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4 Events to Check Out in Ocean City This Weekend
From hot air balloons and laser shows to Jeep Fest, a historic reenactment and Sundaes in the Park, here are 4 events happening in Ocean City this weekend.
Katie Ruskey
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.
Education and Community Celebrated at Free First Friday Opening Reception on Sept 4
Celebrate art, education, and creativity at the Art League of Ocean City’s free First Friday Block Party on Sept. 4. Enjoy new exhibitions, live artist demonstrations, kids’ activities, refreshments, and a look at upcoming fall art classes.
Art League of Ocean City
Meet Jim Halvorsen: The Photographer Behind OC Yacht Shots
You may know him as the guy in the bright pink shirt waving from the water! Meet Jim Halvorsen, the self-taught photographer behind OC Yacht Shots, who captures professional photos of boaters enjoying Ocean City’s back bays, Inlet and Route 50 Bridge.
Katie Ruskey
Photo Friday Contest Winner August 20th 2026
Congratulations to Brittany Preston for capturing this tiny beach explorer on a very important mission—splashing through the shallow ocean water without a care in the world! It’s moments like this that capture what an Ocean City vacation is all about: carefree days, sandy toes, new adventures, and memories that stay with us long after the vacation is over. Thank you to everyone who shared a piece of their Ocean City vacation with us this week, and congratulations again to Brittany for this wonderful photo!
Anne
Jeep Fest Rolls Into Ocean City for Four Days of Sand, Jeeps and Beachside Fun
Jeeps are taking over Ocean City August 27-30! Ocean City Jeep Fest brings hundreds of Jeep lovers together for beach parades, a 4x4 expo, sand courses, vendors, parties, LED light shows and four days of Jeep-filled fun.
Katie Ruskey
I Thought I Was Helping a Radio Station…Then I Accidentally Joined a Sandcastle Team With The Joba Chamberlain Imposter
What started as a quick bike ride on the Ocean City Boardwalk turned into an unexpected sandcastle contest with a man pretending to be former Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain.
Katie Ruskey
OCtoberfest 2026 Returns to Ocean City During Sunfest Weekend
OCtoberfest returns to the Ocean City bayfront on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Plan your Sunfest weekend around 30-plus craft beverage choices, Lower Case Blues, food trucks, local vendors and a limited VIP experience.
Ann
Photo Friday Contest Winner August 13th 2026
Sunrises, sunsets, sandy toes, Boardwalk adventures, and unforgettable family moments—this collection celebrates the little memories that make an Ocean City vacation last long after the sand is gone.
Anne
That’s a Wrap! The 53rd White Marlin Open Final Standings
After a windy start, the 53rd Annual White Marlin Open finished strong with six days of fishing, big catches and millions of dollars awarded to anglers in Ocean City.
Katie Ruskey
White Marlin Open Leaderboard: Mister Pete Holds Top Spot Heading Into Final Day
The 2026 White Marlin Open is coming down to the wire. Check out the current leaders across the white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin divisions.
Katie Ruskey
Jellyfish Are Infiltrating Ocean City: The Invisible Sting Lurking Beneath the Waves
Ocean City beachgoers are facing an unexpected summer challenge — an increase in jellyfish encounters. With thousands reportedly treated for stings, warmer waters and hidden jellyfish beneath the surface are making swimmers more cautious.
Katie Ruskey
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