Ocean City MD Calendar of Events 2005

Year-Round Activities
Throughout the Year - Trade Shows and Concerts - The Convention Center at 40th & Bay, brings in top entertainers in concert throughout the year as well as offering interesting trade and antique shows of interest to visitors. Check the schedule of events when visiting the area. / 40th Street & Bay / Ocean City / Call Ticketmaster 800-551-7328 for ticket information & schedule
Thursdays - Bingo at 7 pm / American Legion / 2308 Philadelphia Avenue / Ocean City / Call 410-289-3166 for information
Fridays - Bingo at 6 pm / Holy Savior Hall / 17th St. & Coastal Highway / Call 302-436-8313 for information
First Fridays of the Month (except January) - Art League of Ocean City - Monthly reception from 5 to 7 pm / Art League Building / 94th Street / Bayside / Call 410-524-9433 for information

Ocean City, MD has activities, both unique and traditional occurring on a year-round basis. Our On-line Events Calendar for Ocean City and the surrounding area is to designed to keep you, the Webolutionary Traveler abreast of special occasions and on-going events. Most historic sites and national shrines are open throughout the year. The Events Calendar, lists some of the events connected with holidays, famous sites, as well as seasonal openings and the arts. So take a moment and browse our calendar

May 2005 to top	Delmarva Shorebirds - The Shorebirds are the local Class A Minor League professional baseball team. The team plays their home games in Salisbury. / Home games played at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium / Salisbury / Call 888-BIRDS 96 for information. Farmers Market - Fridays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin / Call 410-641-4775 for information
May 5 - 8	Springfest - Spring fest is a four day family celebration with food and continuous live entertainment along with arts and crafts displays and sales. This years headliners include Dierks Bently and Kool and the Gang. / Inlet Beach Lot / Ocean City / Call Ticketmaster for concert tickets at 800-551-7328 / Park ën Ride shuttle bus from satellite parking lots will be available
May 7	Annual Spring Surf-fishing Tournament - The whole family is encourage to get into the act and cast their lines into the surf with special prizes for children as well as adults. / North of the inlet / Bethany & Fenwick / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
Wednesday, May 18	International Museum Day - Celebrated by the Life-Saving Station Museum and the Julia A. Purnell Museum in Snow Hill by offering Free Admission, today only. ï Life-Saving Station Museum / South End of Boardwalk near Inlet / Ocean City / Call 410-289-4991 for information ï Julia A. Purnell Museum / Snow Hill / Call 410-632-0515 for information
May 19 through 22	Cruisiní Ocean City - There will be over 3,000 street rods on display, from custom to classics. A Boardwalk parade and live entertainment tie-ins will add to the beach scene festivities! / Inlet Lot and Convention Center / Ocean City / Call 410-798-6304 for information
Monday, May 30	Memorial Day - Celebrations begin throughout the area including the Ocean City Salute to the Services discounts. Itís also the three day weekend seasonal opener! Lots to see and do during the weekend including a Spring Arts & Crafts Show at the Convention Center. / Ocean City / Call 410-213-0735 for information
June 2005 to top
Delmarva Shorebirds	The Shorebirds are the local Class A Minor League professional baseball team. The team plays their home games in Salisbury. / Home games played at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium / Salisbury / Call 888-BIRDS 96 for information
June	Farmers Market - Fridays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin / Call 410-641-4775 for information
Through June 22	Salute to the Services - An Ocean City celebration honoring the military, police, firemen and EMS personnel with special discounts to those with valid IDs. / Some restrictions apply / Call 800-OC-OCEAN for information
Throughout the Month	Wednesday Arts on the Dock - Each Wednesday beginning after Memorial Day until the last Wednesday in September, local and regional artists will display their work ranging from pottery to paintings and crafts. / 4 to 8 pm / Ocean City Fishing Pier / Call 410-213-1121 for information
June 2 through 24	Play It Safe - Geared toward the new high school graduates, free activities are planned to entertain as well as to introduce participants active sports such as windsurfing, rock climbing, kayaking, paintball and more. / Call 410-632-0056 for information
Saturday, June 4	Ravens Roosts Parade - In a salute to the Baltimore Ravens, the Council of Baltimore Ravens Roosts host a parade with marching bands and floats in support of their NFL team. / 19th to 29th Street down Baltimore Avenue / Ocean City / Call 410-544-8200 for information
June 11 & 12	Ocean City Car & Truck Show - Look for over 700 cars and trucks along with displays from top accessory companies tying into this event. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 302-436-0183 for information
