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ONGOING EVENTS 2012
Afternoon Tea: Dunes Manor Hotel
2800 Baltimore Ave. Complimentary afternoon tea & crumpets served in the lobby 3-4 p.m. Offered daily except major holidays. (410) 289-1100. www.dunesmanor.com.
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum: South End of Boardwalk at Inlet.
Historic museum at the south end of the Boardwalk offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks and beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around the world, aquarium room and Davy Jones’ locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts and books. Special programs throughout the summer. Small admission fee. Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; After Labor Day-end of Sept., Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May and Oct., Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. During winter months please call for hours (410) 289-4991; www.ocmuseum.org.
Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and Receptions: Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside. Continuous exhibits featuring local and regional artists, complemented by a free and open to the public monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. (410) 524-9433. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fri.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.
Movies on the Beach: Every Monday and Friday evening a movie on the beach with our 16 foot projector. 27th St. Beach. Free. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. www.ococean.com. (800) OC-OCEAN.
Family Beach Olympics: Each Tuesday evening features a variety of contests for all ages. 27th St. Beach. June 26- Aug. 7. 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. www.ococean.com. (800) OC-OCEAN.
Sundaes in the Park: Family concert series. Free live entertainment for the whole family. Plus—ice cream sundaes! Sundays, 6-8 p.m. July 8-August 26. Northside Park, 127th St., Bayside. (800) OC-OCEAN.
Concerts on the Beach - Wednesdays, 8 p.m. July 11, 18, 25 and August 8, 15, 22 and 29. N. Division St. and the Beach. (800) OC-OCEAN.
Sunset Park Party Nights - Sunset Park. July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. These free music events will take place on Thursdays in July and August from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Bring your own chair. Beer and other beverages will be sold by the OC Recreation Boosters. All proceeds for these sales are used towards youth programs at Northside Park. 1-800-626-2326. www.ocdc.org.
Ocean City Recreation & Parks - Discover an Ocean of Fun! Beach Lacrosse, Boogie Board, Cheerleading, Golf, Skateboard, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball Camps. Call (410) 250-0125 or visit www.ococean.com for more information.
Ice Skating Shows - June 13-August 21. Carousel Resort Hotel, 118th Street. Exciting ice skating shows each night by professional group, Next Ice Age. Free & Open to the public, 6:30 p.m. 800-641-0011. www.carouselhotel.com.
Summer in the City - June 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 27; July 5, 12, 13, 20, 21, 27; August 2, 9, 14, 21, 28. 30; Sept. 4, 6, 11-13, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27; Oct. 2, 4, 9, 10, 17, & 24. This great OC Jamboree production has plenty of music and comedy. Truly one of our best summer musicals ever! Ocean City Jamboree. Route 611 &12600 Marjan Lane, Ocean City. (410) 213-7581. www.ocjam.com.
Country Christmas Memories - Nov. 15. 19, 24, 26, 29; Dec. 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 19, 29 & 31. This perennial audience favorite features new music and comedy for 2011. Ocean City Jamboree. Route 611 & 12600 Marjan Lane, Ocean City. (410) 213-7581. www.ocjam.com.
June:
May 31-June 3, Raven’s Beach Bash and Parade.
Join Ravens Players, Cheerleaders, Playmakers, Poe & Miller Light as they turn Ocean City into Ravenstown for the weekend. For a complete calendar of events visit www.baltimoreravens.com/Ravenstown/Beach_Bash
May 31- June 19, Play It Safe. Various locations in and around Ocean City. High school graduates of the Class of 2011 are invited to participate in fun, free activities including karaoke on the beach, windsurfing, kayaking, midnight bowling, rock climbing, volleyball, paintball and many more. All events are drug and alcohol free. CHECK! Participants receive wristbands for free rides on Town of Ocean City buses. Lois Twilley, (410) 632-1100. www.playitsafeoceancity.com.
June 2, Ravens Roost and Parade. 19th to 26th St., Baltimore Ave. www.councilrr.com.
June 6-10, OC Air Show. OC Beach & Boardwalk. The popular OC Air Show returns for its fourth year. Noon. Spectators can see the show free of charge. VIP seating is available. www.ocairshow.com (302) 436-0183.
June 8 – 10, Warrior Beach Lax lacrosse Tournament - This is a competitive lacrosse tournament for boys lacrosse teams ages 7-14. The Beach Lax Festival will be held at North Worcester Sports Complex, Most Blessed Sacrament School, Stephen Decataur High School, Seaside Christian Academy and Berlin Intermediate School - all in or near Berlin, MD.
June 9-10, OC Car & Truck Show. Convention Center. 40th St. & Bay. Over 700 of the hottest cars in the country on display. From Sport Compacts, Trucks, SUVs, Exotics and so much more. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission. Featured performers include Jermih and The X Factor Contestant Astro. (302) 436-0183.
