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Photo Friday Contest Winner August 27th 2026

Excerpt: Ice cream in hand and not a care in the world! Congratulations to Madeline Walk for capturing a sweet Boardwalk moment that perfectly sums up the carefree fun of an Ocean City vacation.

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Congratulations to Madeline Walk for capturing this sweet Ocean City moment! 🍦 There’s nothing quite like strolling the Boardwalk with an ice cream in hand and absolutely nothing else on the agenda!

It’s moments like these that make an Ocean City vacation so special—carefree days, sandy toes, tasty treats, new adventures, and memories that stick around long after the sand has been shaken out of the suitcase.

Take a look at some of the great submissions we had this past week. Thank you to everyone who shared a little piece of their Ocean City vacation with us this week, and congratulations again to Madeline for this picture-perfect taste of summer!

girl on bw with ice cream
Madeline Walk - Me: “your ice cream is melting everywhere eat it faster” Daughter: “I don’t really care bc we’re at the beach. I’m relaxing”
Kelley Smith - After a few days of jellyfish 🪼 my girls were so excited to get a few wonderful hours playing in the water. Then on the ride home we drove right into the weather that caused the tornado in Dover. Scary for sure. Definitely a vacation for the books and something they will never forget! Can't wait until next year
Kelley Smith - After a few days of jellyfish 🪼 my girls were so excited to get a few wonderful hours playing in the water. Then on the ride home we drove right into the weather that caused the tornado in Dover. Scary for sure. Definitely a vacation for the books and something they will never forget! Can't wait until next year
Debra Corson-My son loves the Dino Mini Golf. We both do terribly at it, but have a lot of fun, as you can see.
Debra Corson - My son loves the Dino Mini Golf. We both do terribly at it, but have a lot of fun, as you can see.
Alyssa Holly - You know how hard it is for a toddler , a moody teen, and the middle child to all be happy in one picture ? Lmao behind the scenes was actually very funny 🫠🫠🫠🫠😩😭
The photo was supposed to be taken at sunset . But this one works lol
Alyssa Holly - You know how hard it is for a toddler , a moody teen, and the middle child to all be happy in one picture ? Lmao behind the scenes was actually very funny 🫠🫠🫠🫠😩😭 The photo was supposed to be taken at sunset . But this one works lol
Rocco O'jalei
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Captured a number of images of the Navy SAR Seahawk. Only after reviewing them did I notice the seagull searching for a Dorito.
Rocco O'jalei - Captured a number of images of the Navy SAR Seahawk. Only after reviewing them did I notice the seagull searching for a Dorito.
Dannon Matulevich Assateague Island proposal
Dannon Matulevich-Assateague Island proposal
Sarah Sinclair - Getting that sugar rush in Oc
Sarah Sinclair - Getting that sugar rush in Oc
Tammy Mowery - Friends posing for pic in the midst of their Putt Putt game! Their annual competition
Tammy Mowery - Friends posing for pic in the midst of their Putt Putt game! Their annual competition
Kimberly Thomas - Under the Boardwalk 🎶 (technically the pier). We had an impromptu photo shoot on our summer vacation!
Kimberly Thomas - Under the Boardwalk 🎶 (technically the pier). We had an impromptu photo shoot on our summer vacation!
Jennifer Owens - All the jellyfish sunbathing in the morning
Jennifer Owens - All the jellyfish sunbathing in the morning
Lindsay Marie- My sisters in laws , the matriarchs, sitting around a fire at the beach
Lindsay Marie - My sisters in laws , the matriarchs, sitting around a fire at the beach

Cathy Miller Scherer - Surfer dude. I'm not crying, I'm laughing !
Cathy Miller Scherer - Surfer dude. I'm not crying, I'm laughing !
Jessica Maddox
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Staying away from the jelly fish
Jessica Maddox - Staying away from the jelly fish
Ryan Connors - Can't hang with the big dogs
Ryan Connors - Can't hang with the big dogs
Tanya Marie Fox - Sunset fishing instead of video games for my teenager is win!
Tanya Marie Fox - Sunset fishing instead of video games for my teenager is win!
Jason Haney - Nighttime look from the Ferris wheel!
Jason Haney - Nighttime look from the Ferris wheel!
Julie Marie - On top of the the ferris wheel oc.
Julie Marie - On top of the ferris wheel oc.

Whitney Beverlin - I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream!!!
Whitney Beverlin - I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream!!!

Nicole Grata - The Wildcat ride! My son was finally tall enough to go on! 😂
Nicole Grata - The Wildcat ride! My son was finally tall enough to go on! 😂
Sammy Jo - Me and my two daughters sight seeing
Sammy Jo ͏- Me and my two daughters sight seeing
Kristi Keller - We’re never ready to leave the beach…. had to scoop my kiddos up with a sandy beach bucket … beach weeks are our favorite in OCMD !
Kristi Keller - We’re never ready to leave the beach…. had to scoop my kiddos up with a sandy beach bucket … beach weeks are our favorite in OCMD !
Brittany Schmidt - On the sea rocket and got to see so many dolphins!
Brittany Schmidt - On the sea rocket and got to see so many dolphins!
Nick Talarico - Who can guess which restaurant!
Nick Talarico - Who can guess which restaurant!
Amanda Lee Sohl - Catching those waves!
Amanda Lee Sohl - Catching those waves!
Tina Windell - Feeding the seagulls Thrashers fries
Tina Windell - Feeding the seagulls Thrashers fries
Heather Morgan - Assateague island horses from the Ferris wheel at trimpers
Heather Morgan - Assateague island horses from the Ferris wheel at trimpers
Allison Smith - Too many rum buckets at the Beach Club!
Allison Smith - Too many rum buckets at the Beach Club!
Corissa Hall - At the inlet where they have the jet ski rentals.
Corissa Hall - At the inlet where they have the jet ski rentals.
Tiffany Amber Melendez - First timers! It was amazing!
Tiffany Amber Melendez - First timers! It was amazing!

