205 BEACH AVENUE, CAPE MAY, NJ 08204(609) 884-0017
It's time to let the dogs out: The Rusty Nail is dog-gone excited to announce the return of our renowned Doggie Pageant on Sunday, May 21, 2023!
Think your pup has what it takes to become the top dog? Submit a photo and some background information about your pup to be entered into the public voting pool. The top vote-getters will compete in three thrilling categories: Best Style, Top Trick, and Musical Chairs. At the end of the day, only one dog can be collared as our champion and take home the grand prize of a $250 Rusty Nail Gift Card plus a bark-worthy doggie gift basket full of goodies from the Rusty Nail and Collar & Bone, a local pup-tique on the Washington Street Mall.

Submissions for the 2023 Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant are now closed. We'll see you at the event!

Sunday, May 21, 2023

3:00 pm — 5:30 pm
at the Rusty

Submissions closed

Submissions for the 2023 Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant are now closed. We'll see you at the event!

Please note that you must be available to participate in person with your pup on Sunday, May 21, at The Rusty Nail.

The Rusty Nail is proud to be a Travel & Leisure Pick for One of America's Top 10 Beach Bars.

The Rusty Nail
205 Beach Avenue
Cape May, New Jersey 08204

it’s easy to find us

Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The Rusty Nail is located on Beach Avenue at the Beach Shack Hotel.

Parking is available in the spaces directly in front of the restaurant.
Parking is first-come, first-serve. Metered parking is available along Beach Avenue.

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From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia