&B, spend the afternoon at the West Cape May Farmer’ Market.