June 1, 2019 – WEST CAPE MAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
June 2 – June 6, 2019 – CAPE MAY RESTAURANT WEEK
June 22, 2019 – CAPE MAY HOPS FESTIVAL
August 3, 2018 – CRAFT BEER & CRAB FESTIVAL
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2019 AVAILABILITY CALENDAR COMING SOON!
January 1st, 2019 by johnmatusiak
Availability calendar for booking in 2019 will be online soon …
Upcoming Fall/Winter Events in Cape May
September 19th, 2016 by johnmatusiak
9/24 – 5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival
10/1 – Oktoberfest
10/8 – West Cape May Lima Bean Festival
10/9 & 10/10 – Cape May Wine & Food Experience
11/3, 11/4, 11/5 & 11/6 – CM Restaurant Weekend
11/11, 11/12 & 11/13 – Exit 0 Jazz Festival
12/3 – West Cape May Christmas Parade
12/3 – 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
12/8 – Hospitality Night on the Mall
12/10 – 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
12/17 – 43rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour
12/31 – New Year’s Eve at The Bacchus Inn B&B
SUMMER IN COOL CAPE MAY
August 18th, 2015 by johnmatusiak
Summer is here and with it comes the heat. But it is OK because Cape May and The Bacchus Inn B&B are prepared and welcoming!
The Atlantic Ocean is still cool but comfortable after the initial plunge. The sun is hot all day. The evening offers relief and a cool breeze. The Cape May beaches are always a welcome oasis down by the shore break. The breeze is pleasant and the sounds of the ocean are comforting. If the beach is too much, one can always retreat to the shops, restaurants, or an ice-cream parlor for a welcomed break.
The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast is air conditioned. Afternoon refreshments include ice cold lemonade or a complimentary glass of sangria or wine. If you are ready for a snack, we also offer a variety of cheeses, crackers, olives, or nuts.
There is still lots to do in Cape May this summer.
Come down, visit and enjoy!
Cape May still cozy in 2015 with new attractions for your getaway vacation
June 12th, 2015 by johnmatusiak
The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast is ready for the 2015 summer season. After a long, cold, winter and very chilly spring the warm weather is a welcomed change for Cape May. The restaurants are open and the Washington Street Mall stores are filled with new summer fashion, home decor, and whimsy. The air smells of good food and many vacationers are juggling bags and the obligatory ice cream cone. Everyone can put their concerns to rest because the Fudge Kitchen still has their employees offering free samples of fudge.
At the Bacchus Inn the porches are filling. Guests are out reading or people watching as the trolleys and horse and buggy go by. Afternoon refreshments are attended and the conversation follows the thoughts of the day. Sometimes the conversations goes to whats new. Well, to that thought, the Fire Pit Fridays at Willow Creek winery have been popular right through the cold weather. Willow Creek is the only winery on Cape May island although Cape May Winery, Hawk Haven Winery , and Turdo Winery are just off Island. They all have special events during the week. We lost one of the great Cape May restaurants in Cucina Rosa at the end of 2014. The previous owners were ready to retire. We now have That’s Amore in its place. It offers italian fare and has received good reviews from our guest. Gecko’s has moved to West Cape May. It is now on the way to the Cape May Point Lighthouse on West Perry St. The menu has changed slightly but it still has many favorites from the old place. The Pilot House is gone and now reopened as Finn’s. The new owners undertook major renovations and the street scape is dramatically different. I cannot comment on the fare because no one has gone and come back with a review.
Overall Cape May is the same cozy place we have learned to love as much as that comfortable old pair of shoes you will never throw away. Cape May has just added some new attractions just like the laces we needed to maintain those favorite shoes. The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast hopes you gather those favorite shoes and revisit Cape May and the Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast for a relaxing comfortable stroll.
THE BACCHUS INN CELEBRATES 12 YEARS IN BUSINESS
May 1st, 2014 by johnmatusiak
Remember back to the year 2002?
- The cost of a first-class stamp is $.37
- 2002 Winter Olympics took place in Salt Lake City
- MTV reality show, “The Osbournes” debuted
- Kenneth L. Lay, chairman of the bankrupt company, Enron, resigns during the federal investigation of the company for hiding debt and misrepresenting earnings
- Pennsylvania miners are rescued after spending 77 hours in a flooded mine shaft
- John Allen Muhammad and John Lee Malvo are arrested for sniper attacks around the DC suburbs killing ten and wounding others.
- Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon
- Deaths: Milton Berle, Rosemary Clooney, John Gotti, Ann Landers, Princess Margaret, Dudley Moore, Johnny Unitas, and Ted Williams
- Movie debuts: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, “Chicago”, and “Gangs of New York”. “Spider-Man” was the year’s box-office blockbuster, grossing over $406 million.
- John & Lisa opened The Bacchus Inn B&B in Cape May, NJ!
That is correct, 12 years ago John & Lisa opened the doors to a new bed & breakfast in Cape May, The Bacchus Inn. They started with 1 house and 6 guests rooms. Because John was also in the wine business at the time, it seemed to make sense to have a Bed and Breakfast with a wine theme. It proved to be a success and 2 1/2 years later they purchased the house across the street (formerly The Brass Bed) expanding the number of guest rooms to 13.
Look out for more exciting news to come soon – be sure to check back to find out more!
Wow is it Hot in Cape May!
July 20th, 2013 by johnmatusiak
Summer is here and with it comes the heat. But it is OK because Cape May and the Bacchus Inn are prepared and welcoming.
The Atlantic Ocean is still cool but comfortable after the initial plunge. The sun is hot all day. The evening offers relief and a cool breeze. The Cape May beaches are always a welcome oasis down by the shore break. The breeze is pleasant and the sounds of the ocean are comforting. If the beach is too much one can always retreat to the shops, restaurants, or ice-cream parlor for a welcomed break.
The Bacchus Inn Bed & Breakfast is air conditioned. Afternoon refreshments include ice cold lemonade or a complimentary glass of sangria. If your ready for a snack
This weekend Historic Cold Springs Village offers the Celtic festival, Saturday July 20,2013. There is Celtic music and craft all day.
West Cape May is offering a Craft show this weekend at Wilbraham Park.
Come, visit and enjoy.
Cape May gration Shorebird and Horsecrab Feastival May 16 – 19, 2013
May 15th, 2013 by johnmatusiak
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.
World Series of Birding May 2013 Winners
May 15th, 2013 by johnmatusiak
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 (2nd highest number total species) – 182
DVOC Loons: Scott Fraser, Ian Lynch, Ken Lynch, Bill Reaume
STEARNS AWARD (3rd highest number total species) – 174
Diving Dabblers: Mark Boyd, Rodney Johnson, Matt Sabatine
2012 HARBOR FEST IN CAPE MAY, NJ
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.
