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Oceancity.com's August Sandcastle Contest Winners x3! Let's Meet The Baker Family

By Katie RuskeySeptember 17, 20232 min read

Oceancity.com's August Sandcastle Contest Winners x3! Let's Meet The Baker Family
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Congratulations to the Trio of families that are now best of friends for winning Oceancity.com's August Sand Castle Contest! We can't wait to see what you're planning for next year! Let's meet The Baker Family from Eldersburg, Maryland.  Family Name: Baker Who are the members and ages of your family: Chad 52, Stacey 50, Ridgley 20, Ryan 18 Where are you from? Eldersburg, MD How long is your drive? 3 hours Where do you like to stay? Mid town 52-53rd St  How long have you been vacationing in Ocean City? Since we were all very young children 

Family Favorites

Morning Activity: Set up beach camp to include building huge pile for Sandcastle later, bike riding and walking Beach or Pool:  Beach all the way Favorite Beach Snack: Twizzlers  Must have items in your beach bag: Towel, chair clips, magazines, snacks, paint brush, napkins, trash bag, sunglasses cleaner, tissue  Breakfast Spot: beach Lunch Spot: beach Dinner Restaurant: Belly Busters delivered to the beach  Boardwalk Store: K Coast Ice Cream Flavors: Dumsers black raspberry  Popcorn Flavors: caramel  Walk the boardwalk or ride the tram? Walk Beach nap or swim in the ocean? Both

Tell All

Who sleeps in later on vacation? Ridgley and Ryan Who is the better mini golf player? Ryan Who packs the most clothes? Stacey Who gets the most excited to come to Ocean City? Everyone  Who is most likely to jump in the ocean first? Ryan Who is most likely to want to ride The Tidal Wave Roller Coaster? Ridgley  

In 50 words or less, explain why you love Ocean City.

We enjoy the small town resort feeling that allows you to enjoy a beautiful clean beach relaxing with family and friends. The sunrises are invigorating and the sunsets are calming and beautiful. The salt air and hustle of the town always makes you feel like a kid again the minute you arrive. 

About Katie Ruskey

Katie Ruskey is a local author, splitting her time between Baltimore and Ocean City. Her debut fiction novel, Marlin Week, was released in August 2022 based on three captains that fish in the infamous White Marlin Open. Her first children's book, The A B Seas of Ocean City, Maryland takes young readers on a tour of OC. For more information on how to purchase her books, visit her website www.kruskeyauthor.com or follow her on IG/FB at Katherine Ruskey Author.

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