Ocean City Film Festival
March 5-8, 2020
The fourth annual film festival, hosted by the Art League of Ocean City, will feature 100 films by local and international filmmakers of every background and genre. Film screenings, parties, and workshops will take place at venues across the resort.
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- Locations & Times: TBA
- Admission: TBA
First Friday Opening Reception
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public. Free Admission.
5PM – 7PM at the Center for Arts on 94th Street.
St. Patrick’s Day 5K
March 14, 2020
5K RACE INFORMATION
The 5 kilometer race will start on the OCMD boardwalk on 4th Street at 9:00 am directly behind Shenanigans Irish Pub. Same rules as last year, Exact start and finish are subject to change slightly depending on timing equipment requirements. The course will start running south toward the inlet, around pier, then down under the white tram station making a 180 degree turn back on the boardwalk heading north, past Shenanigans starting area, up to 16th st, then making another 180 degree turn heading south once again down the boards to the finish line at 4th st.
Race fee includes:
- 5K race
- Event runners style tech shirt
- Race finishers ribbon
- One Guiness drink ticket redeemable at Shenanigans Irish Pub (only for runners 21 years old and up)
- Post race awards ceremony
- Post race music and refreshments at Shenanigans Irish Pub
Packet pickup times and locations are:
- Friday, March 13th 5:30pm – 8:00pm at Shenanigans Irish Pub. We will be accepting on-site registration during these hours.
- Saturday, race day March 14th 7:30am – 8:40am at Shenanigans Irish Pub. “NO DAY OF REGISTRATION”
St. Patrick’s Irish Scramble
March 14, 2020
Ticket Price: $60 per player
Eagle’s Landing Golf Course – 9:30 AM – Shotgun Start
Lunch following play
Menu includes Irish/American-Irish Favorties
Format
4-Player Scramble. 30% of team average will be your handicap. Playing 6 holes from each Gold, White and Blue Tees. Teams choose the holes they play from each of the tees. Find the clover!
Call the Golf Shop to sign up (410) 213-7277
First Friday Opening Reception
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public. Free Admission.
5PM – 7PM at the Center for Arts on 94th Street.
Ocean City Bridal Show
April 5, 2020
This is a FUN event! Meet the Beach’s top wedding vendors in a tropical bayside setting. Enjoy free appetizer and dessert samples, vibrant entertainment, and Wedding Fashions by Sandal’s Bridal of Ocean City, Maryland. Seacrets Beach Cocktails are available for purchase! Vendors will be giving away Wedding Services and Gifts, including a Free Caribbean Cruise for Two, courtesy of Rox Beach Weddings.
1pm – 3:30pm at Seacrets, 49th and de bay
Admission: $12 online or $15 at the door
Contact: [email protected]
Mid-Atlantic Symphony “Portraits of Life and Love”
April 5, 2020
To conclude our season, we will play Darius Milhaud’s Creation of the World, certainly, one of the most fun French Jazzy pieces in the orchestral repertoire, followed by the iconic Piano Concerto No. 1 by Tchaikovsky, featuring Russian-born pianist Boris Slutsky. The great Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel will close a season that we are so proud to present to you!
- Darius Milhaud, Creation of the World
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1
- Modest Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition
GUEST ARTIST: BORIS SLUTSKY PIANO
3pm @ the Ocean City Performing Arts Center / Doors Open @ 2:30pm
Tickets $50 – Expected Ticket Sale on Wednesday, June 19 @10am
Easter Kids Fun Fair and Art & Craft Show
April 10-11, 2020
Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Easter Kids Fun Fair: Continuous activities, games, contests, and entertainment including Benny the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts, magic & juggling shows, and more!
Art and Craft Show: Artists and crafters displaying unique and creative handcrafted items including photography, jewelry, lawn and garden decor, wearable art, and more!
Friday & Saturday 10AM-5PM
Admission
$5.00 Adults
$4.00 Seniors (60+)
$4.00 Kids (3-18)
$2.00 Military, Police, and Fire (with ID)
FREE Admission for Children under 3
Contact [email protected]
Easter Kids Fun Fair and Art & Craft Show
April 10-11, 2020
Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Easter Kids Fun Fair: Continuous activities, games, contests, and entertainment including Benny the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunts, magic & juggling shows, and more!
