There's no Bamboozle Fest in Atlantic City this weekend, so here's five cool things to do
ATLANTIC CITY - You won’t get "bamboozled" this weekend in Atlantic City, but there are plenty of other happenings in the area.
The Bamboozle Festival in Atlantic City set for the weekend of May 5 to 7 was canceled last week. The music festival was set to take place for the first time since 2012, with Limp Bizkit, Mayday Parade and Papa Roach among the acts set to perform at Bader Field.
The event organizers posted a message on the Bamboozle Festival website and on Instagram, announcing the cancelation.
“After extensive discussions, we have made the heartbreaking decision to cancel Bamboozle 2023. An incredible amount of time, dedication, passion and hard work was invested into making this comeback a success. We appreciate everyone who supported this festival. Refunds should be requested at point of purchase.”
But, there are plenty of other things to do this weekend down at the Jersey Shore, so don’t fret.
Here are five things to do now that the Bamboozle Festival won’t happen:
Cinco De Mayo, all you can eat, taco and crab fest, Showboat, Atlantic City
The Showboat Hotel will host the fest from 2 to 8 p.m. on May 5.
The cost is $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for children 12 and under.
Festival goers will feast on platters of Alaskan snow crab, chicken, beef and pork tacos, side dishes along with bar specials.
Drink specials will be an additional cost. Ticket purchases are buffet only.
Go: 801 Boardwalk, cinco-de-may-ayce-taco-and-crab-fest/10000620872555527
Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Cape May
International touring artists perform at multiple venues, May 5-7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Events will take place at Cape May Convention Hall deck stage, Rotary Park Stage, Carney’s main room and more.
Some of the artists scheduled to perform include: Samara Joy, Camille Thurman, Orrin Evans Philly Jawn, Okan, Brassville, Carlos Henriquez, Edgardo Cintron’s Mambo Magic, Alphonso Horne and more.
The festival debuted in November 2012 and takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn.
The three-day festival features hundreds of musicians and hosts thousands of visitors. It is presented by the Worldwide Logistics Group.
Go: 714 Beach Avenue, 609-849-9202; exitzerojazzfestival.com/
Ocean City Spring Block Party, Ocean City
The event, held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features over 350 crafters, food vendors, live music and more, along Asbury Avenue between 5th and 14th streets.
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The spring block party attracts thousands of visitors each year, who stretch out about a mile down Asbury Avenue.
Go: https://oceancityvacation.com/events-calendar/spring-block-party/
'On Your Feet', Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana, Atlantic City
From May 5 to 7, the Tropicana Showroom will host “On Your Feet”, a musical which tells the inspiring story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan
The musical, which has appeared on Broadway, features some iconic songs of the past 25 years, including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.”
Tickets are $39.50.
Go: 2831 Boardwalk, 609-340-4000; onyourfeetmusical.com/events/atlantic-city-nj/
New Jersey America Pageant, Claridge Hotel’s Celebrity Theatre, Atlantic City
The 2023 New Jersey America Pageant competition will be held May 6, 5:30 p.m.
This pageant is the state preliminary competition to the Mrs. America & Miss New Jersey for America Strong pageant.
The event is hosted by New Jersey Entrepreneur Bart Henderson and Mrs. Florida American, Katrina Spagnolletti with a live performance by Rockit Academy.
Tickets are $65.
Go: 123 South Indiana Avenue; newjerseyamericapageant.com/about-6
Celeste E. Whittaker is a news features reporter for the Courier Post, Daily Journal and Burlington County Times. The South Jersey native started at the CP in 1998 and has covered the Philadelphia 76ers, college and high school sports and has won numerous awards for her work. Reach her by email at cwhittaker@gannettnj.com. Follow her on Twitter at @cp_CWhittaker.
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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Five things to do at the shore with Bamboozle Festival now canceled
