» Events and Happenings http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:56:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Why Ocean City Should Be Your Resort Destination http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/why-ocean-city-should-be-your-resort-destination/ http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/why-ocean-city-should-be-your-resort-destination/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:54:44 +0000 Monica McNamara http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/?p=2156

Ocean City At It's Finest

 Ocean City’s Trophy Mantel

  • America’s Most Affordable Fun City, Bloomberg Business Week, 2011
  • Top 10 Best Boardwalks, National Geographic, 2011
  • Second Most Popular Beach in the U.S. , The Daily Beast, 2011
  • Yahoo Travel Top 10 Family Destination, 2011
  • Top 10 Amusement Parks & Boardwalk in the U.S., Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice, 2011
  • OC Air Show:  American Bus Association Top 100 Event in North America 2011
  • Winterfest of Light: American Bus Association Top 100 Events in North America, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Sunfest:  Ranked No. 1 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sushine Artist Magazine, 2011, 2010;  ranked No. 3 in 2006, 2009
  • Springfest: Ranked No. 10 Traditional Art & Craft Show in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, 2011: ranked No. 11, 2009
  • Ten Best U.S. Boardwalks, Sherman Travel, 2010
  • Natural Resources Defense Council Five-Star Rating for cleanliness and safety of beach water, 2008, 2009
  • Top 50 Motorcoach Destinations, National Motorcoach Network Inc. 2008
  • Ten Best U.S. Beaches by Woman’s Day Online, 2007
  • Art’s Alive: The National Recreation and Park Association’s prestigious Dorothy Mullen National Arts & Humanities Award,  which honors the most innovative and effective arts and humanities program in the nation. 2007
  • One of America’s “Best Seaside Strolls”, Reader’s Digest 2006
  • AAA Top Member Auto Travel Destination, 2003, 2006
  • Beach Buddy 2004; One of four beaches recognized by the National Resource Defense Council for environmental achievements
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Prime Site Award. Facilities & Destinations Magazine, 2995, 2006
  • Eagle’s Landing Golf Course; First place in 2004 & 2005, nationwide Audubon International Bird Count
  • “One of the 10 Great Places to Have Fun on the Boardwalk”, USA Today, 2005
  • “Top 10 Family-Favorite Beach Towns in the Country” by the readers of FamilyFun Magazine, 2005.
  • Winterfest of Lights: Ranked No. 2 in America Online City’s Guide’s Top 11 Lighting Displays in the Country, 2005
  • One of the “Best Boardwalks in America”, The Travel Channel, 2004
  • All-America City, 2001, National Civic League

Not convinced yet?  Come & experience Ocean City for yourself.

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Enjoy boating on the Bay or the Ocean

Ocean City’s best restaurants are putting on the ritz this week and opening up their bountiful offerings at great prices for “Restaurant Week”. (See the full list).

Do you love Fager’s Island, of BJ’s or maybe you are a fan of Captain’s Table or Galazy 66?  Whatever your choice there is something for everyone.

It’s happening now thru June 19th (excluding Friday’s & Saturday’s in some restaurants).

Go check out some of your favorite haunts or try somewhere you have never been before.

 

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Summer is beginning to sizzle at the Beach in Ocean City!

]]> http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/mayjune-events-restaurant-info-some-golf-info-too/feed/ 0 Happy New Year! Events For January 2011 in Ocean City http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/happy-new-year-events-for-january-2011-in-ocean-city/ http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/happy-new-year-events-for-january-2011-in-ocean-city/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:34:38 +0000 Monica McNamara http://oceancitymdrealtyblog.com/?p=1575
January 1 `11
Penguin Swim
Princess Royale, 91st Street & the Ocean
Celebrate New Year’s by taking a dip in the cold Atlantic to help Atlantic General Hospital. Registration is at noon; swim at 1 p.m.Toni Keiser, 410-641-9678. www.atlanticgeneral.org.
January 1 `11
Winterfest of Lights
Northside Park
Townwide  & Northside Park, 127th St.
Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort.  Tour the avenues of Ocean City to see seasonal décor then it’s on to Northside Park to see hundreds of animated lighted displays. Relax in the heated tent, enjoy entertainment on selected nights & sip hot chocolate at the Winterfest Village. Browse Yukon Cornelius’ gift shop for a special gift & , have a photo taken with Santa. Board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights, including the themed exhibits of your favorite fairy tales. . Admission is $4 for those 10 years & older, & FREE for those 9 years & younger. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m. 800-626-2326; 410-250-0125; www.ococean.com.
January 1 `11
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.
January 15 `11
Nautical & Wildlife Art Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Exhibition of nautical & wildlife paintings, carved waterfowl, sculpture & related media. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177.   duckmandon@comcast.net. www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.
January 15 `11
North American Craft Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Exhibition & sale of juried crafts made by the artists themselves.  Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Donald A. Hastings, 410-524-9177.  duckmandon@comcast.net.  www.donaldsduckshoppe.com.
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Ocean City Christmas Parade

The 28th Annual Ocean City Christmas Parade marches along Coastal Highway on Saturday, December 4th at 11 am. The holiday parade starts at 100th Street and marches northbound in the southbound lanes of Coastal Highway to the Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street. More than 80 walking units make this parade a must see!

