Jersey Cape Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

06/19/2026

Avoid the crazy crowds on Wildwood and come have fun on a more relaxed atmosphere!
Our very own, The Sea Glass Grotto, will be there amongst the other crafters and vendors. Enjoy great music, and great drinks too!

THIS SATURDAY! 🌱🍹 The Basil Vodka Festival is Saturday, June 20th from 11-4pm. PARM, and Lunch Money food trucks will be on site, we'll have live music by Adam Holcombe and Juan & Bernadette, there will be craft vendors and family-fun, and, best of all, we'll be celebrating the release of our newest spirit: Basil Vodka!

06/16/2026

Visit one of our Favorite artists at one of our favorite places!

Jewelry inspired by the Sea & Earth, handmade and one of a kind...... we'll be welcoming Holly Mack Designs this Thursday!

Hope you'll join us. :)

The Symposium/Open Mic, hosted by Gordon Vincent, runs from 6-9

Art and Music and Cocktails with friends .... kinda perfect, right? :)

06/03/2026

Yay! We love their Wildwood location!

05/22/2026

If you thought this year's festival was great, wait until you see what we do next year!!!
In the meantime, wander on over to our "Sister Festival" page: Jersey Cape Festival Of Fine Craft at Stone Harbor and give us a follow! Some of your favorite artists will be joining us there in August also! (plus a whole lot more)

05/21/2026

https://bestofjerseyshore.com/listings/annual-event-festival/?cat=206&listings_badges=all&listings_campaign=ghY2Rh
We won a silver medal!!!
Thank you to everyone who voted for us for Best Festival. We have some stiff competition going up against the likes of The BBQ and Blues Fest or Barefoot Country Music Fest. Hopefully next year , they will have a separate category specifically for Art and Crafts Festivals and we will win GOLD!!! Because we are the best Arts and Crafts festival around, and it's all thanks to the amazing artists!!!

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05/09/2026

As we tuck ourselves into bed tonight, I want to be the last "feature post" of the festival.
Hi! It's me, I'm the problem... no wait, that's not right...
Ahem, Hi, It's me, Suzanne Hunter, I'm the Founder and Coordinator of this very special festival that is so near and dear to my heart. Big Dreams and all... I also own The Sea Glass Grotto and design and make all of my own Sterling Silver Sea Glass jewelry. Many of my pieces are part of my distinct designs and created in collections that are signed, dated and numbered.
And the story goes: after travelling all around the country for Art Festivals, and mostly Sea Glass Festivals where I can always find "my Tribe" I knew I wanted to create a similar festival close to home in Cape May County, so a plan was hatched. Thanks to the amazing folks at Historic Cold Spring Village, and to my even more amazing friends and family, the wheels were set in motion and a dream became a reality. This festival not only brings together over 80 artisans and handcrafters this year, it also serves as one of the Village's largest onsite fundraisers so they can continue their mission of historic preservation, history education, and heritage tourism.
Thank you all, Friends and Family, Sea Glass and Art Lovers alike, for being a part of this journey over the last 3 years! I hope to see you all at the festival!
Oh, and check out my other festival I'm starting this August: Jersey Cape Festival of Fine Craft at Stone Harbor

05/08/2026

Please SHARE! Jersey Cape Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival starts TOMORROW!
Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 at Historic Cold Spring Village.
https://hcsv.org/jerseycapeseaglassandcoastalartsfestival.php
75+ local and regional artists and fine crafts persons. Both days will feature lectures from authors and collectors, sea glass ID, music, food trucks, kids events and contests and so much more!

05/08/2026

One of 's "Newcomers" this year, Jade Lane of Sea Shell Lane. Jade's artwork, such as framed artwork, bowls, candle holders, wine charms, keychains are all made from Sea Shells. Make sure you stop by the Sea Shell Lane booth to find the perfect "something special"