Ocean City Events

There's always something going on.  Ocean City has two spectacular fireworks displays on the Fourth of July, fishing tournaments (including August’s White Marlin Open--the East Coast’s largest deep sea fishing tournament), the 10 and 5 K “Run Away from Home” in the fall, the four days of Springfest in May and Sunfest in September, spring and fall classic car “cruising” weekends, the Bavarian festival, the Greek festival, the Polish Festival, the Christmas Parade, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Winterfest of Lights in November and December, are just a few of our wonderful events. Ocean City's fun and enchanting all year long.

Free Family Entertainment :

Mondays: OC Life-Saving Museum, South End of the Boardwalk. Free Tours and Topics of Interest (July & August). Gather outside the museum for fun facts & topics. A different subject each day. 10:30 a.m. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, all about sharks. 410.289.4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org.

Movies on the Beach & More, 27th Street Beach (North end of the Boardwalk). Free Games & a Movie (June 29-Aug. 10) Every Monday evening enjoy games and movie on the beach with Ocean City's new 16-foot projector. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.
Games and activities begin at 7:30 p.m.
Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays:  Family Beach Olympics, 27th Street Beach (North end of the Boardwalk). Variety of Free Contests for All Ages (June 30-Aug. 11) Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more.
All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesdays:  Concerts on the Beach, N. Division St. Beach. (July 15-Aug. 26) Free live entertainment each week while you relax beside the cool Atlantic on warm summer nights. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening.

Thursdays:  Bonfire Hour, Free Local Lore Speakers around a Bonfire on the N. Division St. Beach. (July 9-Aug. 27) Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. A different speaker each week.
Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Fridays: Movies on the Beach & More, 27th Street Beach (North end of the Boardwalk). Free Games & a Movie (July 3-Aug. 14) Every Friday evening enjoy games and movie on the beach with Ocean City's new 16-foot projector. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.
Games and activities begin at 7:30 p.m.
Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays: OC Life-Saving Museum, South End of the Boardwalk. Free Tours and Topics of Interest (July & August). Gather outside the museum for fun facts & topics. A different subject each day. 10:30 a.m. Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, all about sharks. 410.289.4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org, www.ocmuseum.org.

Sundays:  Sundaes in the Park, Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay. Free Family Concert Series (July & August) Bring the family, a beach chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee.
Free family concert series offered every Sunday evening in July & August from 6-8 p.m.
Children’s entertainment presented each week.

July 4th: Concert & Fireworks Uptown and Downtown, Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay & N. Division St. & the Beach. Bring the entire family (& beach chairs or a blanket) for an old-fashioned Fourth of July.
Family fun begins at 8 p.m.
Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

Every Night: Ice Skating Shows, Carousel Resort Hotel, 118th St. (June 21 – August 23) Exciting ice skating shows nightly by professional group, Next Ice Age. Free & open to the public. 6:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events :

JUNE

June 6-7
OC Car & Truck Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay

The biggest automotive & youth culture event on the East Coast with hundreds of vehicles, music, entertainment, celebrity appearances & much more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


June 6-7
Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival
Francis Scott Key Motel, Rt. 50

Open to all 1929-72 Chevrolets. Events include boardwalk cruise & competitions for best paint, interior & engine, auctions & more. Boardwalk cruise Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

June 12-14
OC Air Show
OC Beach & Boardwalk

The popular OC Air Show returns for its second year. This new event was a huge success in its inaugural year & is back even bigger! The OC Air Show, headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, will feature military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers, parachute team jumps and civilian aerobatic performances over the Ocean City beachfront on Sat. & Sun., from noon to 4 p.m. The events will be visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy the resort’s beaches and attractions. Interactive displays and exhibits, including NASA’s Exploration Experience, will be open to the public on the streets surrounding Show Center at 16th Street on the Boardwalk. Rehearsal day is Friday. Spectators can see the show free of charge, but VIP seating is also available. www.ocairshow.com.

June 13
Village Fair
Main St., Berlin

Old time celebration includes children’s playland, craft & food vendors, entertainment, Berlin Idol contest, bathtub races & more. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

June 13
OceanCity.com Sandcastle Contest
Carousel Resort Hotel & Condominiums, 118th St.

Family event designed for amateur sand sculptors who compete for prizes including the Golden Trowel Award, while raising money for the OC Parrothead Club & their charity, Play It Safe. Events include a professional showcase, free reception for registered participants & music throughout the event. Costumed knights from Medieval Times will hold a choreographed fight on the beach at high noon. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration fees. Spectators free.

