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.

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.

September 1 -October 31
Delmarva Needle Art Show & Competition
Julia A. Purnell Museum
 208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Popular exhibit of regional needle art. New for 2010 are categories for hand- spun & hand-dyed yarn & fiber. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

September 3-5
Labor Day Weekend Art & Craft Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
A tasteful mix of mediums including original oil & watercolors, woodworking & furniture, stained glass, glass art, oils, scents, candles & pottery & ceramics. Unique items for gifts & household.  Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ahastings@ocshows.info.

September 16-19
Delmarva Bike Week
Ocean City Area
Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy activities & rides throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.  A variety of small & large motorcycle related displays & exhibits from large corporations to small builders. Free entertainment, charity rides. Four locations include Seacrets, Harley-Davidson of Ocean City, Seaford & Winter Place Park in Salisbury. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. www.delmarvabikeweek.com.

September 17-19
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
14k, sterling jewelry, beads, precious & semi-precious stones, crystals, classic & contemporary designs & more. Admission. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663. Tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net.

September 23-24
Annual Sand Castle Home Tour
Ocean City Area
Art League of Ocean City’s popular event features a self-guided driving tour of 10 unique Ocean City area homes. Ticketed admission. Thursday & Friday, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nancy Howard, Art League, 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

September 23-26
Sunfest
Inlet Lot
Ocean City’s most popular festival! Popular entertainers highlight four days of fall fun with arts & crafts, big-top tents, food vendors & more. All entertainment is free with the exception of evening headline acts. Nothing delights the eye more than our artisans’ unique designs of fine art & distinctive crafts. Try the bold taste of the Eastern Shore with fabulous food. Children’s activities are available on Saturday & Sunday. Festival hours, Thurs-Sat.; 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.  800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.
Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Sunfest 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.

September 23-26
Sunfest Kite Festival
On the Beach, 1st St. – 6th St.
Bring the family & let your spirits soar! Enjoy three  days filled with spectacular kite flying. Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Thurs.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Jay Knerr,  410-289-7855. www.kiteloft.com.

September 24-26
Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Main St., Berlin
Annual event begins Friday evening with a free concert, continues through the acoustic competition on Saturday & ends Sunday with a bluegrass gospel jam. Also crafters & food vendors.  Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Carol Kenney, 410-641-4775. www.Berlinchamber.org.