August 2019 Ocean City, Maryland
Events Calendar

FREE Movies on the Beach

June 5, 2019 - August 28, 2019

Free movies on the beach for the entire family! Bring your beach chair or a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean. In the event of inclement weather, the movie may be held inside at the Carousel Hotel, but cancelled at 27th Street. For more information, call 410-250-0125.

8:30PM / 2019 Dates:

Mondays & Fridays @ 27th Street - August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16
Wednesday @ 117th Street - August 7, 14, 21, 28

• August 2 – How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World – 27^th Street
• August 5 – Finding Dory – 27^th Street
• August 7 – The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part – Carousel Hotel - 117^th Street
• August 9 – Monsters, Inc. – 27^th Street
• August 12 – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – 27^th Street
• August 14 – Zootopia – Carousel Hotel – 117^th Street
• August 16 – Moana – 27^th Street
• August 21 – How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World – Carousel Hotel – 117^th Street
• August 28 – Dumbo – Carousel Hotel – 117^th Street

All titles subject to change without notice / All movies are Weather Permitting

For additional information, please contact Ocean City Recreation & Parks at 410.250.0125 or visit our website at www.oceancitymd.gov

Beach Fireworks

June 16, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Beach fireworks return and will be offered at TWO locations throughout the summer!

NORTHSIDE PARK FIREWORKS

Join us at Sundaes in the Park located at 125th Street! Concert will begin at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.

• Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept 1

TALBOT STREET BEACH FIREWORKS

If you're not already visiting the Boardwalk, join us on Mondays at 10:30 p.m. for the fireworks!

• Aug 5, 12, 19, 26
• Labor Day Weekend

Family Beach Olympics

June 25, 2019 - August 29, 2019

Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30PM - 8:30PM

This event features a variety of contests for all ages - sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays, & more!

118th Street Carousel Resort Hotel

DAYS/DATES: Thursdays, June 6 – August 29 (No event July 4th)

27th Street Sponsored by The Dough Roller

DAYS/DATES: Tuesdays, June 25 – August 13

OC Life-Saving Museum Programs

July 1, 2019 - August 24, 2019

(Near the Boardwalk Tram Station by the Museum everyday except for Sunday @ 10AM)

Starting July 1, 2019 - August 24, 2019 (Except for July 4th)

• Mondays 10AM-10:30- live performance, Petticoat Regime. This 30-minute performance will offer a glimpse into the lives of four influential women who were responsible for running some of Ocean City’s largest establishments in the 1920s. These women helped build the town of Ocean City into the bustling destination it is today.
• Tuesdays - Beach Safety
• Wednesdays - Knot Tying
• Thursdays - All About Sharks
• Fridays - Land, Sky, & Sea
• Saturdays - Aquarium Feeding

OC Life-Saving Museum: 410-289-4991

OC Beach Dance Party

July 2, 2019 - August 27, 2019

Tuesdays from 7PM-9PM

Dance the evening away with entertainment hosted by local DJ's at Ocean City’s Caroline Street Stage on the beach by the Boardwalk! Grab your beach chair, blanket, and friends and head downtown for an evening of interactive entertainment. Come early to get a prime spot on the beach to enjoy the music and dance in the sand; adjacent to the best food offerings Ocean City’s Boardwalk has to offer!

This event is for all ages. For more information, call 410-250-0125 or 800-626-2326. Please consider using public transportation, as parking is limited in the downtown area.

2019 Dates:

August 6, 13, 20, 27

Sunset Park Party Nights

July 11, 2019 - August 29, 2019

2019 Dates: Thursdays, July 11 to August 29, 7-9pm

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 on the Bay, near the Coast Guard Station. 7pm to 9pm. Admission to the park is free, while beverages, including beer, are available for purchase. It is recommended that attendees bring their own seating.

• 8/1 Eclipse (Journey Tribute Band)
• 8/8 21 Horses Band (Southern Rock/ Country)
• 8/15 Lauren Glick (Blues/Soul/Rock)
• 8/22 Oh Boy (Buddy Holly Tribute Band)
• 8/29 Full Circle (Rock- classic to current)

For more info call OCDC at (410) 289-7739 or www.ocdc.org.

First Friday Opening Reception for August Exhibits

August 2, 2019

Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Open to the public. Free Admission

5PM - 7PM at the OC Center for the Arts on 94th Street

ThunderBay's Battle on the Beach - Sand Lacrosse Tournament

August 3-4, 2019

4v4 Sand LAX Tournament featuring boys & girls U9-U18 divisions as well as men & women 19+ divisions

Saturday, 8AM-7PM; Sunday, 8AM-6PM

Wicomico & Caroline Street Beaches - Free Admission to the Public!

Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tournament II

August 3, 2019

Beach 5 Sand Soccer Series has become the best Beach soccer tournament on the East Coast. Join us for a weekend of fun and sun while playing your favorite sport. Beach 5 Sand Soccer Series brings you great tournament opportunities throughout the season. Do you or your kids have a love for the game? We always welcome new players to the wonderful world of sand soccer! - This is a ONE day tournament at Dorchester Street Beach!

