August 2015

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Free Summer Programs

Gather outside the museum for fun facts and topics.  Great free summer program for the entire family!  A different subject each day.  Topics include beach safety, aquarium feeding, knot tying, history and all about sharks.  For more information, contact Sandy at 410-289-4991 or sandy@ocmuseum.org or visit www.ocmuseum.org.

July 6 - August 29, 2015

Every day at 10:00 a.m.

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Free live entertainment while you relax beside the cool Atlantic Ocean on warm summer nights.  Tribute bands and local favorites entertain from 8pm - 9:30pm.  Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the evening.

Wednesdays from July 8 - August 26

SCHEDULE

July 8 - Jesse Garron (tribute to Elvis)
July 15 - Sir Rod (tribute to Rod Stewart)
July 22 - Bluesman Tom Larsen (blues)
Aug 5 - Richie fields (country)
Aug 12 - The Beach Bumz (beach tribute band)
Aug 19 - Rising Sun Reggae (reggae)
Aug 26 - Lauren Glick (rock)

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Ocean City Cruzers will display approximately 15 vehicles along Somerset Street Plaza.  The owners of the vehicles will supervise and educate spectators about their older cars.  Live music or DJ will be provided.  For more information, call 410-289-7739.

Dates:
June 14, 28
July 12, 26
August 9, 23
September 6, 27

Times:  2:30pm - 6:30pm

Entertainment Schedule TBA.

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Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park on 125th Street for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment.  Sundaes in the Park is a family concert series offered most Sunday evenings in July and August from 7pm to 9pm.  For a small fee, enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation as you listen to your musical favorites and watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay.  Children?s entertainment is also presented each week.  The night will end with a fireworks display at 9pm.

SCHEDULE

July 12 - The Key West Band (tropical rock)
July 19 - The Christopher Dean Band (blues & soul)
July 26 - Separate Ways the band (a tribute to Journey)
Aug 2 - Satisfaction (the international Rolling Stones Show)
Aug 9 - Mike Hines & the Look (high energy dance band)
Aug 16 - Bob Lougheed's Elvis (a tribute to Elvis)
Aug 23 - Front Page News (rock)
Aug 30 - The British Invasion Experience (60's & 70's British rock tribute)

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Movies on the Beach at 27th Street

Free movies on the beach for the entire family!  Bring your beach chair or a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.

Every Monday & Friday from June 22 to August 7 - 8:30 p.m. - 27th Street Beach

Schedule TBA

Dates:
June 22, 26, 29
July 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
August 3, 7

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Vist our webpage: White Marlin Open

World?s largest billfish tournament! 

Come watch fish weigh-ins Monday - Friday, 4:00-9:00 p.m. at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street. Over 300 boats vie for over $2 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats.  Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge.

For more information, contact Jim Motsko at 410-289-9229 or jmotsko289@aol.com, or visit www.whitemarlinopen.com.

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Come join us for Beach Fireworks!  Each show is approximately 8 minutes in length and begins at 10:00 p.m.  Fireworks will be visible along the boardwalk.

Mondays & Tuesdays from July 6 to August 25

Dates:
July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

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Family Beach Olympics

Family Beach Olympics features a variety of contests for all ages.  Events may include sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relay races and more.  All activities are free.  For more information, call 410-250-0125.

Every Tuesday from June 23 to August 4 at 27th Street Beach, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dates:
June 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4

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Movies on the Beach at the Carousel

Free movies on the beach for the entire family!  Bring your beach chair or a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.

Every Wednesday from June 3 thru August 26 - 8:30 p.m. - Carousel Hotel, 118th Street

Schedule TBA

Dates:
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26

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Sunset Park Party Nights

Enjoy a free concert while watching the sunset over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City! Sunset Park is located along S. Division Street & the Bay.  Event begins at 7:00 p.m. and runs to approximately 9:00 p.m.  Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase.  It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating.

Every Thursday from July 2 - August 27, 7pm - 9pm

SCHEDULE

July 2 - Lauren Glick & the Moodswingers (blues/R&B/jazz)
July 9 - Oh Boy! (A tribute to Buddy Holly)
July 16 - British Invasion Experience (Beatles tribute band)
July 23 - Tranzfusion (Rock)
July 30 - Neon Swing X-perience (swing band)
Aug 6 - Full Circle (blues/R&B/jazz)
Aug 13 - Poole and the Gang (variety)
Aug 20 - Eclipse (Journey tribute band)
Aug 27 - Randy Lee Ashcraft & the Saltwater Cowboys (beach country)

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Artists Paint OC - A Plein Air Event

This annual event draws artists from all over to paint the scenic views of OC.  Watch artists at work as they set up their easels along the Boardwalk, bayside & beaches.  The Quick Draw Painting Event will cap off the weekend as artists race to complete a painting in only two hours.  Purchase their freshly painted works right from their easels.

For more information, visit www.artleagueofoceancity.org.

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Capt. Steve Harman's Poor Girls Open

The Poor Girls Open is a ladies-only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research.  There are also added entry levels for tuna and dolphin.  This tournament was started by Capt. Steve Harman as a way for local waitresses and bartenders to have an affordable and fun competition while raising money for a very important cause.  The tournament continues to grow with over 100 boats entering.  Participation is not limited only to anglers, as there are silent auctions, 50/50 tickets, T-shirts for sale, and other fun events helping to raise money for brease cancer research.  In the past three years alone, the Poor Girls Open has raised over $100,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society.

For more information, visit www.bahiamarina.com.

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OC Beach Ultimate Classic Frisbee Tournament - August 15-16, 2015

Saturday & Sunday - 9am - 5pm, Somerset Street Beach

The event is a Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament established under the offical BULA/USA ULTIMATE Rule Book 11th Edition.  We are projecting 30-40 teams in two divisions: Elite and Open.  Day one will include a Saturday night showcase game at approximately 6pm.

For more information, contact Alex Jacoski at alex.jacoski@gmail.com.

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OC Sandfest

August 24-30, 2015

Watch professional sand sculptors create works of art out of the beautiful OC beach sand.

For more information, contact Special Event Productions at 410-798-6304 or visit www.ocsandfest.com.

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6th Annual Ocean City Jeep Week

Events at Convention Center on 40th Street and Jeep Jam in Berlin, MD

Get your Jeep ready to experience the sun, sand, and mud!  You don't need a Jeep to check out all the fun - daily passes available.  Family fun event with 250+ Jeeps participating in Beach Crawls, Jeep Jams, and Show & Shines!

Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm

For more information, visit www.ocjeepweek.com.

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North American Sea Glass Festival

August 29-30, 2015

Internationally-recognized sea glass jewelry artists, experienced collectors, and vendors gather at this annual festival featuring collectors exhibitions, presentations, lectures, and Shard of the Year Contest.

For more information, visit www.seaglassassociation.org.

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Ocean City Hotel Week

Two weeks of great deals on Ocean City hotel rooms.  Excludes Labor Day weekend.

For more information, contact the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association at 410-289-6733 or inquire@ocvisitor.com or visit www.oceancityhotelweek.com.