Twenty three years ago West Cape May began sponsoring The Lima Bean Festival. Today, not only is there a National Lima Bean Association, but there is also a Society for the Preservation of the Lima Bean, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to call attention to South Jersey's vanishing farmlands.   The gala festival is held in Wilbraham Park, across the street from The Albert Stevens Inn, every year in October on Saturday of Columbus Day Weekend from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  There will be great food, lots of vendors, antiques and entertainment.

Victorian Week is considered a top 100 event in North America.  From October 10th – 19th this 10 day extravaganza of tours and events celebrate the Victorian lifestyle preserved in Cape May.  There is much to do:  Vintage Dance Weekend, October 11 & 12, offers ballroom dancing instruction on Saturday morning, The Vintage Ball with live music on Saturday night and The Tea Dance on Sunday.

Don’t miss the Victorian Private Homes Tours each Saturday, October 11 & 18 from 11am-1pm or the Victorian Tour & Tales from 12:30pm-3:30pm where you can stroll the streets of Cape May’s Historic District and encounter costumed Victorians sharing their story and history of Cape May homes.

The Albert Stevens Inn is the best choice for accommodations during Victorian Week.  The Inn is a completely resorted Victorian Cottage with 10 bedrooms, each with a private bath, 2 dining rooms a veranda breakfast and tea room, a beautiful place, filled with antiques, will take you back to Victorian elegance.  Early reservations are highly recommended.