Shore Craft Beer’s OCtoberfest 2026 in Ocean City, MD

OCtoberfest is back in October! Shore Craft Beer’s waterfront craft beverage festival returns to Ocean City, Maryland, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, during Sunfest weekend.

The 12th annual Ocean City OCtoberfest will take place on the waterfront lawn outside the Cambria Hotel at 13 Saint Louis Avenue. Enjoy beautiful bay views near the Route 50 bridge, live music from Lower Case Blues, more than 30 craft beverage options, food trucks, local vendors and a lively fall afternoon on the water.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• Location: Waterfront lawn outside the Cambria Hotel, 13 Saint Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD

• VIP admission: 12:30–4:30 p.m.

• General admission: 1:30–4:30 p.m.

• VIP ticket: $60, plus ticketing fees

• General admission: $35, plus ticketing fees

• Designated driver: $15, plus ticketing fees

• Live music: Lower Case Blues

• Weather: Rain or shine; no refunds

• Admission note: Family-friendly event

Save $5 Before October 1

Purchase a general admission or VIP ticket before October 1 and use promotional code earlybird at checkout to receive $5 off.

Buy 2026 OCtoberfest tickets

Craft Beverages on the Waterfront

Festival goers can sample more than 40 beverage options, including local craft beer, hard teas & cider, ready-to-drink cocktails and nonalcoholic selections.

General admission includes unlimited tastings from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Designated drivers can attend with their friends and receive complimentary water and soda.

Limited VIP Tickets and Cambria Hotel Packages

VIP guests enter one hour before general admission and receive:

• Early admission beginning at 12:30 p.m.

• Access to specialty beverages during the VIP hour

• An engraved, double-walled stainless steel mug

• Two full pours of any offered beverage

• Unlimited festival tastings

• Access to the VIP tent

• Complimentary water and soda

VIP hotel packages are available through the Cambria Hotel and include festival admission. In addition to the VIP admission included with those hotel packages, only 150 standalone VIP tickets will be sold. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.

OCtoberfest VIP Hotel Package:

Saturday, 10/24 Hotel Stay plus 2 VIP Tickets ($130 Value) at $349 plus tax ($28.68)

Add Friday, 10/23 Hotel Stay for $219 plus tax ($26.28)

Make your VIP reservation here

Discount for Early Bird Purchases - Before 10/1/26

Remember to purchase before October 1 and use code earlybird to save $5 on a VIP or general admission ticket.

Live Music by Lower Case Blues

Lower Case Blues will bring its distinctive blend of blues and rock to the OCtoberfest stage. The music, waterfront views and relaxed fall atmosphere make this one of Ocean City’s most enjoyable October events.

Shop the OCtoberfest Vendors

Browse, shop and support regional makers and businesses throughout the afternoon. The 2026 vendor lineup includes:

• Crafty Crab

• Drink Local MD

• Whimsical Wonders by Kris

• M.A.D. Trucker Hats

• Quinton’s Quality Products at Truitt Farm LLC

• Hillbilly’s Jerky

• ETCHCraft Designs by Kelly Lahr

• Kara’s K9 Waffle Treats

• The Bay Gypsy

• Renewal by Andersen

• Passanante’s Home Food Services

• Mary’s Sew Shop

• Beach Girl Woodworks by Marcy Witkowski

• Divine Planet Studio

Additional vendors may be announced as the festival approaches.

Food Trucks

Come hungry and enjoy food from:

• Anthony Sessa’s Hot Dogs

• Mother’s Cantina

• Coastal Catering

Food purchases are separate from festival admission.

Celebrate During Sunfest Weekend

OCtoberfest takes place during Ocean City’s 2026 Sunfest weekend, giving visitors even more to experience downtown. Spend time exploring Sunfest at the Inlet, then head to the Cambria lawn for craft beverages, food, shopping, live music and waterfront views.

Guests can also enjoy the waterfront boardwalk along the bay near the Route 50 bridge before or after the festival.

Volunteer: Work Two Hours and Play Two Hours

Volunteers are needed to help make 2026 OCtoberfest a success. Volunteer for a two-hour shift and then enjoy the festival for two hours.

Visit the official ticket and information page for current volunteer opportunities and instructions.

Supporting Destination Growth Partners

Proceeds from 2026 OCtoberfest benefit Destination Growth Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to building tourism experiences that benefit residents, visitors and the local community.

By attending, guests can enjoy an unforgettable fall afternoon while supporting tourism initiatives that contribute to economic vitality, cultural understanding and stronger communities throughout Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

Get Your 2026 OCtoberfest Tickets

VIP availability is extremely limited, with only 150 standalone VIP tickets offered beyond those included in Cambria hotel packages.

Purchase your tickets before October 1 and enter code earlybird to save $5 on general admission or VIP admission.

Buy GA, VIP or designated-driver tickets

Rain or Shine Event. No refunds

OCtoberfest VIP Hotel Package:

Saturday, 10/24 Hotel Stay plus 2 VIP Tickets ($130 Value) at $349 plus tax ($28.68)

Add Friday, 10/23 Hotel Stay for $219 plus tax ($26.28)

Make your VIP reservation here