Ventnor Happy Ours Cottage

08/07/2024

**Concert Update**

Due to the impending weather, we regret to inform you that today's concert has been canceled.

We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you all this Saturday night for the Summer Beach Jam at Newport Ave and the Beach!

Join us for an amazing evening with Funk Daddy, who will be taking the stage from 6 PM to 9 PM.

Unfortunately, The Flynns had to cancel due to health reasons, but we're excited to have Funk Daddy bring the vibes to the beach!

Don't miss out on a night of great music and fun!

06/26/2024

More FREE Summer Concerts

PSA, Our sister concert series starts tomorrow evening, Wednesday 6/26 at Kennedy Plaza on the boardwalk in front of Boardwalk Hall. Grammy Nominated Victor Wainwright and The Train kick off Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk! “If you wanna boogie get aboard this Train/Get yourself a ticket or get out of the way…” The show starts at 7 pm. Easy parking under Boardwalk Hall for $10! Up the stairs to the free show! It's going to be a good one!

06/21/2024

Ventnor has installed some EV stations for charging:

06/09/2024

More fun during your stay

JERSEY GUMBO COOK OFF & LOUISIANA MUSIC FESTIVAL
to highlight MARDI GRAS IN JULY weekend in SOMERS POINT!!
Monday July 8th 3-11pm

With the distinctive sounds of the world’s most famous Cajun fiddler,
Waylon Thibodeaux, wafting through the air, you’ll be strolling the
tropical grounds of the gorgeous POINT TIKI BAR on the historic Somers
Point bay front & tasting the most delicious gumbo made this side of
the Bayou state.

Starting at 3pm you’ll be able to taste all the gumbo you care to eat from
some of the greatest chefs in South Jersey, including last year’s king gumbo
chef, David Goldstein from the American Culinary Federation, and the most fabulous contenders from Resorts Casino Hotel as well as the phenomenal,
fine dining, field to table restaurant, Smithville Inn.

The strongly flavored and long simmered 2023 people’s choice winning
gumbo from Gregory’s will be right along side the exotic flavors of Chef Niko
of Galloway Casual Dining, and the new contender this year, Louisiana’s
Chef Tyson Merryman from The Tuckahoe Inn.

While enjoying three hours of tasting for only $20 you’ll enjoy the rhythm &
blues sounds from Dan Levin’s New Orleans band and vote for “the people’s choice“ gumbo.

After all the chefs have put their best foot forward, the new gumbo chef
king will be crowned, and Tony Mart’s will present another great show!
One of the stars of Tab Benoit’s internationally famous “ Voice of the Wetlands
Allstars”, Waylon Thibodeaux, will demonstrate in his Cajun way why he is considered one of the best fiddlers in the world. Having performed for over 30 years on Bourbon Street, he was one of the most beloved performers on that infamous street and he will bring Bourbon Street to Bay Avenue!

All night there will be entertainment including a full allstar band with Ben Levin
playing Dr. John, Art Neville and Professor Longhair with South Jersey’s greatest, Howard Isaacson and Bobby Ferguson providing the New Orleans brass.

After all of that Billy Walton & Destinee Monroe will join the party with them
and funk it up with the music of The Neville’s and The Meters and take us
home Mardi Gras style!!!

Exclusive VIP cabanas complete with eight tasting wristbands and plenty of
room for your guests will be available for only $200. This will be a fabulous
finish to the MARDI GRAS IN JULY weekend in Somers Point, where everyone
will “let the good times roll”!

VIP sponsorship cabanas with meet and greet privileges and private
party space for you and your friends will be limited so send an email to
[email protected] if you want to reserve one!

Mark it on your calendar! We taste and then we party!

JERSEY GUMBO COOK OFF & LOUISIANA MUSIC FESTIVAL at THE POINT!!

05/21/2024

Drag Brunch Returns to Nucky’s! Tickets, Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Drag Brunch Extravaganza! Enjoy bottomless Mimosa or Bloody Mary’s and a delicious brunch entree as you experience an incredible show. 🥂🍸🧇




https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-brunch-returns-to-nuckys-tickets-906271260737

05/21/2024

Looks like a fun time!

Drag Brunch Returns to Nucky’s! Tickets, Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Drag Brunch Extravaganza! Enjoy bottomless Mimosa or Bloody Mary’s and a delicious brunch entree as you experience an incredible show. 🥂🍸🧇




https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-brunch-returns-to-nuckys-tickets-906271260737

03/23/2024

Wow! The waves were strong today after all the wind and rain.

