Update, October 23, 2026: The October 17 and 18, 2026 Monsters on the Beach weekend has passed. Coastal Sands Inn stays open through the winter; see what else is on in the 2026 Wildwood events calendar.
Monsters on the Beach was rescheduled to Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2026, on the sand at Spicer Avenue in Wildwood. The Renegade Monster Truck Tour show was first set for September 25 to 27 and was postponed after severe coastal flooding. Tickets bought for the September dates transfer to the new date automatically.
Show details
| Dates | October 17 and 18, 2026 (moved from September 25 to 27) |
|---|---|
| Where | The beach at Spicer Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 |
| Tickets | Sold through the organizer; September tickets carry over |
| Organizer | Renegade Monster Truck Tour, renegademonstertrucks.com, 717-209-6113 |
Show times for the new dates were not posted on the tourism listing when we checked on October 13, 2026. Confirm times on the organizer’s site before you go.
Same weekend in Wildwood
October 17 is a big Saturday on the island. The free Wildwoods Fall Festival starts at 11 a.m. at Fox Park, and the Oldies Spectacular Concert is at the Wildwoods Convention Center that night. On Sunday, MudHen Brewing holds its Harvestfest. The full list is on our 2026 events calendar, and the Monsters on the Beach explainer covers what the show is like.
What to bring
- Ear protection, especially for kids. The trucks are loud.
- Layers. Mid-October evenings on the beach get cool and windy.
- Shoes you don’t mind getting sandy.
Where to stay for Monsters on the Beach
Coastal Sands Inn is a short walk from Spicer Avenue, so you can skip beach parking on a busy weekend.
Coastal Sands Inn, 4110 Atlantic Ave, is the Coastal Collection hotel open in October, a few blocks from Spicer Avenue and a short walk from the Fall Festival at Fox Park. Book Coastal Sands
Beachside Resort, Sunset Beach Hotel, Sunrise Inn and Paradise Inn are closed from mid-October and reopen in April. Compare all five on the hotels in Wildwood page.
Quick answers
When is Monsters on the Beach in Wildwood in 2026?
October 17 and 18, 2026, on the beach at Spicer Avenue. It was moved from September 25 to 27 because of coastal flooding.
Are my September Monsters on the Beach tickets still good?
Yes. The Wildwoods event listing says existing tickets transfer automatically to the new date.
Where should I stay for the Wildwood monster truck show?
Coastal Sands Inn at 4110 Atlantic Ave, a few blocks from Spicer Avenue, is the Coastal Collection hotel open in October.
Planning summer 2027? Beachside Resort, Sunrise Inn, Paradise Inn and Sunset Beach Hotel reopen in April. This winter, Coastal Sands Inn is the Coastal Collection hotel that stays open.