Email: beach5sandsoccer@yahoo.com

Sundaes in the Park

June 16, 2019 - September 1, 2019

Spend your Sunday evenings in picturesque Northside Park from 7-9pm listening to your favorite live music. This is a family concert series with pizzazz! Enjoy free music ranging from country to rock, tribute bands to oldies. Each week children are offered various free activities and entertainment. The best thing about Sundaes in the Park is the ice cream sundaes! Create your own sundae for a nominal fee, sit back, listen to music and watch the sun set over the beautiful Assawoman Bay. Additional ice cream novelty and beverage options are available for purchase. Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs. The night will end with a fireworks display at 9pm. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved inside the complex.

2019 Dates:

August 4, 11, 18, 25

White Marlin Open

August 5-9, 2019

World's Largest Billfish Tournament!

Come watch fish weigh-ins Monday thru Friday, 4PM - 9:15PM at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street.

Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge.

For more information, call 410-289-9229 or contact@whitemarlinopen.com

Artists Paint OC: Plein Air Event

August 7-11, 2019

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.

• OC Center for the Arts, 94th Street
• Free Admission, 6-8pm, Cash Bar
• Be the first to view and purchase the work of 50 artists who participated in the "Artists Paint OC" plein air event.

• South Division Street & Boardwalk
• Sponsored by the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Development Corporation.
• 9am-11am painting, 11:30am-1pm judging and sale.
• Watch the artists paint against the clock in this 2-hour timed competition, then purchase their work right off the easel.

Poor Girls Open

August 15-17, 2019

Bahia Marina, 22nd Street & Bay

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 breast cancer research. In the past 3 years alone, the Poor Girls Open has raised over $100,000 that was donated to the American Cancer Society.

Delmarva ESA Surf Contest #4

August 17, 2019

The Eastern Surfing Association is dedicated to the sport of amateur surfing, to the operation of a program of amateur competition for surfers of all ages and abilities, and to the establishment and preservation of free access to a clean shoreline and ocean environment. It was founded in 1967 by East Coast surfers to promote, preserve, and protect the sport of surfing on the East Coast.

Contests are subject to change due to wave and weather conditions.

OC Jeep Week

August 22-25, 2019

Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Ocean City Area

• Thursday - Friday 10AM - 5PM
• Saturday 10AM - 5PM

GENERAL ADMISSION IS $10

• Buy a two day pass for $15
• Buy a three day pass for $20
• 1 wristband gets you in 2 locations OC & Pittsville
• Vendors, Beach Crawl, Beach Sand Course & More!

Contact - Brad Hoffman, 443-366-5944

Please visit the OC Jeep Week Site below for Sunday, August 25 location and details

Art X Artistic Xpression Exposition

August 24-25, 2019

Saturday Noon – 8PM
Sunday 9AM – 3PM

Northside Park - Free Admission

Ocean City’s festival focusing on artistic expression, ArtX, brings additional opportunities for creative experiences to the beach. On August 24th and 25th, the outdoor event takes over Northside Park and its vast 58 acres. Surrounding the scenic lagoon, ArtX offers an endless list of opportunities to create, purchase and enjoy different genres of art – from simple and fun to professional and inspiring.

“The Town of Ocean City Special Events Department in partnership with the Art League of Ocean City produce ArtX as a primarily free event to inspire creativity, nurture artistic drive and promote art and culture in a variety of mediums,” comment Special Events Director Frank Miller. “ArtX will include artisan work for sale covering classic and unique categories such as music, cinematography and photography, sculpting, painting, ceramics, drawing, glass, and much more.”

Films from the Art League’s popular March film festival will be scheduled for showings over the two-day event, creating a welcomed break from the August sun. Since interaction is key to this expressive event, guests of any age will find hands-on activities to make their mark, including frisbee illustration, Zentangle, beading, and speed painting. In addition, more serious art workshops are also available on-site through the Art League of Ocean City, offering the opportunity for participants to try their creative hand under the dedicated direction of a professional artist. Workshops are available for advanced registration through the Art League’s website and include a small fee to participate.

On Saturday evening, ArtX hosts a night of great original music with RIPE and special local guests the Swell Fellas. RIPE is the swagger of funk filtered through a rock anthem. Born all over but formed in Boston, the seven soulmates of RIPE create an unstoppable high-energy groove guaranteed to get you dancing. The outdoor concert begins at 8 p.m. and is free.

A concierge service will be available for purchases and temporary storage of personal items such as bag chairs. The event offers food and beverage selections near the live stage including craft beer and wine. It’s an opportunity for a gathering of friends and families alike to discover the artist within and create great Ocean City memories. ArtX is a pet-friendly event!

SATURDAY 8/24:

• Noon AMP Studio – the Academy of Music Performance
• 3:30PM Taylor Knox
• 4:30PM SOUND CHECK
• 5:15PM Rivers and Rhodes
• 6:15PM BeatLegacy

Saturday, August 24, 2019 @ 8:00 pm RIPE - With Local Guest, The Swell Fellas

SUNDAY 8/25:

• 9AM DJ KUTT
• 10AM Tyler Green
• 11AM Meredith Rounsley
• NOON Melissa Alesi
• 1PM Catch The Drift Duo
• 2PM Short Cut Sunny