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March 

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY

MARCH  8-9 – Easter Parade of Fine Arts & Crafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Juried crafters, artists and photographers from throughout the East Coast. $3 admission, benefits local charities  

MARCH 15-16 -  Spring Festival of Fine Handcrafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Firmly juried exhibitors from 10 states. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 admission benefits local charities

MARCH 22 – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – 9am – 12noon, at the Chatterbox, 9th & Central Ave

MARCH 22 – Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show- 11am at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off of the Boardwalk. Dress your pets in their Easter’s best

MARCH 22 – The Great Egg Hunt – 2:30pm, 11th St. – 14th St. Beach. Five (5) age groups. 50,000 eggs - 2,000 with prizes 5 grand prize bikes & other grand prizes in each age group

MARCH 23 – Sunrise Service – A traditional non denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 6am, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk

MARCH 23 – Easter Fashion Promenade – 1pm, at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our Fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny

           

 April

 APRIL19 – Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle Grounds, 5th & Wesley Ave. 8am – 12noon     

APRIL19-20 – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave
             
APRIL 26
– Doo Dah Parade – Say goodbye to tax season with this comedy parade complete with over 500 basset hounds. 12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th St. – 12th St. and then up to the Boardwalk ending at the Music Pier
         

APRIL 26 - Choral Festival- 150 voices from area choirs - 7 pm - Ocean City Tabernacle

 

 May

MAY 1  – Martin Z. Mollusk Day – Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th St. Beach  
             
            
MAY 2-4
– Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave  
            
MAY 3
– Spring Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more

May 5 - City of Ocean city Vehicle Auction

MAY 10-11  – Mothers Day Weekend -“Mother’s Are Special in O.C.” Flower give away to all moms at participating Boardwalk and Downtown stores, while supplies last

May 10 - Great Strides, Taking Steps to cure Cystic Fibrosis - 10K walk to raise funds, 11am, Music Pier

May 11 - Ocean City Barons Soccer

May 16-17 - Worlds of Wellness - Friday 2-7pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Music Pier

May 17 - American Heart Association Heartwalk - 10:30am, Sport and Civic Center, 6th and Boardwalk

May 18 - Ocean Cit Triathlon - 6am, Aquatic Fitness Center, 17th and Simpson

MAY 23  – Business Persons Plunge - Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12noon, Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach

May 23 - Ocean City Barons Soccer

May 24 - Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular - 10am-5pm, Civic Center

May 25 - Bark on the Boards - dog walk fundraiser, 1pm

MAY 25  – Youth Group Competition - Ocean City Tabernacle www.octabernacle.org

MAY 26 – Memorial Day Service – 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave

MAY 30-31 – Ocean City Flower Show – See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm

MAY 31 – Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest - Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11th St.. 9am – 6pm

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June

JUNE 1 - Flower Show –See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm

JUNE 1 - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest - Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11th St.. 9am – 6pm

JUNE 7 – Summer Recreation Programs Sign-up – 9am – 12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St off the Boardwalk

June 7 - Celebrate Father's Day in Ocean City - Downtown Street Fair and Taste, 6-11th Streets along Asbury Ave, 10am-4pm

JUNE 7 – Miss Artisan Pageant – 7pm, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. Admission free. Artisans select the young lady who will represent the organization for the coming year as part of their weekend visit to Ocean City

JUNE 11-14 – Miss New Jersey – Boardwalk Parade (June 11th), preliminary competitions, and the finals. Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition

June 14 - Ocean City Police Cop Chase 5K Run/Walk - 8am at 6th and Boardwalk

June 18 - Von Trapp Children Concert - 7pm at Tabernacle

JUNE 21 – Antique Auto Show – Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm

JUNE 22 – Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Night – Celebrating its 80th Season at the Historic Music Pier

JUNE 22 - N. J. MasterChorale - 75-voice Choir, Wayne Richmond, Director, 7 pm

JUNE 23-27 - July Jubilee – A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. 11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk

June 25 - FUNday at Playland - 1-5pm

JUNE 25 - Farmers Market - Every Wednesday through Labor Day – Beginning June 25th • Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm

JUNE 26 - Market Days - Every Thursday through Labor Day – Beginning June 26th • Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors

June 28 - Ballroom Dancing with the Champions! - The Latin Passion!, an exhibition featuring champion dancers with breathtaking performances of the Tango and other exotic dances, Music Pier, 7:30pm 