June 9-10, OC Air Show
Make your plans to visit Ocean City during Air Show week 2012 and experience the inspiration and excitement as some of America’s best perform over Ocean City’s beaches and boardwalk. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return to Ocean City in 2012 to headline the OC Air Show! For the first time ever, the OC Air Show will feature two jet demonstration teams with the Black Diamond Jet Team, the premier civilian team in the nation, also performing. www.ocairshow.com
June 9-10, Sand Duels Beach Soccer Tournament, Dorchester Beach Largest sand soccer event in Ocean City, open to all traditional & non-traditional soccer teams, featuring recreational & competitive brackets. Sat., 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., boys & girls U8-U14; Sun., 8:30 a.m.-7p.m., boys & girls U15-Adult divisions. 410-962-7070. For entry fee & registrations, www.ocbeachsoccer.com/Team.html
June 10, Flay Day Beach at 16th Street. Flag Day honoring the U.S. Flag and celebrating those who have served it will be held at the opening of the OC Air Show when the 101st Airborne Division parachute to the beach & deliver the flag to selected veterans. 12 Noon.
June 10, Flag Day Ceremony. Flag Plaza at Northside Park on 125th St. & the Bay. Celebrate the nation’s flag in a patriotic ceremony. 7 p.m. (410) 250-0125.
June 16-17, Art’s Alive. Northside Park 127th St. Over 100 artists show and sell their fine works of Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Printmaking, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Fine Wood. Sat. 9 a.m.-6p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5pm. 1-800-626-2326.
June 20, MD Fireman’s Association Convention/Parade. Baltimore Ave and OC Convention Center. www.msfa.org.
July:
July 4, Celebrate July 4th Uptown. Northside Park, 127th St. A concert at 8 p.m. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. 1-800-626-2326.
July 4, Celebrate July 4th Downtown. On the beach at the inlet in downtown Ocean City. Free concert on the beach at 9 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy a great concert and spectacular fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. 1-800-626-2326.
July 14, Captain Craig Swim. Open to the public. Competitors swim a measured mile with the prevailing current to a finish line located at 13th St. Awards presented. Ginny Craig half-mile swim also available. Commemorative t-shirt included with registration. Registration fee. 5 p.m. on 14th St. on the beach. (410) 289-7556.
July 13-15, 25th Annual OC Tuna Tournament. Ocean City Fishing Center, East Coast largest tuna tournament. Come see over 100 boats weigh in large tuna in hopes of winning over $500,000 in cash. Weigh-ins Fri., Sat. & Sun., 4 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Jennifer Blunt, mailto:ocfc@ocfishing.com. 800-322-3065 or 410-213-1121. www.octunatournament.com
July 16-21, Starpower National Talent Competition. One of the largest talent competitions in the world for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Dancers will win scholarships, trophies & prize money. Convention Center on 40th St. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. each day. (301) 870-9550.
July 30- August 1, Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry Festival. Convention Center on 40th St, Bayside (and) at North Division Street at the Beach. Praise, worship, prayer, and Holy Spirit ministry at Convention Center, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. each day. Music on the beach with multiple praise teams from 7-10 p.m. each evening. Contact Dick Sands or Gary Steger at (410) 289-1296 for more information.
July 27-29, Greek Festival. Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. (410) 524-0990.
July 28, OC Beach Patrol Crew Competition. Watch the OC Beach Patrol lifeguards compete against each other in events & demonstrate their athletic skills. On the beach at 8th St. 6 p.m. (410) 289-7556.
August:
August 4, Blessing of the Combines. Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, parade, food vendors, and a tractor pull. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Downtown Snow Hill. (410) 632-3838.
August 21-22, White Marlin Open. World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Mon - Fri, 4-9 p.m. at Harbour Island Marina. Over 300 boats vie for over $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. www.whitemarlinopen.com. Harbour Island. 14th St. & Bay. (410) 289-9229.
August 16-19, Dew Tour. Ocean City, Maryland is the Dew Tour’s newest location and will be hosting the first event of the 2011 season. The entire tour features skate park and vert as well as BMX park, vert and dirt. For the first time ever in 2011, the tour will also feature skate bowl. www.dewtour.com.
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September:
August 31-September 1-2, Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival.
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. Show features household decorator
items, jewelry, novelty clothing, fine art and more. Fri.-Sun. 10
a.m.-5 p.m. ahastings@ocshows.info.
September 8, Brews on the Beach, Craft Beer Festival. Sample over 90
beers. Live entertainment. Noon-5 p.m. at Hooper’s Crab House in West
Ocean City. www.hooperscrabhouse.com.
