October 2014

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35th Annual Surf-Fishing Tournament on the beach.

Participants must be pre-registered, have a permit to drive on the beach and hold a valid Maryland Saltwater Fishing License.  For more information visit http://oceancitysurfanglersmd.com or call 410-251-2203 

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Great annual event for Corvette enthusiasts and owners. This is the largest Corvette Club sponsored event on the East Coast of the United States with over 1200 Corvette enthusiasts attending from Canada to Florida. Car shows, road rallies, a parade and other related activities raise money for charity.  Saturday at the Inlet Lot from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.freestatecorvette.com/ or email pr@freestatecorvette.com

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17th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin' Car Show

Hot rod car show features more than 2,000 customs, muscle cars, street machines, classics & more.  Live entertainment, manufacturers’ midway, boardwalk parades, celebrities, and special attractions.  Admission One-day ticket $10, under 14 free.  Hours: Thursday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  For more information, contact Meredith Herbert at 410-798-6304 or infoevent@aol.com or visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.

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Many spectacular restaurants will create special menus designed to tempt your taste buds. Special, fixed-priced menus will be offered throughout the two-week event.  No passes, tickets or coupons are required.  Just simply choose a participating restaurant and dine out during the dates of the promotion.  For more information, contact the Hotel Motel Restaurant Association at 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com or visit www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com.

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Fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society.  This is an opportunity for everyone to walk or run to honor breast cancer survivors, remember loved ones, and raise awareness.  There will be a competitive run and a non-competiitive walk.  The walk is free, but there is a registration fee for the run.  There will be awards and refreshments at the staging area in the Inlet Lot.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.  Run starts at 9:00 a.m.  Walk starts at 9:30 a.m.  Route is from the pier to 15th Street and back.  For more information, contact Beverly Furst at beverlyfurst@hotmail.com or visit www.makingstrideswalk.org/oceancitymd.

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HOWL-O-WEEN PET PARADE

Lots of prizes and surprises for best-dressed pets, family and friends.  Gather your goblins, dress in your best costume and parade the boards.  Free with donation of pet food or other pet-friendly item to Humane Society.

For more information, visit www.specialeventpro.com.

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Ocean City Coin & Currency Show

U.S. and World coins and currency.  Forty dealers buying and selling rare coins and currency.  Admission is free.  For more information, call 443-623-7025 or visit www.coinshows.com.

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The Autumn Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes.  Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations, and interior and exterior displays.  With a combination of new products and advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as aesthetic appeal and overall value.

The Art and Craft Fair will offer a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people from near and far.

Hours: Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  Admission.

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This well-known event will take place rain or shine!  Join in the 10-mile or 5K race, both starting at the Ocean City Inlet.  The race begins at 9:00 a.m.  The race course includes the world famous Ocean City Boardwalk.  Registration fees for participants.  For more information, contact Chris Klebe at 443-497-4324 or visit www.octrirunning.com.

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OC Rally and Halloween Boardwalk Parade - Drive in Disguise - OPEN TO EVERYONE!

For the 4th year in a row, residents and visitors with a vintage OC license plate are invited to ride down the Boardwalk during the annual OC Vintage License Plate Rally.  Last year, a new dimension, Drive in Disguise, was added and will allow anyone wishing to decorate their car to be invited to ride down the Boardwalk as well.

Decorated cars will join the OC vintage plate cars during the rally, which will roll-off at 27th Street beginning at 3pm.  Vehicles will drive off the Boardwalk at the Inlet Parking Lot, where prizes will be awarded and a group photo will be taken for all vehicles and drivers.  In addition, various local organizations will have information booths set up and a DJ will play music.

There is a $25 registration fee for non-vintage license plate participants and those vehicles must be decorated.  There is no fee for those with an OC vintage license plate and proof of insurance is required for all participants.  Proceeds from the event will be used for prizes and event costs.  Registration forms are available at www.downtownassociation.net.  For more information, contact Nancy Howard at 443-235-4405 or email neffiehoward@comcast.net.

To apply for a vintage OC license plate, call 410-289-8824 or visit www.oceancitymd.gov and click on "Download a Form/City Clerk".

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Get your Halloween costume ready and join us at Northside Park gym for carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks and much more!  Costume contests scheduled throughout the event.  Admission is one single wrapped bag of candy per child.  For more information, call OC Recreation & Parks at 410-250-0125.

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GREAT PUMPKIN RACE

It's a wacky and zany side-by-side race featuring wild and tricked-out pumpkin race cars.

For more information, visit www.specialeventpro.com.