Area Info

Beach Fireworks

Talbot Street (only 4 blocks away from The Breakers Hotel) Mondays at 10:30 p.m. July 8, 15, 22, 29 - Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 - Labor Day Weekend

 

Sunset Park Live Music

Enjoy a free concert while watching the sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City! Sunset Park is located along S. Division Street on the Bay, near the Coast Guard Station.  Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating. Thursday Nights, July 11 to August 29th, from 7 pm to 9 pm

 

Movies on the Beach

Three nights a week, take a seat on the beach and enjoy a movie free of charge. Mondays and Fridays on the 27th Street Beach beginning June 24, and Wednesdays on the 118th Street Beach beginning June 5.

 

Family Beach Olympics

A variety of fun family contests for all ages to enjoy on the beach at 27th Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, beginning June 25.

 

Sundaes in the Park

Bring your family and beach chairs and enjoy free local music groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. Children’s entertainment presented. Fireworks conclude the evening. 7 to 9 p.m. in Northside Park every Sunday, beginning June 16.

The 12th annual OC Air Show is excited to announce the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 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.

 

The annual convention for the Maryland State Fireman’s Association. Training programs, business meetings, exhibits and a popular parade on Wednesday, June 19. msfa.org

The inaugural Jellyfish Festival will feature three days of music, headlined by Styx, Newsboys, Badfish and the Maryland-based rock and reggae group Ballyhoo. In addition to the top-level regional and national music acts, the festival will have five blocks of interactive, family-friendly activities and fun, including a fitness challenge, skateboard and bicycle zone, and secondary music stage, as well as vendors and artists. The core of Jellyfish will take place at the main stage, right off the Boardwalk in downtown Ocean City north of the pier, stretching to N. Division Street. Jellyfish will also use the historic Ocean Bowl Skatepark as a music venue, with the festival’s tentacles extending throughout Ocean City. jellyfishfestival.com

3-Night minimum Free concert begins at 8:00 pm, followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening beside the ocean on the beach at the inlet in downtown Ocean City, or also at Northside Park on 125th St. For information: 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125. 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 2nd. There is a $25 fee if the reservation is cancelled before June 2nd. Any cancellations June 2nd or later will forfeit all deposited monies; absolutely no refunds.

Touted as the "World's Largest and Richest 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. Click here to visit the website to learn more.

Family-friendly event with more than 250 Jeeps participating in beach crawls, Jeep jams, and show and shines. For more information Click Here

Bring the whole family and create an ART X memory! Sponsored and managed by the Art League of Ocean City, ART X is designed to be OC’s biggest and best fine arts show. Hundreds of artists will display and sell their works around a beautiful lagoon in a picturesque park with expansive bay views. Enjoy lunch at the Artists’ Café and live music while children participate in free art activities. ART X will feature other artistic stage talent, performances, food, cinema and a special section to highlight local talent. Located at Northside Park.

2-Night minimum Labor Day weekend in Ocean City, MD is the BEST!  Book your stay today.

2-Night minimum OC BikeFest will bring vendors, bike builders, live concerts on multiple stages, stunt shows, food and beverage to the Boardwalk, OC Convention Center and the Inlet. For more information, please visit www.ocbikefest.com. Click here for more information regarding trailer parking in Ocean City during Bikefest weekend.

3-Night minimum Ocean City's most popular festival! Popular entertainers highlight four days of fall fun with arts & crafts, big-top tents, food vendors & more. All entertainment is free with the exception of evening headline acts. Nothing delights the eye more than our artisans' unique designs of fine art & distinctive crafts. Try the bold taste of the Eastern Shore with fabulous food. Children's activities are available on Saturday & Sunday. Located at the Inlet Parking Lot in Downtown Ocean City. Festival hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 10pm and Sunday 10am - 6pm. For more information, call 800-626-2326. Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Sunfest for $1. Ride the Boardwalk Tram to the Inlet for $3 each way. Express trolley shuttles will depart from the south lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 40th Street; ride all day for $2. Prices subject to change.

Bring the family & let your spirits soar! Enjoy three days filled with spectacular kite flying. Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Located on the beach between 1st and 6th Streets; Thursday - Sunday from 9am - 9pm. For more information, contact Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.

The 25th Annual Wine on the Beach event featuring Maryland wineries. Microbrewed beers, local food, quality arts and crafts, and live music. Inlet parking lot.

A great annual event for Corvette enthusiasts and owners! This is the largest Corvette Club sponsored event on the East Coast of the United States with over 1,200 Corvette enthusiasts attending from Canada to Florida. Car shows, road rallies, a parade, and other related activities raise money for charity.

2-Night minimum Endless Summer Cruisin' Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, street machines, classics & more. Live entertainment, manufacturers' midway, boardwalk parades & special attractions. Located at the Inlet Parking Lot and Convention Center. Admission. Thursday - Saturday, 9am -5pm; Sunday, 9am - 4pm. For more information, visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.