June 13-19
MD State Firemen’s Assoc. Conference & Parade
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Parade, Downtown OC

Annual convention for the Maryland Fire Rescue Service. Training programs, business meetings & exhibits. The public is invited to come in & “meet the firemen” & see exhibits. Mon. & Tues., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m.- noon. Annual parade, Inlet to 9th St. & Baltimore Ave. Equipment, bands, & floats. (approx. 3 hours) Wednesday, 1 p.m

June 14
Flag Day Ceremony
Beach at 16th Street

Celebrate the nation’s symbol as Ocean City pauses for the pledge with a ceremony & patriotic music at the Flag Plaza. Sunday, 12 p.m. 410-250-0125.

June 14
Captain Schoeph Relay
7th St. on the Beach

Come watch the entire Beach Patrol run & swim the length of the island as a relay team. Sunday, 10 a.m. www.ococean.com/ocbp.

June 15
Paddle Board Extravaganza
130th St. on the Beach

Watch the Beach Patrol crew compete with paddleboards. Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

June 19-21
OC Beachfest
Convention Center, 40th & Bay & Townwide

A celebration of the beach lifestyle featuring action sports, surfing, skateboarding, BMX, bodyboarding, sprint triathlon, entertainment, vendors & more. Admission. Convention Center hours, Fri., 4-9 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Meredith Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.oceancitybeachfest.com.

June 20-21
Art’s Alive
Northside Park, 127th St.

Visit beautiful Northside Park to discover that art is alive for the entire family in Ocean City! The show takes place at the beautiful Northside Park complex, located at 127th Street & the Bay. Take a leisurely stroll around the deep water lagoon, chat with artists, relax over lunch & listen to relaxing music in a tranquil park setting. Activities for the whole family. Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 29
Movies on the Beach & More
27th St. Beach

Every Monday and Friday evening enjoy games and movie on the beach with our new 16-foot projector. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. Games and activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m.

June 30
Family Beach Olympics
27th St. Beach

Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. All activities are free and are offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

JULY

Concert & Fireworks Uptown and Downtown

Bring the entire family for an old-fashioned Fourth of July.
Family fun begins at 8 p.m.

Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326) For more information, visit http://town.ocean-city.md.us/sep.html

Bonfire Hour

Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City.
A different speaker each week.

Thursdays at 9 p.m.

800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

OC Tuna Tournament

East Coast’s largest tuna tournament. Weigh-ins:
Fri & Sat 4-7:30 pm
Sun 4-7 pm

800-322-3065 www.oceancitytunatournament.com

Captain Craig Swim

Come swim the Captain Craig mile or Ginny Craig quarter mile. Registration fee, begins at 5 p.m.
All spectators are welcome.
Saturday, 6 p.m.

www.ococean.com./ocbp

Sundaes In the Park

Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups.
Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee.
Free family concert series offered every Sunday evening in July & August from 6-8 p.m.
Children’s entertainment presented each week.

Concerts on the Beach

Free live entertainment each week while you relax beside the cool Atlantic on warm summer nights.
Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening.

800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326). http://town.ocean-city.md.us/sep.html

Starpower National Talent Competition

7/19/2009 - 7/24/2009. Address: 40th Street and the Bay

World competition for all dancers who qualified at regionals held across the United States. Activities take place from 8 a.m. to approx. 7 p.m. each day.

www.starpowertalent.com.

Greek Festival

Be Greek for a weekend! Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine, authentic Greek music & dancing, & shop with the many unique vendors. Come for lunch, dinner, desserts & more. Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990. stgeorge@beachin.net.

Mitch Maiorana Run, Swim, Run

Registration fee to compete, spectators welcome! Saturday, 6 p.m.

www.ococean.com./ocbp.

Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival

Christian praise, drama, dance, music & worship. Baptism in the ocean on Wednesday. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Convention Center; 7-10 p.m. on the beach.

410-289-1296. www.jesusatthebeach.org.

Polish Festival- Sunset Park

Ocean City’s bayside park hosts Polish Night. Share the beauty of different cultures with live entertainment, food & a wine garden. Tuesday, 5-9 p.m.

Year Round Events :

Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, South end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City's past with exhibits of shipwrecks & beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around the world, aquarium room & Davy Jones' locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts & books. Small admission fee. June - September, daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November & December, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991. www.ocmuseum.org.

Art League of Ocean City Exhibit & Receptions, Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside
Continuous exhibits featuring local & regional artists, complemented by a monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, Feb.-Oct., from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Free & open to the public. Gallery open Tues.-Sun., 1- 4 p.m. 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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