The parade is to run from 11 am until 3 pm, tentatively. This parade is a great for children and adults alike. Along with traditional floats, the Ocean City Christmas parade also features marching units, horses, llamas, antique cars, musicians and bands, and clowns. Be sure that you don’t miss Mrs. Claus and Santa as they wrap up the parade at the mall.

Professional judges will be present to review and award bands and marching units. There are 9 categories for participants to be awarded in. Trophies will be given out inside the Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Awards for first, second, and third places in each designated category will be distributed. The Gold Coast Mall Merchants Association sponsors the parade.

Seating will be located in the parking lot of the Gold Coast Mall. Bring your own chair if you’d like to watch the parade from the parking area. Be advised that spectators will not be permitted to watch the parade from the median area of Coastal Highway. Motorists traveling in the area are reminded that traffic pattern changes will occur starting at approximately 9 am and are strictly enforced.

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It’s hard to believe that Labor Day weekend is upon us. But that doesn’t mean that the fun is stopping at the beach.  There’s a lot going on in our “2nd Season”.  The month of September highlights many activities as well as gorgeous weather and warm ocean water temperatures.  Come capture an Ocean City memory this fall.

Labor Day Weekend Art & Craft Festival - Ocean City Convention Center – 40th Street and Coastal Hwy

September 3 – September 5, 2010

Delmarva Bike Week

September 16 – September 19, 2010

Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show - Ocean City Convention Center – 40th Street and Coastal Hwy

September 17 – September 19, 2010

Sandcastle Home Tour

September 23 – September 24, 2010

Sunfest – Inlet Lot – Southern most tip of the Ocean City Boardwalk

September 23 – September 26, 2010

Sunfest Kite Festival – On the beach from 1st – 6th Street

September 23 – September 26, 2010

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The White Marlin Open, the world’s largest billfish tournament, will hold its 37th Annual event August 2-6, 2010 in Ocean City, Maryland. Anglers participating in the White Marlin Open fish for white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, dolphin, wahoo and shark, pick 3 out of 5 days. Some highlights from last years event include a 93.5 pound winning white marlin worth over $900,000 and a huge state-record blue marlin that weighed a whopping 1062 pounds!
The registration fee is $1100 per boat with NO LIMIT on the number of anglers allowed. Additional skill levels are offered and range from $50 to $5000. A new Winner Take All Tuna category has been added for this year’s event. Boats participating in the Open may leave from any inlet between Rudee Inlet, Virginia and Barnegat Inlet, NJ. All fish must be weighed at Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City, MD. There is no minimum boat size and boat slips are still available.

The White Marlin Open is also a great spectator event with food, beverages, music and a variety of vendors, including Official White Marlin Open apparel. Weigh-ins take place nightly from 4pm-9pm at Harbour Island Marina on 14th Street & the Bay in Ocean City. For more information, help obtaining a boat slip, or help with a make-up charter, call 410-289-9229 or visit www.whitemarlinopen.com.

Tournament Dates: August 2-6, 2010
Tournament Director: Jim Motsko
Mailing Address:
White Marlin Open
P.O. Box 737 Ocean City, MD 21843
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July 2010 – Capture an Ocean City Memory

July 2    Movies on the Beach & More – 27th St. Beach | Games: 7:30pm; Movie: 8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 4    Fireworks & Concerts – N. Division St & the Beach; & 127th St Northside Park | 800-626-2326 |

July 5    Movies on the Beach & More – 27th St. Beach | Games: 7:30pm; Movie: 8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 6   Family Beach Olympics - 27th St. Beach | 6:30pm-8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 7   Heritage Arts for Kids - Julia A Purnell Museum|410-632-0515| www.purnellmuseum.com

July 8   OC Beach Patrol Rookie Graduation – Downtown Beach between pier & Inlet | 410-250-7226

July 8   Bonfire Hour – N. Division St. Beach | 9:00pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 9   Movies on the Beach & More - 27th St. Beach | Games: 7:30pm; Movie: 8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 9-11    OC Tuna Tournament – OC Fishing Center |800-322-3065 | www.ocfishing.com