 

 
 

July

FARMERS MARKET - Every Wednesday through Labor Day – Beginning June 25th • Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm

MARKET DAYS - Every Thursday through Labor Day – Beginning June 26th • Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors

FAMILY FILM AND FUN NIGHT - 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton's Square - 810 Asbury. $4 per person or max $15 per family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink

FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS - 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th - 10th Sts.. Entertainment, Face Painters, and Balloon sculptors


JULY 2 - John Taylor Tenor Soloist Concert - 7pm at Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave

JULY 3 – Freckle Contest – 6:30pm at the Music Pier. Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace

JULY 3 – Inn to Inn Tours - 2-4 pm, pick-up at 7th and Central. Enjoy the history and elegance of the past

JULY 4 – July 4th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at the foot of the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 9am

JULY 4 – July 4th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at 40th & Asbury Ave.. Parade begins at 9am 

JULY 4 – Fourth of July Celebration – Kite flying competition 5pm at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off the Boardwalk, followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display (location to be determined) at 9pm

JULY 4 - Beach Walks - South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50

JULY 8 - Funtastic Tuesdays -
10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th - 10th Sts.. Entertainment, Face Painters, and Balloon sculptors

JULY 9 – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach – the first one of the season

July 9 - Mark Jones - 7pm at Tabernacle

July 13 - Family Magic Show - 7pm at Ocean City Tabernacle

July 16 - Organ Pops Concert - 7pm at Tabernacle

JULY 18 – Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival – Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5pm – 9pm. 6th – 9th Sts. on Asbury Ave

July 18 - The Fabulous Grease Band - 7:30 pm at Music Pier

JULY 19 - NIGHT IN VENICE - One of the largest boat parades in the world at 7:30 PM from the foot of the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave on the Bay

JULY 19 – Huge Summer Arts & Crafts Spectacular: One day only, 10am – 5pm. Carey Stadium and Civic Center just off the Boardwalk at 6th St. Over 250 juried crafters, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists. $3 admission benefits local and regional charities

July 20 - Ditchfield Family Singers - 7pm at Tabernacle

July 23 - Tonia Tecce, Soprano Soloist - 7pm at Tabernacle

July 27 - King's Brass - 7pm at Tabernacle

JULY 31 –The 8th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country

August

AUGUST 1-2 – The 8th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country  

AUGUST 1-3 – 45th Annual Boardwalk Art Show – Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Fri. & Sat. – 10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm

August 3 - Radio City Organists - 7pm at Tabernacle

AUGUST 6 - Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the second one of the season

AUGUST 6 - Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – the original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6th St. Beach

AUGUST 6 - Hermit Crab Races – Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. BeachT

August 10 - Jazz Pianist - 7pm at Tabernacle

 
AUGUST 12 - Pamper Scamper – Annual baby crawling race 9am registration and 9:30am start at the 6th St. Beach 

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AUGUST 14 - Twins Contest - 6:30pm at the Music Pier, prizes for those who look the most and least alike

AUGUST 14 - 99th Annual Baby Parade – 10:15am, one of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing boardwalk, 6th – 12th Sts

AUGUST 15 – Little Miss Ocean City Pageant – Scholarship pageant for girls 8-11years old

August 16 - Dueling Divas of Broadway - 7:30pm at Music Pier

August 17 - Harp Concert - 7pm at Tabernacle

AUGUST 18 - 22 - 
 WEIRD CONTEST WEEK - Wacky But Not Tacky these events are fun for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace

August 24 - Beach Challenge for Autism 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk - 8am, 34th Street beach

August 24 - Burchfield Brothers - 7pm at Tabernacle

August 30 - Labor Day Arts & Crafts Extravaganza - 10am-5pm, Tabernacle grounds

August 31 - Lyles Howard Gospel Caravan - 7pm at Tabernacle


 


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September

 

SEPTEMBER 5-7 -
Street Rod Weekend – Features classic cars on display at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the Boardwalk and on the Boardwalk 

September 6 - FUNday at Playland - 1-5pm

September 13 - "Mulligans for Mutts" Humane Society Family Golf Tournament - 8am, City's golf course, 25th and Bay

SEPTEMBER 20 - Ocean City Air Festival – Annual air festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. 10am – 3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual air planes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds

SEPTEMBER 20 Boardwalk Marching Bands –1:00pm parade on boardwalk, 14th – 6th St.. The event features high school marching bands from throughout the area. The groups will stop in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, to perform for the judges

SEPTEMBER 21 - Corvette Show - Over 300 cars exhibited - Boardwalk from 6th - 10th - 11:30 - 4 pm

 

SEPTEMBER 27 - MS Bike-a-thon


December 2008

DECEMBER 6-7 - Train Show - Music Pier - 101m-5pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday

DECEMBER 6 - Christmas Parade - 10:30am, 6th-11th on Asbury

DECEMBER 6-8 - FREE Horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 6-7 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

DECEMBER 13-14 - FREE Horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 13-14 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

December 13 - Christmas at the Tabernacle - 4-7pm at Tabernacle

DECEMBER 20 - Breakfast with Santa - 9am-12noon at Chatterbox

DECEMBER 20-21 - FREE horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 20-21 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

DECEMBER 20 - Carolfest - 7:30 pm at Music Pier

DECEMBER 31 - First Night New Celebration

 

 

 

 

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October

   

OCTOBER 4 - Citywide Yard Sale - Tabernacle Grounds, 6th and Asbury Ave and yard sales throughout the city - 8 am - noon

OCTOBER 4-5 - Boardwlk & Downtown Merchant Tables Sales - 6th - 14th on Boardwalk and Asbury Ave

OCTOBER 4-5 - 3rd Annual Ocean City Boarwalk Auto Expo - Boardwalk from 8th - 12th Srs, 11am - 9pm on Saturday and 10am - 5pm on Sunday

OCTOBER 10-13 - Indian Summer Weekend

OCTOBER 10-13 - Boardwalk and Downtown Merchant Table Sales - 6th-14th on boardwalk and Asbury Ave

OCTOBER 11 - Fall Block Party - 9am - 5pm from 5th-14th on Asbury Ave and Tabernacle Grounds

October 11 - Block Party Concert - 7pm at Tabernacle

OCTOBER 18-19 - FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - noon-3;m, 6th-14th on Asbury

October19 - Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk - 10am at 6th and Boardwalk

OCTOBER 25 - Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat - 12 noon-3pm, 6th-14th on Asbury

OCTOBER 25 - FREE Hayrides on Boardwalk - 12 noon-4pm - 8th and 12th Streets

OCTOBER 30 - Halloween Parade - 7:15pm on Asbury Ave from 6th-11 Street

       

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January

 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

First Night Information

JANUARY 1 - First Day At The Beach – 1pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year

JANUARY 1 - 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm

JANUARY 1 - New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Asbury Ave. from 11am – 4pm

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November

NOVEMBER 1 - Trail of Two Cities - Run/Walk -  over 9th St bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City - 8am

NOVEMBER 11 - Veteran's Day Program - 11am at Veteran's Memorial Field, 5th and Wesley

NOVEMBER 14-16 - Quiet Festival

NOVEMBER 15-16 - Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival - 101m-5pm at Music Pier

NOVEMBER 22-23 - Holiday Celebration of Fine Craft  - 10am - 5 pm at Music Pier

NOVEMBER 29-30- Photos with Santa - 12pm-3pm at Music Pier


 


February

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

 

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December 2008

DECEMBER 6-7 - Train Show - Music Pier - 101m-5pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday

DECEMBER 6 - Christmas Parade - 10:30am, 6th-11th on Asbury

DECEMBER 6-8 - FREE Horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 6-7 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

DECEMBER 13-14 - FREE Horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 13-14 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

December 13 - Christmas at the Tabernacle - 4-7pm at Tabernacle

DECEMBER 20 - Breakfast with Santa - 9am-12noon at Chatterbox

DECEMBER 20-21 - FREE horse and Carriage Rides - 12 noon-3pm, 9th and Asbury

DECEMBER 20-21 - Photos with Santa - 12 noon - 3 pm, Music Pier

DECEMBER 20 - Carolfest - 7:30 pm at Music Pier

DECEMBER 31 - First Night New Yeelebration

 

 

January

 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

First Night Information

JANUARY 1 - First Day At The Beach – 1pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year

JANUARY 1 - 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm

JANUARY 1 - New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Asbury Ave. from 11am – 4pm

 

February

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

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