Art and Craft Show: Artists and crafters displaying unique and creative handcrafted items including photography, jewelry, lawn and garden decor, wearable art, and more!
Friday & Saturday 10AM-5PM
Admission
$5.00 Adults
$4.00 Seniors (60+)
$4.00 Kids (3-18)
$2.00 Military, Police, and Fire (with ID)
FREE Admission for Children under 3
Contact [email protected]
Easter Bunny Fun Shop
April 11, 2020
Activities include an egg hunt, arts and crafts, face painting, entertainment, game booths, egg dyeing, refreshments, and the Easter Bunny.
1PM-3PM at Northside Park
Pre-Registration Required
WHO: Children 2-10 years and their families
Easter Sunrise Service
April 12, 2020
6AM – 7AM, N. Division Street and the Boardwalk. Open to all.
Sponsored by Ocean City Christian Ministers Association.
For more information, contact Sean Davis at 410-289-6573 or [email protected].
Boardwalkin’ for Pets
April 18, 2020
Join us for our annual walk, rain or shine at the Boardwalk!
The Worcester County Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. They are a no-kill animal shelter, and operate mainly on donations. Boardwalkin’ for Pets is our largest fundraiser held every year. All money raised is used to care for the many dogs and cats that call the shelter home. In addition to providing everyday care, their animals also receive veterinary care, which can be quite expensive. Their animals receive loving care until they are adopted into suitable homes!
9AM – NOON on the Boardwalk!
Walk MS
April 18, 2020
1-Mile and 5K walk on the Boardwalk from Worcester to 19th Streets to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis research, programs and services.
Registration- 12:00pm; Walk Begins – 1:00pm
Admission fees:$0, but $100 if you would like an MS T-Shirt
Contact Lexi Bendyna, 202-375-5615, [email protected]
Maryland International Kite Festival
April 24-26, 2020
Ocean City, Maryland and The Kite Loft welcome you to come and fly on the beautiful beaches along our famous boardwalk. The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three days of kite flying on the beaches of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout the festival there will be exhibitions and demonstrations including stunt and power kite lessons, Giant kite displays and much more! The festival will showcase some of the best kite flyers from around the world. Kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display. On behalf of The Town of Ocean City and The Kite Loft we welcome everyone to join in the festivities. Bring your family for several days of good old fashion kite flying.
All activities are wind and weather dependent. Dry weather & a steady breeze are important for kite flying. It is also possible to have too much wind.
3rd – 7th Street Beach
Komen More Than Pink Walk
April 25, 2020
Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot
- 7:30 am Walk Village Opens
- 8:30 am Warm Up
- 8:40 am Survivor Parade and Opening Ceremonies
- 9:00 am Walk Begins
NEW! Registration is FREE for all participants! All those who register will receive a Komen wrap to use in the opening ceremonies.
Participants must fundraise at least $100 to receive a walk t-shirt, with the exception of survivors, who will receive a t-shirt regardless of fundraising.We hope everyone will fundraise this year to help us support local Delmarva breast health programs and research.
First Friday Opening Reception
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public. Free Admission.
5PM – 7PM at the Center for Arts on 94th Street.
Crab Soup Festival
May 2, 2020
Outdoor festival featuring tastings from local restaurants. Live band, craft vendors and activities. Fun for the whole family. Beer and wine available.
- *Entry to plaza is free, $15 to taste all soups
- Downtown OC in Somerset Plaza,
- Noon – 3PM
Contact Mary Ann Manganello, 410-289-1413, [email protected]
Springfest celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.
Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four-day event is free.
Bring your appetite so you can enjoy delicious food from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to a wide assortment of ethnic food. Over 30 food vendors will serve a variety of delicious food, as the Springfest artisans will delight your eyes with their arts and crafts creations during the Springfest celebration.
Springfest celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.
Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four-day event is free.
Bring your appetite so you can enjoy delicious food from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to a wide assortment of ethnic food. Over 30 food vendors will serve a variety of delicious food, as the Springfest artisans will delight your eyes with their arts and crafts creations during the Springfest celebration.
Springfest celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents. Springfest is located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.
Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four-day event is free.
Bring your appetite so you can enjoy delicious food from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to a wide assortment of ethnic food. Over 30 food vendors will serve a variety of delicious food, as the Springfest artisans will delight your eyes with their arts and crafts creations during the Springfest celebration.