Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S. Atlantic Avenue
South end of Boardwalk at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of shipwrecks & rescues. New exhibit, “The Boardwalk of Yesterday,” will call to mind a simpler time & evoke memories of years past. Other displays include bathing fashions, mermaid displays, sands from around the world, marine aquariums & “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 & April, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for hours. 410-289-4991. sandy@ocmuseum.org.  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, February through October, from 5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered.  Free & open to the public. Classes & workshops offered frequently for adults & children. Please check the website or call for information. Gallery open Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri. - Sun., 1-4 p.m.  410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

May 1
White Marlin Festival & Crab Soup Cook Off
Somerset Plaza (Just off the Boardwalk)
The OC Downtown Association kicks off the summer season with 6th annual event. Taste & help judge the resort’s finest crab soups for a small fee. Enjoy music, clowns, facepainters, magicians. Local community group exhibits. Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. Downtown Association, 410-289-1413. www.downtownassociation.net.

 May 6-9
Springfest
Inlet Parking Area
Celebrate the arrival of spring & summer in Ocean City! This festival is four fun-filled days of continuous entertainment, clever arts & crafts & food vendors galore. Over 184 crafters in two huge big-top tents, along with gourmet vendors, commercial vendors & food vendors offering everything from the exotic to traditional Eastern Shore fare. Entertainment is free with the exception of nighttime headline acts on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. This year’s headlines include: Thursday, “Captain Fantastic,” an Elton John tribute; Friday, “The Country Rat Pack,” with Richie McDonald, Tracey Byrd, & Tracey Lawrence; Saturday, “Teen Idols,” with Peter Noone of Hermans Hermits, Mickey Dolenz of The Monkeys & Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere & the Raiders.

Admission to the festival is free; so bring the entire family to enjoy this wonderful spring event.  Festival runs Thurs.-Sat.,  10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tickets for headline entertainment on sale at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by calling TicketMaster at 1-800-551-SEAT, in Baltimore/Washington, call 410-481-SEAT. www.ticketmaster.com .  General information about the festival call 800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.

Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Springfest for $1.  Ride the Boardwalk Tram to the Inlet for $3 each way.  Express trolley shuttles will depart from the south lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 40th Street, ride all day for $2.

May 7-8
Festivals of Music
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Music festival for middle, junior & high school instrumental & choral organizations.  Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade on Boardwalk, Sat., 9 a.m. Kurt Hargleroad, 800-323-0974. www.festivalsofmusic.com.

May 8
Berlin Blues & Jazz Bash
Main St., Berlin
Live, regional jazz & blues bands performing all day on two stages. Artisans & crafters; food vendors.  Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food will be available as well as arts & crafts vendors & children’s activities.  Limited seating provided so bring a chair & enjoy this spring concert. Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775. www.Berlinchamber.org.

May 15-June 16
Salute to the Services
Townwide-Ocean City
Special discount program honoring those serving community & country by participating Ocean City tourism partners. Many hotels, motels, restaurants & attractions offer discounts during this time to active & retired military, police, EMS & fire personnel showing their credentials. Some restrictions apply. Information can be found on www.salutetotheservices.com.  Ocean City Hotel-Motel- Restaurant Association, 800-626-2326. inquire@ocvisitor.com.

May 15-16
30th Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival
Francis Scott Key Motel, Rt. 50. 12806 Ocean Gateway
Open to all 1929-84 Chevrolets. Events include boardwalk cruise Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Events also include Chinese auction, games, raffles, & “Best of Show” for engine, paint & interior. Registration from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday; 9 a.m.- noon on Sunday. Awards at 3 p.m.   Keith Bowie, 302-732-3241. 

May 18
International Museum Day
OC Life Saving Station Museum, South end of Boardwalk
Enjoy free admission to the museum & explore Ocean City’s best-kept secret. Interesting displays on history, the lore of the sea & more . Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sandy Hurley, 410-289-4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org.  www.ocmuseum.org.

May 18
International Museum Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Free admission to celebrate museums around the world. Tuesday, 10-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.    www.purnellmuseum.com.

May 20-23
Cruisin’ Ocean City
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Inlet Parking Lot
Popular car show features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars & more. Live entertainment , celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor midway & more.  Admission. Thurs.-Sat. , 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Meredith Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.cruisinoceancity.com.
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May 29-30
Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Ocean City’s only Memorial Day weekend craft show featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, wood crafts  & homemade items. Home grown plants for sale for your yard or patio.  Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735. Cropperjl@aol.com.

May 30-June 6
Ocean City Restaurant Week
City-Wide
Sample the culinary delights that Ocean City has to offer. Participating restaurants offer fixed-priced menus with two- & three-course meals at $20 & $30, respectively. No tickets or passes required, but reservations are appreciated. OC Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Assn., 800-626-2326 Ext. 2. www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.