Town of Ocean City Maryland
August 2010
July 30-Aug. 1: Greek Festival
Convention Center. Fun for the entire family. Enjoy expertly prepared traditional Greek cuisine. Carryouts available. Vendors. Greek band after 5 p.m. Admission. Fri.-Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990. www.stgeorgebythesea.org.
Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay. Free family entertainment Sunday evenings in August. Bring a picnic, chair or blanket. Local & regional musical groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for small fee. Children’s entertainment or activity. 6-8 p.m. 800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.
Aug. 2, 6, 9, 13: Movies on the Beach & More
27th St. Beach. Enjoy games & a family movie on the beach with our 16-foot projector. Bring a blanket. Games & activities at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts around 8:30 p.m. Free. 800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.
Aug. 2-6: White Marlin Open
Harbour Island, 14th St. & Bay. World’s largest billfish tournament. Thousands watch fish weigh-ins Mon.-Fri., 4-9 p.m. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. 410-289-9229. www.whitemarlinopen.com.
Aug. 3, 10: Family Beach Olympics
27th St. Beach. Family-friendly activity features a variety of contests for all ages, including sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays, more. All activities are free. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.ococean.com.
Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24: Sunset Park Party Nights
Sunset Park, S. Division St. & Bay. Ocean City’s downtown bayside park, Sunset Park, is the scene of a series of free concerts presented by OC Development Corporation along with local non-profit organizations & the town’s Recreation & Parks Department. Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25: Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach. Free live entertainment every Wednesday in August. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each week, 8 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair. 800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.
Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26: More Movies on the Beach
Free movies on the beach expand this summer to include Wednesday evenings in front of Carousel Hotel, 118th St., & Thursdays in front of the Princess Royale Hotel, 91st St. Movies begin at both locations at 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 5, 12, 19: Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach. What better way to enjoy a night beside the ocean than the bonfire. Learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do in Ocean City. Different speaker each week. 9 p.m. 800-626-2326. www.ococean.com.
Aug. 7: OC Beach Patrol Crew Competition
8th St. (Surf Avenue) & the Beach. Watch OCBP lifeguards compete against each other in events & demonstrate their athletic skills. 6 p.m. 410-289-7556. kjoson@ococean.com.
Aug. 7-8: Dub Custom Auto Show
Convention Center. Hundreds of show vehicles, celebrity appearances & performances, models, music, dee-jays & much more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 302-436-0183. www.occarshow.com.
Aug. 13-15: Ocean City Antique Show
Convention Center. Features silver matching service, formal & country furniture, vintage toys, china, glassware & estate jewelry. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission. 302-539-3049.