Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum - South
end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks & beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around the world, aquarium room & Davy Jones’ locker. Unique gift shop with interesting selection of nautical gifts & books. Small admission fee. June - September, daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November & December, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991.www.ocmuseum.org.
Art League of Ocean City Exhibit & Receptions
Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside
Continuous exhibits featuring local & regional artists, complemented by a monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, Feb.-mid-Dec., from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Free & open to the public. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 1- 4 p.m. 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
August 2
Blessing of the Combines
Downtown, Snow Hill
Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, live entertainment, arts & crafts, parade of combines & tractors. Saturday. 1-4 p.m.; car show begins at 11 a.m. Becky Payne, 410-632-3838.
August 2-3
OC Custom Car & Bike Celebrity Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
One of the super shows of Ocean City automotive events. The best in custom vehicles, top name celebrity appearances, entertainment & more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Brian Stoehr, 302-436-0183. www.occarshow.com.
August 3
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Watch the sunset over beautiful Assawoman Bay as you enjoy free family entertainment each Sunday evening in August. Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. A great family evening each Sunday, 6-8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 4-8
White Marlin Open
Harbour Island, 14th St. & Bay
World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. Prizes for catching white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin & shark. Over 400 boats participated last year for $3.5 million in prize money. Registration for boats, spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229. www.whitemarlinopen.com.
August 6
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Free live entertainment every Wednesday while you relax beside the cool Atlantic. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each week at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 7
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
The cozy bonfire awaits as you learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 8-10
Ocean City Junior Open
OC Tennis Center, 61st St. & Bay
Junior players from throughout the Mid-Atlantic compete in one of the top events on the Eastern Shore. This event is open to boys & girls & is part of the MD Grand Prix. USTA- sanctioned tournament. Registration fee. Spectators free. Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Rod Dulany, 410-524-8337; 410-250-0125. rdulany@ococean.com.
August 8-10
Worcester County Fair
Byrd Park, Snow Hill
Old-fashioned fun with livestock, horse show, arts & crafts, rides, food, games, 4-H activities, river cruises & more. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Earl Ludy. www.worcestercountyfair.com. worcesterfarming@aol.com.
August 8-11
Antiques-by-the-Sea
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
64th annual antique show, one of the oldest on the Eastern Shore, features exhibits by scores of area antique vendors. Admission. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Mon., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Kristel Sheesley, 410-289-3453. www.stpaulsbythesea.org.
August 9
Kids Crab Round-up
Lagoon Dock, Northside Park, 125th St. & Bay
Morning of fun & learning about blue claw crabs & their environment. All necessary equipment is provided. A small prize for all children who participate. For children 12 years & under accompanied by an adult. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. Bob Gilmore, Ocean City Parrotheads, opbobgil@aol.com.
August 10
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. A great family evening offered each Sunday, 6-8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 13
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Free live entertainment continues on hot August nights while you relax beside the cool Atlantic. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 14
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Every week a different speaker. Learn fun things about Ocean City, behind the scenes stories, some history & more. Sit back & enjoy the bonfire on the beach! Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 17
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local &
regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small
fee. Free children’s activities each week. A great family evening
each Sunday, 6-8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN. www.ococean.com.
August 20
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Free live entertainment on a hot August night while you relax beside the cool Atlantic. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 21-23
Great Pocomoke Fair
8th & Broad St., Pocomoke City
Exhibits, entertainment, food, kids games, antique tractor pull, carnival rides. Horse show, harness racing & fireworks on Saturday. Admission. Thurs.& Fri., 5-10 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.- 11 p.m. John W. Smith, www.thegreatpocomokefair.org.
August 21
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
The cozy bonfire awaits as you learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 24
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. A great family evening each Sunday, 6-8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 28
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Every week a different speaker tells fun facts, things to do or behind-the-scenes glimpses of your favorite summer place. Thursday, 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 29-31
Labor Day Weekend Art & Crafts Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
A unique shopping experience with arts & crafters displaying pottery, garden accessories, glass art, woodworking, candles & more. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. show@go-signs.com.
August 30-31
Labor Day Weekend Concerts
N. Division St. Beach
Enjoy free concerts on the beach. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the holiday weekend beside the ocean. Sat. & Sun., 8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
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