July 1- August 22
Jamboree in the Park, July 1-Aug. 22, 5pm, Northside Park, 127th St & the Bay
Bring the entire family for an old-fashioned Fourth with arts & crafts, delicious food, exciting live entertainment, games & children’s activities. Friday. Family fun begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
Family Beach Games, July 1-Aug 26, 6:30-8:30pm, 27th St. & the Beach. This new Tuesday night family event offers such activities as sand castle contests, tug of war, relay games and more. Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.
Family Movie Night & More, July 7-Aug 15, 7:30-10:30pm, every Monday and Friday. 27th St. & Beach. New this summer will be free Family Movie Nights on the beach at 27th Street. Bring the kids and enjoy a free Family Movie Night on Ocean City’s beautiful beach. Families can gather for fun activities and a movie right on the beach. Activities will include arts and crafts, games and sing-a longs for the first hour, with the movie starting at 8:45 p.m
Concerts on the Beach, July 9-Aug. 27, 8pm, N. Division St. Beach. Free live entertainment each week while you relax beside the cool Atlantic on warm summer nights. Watch the moon rise over the ocean as you enjoy tribute bands & local favorites each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening.
Bonfire Hour, July 10-Aug. 28, Thursdays at 9pm, N. Division St. Beach, Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. A different speaker each week.
Sundaes in the Park, July 13-Aug. 24, 6-8pm, Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay. Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee.
Monday Evening at Sunset Park, July 14-Aug. 25, 200 S. Division St. & Bayside
Sunset Park, located on the bay in the downtown area at S. Division St., is the scene of free concerts on Monday evenings this summer. Enjoy the beautiful bay view while enjoying the sounds of different musical groups each week.
Exhibit Opening, August 1, 502 94th St. bayside. Photography exhibit runs through August 31. Opening reception August 1 from 5-7 p.m. Free admission and complimentary refreshments at the Art League of Ocean City. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
Blessing of the Combines, August 2, 1-4pm, Downtown, Snow Hill. Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, live entertainment, arts & crafts, parade of combines & tractors.
OC Custom Car & Bike Celebrity Show, August 2-3 10am-10pm, 10am-6pm, Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. One of the super shows of Ocean City automotive events. The best in custom vehicles, top name celebrity appearances, entertainment & more. www.occarshow.com.
White Marlin Open, August 4-8, 4-9pm, Harbour Island, 14th St. & Bay, World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. Prizes for catching white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin & shark. Over 400 boats participated last year for $3.5 million in prize money. Registration for boats, spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229. www.whitemarlinopen.com.
Kids Crab Round-up, August 9, 9am-12N, Lagoon Dock, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay. Morning of fun & learning about blue claw crabs & their environment. All necessary equipment is provided. A small prize for all children who participate. For children 12 years & under accompanied by an adult.
Great Pocomoke Fair, August 21-23, Thurs.& Fri., 5-10 pm. Sat., 8am- 11p.m.
Broad St., Pocomoke City. Exhibits, entertainment, food, kids games, antique tractor pull, carnival rides. Horse show, harness racing & fireworks on Saturday. www.thegreatpocomokefair.org.
Labor Day Weekend Art & Crafts Festival, August 29-31, 10am-5pm, Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. A unique shopping experience with arts & crafters displaying pottery, garden accessories, glass art, woodworking, candles & more.
Labor Day Weekend Concerts, August 30-31, 8pm. N. Division St. Beach. Enjoy free concerts on the beach. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the holiday weekend beside the ocean. |