April 2016

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For more information, visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com.

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For more information, call the Recreation & Parks Dept at 410-250-0125.

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Hundreds of pros offering thousands of ideas...decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, and more!  Compare and save...a must attend event for current and future homeowners.  For more information, contact Ocean Promotions at 410-213-8090 or events@oceanpromotions.info.

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This is a fun event!  Meet the Beach's top wedding vendors in a tropical bayside setting.  Enjoy free appetizer and dessert samples, vibrant entertainment, dance demonstrations, Bridal Fashion Expo and Men's Formal wear display.  Feeling adventurous?  Seacrets Beach Cocktails are available for purchase!  Vendors will be giving away prizes and gifts, including a Free Caribbean Cruise for Two from Rox Beach Weddings.  1pm to 4pm.  $9 online or $10 cash at the door  For more information, contact Sean Rox at 410-289-7699 or sean@roxbeach.com or visit www.roxbeach.com.

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Ocean City welcomes the 5th Annual Susan G. Komen Ocean City Race for the Cure on Saturday, April 16, 2016!

Race Day Schedule 

The 5K Race begins at the inlet parking lot and continues up the boardwalk to 17th street, turns around and ends back at the inlet parking lot.  The Race Village (Inlet Lot) is transformed into a family-friendly party atmosphere with vendor tents, activities, entertainment, food and beverages.

This run/walk event aims to increase awareness and support in the fight against breast cancer.  The Race Village will open at 7:00 am with a festival-like atmosphere full of celebration, music, and emotion.

7:00 am Race Village opens in the Inlet Parking Lot
7:40 am Survivor Parade
8:15 am Warm-up
9:00 am 5K (3.1 miles) Timed Run/Recreational Run
9:15 am 5K (3.1 miles) Walk/Family Fun Walk & Kids for the Cure
(all times are tentative)

For more information, contact Jessica Evans at 443-366-5083 or jevans@komenmd.org.

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Participating restaurants offer great deals on their fantastic menu items.

For more information, contact the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association at 410-289-6733.

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Carvers & visitors from around the world convene for the most prestigious competition of contemporary wildfowl art.  Event includes judging, benefit auction, classes & seminars, demonstrations, children's activities and exhibitor booths of artisans & art supplies.  View world class bird carvings and sculptures, bid on world class art at the benefit auction.  Shop at over 100 exhibitor booths, and enjoy an abundance of kids activities at the Kids Corner.  Admission.  For more information, visit www.wardmuseum.org.

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For more information, call the Recreation & Parks Dept at 410-250-0125.

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Saturday, April 23, 2016, 8am - 12pm

Worcester County Humane Society annual fun event - walk-a-thon on the boards! All proceeds benefit the Ocean City area's no-kill pet shelter. Bring your pet for a fun day on the boards to help the animals or adopt a shelter dog for the day by making arrangements prior to the walk-a-thon. Registration fee.  8am - 12pm, rain or shine!

For more information, contact Sandy Summers at 443-235-5647 or visit www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org.

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A great spectator and participant event!  The Maryland International Kite Exposition will feature three fun-filled days of kite flying on the beautiful beaches of Ocean City, Maryland.

For more information, call Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.

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Ocean City Island to Island Half Marathon/5K - April 30, 2016

Half Marathon runners start at the beautiful Assateague Island and finish their 13.1 miles in the historic Ocean City Inlet overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and white sandy beaches.  5K runners run on the historic Ocean City Boardwalk, finishing in the same location as the Half Marathon runners.  For more information, contact Chris Klebe at dom1414@aol.com or visit www.octrirunning.com.