Sunfest in Ocean City, MD

Sunfest is the traditional end of the summer season in Ocean City.
October 22 - 25 2026
4 days of FREE music, vendors, food, activities and now a
Shore Craft Beer Garden

FREE 4 Day Festival of Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food & Exhibitions in Ocean City, Md

Sunfest in Ocean City MD is a four day festival that marks the transition to Fall. Four days of free live music, arts and crafts vendors, music, food vendors and exhibitions are scheduled to help you celebrate October in Ocean City, MD.

Dates:

October 22-25, 2026

Times:

Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

There will be 4 days of FREE music.

With 2 stages for live music, there will be over 20 groups performing during Sunfest, and many different styles of music to listen and dance to including rock, R&B, country, and fusion! All performances are free. Check out the full music line up here.

Arts & Crafts

At Sunfest, you'll find tents full of arts and crafts by over 200 artisans and exhibitors from all over the country. You can shop for hours as the artisans show off their handmade art including jewelry, paintings, textiles, clothing, specialty foods, and more.

Hungry?

The Boardwalk will have its usual vast selection of food to enjoy, but in the food tent at Sunfest, you'll also find a wide selection of food vendors offering all kinds of different dishes, with something for everyone.

Ready for a Craft Beer?

Shore Craft Beer is setting up a local craft beer garden at Sunfest to benefit OCDC and their efforts focused on downtown Ocean City. Located between the 2 stages, stop by for a beer, a seat, and a chance to jam to the tunes while enjoying a cold draft beer!

Transportation

Bus -

the Ocean City bus costs $4 for a Ride-All-Day pass. During Sunfest the bus will run from 6am - 2am approximately every 30 minutes. There will be no bus service from 2am - 6am. There will also be an Express Bus Service to/from 40th St. South Convention Center parking lot and Sunfest fair grounds. The Express Bus Service runs from Thursday thru Saturday 9 am to 10pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm. Service is approximately every 20 minutes.

Activities

During Sunfest, there are many activities for you and your family to take part in, including Pumpkin Races, Pet Parades, Beach Maze and more.

Make sure to check out the scheduled demonstrations and exhibitions. The Shore Craft Beer Beer Garden benefits the Ocean City Development Corporation . You will be able to enjoy local craft beers, hard teas, and hard seltzers.