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4 Reasons to Enjoy Four Days of Fun at Ocean City's 35th Annual Springfest 2026!
By AnnApril 19, 20264 min read
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4 Days of Free Live Music
Free concerts at Springfest
One of the highlights of Springfest 2026 is the incredible lineup of live music. With over 20 groups from all around the world performing on the Beach Stage and the Midway Stage, there's something for everyone. You don’t have to pay to enjoy concerts throughout Springfest, they are free! (Concerts held at the Ocean City Convention Center require paid tickets)
Thursday Line-Up:
10:00am – Midway Stage – Springfest Opening Ceremony
10:30am – Beach Stage – Nick Ferraro & The All Stars
11:30am – Midway Stage – Bryan & The Barn Owls
12:30pm – Beach Stage – Zydeco-a-Go-Go
1:30pm – Midway Stage – Poole & the Gang
2:30pm – Beach Stage – Romeo Delight: "The Ultimate Van Halen Experience"
4.15pm – Midway Stage – Parrot Beach
7pm - The Fabulous Hubcaps – Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Tickets here.
Friday Line-Up:
10am – Beach Stage – Fast Times At Shermer High
12:30pm – Beach Stage – Elvis Tribute Jim Barone
2pm – Midway Stage – Kittyback
3pm – Beach Stage - Morgan State Choir
4.15pm – Midway Stage – Grand Illusion "Styx Tribute"
Who's Bad: The Michael Jackson Experience – Friday, April 24 – 7:00pm – Ocean City Performing Arts Center Tickets here
Saturday Line-Up:
10:00am – Beach Stage – Lennon La Ricci & The Leftovers
11:30am – Midway Stage – Callum
12:30pm – Beach Stage – Free State Country Band
1:30pm – Midway Stage – Tommi Boi
3:00pm – Beach Stage – Kayleigh Clark from The Voice with special guest Stephanie Bell and Little Rock
4:30pm – Midway Stage – Fitzkee Brothers
Are You Ready for it? A Taylor Swift Experience – April 25 – 7pm – Ocean City Performing Arts Center Tickets here.
Sunday Line-Up:
10:00am – Midway Stage – Island Fusion
11am – Beach Stage – The Uptown Band
12:30pm – Midway Stage – Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys
1:30pm – Beach Stage – Cash Only
2:30pm – Midway Stage – Katz 22
3:30pm – Beach Stage – HFS Band
4:30pm – Midway Stage – Michael Sky Band
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Four Days of Art at Springfest
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Four Days of Great Food - Local too!
With so many food vendors on hand, you'll never go hungry! Enjoy tasty creations from up and down the Eastern seaboard as well as typical Ocean City boardwalk favorites while jamming out to live music or taking in the sights and sounds of the festival.
New this year:
Food Trucks
Arrive hungry, because Springfest’s food truck lineup is bigger and better than ever! From fresh smoothie bowls and sweet treats to indulgent stacked mac and cheese, there’s something for every craving. Grab a bite between exploring vendor tents, or end your festival day by finding your new favorite food truck.
Gourmet Pavilion
Springfest is serving up something deliciously new this year with the Gourmet Pavilion! Discover artisan favorites like small-batch jams, infused olive oils, specialty spreads, and other gourmet treats perfect for gifting—or keeping all to yourself. Take your time sampling unique flavors, chatting with the makers, and exploring this tasty addition to Ocean City’s favorite spring festival.
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Four Days of Activities
Kids activities at Springfest
Of course, Springfest isn't just about music and art. There are plenty of family-friendly activities on offer as well.
New this year:
Street Painting
This year at Springfest, get into the spirit of the season with bursts of color throughout the festival grounds! On the north side of the event, talented street painters will create vibrant chalk art displays. Stroll through a gallery of colorful designs and watch the artists bring their creations to life over the course of the four-day festival. One of the featured artists is Michael William Kirby from Baltimore. Having showcased his work in more than 200 cities around the world, Kirby will bring his impressive talent to Ocean City this year, adding even more color and creativity to the celebration.
Getting to and from Springfest is easy, too. The town of Ocean City will be offering transportation to and from the event throughout the entirety of the festival. You can take the bus along Coastal Highway or catch a shuttle from the Park & Ride lot in West Ocean City, both of which will have a $4 fare. For information on the Coastal Highway Beach Bus schedule, click here. For information on the Express Beach Bus Shuttle, clock here.
Springfest is a celebration of all things spring, and this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Whether you're a music lover, an art enthusiast, a foodie, or just looking for some family fun, there's something for everyone at Springfest. So mark your calendar and get ready to welcome the warm weather in style!About Ann
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