Sept 12–16, OC BIKEFEST. OC BikeFest will bring national entertainment
and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverage to the
Boardwalk, Ocean City Convention Center, Inlet & Jolly Roger Park.
Admission: $15 Adults, $5 Children. Thursday 11 a.m. -8 p.m., Friday 11
a.m. -8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. -8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. -5 p.m. For more
information, please visit www.ocbikefest.com
September 13-16, Delmarva Bike Week. At 3 Locations: Seacrets Bar &
Grill on 29th St. in Ocean City, Harley Davidson Shop in Seaford, D.E.
and Winterplace Park in Salisbury. Nearly 100,000 motorcyclists will
converge on Delmarva Bike Week for four days of free music, bike games,
contests, thrill shows and socialization. Now in its 12th year, Delmarva
Bike Week is open Thursday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. and Sunday, 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free. www.delmarvabikeweek.com.
September 20-23, SunFest. Inlet parking area. Sunfest celebrates 37
years as Ocean City’s largest festival! Two stages of entertainment,
big-top arts and crafts, tents and food of all kinds. Children’s
activities include pumpkin carving, pie eating and scarecrow making, all
your fall favorites. Sunfest hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call 800-626-2326.
September 20-23, Sunfest Kite Festival. Beaches between 1st & 6th
Streets. Four fun-filled days of spectacular kite flying. Children’s
workshops, kite battles and more. The East Coast’s premier sport kite
competition featuring kite flyers from around the globe showcasing their
aerial displays of art. Jay Knerr, (410) 289-7855. www.kiteloft.com.
Thurs.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
September 21-23, Berlin Fiddlers Convention. Main St., Berlin. Popular
musical competi- tion with fiddles, guitars, mandolins, and banjos.
Adult and Youth categories. Featuring free bluegrass concerts. Fri. 6
p.m.- 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CONCERT AND JAM
Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (410) 641-4775. www.berlinchamber.org.
September 20-21, Annual Sand Castle Home Tour. Art League of Ocean
City’s popular event features a self-guided driving tour of 10 unique
Ocean City area homes. Admission. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information,
contact Nancy Howard at (410) 524-9433 or visit
www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
September 23, Park Place Jewelers Treasure Hunt at the Beach. 1 p.m.
Between 2nd and 3rd Street on the Boardwalk. Must register before event.
$10 donation goes to charity. (410) 289-6500 for further information.
September 28-29, Winefest on the Beach. Inlet Parking Area. Enjoy
samplings from regional wineries, food available, entertainment and
more. Admission fee. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Contact
Christina Nokes at (410) 280-3306.
September 28-30, Annual Fall Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral &
Jewelry Show. Powell Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. Fri., noon-7
p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information
call, (804) 746-7663 or www.treasuresoftheearth.net.
October:
October 4-6, Fall Car Cruise. Classic cars cruise the streets of Berlin,
Maryland. With music in the streets and local shops in theme, thousands
of visitors come to see classic cars from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s roar
up and down the streets. Registration at 8 a.m. Event from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. (410) 641-4775.
October 4-7, Chesapeake Celtic Festival. Furnace Town Living Heritage
Museum, Snow Hill. Continuous entertainment, music and dance. Bagpipes,
artisans and wares, ethnic and Eastern Shore foods. Sheepherding, Celtic
marketplace, displays and exhibitions of history and traditions.
Admission. Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Jeanne du Nord, (410)
651-0757.
October 4-7, Endless Summer Cruisin’. Inlet Parking Lot and Townwide.
Over 1500 street rods, customs, classic and specialty vehicles on
display plus Boardwalk parades, entertainment and more. Admission to
Inlet Lot. Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Contact
Meredith Hennen at (410) 798-6304 or www.endlesssummercruisin.com for
more information.
October 5, Family Campfire on the Beach. Bring your family for a night
of fun with a good old-fashioned campfire. Entertainment, storytelling,
music & refreshments. S’mores & hot chocolate offered. Bring
your beach blankets, warm clothes & the whole family for a night out
on the beach. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on the beach at 130th St. For more
information, contact Linda Brittingham at (410) 250-0125.
October 6, Harbor Day at the Docks - A Waterfront Heritage Festival. Join
us for a maritime heritage festival on the docks in the commercial
fishing harbor. Seafood cooking demonstrations, fish cleaning
techniques, local food available, live entertainment & so much more.
Located at the West Ocean City Commercial Harbor Area on Sunset Ave.
Free admission, great for the entire family. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
www.ocharborday.com.