12/04/2023

Save this, list of all the musical acts next summer in Ventnor

Summer will be here before you know it!

Here is the 2024 AC Best of the Press - Gold Winner - Best Concert Venue line-up!

Drumroll, please…

06/30/2023

More exciting restaurants for Ventnor!

By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – A long vacated section of Ventnor Plaza shopping center opened Thursday as a new restaurant and event center. Provenza is the first all new restaurant at the Plaza, which Read more…

06/08/2023

Just a reminder— no need to move cars on Thursday

The official website for the City of Ventnor New Jersey

05/21/2023

Lots to see and do:

05/21/2023

We have a new beautiful dogwood planter. It is on wheels, so if you park next to it, you can slide it to open your door.

05/21/2023

Busy, busy… look at our new porch:

05/08/2023

I’m so EXCITED!!!! Just a teaser…

05/02/2023

Another concert series! LIVE Music will be EASY to find during your stay with us! 🎶

PSA, Coming this summer! Another great, local concert series!

04/18/2023

Someone recently mailed us this incredible photo of Lucy that dates all the way back to 1890, when she was only nine years old! The stunning detail on such an old photograph is just exceptional! 📷🌟🐘

04/17/2023

We’ve been busy! Permanent gates outside, one on the guest side and one for our use only(for when we are there with no guests in residence). And we rehung the dining room door so it swings from the other side, makes a huge difference! More updates to come— oooh and I almost forgot— we now have ELECTRICITY In the patio!

04/10/2023

So happy to have finally found and refinished these vintage radiator covers! Steve was able to reconfigure them to fit our spaces.

03/20/2023

Happy Spring means that SUMMER is just around the corner ⛱️ although my favorite time is Spring and Fall 🚲🪁

Wishing you all a happy first day of spring from ! 🌸🌞✨

Start planning your next trip to the shore right now ➡️ https://www.atlanticcitynj.com/

📸 .sandhu

03/14/2023

Don’t forget to check out the free concerts during your stay!

12/30/2022

After a 15 month renovation, Lucy the Elephant is showing off its new skin.

10/22/2022

The Ventnor City Halloween Fest is TOMORROW Saturday October 22!
Do you have your costume ready!?!

The event kicks off at 10a on Newport Ave.

🎃 Pumpkin crafting curtesy of Farley & Ferry Realty Inc.🎃

🎨 Face Painting by Ginny Swift 1230p-230p 🎨

🏎 RC truck racing by RC2U🏎

🏀Blow up games 🏈

🍨 Sundae bar at the PBA booth plus ice cream donated by SunDaze starting at 12p 🍨

🥨 Philly Pretzels curtesy of the FMBA

🌽Featuring the Ventnor City Farmers Market booth selling their cool new swag, plus The Old Coots booth!

🎶LIVE MUSIC 🎶

🎸In the Garden🎸:
10a-1130a Ricky Stevens
3p-4p T-Five

🎤On the Stage🎤:
1130a- 1p Bob Sterling Band
130p-3p The School of Rock Band
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR BEACH CHAIR to chill in the sand and listen to some tunes!
🌞🌞🌞It will be a beautiful day 🌞🌞🌞

🍴Plus the highlight of any event, delicious food and crafters! 🎨

👻The parade steps off at noon on Suffolk Ave and the Boardwalk!
You can now register on location starting at 11a 👻

🎁We’ll also kick off our toy drive for Atlantic County Toys for Kids!
Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate! 🎁

See you Saturday!

08/09/2022

08/03/2022

Music fun every Wednesday at ski beach and also in AC in front of convention center

Fins up! 🌊
Join us TONIGHT at Sunset at Ski Beach for Parrotbeach, Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band!

Music 6pm-9pm
Food & Vendors 5pm

On the menu:

Traveling Tomato
Smokey's BBQ
Anna's Italian Specialties
PJ Buckets
Vagabond
Grubbin' Gringos
Shark Bait
Santucci's
Kettle Corn
Maui Joe
RSK Doughnuts
Stu the Icecream Guy

07/27/2022

So much FREE music to enjoy, Wednesdays it’s either AC or ski beach in Ventnor. Fridays: Somers Point and Saturday back in Ventnor at Newport Beach!!!

Tonight it is the fantastic Bonerama from New Orleans. We’ve seen them a few times during Jazz Fest.