July 10   Captain Craig Swim - 14th St on the Beach | 410-289-7556 |

July 11   Sundaes in the Park – Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 12   Movies on the Beach & More - 27th St. Beach | Games: 7:30pm; Movie: 8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 13   Family Beach Olympics – 27th St. Beach | 6:30pm-8:30pm | 800-626-2326 | www.ococean.com

July 14    Concerts on the Beach – N. Division St. Beach | 8:00pm | 800-626-2326 | www.ococean.com

July 15   Bonfire Hour – N. Division St. Beach | 9:00pm | 800-626-2326 | www.ococean.com

July 16    Movies on the Beach & More – 27th St. Beach | Games: 7:30pm; Movie: 8:30pm | 800-626-2326 |

July 18   Sundaes in the Park – Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 800-626-2326 |

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It’s not too early to begin to plan for 4th of July. Check this out from the Town of Ocean City!

Northside Park and North Division Street locations both feature free concerts and fireworks displays

Ocean City, MD — The Fourth of July will be filled with family fun in Ocean City with two great places to celebrate the holiday, both presenting free concerts and fireworks.

Festivities begin at 8 p.m. with a free concert at Northside Park located at 127th Street and the bay. Rick K and the Allnighters will provide the entertainment. The spectacular fireworks display will be shot from the west side of the park at 9:30 p.m. You’ll hear the oohs and aahs throughout the park as the colorful displays light up the evening sky. Get there early to claim the best location to view the fireworks.

Meanwhile, on the south end of town, you can head to Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk with its bright lights, wonderful food, family fun and more fantastic fireworks. Bring your beach chair or blanket and claim a spot on the beach at North Division Street for a free concert at 8 p.m. with Dr. K’s Motown Review. Fireworks will also fill the sky over the ocean beginning at 9:30 p.m.

Parking is extremely limited at both locations. It is recommended that you take the bus. Bus service is $2 a day and runs 24 hours a day. Coming from west of town, the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route 50 just west of the Route 50 Bridge offers free parking and $1 shuttle service to downtown.

For more information about July 4th activities, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 410-250-0125 or the Ocean City Department of Tourism at 1-800-626-2326, or visit www.ococean.com or www.oceancitymd.gov.

Published June 18, 2010

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Congratulations to the Town of Ocean City

“This is a re-print from the Town of Ocean City web page”.

“Sizzlin Summer of Stars” series kicks off with Anna Margaret and Jasmine Sagginario performance June 19 at 3 p.m.

OCEAN CITY, Md. (June 15, 2010) –The 2010 season is about to get hotter in Ocean City, Md.! The family-friendly beach town will host the “Sizzlin Summer of Stars” concert series, hosted by Philadelphia’s AM 640 Radio Disney, featuring popular Disney recording artists.

The free series kicks off June 19 at 3 p.m. with performances by singer/songwriter Anna Margaret and Radio Disney’s “Next Big Thing” winner, Jasmine Sagginario, on the North Division Street beach, just steps away from Ocean City’s world-famous boardwalk.

“Sizzlin Summer of Stars” Schedule:

All events take place at North Division Street beach (times for events are 3-7 p.m.).
Saturday, June 19 – Concert – Anna Margaret and Jasmine Sagginario.
Sunday, June 27 – Radio Disney Road Crew Event – Games, music and prizes.
Sunday, July 11 – Radio Disney Road Crew Event – Games, music and prizes.
Sunday, July 18 – Radio Disney Road Crew Event – Games, music and prizes.
Sunday, July 25 – Concert – Singer/songwriter Josh Golden.
Sunday, Aug. 1 – Radio Disney Road Crew Event – Games, music and prizes.
Sunday, Aug. 8 – Radio Disney Road Crew Event – Games, music and prizes.

Sunday, Aug. 15 – Meet and Greet – Jason Earles (who plays Hannah Montana’s brother on the hit show). *Note: a prop from the “Hannah Montana” set will be given away at this event. Attendees will be eligible to register for the prop giveaway at all “Sizzlin Summer of Stars” events.

Sunday, Aug. 22 – Concert – “Sizzlin Summer of Stars” grand finale featuring the popular band All Star Weekend.

“Ocean City is first and foremost a family resort and we are thrilled to offer yet another free concert series to our visitors this summer,” said Mayor Rick Meehan. “We work extremely hard to provide free, family-friendly entertainment for our guests, and we are excited to host some of Radio Disney’s biggest stars.”

Other free family events being offered by the town this summer include Family Beach Olympics, Bonfire Hour, Sunset Park Party Nights, Movies on the Beach and a separate Concerts on the Beach series that features local entertainment. For a full listing, visit www.ococean.com/summerofstars.

Published June 15, 2010

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