Water Sports Festivals

Ocean City hosts festivals, competitions, and much more throughout the summer on their beaches.

May 5-7 Great American RV, Outdoor & Watersports Show Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
- Shore’s largest outdoor recreation show complete with motorhomes, campers, boats & trailers, watercraft & more. Crafters & artists, plus face painting for the kids. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-896-2502. www.mysticproductions.com. Accommodations: 800-OC-OCEAN.

June 2-4 Mako Mania Shark Tournament Ocean City Fishing Center
- Annual tournament features weigh-ins at marina 4-7:30 p.m. Entry fee for participants. Ernie d’Eustachio. www.bigfishtournaments.com.

June 9-11 Surfrider Weekend Castle in the Sand 37th St. & Ocean
- Longboard Team Challenge, Friday evening "legends" party, beach party, kids area, and open surfing event on Sunday. lgbrdr@yahoo.com

Endless Summer Boogie Board Camp Endless Summer Surf Shop, 38th St. & Coastal Hwy. June 26-28, July 10, July 24-26, August 7-9
- Learn to ride the waves like a pro. Students learn from some of the best instructors around while enjoying the OC beach. Students will learn everything they need to know about riding the waves, whether or not they have ever touched a boogie board. Students must be able to swim. Ages 8 & up. Registration, 410-250-0125. OC Recreation & Parks.

July 4 Concert on the Beach N. Division St. & the Beach
- Concert on the beach begins at 8 p.m. followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN.

July 12-15 OC Tuna Tournament OC Fishing Center, off Rt. 50
- Exciting tournament combines weigh-ins from 4-7 p.m., with vendors, artists, live music & food. Fri.-Sun., 3-9 p.m. 410-213-1121. www.oceancitytunatournament.com.

August 7-11 White Marlin Open, Harbour Island, 14th St. & Bay
- World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins or compete for over $2.3 million in prize money. Compete for prizes in catching white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin & sharks. Over 300 boats participated last year. Registration for boats, spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229. www.whitemarlinopen.com.