Sara Oliver-Quade - Nothing beats an evening strolling the boardwalk
Sara Oliver-Quade - Nothing beats an evening strolling the boardwalk
Lazar Cooper - A must every year we go down. Thrashers for lunch then crabcake factory for dinner.
Lazar Cooper - A must every year we go down. Thrashers for lunch then crabcake factory for dinner.

Felicia Dzielak-Marsh - Violet and her sloth friend “Pokey” enjoying the beach before dinner!
Felicia Dzielak-Marsh - Violet and her sloth friend “Pokey” enjoying the beach before dinner!
Morgan Arnett - We enjoyed some Dumper’s ice cream in our PJs!
Morgan Arnett - We enjoyed some Dumper’s ice cream in our PJs!
Victoria O'Neal - Watching the sunset over the bay is the perfect way to end the day. Heading to OC the weekend. We can’t wait to make more memories
Victoria O'Neal - Watching the sunset over the bay is the perfect way to end the day. Heading to OC the weekend. We can’t wait to make more memories
Elizabeth Martin - Yearly Family Beach Pics! But just a solo shot of our little guy😊
Elizabeth Martin - Yearly Family Beach Pics! But just a solo shot of our little guy😊

Whitney Beverlin - While everyone is talking about all the Jelly fish… I found this mermaid!
Whitney Beverlin - While everyone is talking about all the Jelly fish… I found this mermaid!

Jayden Paige Hess - My nieces first time in ocean city!
Jayden Paige Hess - My nieces first time in ocean city!
Kelly Burtner DuPriest
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My granddaughter and the sunrise are the sunshine of my life! We had a wonderful time this week. ☀️
Kelly Burtner DuPriest - My granddaughter and the sunrise are the sunshine of my life! We had a wonderful time this week. ☀️

Nicole Marie - Rainy day fun at Ripley's
Nicole Marie - Rainy day fun at Ripley's

Jacquelyn Schmidt - me and my family on the whales tail back in may
Jacquelyn Schmidt - me and my family on the whales tail back in may

Troy N Tammy Dennison - 2nd Annual Sisters and Niece trip to Ocean City.
Troy N Tammy Dennison - 2nd Annual Sisters and Niece trip to Ocean City.
Jenna Berbig - Living life in OC. Have been going every year since I was a kid and now my kids are going every year with us
Jenna Berbig - Living life in OC. Have been going every year since I was a kid and now my kids are going every year with us

Alyssa Trivilino - July 30 sunset at Fagers Island!
Alyssa Trivilino - July 30 sunset at Fagers Island!
Lee Amy - Some relaxing time on the beach
Lee Amy - Some relaxing time on the beach
Cole Alleman - 8/11/26 watching the storm from the boardwalk
Cole Alleman - 8/11/26 watching the storm from the boardwalk
Jennifer Køzløwski - Passed out at Splash Mountain.
Jennifer Køzløwski - Passed out at Splash Mountain.
Krystal Marti - our family photo at the beach
Krystal Martin - Our family photo at the beach
Katie Marie - Silent Sentinel of Assateague
Katie Marie - Silent Sentinel of Assateague

Lisa Polczynski Wendling - 12th Street waiting for the cloud to move so we could see the incredible moon
Lisa Polczynski Wendling - 12th Street waiting for the cloud to move so we could see the incredible moon
KristIn Ess - Cup of sunrise hope to begin a new day and welcome my next chapter.
KristIn Ess - Cup of sunrise hope to begin a new day and welcome my next chapter.
Lisa Fae Guernsey - Sunrise on 10 Street balcony in June 2026
Lisa Fae Guernsey - Sunrise on 10 Street balcony in June 2026
Brad Green - Grammaw and grandson beachwalking
Brad Green - Grammaw and grandson beachwalking

April Lynn Cairl
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My son on our last night there, just taking it all in
April Lynn Cairl - My son on our last night there, just taking it all in
Kathy Hudak Montgomery - A beautiful getaway on 54th St we had this week with water that rivaled the Florida panhandle ocean waters
Kathy Hudak Montgomery - A beautiful getaway on 54th St we had this week with water that rivaled the Florida panhandle ocean waters

Stacy Slichter - First time playing in the sand.
Stacy Slichter - First time playing in the sand.

Amber Duryee - No filter, the sky was amazing during strawberry moon. Was there for dance nationals’
Amber Duryee - No filter, the sky was amazing during strawberry moon. Was there for dance nationals’

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