Unseasonably cool temps blamed for drop in Springfest visitors

(May 10, 2013) Organizers attribute windy conditions and cool temperatures to a decline in turnout for the 2013 Springfest celebration, last weekend at the inlet parking lot.

“The temperature was seasonably colder and we had high winds all four days,” said Tom Shuster, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department.

The temperature was in the low 50s during the day and much colder once the sun went down.

The four-day festival, which traditionally kicks off the start of the resort’s summer season, drew 97,021 visitors to the inlet parking lot to hear live music, shop for arts…

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Crafters, artists, food vendors to fill three tents, midway section

(May 3, 2013) Artists, crafters and food vendors from across the country have traveled to Ocean City to present their products during the 23rd annual Springfest celebration, this weekend at the inlet parking lot.

More than 180 art and craft vendors have filled the two big top tents, to offer wares such as handcrafted jewelry, candles and scents, soaps, pottery, carvings, home and garden items, fine art, photography, paintings, clothing and apparel, pet products, woodwork and metal ware, among other items.

Those who attend the festival annually will see merchandise never before displayed…

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‘TIS THE SEASON! Annual spring festival kicks off the resort’s busy season with weekend of live music, delectable food and assortment of arts and crafts

(May 3, 2013) Springfest, the four-day celebration that traditionally kicks off the start of the resort’s summer season, began Thursday and will continue at the inlet parking lot through Sunday.

“I’ve put in an order for great weather,” Tom Shuster, director of the Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, jokingly said last week of the outdoor festival. “We’re looking to have a great weekend in Ocean City.”

Each year, thousands of visitors from across the country travel to Ocean City for Springfest to listen to live music, shop for arts and crafts and sample an array of food.…

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