October 6– 24, Annual Sea Gull Century 100-mile or 100-kilometer bike
ride. Sponsored by Salisbury University, the Century takes participants
throughout the scenic roads of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester
counties. For registration information and route map, visit:
www.seagullcentury.org
October 12 – 14, Autumn Home & Condo Show. The Autumn Home Show is
an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling,
landscaping and decorating their homes. Exhibitors will be on hand with
merchandise, product demonstrations, and interior and exterior
displays. Roland E. Powell Convention Center
October 14-28, Ocean City Fall Restaurant Week. www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.
October 12-13, Free State Corvette Club Ocean City Corvette Weekend.
Inlet Parking Lot. Annual gathering of Corvette enthusiasts. Car Show
and Boardwalk Parade of Corvettes included in the weekend festivities.
Car Show. Over 500 Corvettes participate. Free State Corvette Club,
(410) 590-5630. www.freestatecorvette.com.
October 13, Tribute to the Grand Old Opry. “The Way It Used To Be”.
Ocean City Jambo- ree. Route 611 & 12600 Marjan Lane, Ocean City.
Come and join The Drifting Sands Band from the OBX of NC as they bring
back the past right before your eyes! 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Admission.
www.ocjam.com. (410) 213-7581.
October 28, Halloween Spook-Out Party. Get your Halloween costume ready
and join us at Northside Park gym for carnival games, arts and crafts,
hayrides, snacks and much more! Costume contests scheduled throughout
the event. 410-250-0125. www.oceancitymd.gov
October 27, Seaside 10 Mile & 5K Run. Runners from around the
country enjoy this fall run through Ocean City. Inlet Park and
throughout Ocean City. (443) 497-4324. October 30, Halloween Spook-Out
Party. All ages. Carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks
& much more. Costume contests. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at Northside Park,
125th St. & the Bay. (410) 250-0125.
October 27-28, OC Coin & Currency Show. 30 or more coin &
currency dealers buying & selling; free appraisals & free
admission. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Convention
Center on 40th St. For more information, contact Carl Ostiguy at (443)
623-7025.
November:
November 3, Fallfest of Fine Art & Christmas Craft Expo. Convention
Center, 40th St. & Bay. Quality and talent abound in this 16th
Annual “Two Shows Under One Roof.” Paintings, sculpture and juried
crafts. Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donald Hastings, (410)
524-9177. duckmandon@comcast.net.
November 15-Jan. 2, Winterfest of Lights. Inlet Lot, Avenues of Ocean
City & Northside Park, 127th St. See your favorite summer place
dressed in holiday finest for Winterfest! Visit Winterfest Village, this
year under a heated tent with refreshments, souvenirs, gifts at Yukon
Cornelius’ Gift Shop and have your picture taken with Santa. Small fee
for Winterfest Express tram. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.;
Fri.-Sat., 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Accommodations and information: (800)
OC-OCEAN.
Late November – December. Winter Wonderland. Carousel Resort Hotel,
118th ST. & Coastal Hwy. Dazzling holiday decorations and indoor ice
skating rink open to the public. Admission to the skating rink includes
skates. Call or visit our website for dates and times. Carousel, (800)
641-0011. www.carouselhotel.com
November 23-25, Holiday Shopper’s Fair. Convention Center, 40th St.
& Bay. Annual holiday shopping extravaganza with unique crafts,
photography, toys, wrought iron, ceramics, decorative items, jewelry
& much more. Photos with Santa, children’s activities, door prizes
and a non-shoppers lounge. Admission. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Janice Cropper at (410) 723-8605.
December 1, Victorian Christmas, Berlin. Downtown Berlin transforms into
a beautiful Victorian town. Celebrations include horse & carriage
rides, concerts, parade. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel
& music fills the streets. Fee for some events. Olive Mawyer,
410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org
December:
December 1, Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade. Annual holiday parade
with marching bands, antique cars, floats, equestrian units and more.
Starts at 100th St. and ends at Gold Coast Mall at 115th St. (410)
524-9000.
December 31, New Year’s Eve Celebrations. Townwide. Your favorite summer
place is the place to start off the New Year! Many restaurants, hotels
and clubs in Ocean City offer special menus, dinners or packages for the
celebration. Call your favorite spot or call (800) OC-OCEAN for general
information. December 31-Jan.1, New Year’s Eve Bus Rides. Ocean City
Transit offers free bus rides from 6 a.m. New Year’s Eve to 6 a.m. New
Year’s Day, within the town limits.
2013:
January 1, 2013 Mayor and City Council New Year’s Day. Open House. City
Hall, 3rd St. and Baltimore Ave. Join the Mayor and City Council as they
welcome the first day of the new year. Displays on history of Ocean
City, light refreshments. (410) 289-8221.
January 1, 2012 Penguin Swim. Hosted by Atlantic General Hospital.
Registration at 12 noon. Swim at 1 p.m. Princess Royale, 91st St.
atlanticgeneral.org.
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