The Beach Shack’s renovations included new paint, fresh vanity tops and fixtures and beautiful new carpet. The hotel’s dog-friendly rooms will be updated with new flooring and even more rooms designed for dogs are slated to be added later this season.

On Saturday, May 17, the Beach Shack will officially welcome summer with a day of clams and competition during their annual Clam-a-Rama, where one winning team will be crowned with bragging rights, medals and a gift card. Clamshell Pitching, a classic Jersey Shore activity, will be celebrated and followed by amazing clam dishes and drink specials at the Rusty Nail bar. In addition, Clamshell Pitching advice will be given by expert Joe McGettigan and his team. Tournament registration is $25.

In honor of Clam-a-Rama, the Beach Shack will offer a Clam Digger package all summer featuring accommodations, a bucket of Rusty Nail clams, four beers in a souvenir bucket and a custom Beach Shack clam pitching set. Prices for the package begin at $119 per night.

Another great event the Beach Shack will offer this summer is “Jimmy’s Smokin’ Pig Roasts.” The events are hosted by Rusty Nail’s grill master and Executive Chef Jimmy Burton 4 p.m. every Monday from June 30 to Sept. 1. During the roasts, all are welcome to see the grill master do his work in preparing the delicious farm-raised pigs from Beach Plum Farm.

The Rusty Nail hosts “Tie-Dye Tuesdays” 4 to 6 p.m. every week June 17 to Aug. 26. During these events, families and friends can make their own tie-dye shirts. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for kids.

Later on in the year, the Rusty Nail will host its annual Wag-’n-Swag doggie pageant. The competition seeks out the furry, cute face of the Rusty Nail’s Bowser Beer for 2015 and will also raise funds for the Animal Outreach of Cape May County. The event takes place Sept. 13, and Facebook fans of the Rusty Nail can enter the mascot competition between June 1 and Aug. 31. Celebrity judges will be present at the event to pick the cutest furry friends.

Dog owners will love the Paws Up Package offered at the Rusty Nail which includes accommodations, a $20 Rusty Nail dining voucher per night and a Waggin’ Tails welcome kit perfect for dogs. For more information and package prices call the Beach Shack at 877-742-2507.

For more information go to BeachShack.com.