Ocean City, Maryland – April 14, 2025 – As spring blossoms along Maryland’s coast, Ocean City continues its year-long 150th Anniversary celebration with a full slate of April events that blend history, heritage, and community spirit.
“Spring is a time of renewal, and in Ocean City, it’s also a time to celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re going,” said Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. “As we continue marking our 150th Anniversary, Springfest offers the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to come together, enjoy the season, and take pride in the traditions and energy that make Ocean City so special.”
At the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, this month’s Mobile Museum exhibit highlights one of the area’s most dramatic maritime disasters—the wreck of the African Queen in 1959. The 590-foot Liberian tanker broke in half just nine miles offshore in rough seas, and the exhibit brings the event to life through historic photographs, artifacts, and untold stories from that fateful voyage.
Springfest returns April 24–27, bringing four days of live music, artisan vendors, and incredible food to the Ocean City Inlet. This year’s lineup features over thirty free performances and ticketed headline shows, including STRANGELOVE – The Depeche Mode Experience, Hunter Hayes, and The Legendary Wailers, which features Junior Marvin with Passafire.
A standout addition to this year’s festival is the 150th Anniversary Garden, a blooming tribute to Ocean City’s legacy. Festivalgoers can enjoy live floral demonstrations by master arrangers, hands-on gardening workshops, and vibrant photo opportunities at the flower wall. For an even deeper look into Ocean City’s storied past, attendees should visit the Life-Saving Station Museum on the Boardwalk.
Families can also look forward to Play Around Town on April 19 at Northside Park with an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 11 a.m. Children ages 2–10 will enjoy a traditional egg hunt, carnival games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Additional Dine Around Town and Shop Around Town promotions are available at ococean.com/150.For more information on the 150th Anniversary events and a full schedule of activities, visit ococean.com/150 or follow @OceanCityMaryland on social media.
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