This past Saturday, historic Jackson Street was filled with the sounds of om-pah music and the aroma of funnel cake, when the Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Cape May Oktoberfest. With exceptionally mild temperatures, attendance was at a record high. Vendors displayed everything from original art and jewelry to antiques and Christmas items. An authentic beer garden was set up next to the Carroll Villa and food choices included traditional sauerbraten, German sausage and sauerkraut.

It was great seeing so many people enjoying our town and I had the chance to stop by a couple of the booths and say "Hi" to some of Cape May's biggest supporters. Susan Babineau-Roberts from the Mission Inn was there to give visitors information on Historic Accommodations of Cape May. And the ubiquitous Bernie Haas was manning the Cape May Magazine and capemay.com booth. (Just this past Wednesday he was hosting the Cinetrivia Contest at Congress Hall to help raise fund for the Save the Beach Theatre Foundation.

Walking up the street to the Washington Street mall, I couldn't help but be impressed by the job the Chamber did in decorating for the fall.