Sand, sun and off-road fun: that’s what Ocean City Jeep Week is all about. Jeeps are the ultimate ride to the beach, which is why Ocean City has been hosting Jeep Week every summer since 2010. In 2024, the off-roading extravaganza is happening from May 9-12th 2024, and you don’t even need a jeep of your own (though it helps!) to enjoy all the festivities that the weekend has to offer.
So what goes on during Jeep Week?
Short answer: a lot.
You’re going to want to clear your calendar and get plenty of rest, because the weekend is jam-packed (no pun intended) with activities, displays and family fun. You’ll meet tons of 4 x 4 enthusiasts – between participants and spectators, the weekend’s total attendance is around 13,500 people, and it only gets bigger and bigger every year – and have time to talk Jeep at all the parties and events that go on all weekend long.
Here’s just an idea of what you can expect (while the full calendar of events and times can be found online).
Schedule
- Wednesday May 8th:
- Vendor setup 8am – 6pm
- Vendor Welcome Party at Crawl Street Tavern
- Thursday May 9th:
- 6:30am – 10:00am Beach Crawl
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Vendors
- Sand Course: Shift 1 9am – 11am, Shift 2 12pm – 2pm, Shift 3 3pm – 5pm
- Welcome Party Fish Tales 5pm
- Friday May 10th:
- 6:30am – 10:00am Beach Crawl
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Vendors
- Sand Course: Shift 1 9am – 11am, Shift 2 12pm – 2pm, Shift 3 3pm – 5pm
- Light Show Wild Bills 6pm – 10pm
- Saturday May 11th:
- 6:30am – 10:00am Beach Crawl
- 9:00am – 5:00pm Vendors
- Sand Course: Shift 1 9am – 11am, Shift 2 12pm – 2pm, Shift 3 3pm – 5pm
- After Party de Lazy Lizard 6pm, Purple Moose 10pm
- Sunday May 12th:
- 6:30am – 10:00am Beach Crawl
- 9:00am – 2:00pm Vendors
- Sand Course: Shift 1 9am – 11am, Shift 2 12pm – 2pm
Beach Crawl: Everyday 7:30-9:15 AM ish
Each morning, 250 Jeeps drive up the beach from the Pier to 30th Street. It’s basically a parade of cars but better, because it doesn’t stop traffic, and if you’re a lover of Jeeps and lounging on the beach, the Crawl is a dream come true. It starts at 7.30am every morning, so if you arrive a little early, you can catch the sunrise and enjoy a moment’s peace before the Jeep lovin’ chaos begins.
Kicker Sand Courses –
The coolest part of the entire weekend might just be the Kicker Sand Courses. Riding it is sure to be an adrenaline-packed adventure, and watching it just about as much fun! With its twists, turns, and bumps along the sandy terrain, it makes for an exhilarating experience. Plus, the fact that it’s available all four days adds even more excitement and opportunity for fun.
Parties –
You know you’re about to have a great weekend when there’s a party happening every night. The party lineup changes every year, but in 2024, the Welcome Party is at Fish Tales on May 9 at 5pm, and Friday’s After Show Get Together starts at 6pm at Wild Bills – and the “Light Show” will be back in Downtown Ocean City. Saturday’s entertainment includes the After Party de Lazy Lizard 6pm, then Purple Moose 10pm.
How can I prepare?
First, if you have a Jeep of your own and want to participate in all the festivities, be sure to register online (the sooner the better). You’ll get access to all the weekend’s events for two adults, and additional passes are available for purchase, too.
Book your hotel ahead of time. It’s going to be a busy weekend, and if you book sooner rather than later, you’ll be able to take advantage of the Jeep Week discounts at select hotels.
If you’re bringing your family and aren’t super familiar with Ocean City, learn a little bit about all the amusements and kid-friendly fun the town has to offer. Jeep Week is a family-friendly event, but if the kids want to hit the go karts or play a round of mini golf, there are plenty of places for that in Ocean City.
More information is available at OceanCityJeepWeek.com
Had a great time this morning participating in my first every beach crawl. It was Awesome❤️
Also an interesting Jeep’s Week 2019 in France 😉