Ocean City, Maryland Oceanfront Hotels -- Breakers Hotel

May 19th - 22nd

Popular car show features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics, street machines, muscle cars & more. Live entertainment, celebrity guests, special attractions, boardwalk parades, manufacturers vendor, midway & more. Admission. Two locations: Convention Center on 40th Street and Inlet Parking Lot. Thursday - Saturday from 9am - 5pm; Sunday 9am - 4pm. For more information, call Meredith Hennen at 410-798-6304, email infoevent@aol.com or visit www.cruisinoceancity.com.

May 5th - 8th

Celebrate the arrival of spring & summer in Ocean City! This festival is four fun-filled days of continuous entertainment, clever arts & crafts & food vendors galore. Over 184 crafters in two huge big-top tents, along with gourmet vendors, commercial vendors & food vendors offering everything from the exotic to traditional Eastern Shore fare. Entertainment is free with the exception of nighttime headline acts on Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Springfest for $1. Ride the Boardwalk Tram to the Inlet for $3 each way. Express trolley shuttles will depart from the south lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 40th Street, ride all day for $2. Prices subject to change.

June 11th & 12th

The Popular OC Air Show returns! Featuring major aircraft performances from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy as well as other divisions of the United States Military. Performances will also include civilian aerobatic performances. Events will be visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk creating an inspiring experience for visitors while they enjoy all that Ocean City's beach and boardwalk have to offer. Spectators may enjoy the show free of charge but VIP seating is available. Hospitality events scheduled, sponsors welcome. Shows begin at noon Saturday & Sunday, with rehearsal day on Friday. General information: 800-626-2326 or visit www.ocairshow.com.

Express Trolley Service for the Air Show leaves the Convention Center south lot & travels directly from 40th Street to Show Center at 16th Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each show day. Fare is $2 & is transferable to the regular Coastal Highway bus service as well as Park & Ride Shuttle Service.

June 4th 10 a.m.

Annual parade showcasing over 50 member roosts from MD, DE & PA, as they show pride for the Baltimore Ravens. Players, cheerleaders, mascots, bands, floats & more appear in this two-hour parade. Featured appearance by the Pep Band of Baltimore's Marching Ravens. Parade starts at 19th St., marching north to 26th St. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sue Draper, sdraper65@verizon.net.

July 4th

Free concert begins at 8:00 pm, followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening beside the ocean on the beach at the inlet in downtown Ocean City. For information: 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

July 4th

Free concert begins at 8:00 pm, followed by fabulous fireworks at 9:30 pm. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening at Northside Park on 125th St. For information: 1-800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.

@ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Every Monday & Friday evening, enjoy games and a movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector. Each week a general audience movie is presented free of charge. Bring a blanket & enjoy the night beside the ocean. Games & activities begin at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-626-2326.

September 22nd - 25th

Ocean City's most popular festival! Popular entertainers highlight four days of fall fun with arts & crafts, big-top tents, food vendors & more. All entertainment is free with the exception of evening headline acts. Nothing delights the eye more than our artisans' unique designs of fine art & distinctive crafts. Try the bold taste of the Eastern Shore with fabulous food. Children's activities are available on Saturday & Sunday. Located at the Inlet Parking Lot in Downtown Ocean City. Festival hours: Thursday - Saturday, 10am - 10pm and Sunday 10am - 6pm. For more information, call 800-626-2326. Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride. Park free & ride shuttle bus to Sunfest for $1. Ride the Boardwalk Tram to the Inlet for $3 each way. Express trolley shuttles will depart from the south lot of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 40th Street; ride all day for $2. Prices subject to change.

September 22nd - 25th

Bring the family & let your spirits soar! Enjoy three days filled with spectacular kite flying. Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Located on the beach between 1st and 6th Streets; Thursday - Sunday from 9am - 9pm. For more information, contact Jay Knerr at 410-289-7855 or visit www.kiteloft.com.

September 15th - 18th

Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy activities & rides throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. A variety of small & large motorcycle related displays & exhibits from large corporations to small builders. Free entertainment, charity rides. Three host locations: Seacrets Bar & Grill on 49th St in Ocean City, Harley Davidson Shop in Seaford and Winterplace Park in Salisbury. Thursday - Saturday, 9am - 7pm and Sunday, 9am - 4pm. www.delmarvabikeweek.com.

October 6th - 9th

Endless Summer Cruisin' Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, street machines, classics & more. Live entertainment, manufacturers' midway, boardwalk parades & special attractions. Located at the Inlet Parking Lot. Admission. Thursday - Saturday, 9am -5pm; Sunday, 9am - 4pm. For more information, contact Meredith Hennen at 410-798-6304 or visit www.endlesssummercruisin.com.

Decemeber 3rd - 31st

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 decor then it's on to Northside Park on 125th Street 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 and 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 per person. 9 years & under are free. Sunday through Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:30pm. For more information call 1-800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).

December 4th

An event inspired by the beloved Christmas ballet. See a display of nutcrackers and enjoy refreshments inspired by the Nutcracker. Children can work on a nutcracker craft to take home. Admission. Saturday, 10 am - 4pm at the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill, MD. For more information, call Claire Otterbein at 410-632-0515.

December 4th

Wonderful holiday parade with school bands, floats, horses and llamas, marching units and Santa Claus. Many activities in Gold Coast Mall following the parade. Parade starts Saturday at 11am at 100th Street and ends at Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street. Parade route subject to change. Contact Elaine Jarvis at 410-524-9000 or honijarvis@cs.com with questions.

The Breakers Hotel
#3 3rd Street & Boardwalk / PO Box 419 / Ocean City, Maryland 21843
Toll Free: 800-283-9165 / Local: 410-289-9165 / info@ocbreakers.com