OC Events

  There’s so much to do in Ocean City, Maryland that’s free of charge. Our 10 miles of beautifully kept beach are free and open to the public from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – no beach tags necessary! During the summer, OC is jam-packed with free family activities like movies on the beach, concerts, even a dance party! You’ll find free events in Ocean City throughout the summer. Events in Ocean City, Maryland are always a good time. There are fun gatherings all year like Springfest, Sunfest, the OC Air Show, the multi-million dollar White Marlin Open and the Winterfest of Lights. Also, don’t forget free movies on the beach, fireworks and concerts. If there's something you'd love to see or do, you can probably see it or do it in OCMD! View All Ocean City, MD Events

      3-Night minimum   

Springfest celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.  Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the  event is free.

  The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three days of kite flying on the beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout the festival there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and much more! The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display. On behalf of The Town of Ocean City and The Kite Loft we welcome everyone to join in the festivities. Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying. Remember when we say, “Go Fly A Kite”, we mean it. A great spectator and participant event! HAVE MORE FUN by flying a kite!

2-Night minimum     

 Cruise on in...

The Annual Cruisin' Ocean City is at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Inlet Lot  on May 1 - 4. Car Show featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars and classics street machines, muscle cars and more!  There is live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor, midway & more. Two locations: Convention Center on 40th Street and Inlet Parking Lot. A favorite event as part of Cruisin' Ocean City is always the special Boardwalk Parades which will take Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 27th street to the Inlet.

Show Hours

• 9am-5pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday
• 9am-3pm Sunday (Inlet location only)

For additional information email infoevent@specialeventpro.com or call 410-798-6304.  

Rock music takes over Ocean City Inlet with high-energy performances and unforgettable vibes! Over 25 bands will light up 3 stages: 2 on the beach and 1 along the boardwalk. View Line Up  

2-Night minimum

 The  OC Air Show returns to Ocean City, Maryland on June 14-15, 2025 over the beach and boardwalk!

The show is visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk. Spectators can watch free of charge or in VIP seating.

Visit ocairshow.com for more information.

   

  2-Night minimum Each June, the Maryland State Firefighters Association gathers for its annual Convention and Conference to conduct the business of the association and to provide insightful training and educational sessions for its membership in Ocean City, MD.  The annual convention for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association will be June 15 - 19, 2025.

3-Night minimum

Join us in Ocean City on July 4th to celebrate the Nation's birthday as we celebrate at two locations with music and fireworks. Come build wonderful Ocean City memories for you, your family, and friends together!

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening on the beach at the inlet in downtown Ocean City. Free concert begins at 8:00 pm, followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 pm. Downtown on the Beach at N. Division Street.

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Hotel policy for reservations during the 4th of July holiday: Please contact the hotel directly to make a reservation as we require a 3-Night minimum. The first night room and tax deposit is required upon booking the reservation. The remaining balance is due in full no later than June 15th. There is a $25 fee if the reservation is cancelled before June 15th. Any cancellations June 15th or later will forfeit all deposited monies; absolutely no refunds. Online reservations will not be accepted, as this is a 3 night minimum. Please call the hotel and speak with a reservation specialist.

2-Night minimum

We are excited for the annual  52nd White Marlin Open. Come enter to win or simply come to view the spectacle of the World's Largest Billfish Tournament!

The White Marlin Open is a big draw every year in Ocean City, Maryland. Competitors from around the world come to OCMD for a chance to win part of the nearly $5,000,000 prize money. Weigh-ins are each evening of the tournament at 14th Street & the Bay and are open and free to the public. The White Marlin Open is a 52-year-old deep-sea fishing tournament held annually in Ocean City, Maryland. Long known as the “World’s Largest Billfish Tournament,” the Open has awarded over $105 million for catches of the gamefish that migrate up the Gulf Stream each summer. The first tournament was held in 1974 and drew 57 boats, 150 anglers, and paid $20,000 in prize money.  The 2024 event drew 318 boats, over 3,000 contestants, and awarded over $8.59 million dollars in prize money, including the top individual prize of $3.7 million dollars. Watch the White Marlin Open weigh-ins in real time at Marlin Fest on our big screen in a festival atmosphere. Vendors, food, drink & entertainment for the entire family! Marlin Fest is located at the Ocean City Inlet, on the beach and in the parking lot.

2- Night Minimum      August 21 - 24, 2025 Family-friendly event with more than 250 Jeeps participating in early morning beach crawls, beach sand course, and Jeep jams.  Days are spent at the Convention Center checking out products & services along with the Show & Shine. Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Ocean City Area  10 am-5 pm. Visit oceancityjeepfest.com for event information.  

  Cruise on down to Ocean City Maryland for the 28^th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin, October 9-10-11-12, 2025. Lots of car shows and vendors will take place at the OC Convention Center Parking Lot and the Inlet Parking Lot, plus several more car shows will take place at various business locations in and around Ocean City.  There will also be a Pedal Car Show, Neon & LED Light Car Show, live music and more! More information coming soon!!

Show Hours:

• Thursday 9 am-5 pm
• Friday 9 am-5 pm
• Saturday 9 am-5 pm
• Sunday (Inlet Only) 9 am-3 pm

For additional information email infoevent@specialeventpro.com or call 410-798-6304. For vendor and sponsor information email Jacklyn@specialeventpro.com.

  October 23 - 26, 2025    3 night minimum Ocean City's Sunfest is one of the largest outdoor festivals in the region, attracting tens of thousands of attendees each year for a four-day arts, crafts, music, and food fest. Local and national artisans from all over the country sell handmade items at the annual event. Sunfest offers visitors a chance to browse a variety of goods and enjoy food, music, and other alfresco activities along the Atlantic Oceanfront at the south end of Ocean City's famous boardwalk. Learn More