Regardless of when your next Ocean City vacation is, there is a can’t miss event on the calendar. From free weekly events hosted by the town, to major festivals and celebrations, all you need to know about events in Ocean City is on this page. Ocean City prides itself on attracting the top festivals and live acts throughout the summer to compliment its already diverse weekly event schedule, so make sure to plan your trip accordingly.
To help you make the most of your vacation, Ocean City hosts numerous free, family friendly events each and every week during the summer. Check out movies and concerts on the beach, light shows on the boardwalk, family beach olympics, free fireworks displays, Sundaes in the Park and the wide array of other FREE weekly events hosted by the Town of Ocean City, which run from mid-June-August.
Event season kicks off each year with Ocean City’s annual Springfest, which celebrates the arrival of another summer season, then escalates quickly in May and June with the Cruisin’ OCcar show, Senior Week, which celebrates our recent high school graduates with month of activities hosted by Play it Safe, and the widely popular OC Air Show, which brings the top military and civilian flight teams to the beach.
July is headlined by Ocean City’s iconic July 4th celebrations which include free fireworks and concerts at the north and south ends of town.
August in Ocean City brings the return of the multi-million dollar White Marlin Open, which attracts anglers from across the globe and is the largest billfishing tournament in the world.
As summer winds down, festival season picks up in Ocean City, as Sunfest, Bike Week, the Endless Summer Cruisin’ Car Show and OCtoberfest give plenty of reason for a fall trip to the beach. And when winter finally arrives, Ocean City celebrates with the award-winning Winterfest of Lights extravaganza.
**Postponed until September 15-19, 2021**
OC BikeFest brings bikers from all over the country to enjoy national entertainment and bands, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food and beverages at the OC Convention Center. Come with your bike, or come just to admire these machines as they parade up and down Coastal Highway, and at the Convention Center.
New Line Up for 2021
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World Class Beer Meets World Class Beauty on the OC Bay Hopper's Shore Craft Beer Cruise. This casual, two-hour trip aboard the Bay Hopper provides unparalleled views of the Ocean City skyline and its natural surroundings - sit back and relax, take in the smell of the salty sea air, and crack open a cold, local craft beer, brewed right here on the Eastern Shore. There's no better way to...
Co-sponsored by OCDC, Trimper Rides Greenmarket will hold a community event where local fresh produce and agricultural products will be sold by vendors. Along with the sold produce, will be music.
Unlike your typical restaurant week, the Restaurant Association of Maryland is bringing all counties and all restaurants in Maryland together for a first-of-its-kind, week-long effort from September 18 to 27th -- all in support of our industry. Restaurants throughout town will offer special menus, discounts or seasonal fare for dine-in, curbside, or carryout.
Come to Berlin and discover artists along the streets, sidewalks and green spaces creating original paintings of this great little town.
Sponsored by Worcester County Arts Council
To help you make the most of your vacation, Ocean City hosts numerous free, family friendly events each and every week during the summer. Check out movies and concerts on the beach, light shows on the boardwalk, family beach olympics, free fireworks displays, Sundaes in the Park and the wide array of other FREE weekly events hosted by the Town of Ocean City, which run from mid-June-August.
July is headlined by Ocean City’s iconic 
