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January 21st, 2013 by johnmatusiak
Cape May is all ready awaiting the 2013 tourist season with much anticipation. Come frolic in our surf, stroll our promenade, tour our Victorian Inns, relive our past, climb our lighthouse, browse our shops, fish our waters, enjoy an outdoor concert, be part of our night life, visit our gardens, hunt for “Cape May Diamonds”, or experience our natural beauty at one of our nature preserves.
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
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December 1st, 2012 by johnmatusiak
As soon as you cross the bridge into Cape May you are surrounded by seasons greetings. The lamp posts are dressed in garland with images of snowflakes illuminating the street scape. The Washington Street Mall is decorated with care and visions of holiday greetings dancing in all the merchants’ heads. The Bacchus Inn and other bed and breakfasts are dressed for the season and welcoming guests to see our best Victorian Christmas.
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
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November 2nd, 2012 by johnmatusiak
Hurricane Sandy roared through Cape May County on Monday, Oct 29, driving a massive storm surge onto the barrier islands. Winds and rain started Sunday and continued through two high tides, coinciding with a full moon that night.
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
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October 10th, 2012 by johnmatusiak
The inaugural “Exit 0 International Jazz Festival” in Cape May is to be held Nov. 9 to 11, 2012.
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.
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August 3rd, 2012 by johnmatusiak
Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012 is the first annual “Cape May Craft Beer & Crab Festival” taking place on the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate located at 1048 Washington St, Cape May. Guests of The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast can enjoy this all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers along with crab and other summer food favorites.
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
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July 27th, 2012 by johnmatusiak
Tuesday’s are a good day to be in Cape May in the summer. Every Tuesday between June 26 and August 28, 2012, the West Cape May Farmer’s Market assemblies behind the West Cape May Borough Hall. Some vendors sell locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and honey. Other vendors are there to sell antiques, books, crafts, t-shirts, art, and more.
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.
Tags: attractions, Cape May Art, crafts, Farmer's Market, West Cape May
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June 21st, 2012 by johnmatusiak
The Summer Solstice is here! For Pagans, the Summer Solstice was thought to be a time of magic and evil spirits were said to appear at this time. Pagans often wore protective garlands made of herbs and flowers to keep the evil spirits away. Some Pagan rituals included bonfires to boost the sun’s energy and help to guarantee a plentiful harvest.
Today, most people celebrate summer with trips to the shore, BBQ’s, and other outside activities. We tend not to mark the start of summer as ceremoniously as the Pagans as our busy lives keep us more connected to our computers than to the natural wonders that happen around us. However, signs of summer are here; warmer weather, lust green leaves, lightning bugs, visiting the beautiful beaches in Cape May, NJ! Summer is here, so don’t forget to make time to see us at The Bacchus Inn B&B.
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June 8th, 2012 by johnmatusiak
If you are a follower of TripAdvisor.com, then you may already know that it has published its list of the top 10 zoos in America. Coming in at #3 is our beautiful zoo situated in Southern New jersey about 12 miles north of The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast in Cape May.
The Cape May County Park and Zoo received the honors based upon TripAdvisor’s Popularity Index. The Henry Doorly Zoo in Nebraska was number one, followed by the St. Louis Zoo in second place.
The Cape May County Park and Zoo is comprised of 85 acres of wildlife sanctuary with 250 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles with a total of over 550 animals exhibited at the zoo.
The Cape May County Zoo is open 364 days a year (closed Christmas) from 10 a.m. until 4:45 p.m in the summer.
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May 20th, 2012 by johnmatusiak
The annual Harbor Fest is a great street fair that takes place on the Harbor by the Cape May Nature Center on Delaware Ave from 10am until 5pm. It is just minutes from town where a shuttle is available to transport visitors to the Harbor from the Welcome Center which is close to the Washington Street Mall. The Harbor Fest is not only an event with food, crafts, and art, but also includes nature programs, live music, kayaking, kid’s activities, plant sale, rock climbing wall, and the ever-popular, scallop cook-off. All taking place overlooking Cape May’s beautiful harbor.
Another popular event that takes place during Harbor Fest, is the USCG sponsored “Paddle for a Purpose” kayak and canoe regatta on the harbor.
Don’t miss out on any of these great events on Saturday, June 16, in beautiful Cape May.
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May 1st, 2012 by johnmatusiak
by Craig McManus
Join Medium and Cape May Ghost Writer Craig McManus, for a spirited Mother’s Day Weekend May 11-12, at The Bacchus Inn. Craig will be hosting two channeling groups on Saturday, exclusively for guests of the Bacchus.
May is a wonderful time to enjoy the sites and sounds (without the crowds) at America’s oldest seaside resort, and possibly reconnect with your friends and loved ones on the Other Side. Craig’s Channeling Weekends are an uplifting and wonderful experience.
After you arrive on Friday evening, there will be a meet and greet at a local restaurant. On Saturday, Craig will host two group-channeling sessions of ten people each, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening. Craig’s incredible abilities as a medium allow him to reconnect those of us here on the Earth with our loved ones on the Other Side. During teatime, Craig will relate some of his experiences about the ghosts of Cape May, the theme of four books he has written about Cape May’s paranormal side. This will be one of the most unique Mother’s Day weekends you have ever experienced!
The price for this weekend event is $50 per person plus whichever room you choose at The Bacchus Inn. You must be staying at The Bacchus Inn and Cottage to participate in this event. Space is limited to twenty guests. Please call The Bacchus Inn to make reservations or for more information at 609-884-2129.
For more about Craig, check out his website, www.craigmcmanus.com.
 Craig McManus Investigating The Bacchus Inn Cottage
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 609-884-2129 or 866-844-2129, email us, or use our online request form.
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