Saturday, June 11	17th Annual Village Fair - Arts and crafts displays, music and live entertainment along with some interesting bathtub races. / Main Street / Berlin / Call 410-641-4775 for information. Hoopla 5 - Itís an antique and classic car show in Dewey Beach, with activities and entertainment offered for all ages. / Ruddertowne / Dewey Beach / Delaware / Call 800-441-1329 ext 12 for information
Tuesday, June 14	Flag Day - Flag Day Ceremony - 7 pm / Boardwalk at N. Division Street / Ocean City / Call 410-250-0125 for information
June 22	Maryland Firemanís Association Parade - Look for fire trucks, bands, marching units and so much more. / Inlet lot to 9th Street / Baltimore Avenue / Ocean City / Call 410-289-4346 for information
June 18	49th Annual Old Timer's Day - A great old-fashioned celebration in nearby Selbyville with lots of activities for all ages. Great food, arts and crafts and a few sages dispensing their wisdom. / Selbyville / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
June 18 & 19	Artís Alive - Over 100 artists will display and sell their ware in the park. / Northside Park at 127th Street / Ocean City / Call 410-250-0125 for information
June - 18 & 19	Celebrate Summer Solstice in Fenwick Island -Twice a year things get rather celebratory with the Solstice celebrations, however not quite like the Druids this party includes bargain shopping, prizes, discounts and great food. / Fenwick Island / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
Tuesday, June 21	Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer
June 26 through 30	Ocean City Amateur Classic - This classic 4 day competition is held at some of the areas finest golf courses. / Ocean City / Call 410-213-7050 for information
July 2005 to top
Delmarva Shorebirds	The Shorebirds are the local Class A Minor League professional baseball team. The team plays their home games in Salisbury. / Home games played at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium / Salisbury / Call 888-BIRDS 96 for information. Farmers Market - Fridays and Wednesdays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin - Call 410-641-4775 for information
Beginning July 10	Sundaes in the Park - On Sundays throughout the month, look for live music, childrens activities and making ice cream sundaes. What a way to spend a late Sunday afternoon! / 6 to 8 pm / Northside Park / 127th Street / Bayside / Call 410-250-0125 for information
Throughout the Month	Wednesday Arts on the Dock - Each Wednesday beginning after Memorial Day until the last Wednesday in September, local and regional artists will display their work ranging from pottery to paintings and crafts. / 4 to 8 pm / Ocean City Fishing Pier / Call 410-213-1121 for information
July 1 through 31	Chincoteague Island 80th Annual Firemanís Carnival - A month long summer festival with the Deborah Blueberry Festival and the Chincoteague Pony Swim as highlights. / See specific dates below / Carnival Grounds / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6161 for information
Monday, July 4	Independence Day - Patriotic Celebrations are scheduled throughout the area and include: ï Jamboree in the Park - Arts & crafts, childrenís activities, entertainment & fireworks / Northside Park / 127th Street / Ocean City ï Concert and Fireworks on the Beach - Evening concert & fireworks / N. Division Street & Beach / Ocean City / Call 410-250-0125 for information on both above events / Park ën Ride shuttle bus from satellite parking lots will be available ï Fireworks - Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk - / 9:15 pm / Rehoboth Beach / Delaware / Call 302-227-2772 for information
July 7 - 10	Ocean City Tuna Tournament - Events include competitors weigh-ins, live entertainment as well as childrens activity tie-in to the event. / Ocean City Fishing Center / US Route 50 / Call 410-213-1121 for information
July 10 through 23	Christmas in July - Bedecked in Christmas holiday attire, these shops are celebrating the season twice a year with this popular summer version of the holidays. Look for some great Christmas ideas and decorations! / Main Street / Berlin / Call 410-641-4775 for information
Wednesday Evenings, July 13 & July 20	Concerts on the Beach - Free music concerts on the beach, just bring your own chair or beach blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy! / 8 pm / North Division Street & the Beach / Call 410-250-0125 for information
Thursday Evenings beginning July 14	Bonfire Hour - Top off your Thursdays at the beach in front of a roaring bonfire. Each week a new speaker will tell tales and expound on the areas history and legends. / 9 pm / North Division Street & the Beach / Call 410-289-2800 for information
July 15 through 17	Mid-Atlantic Tuna Mania Chunkiní Round Up Fishing Tournament - Anglers go for the big ones for this event, viewers can watch the afternoon weigh-ins each day from 4 to 7:30 pm. / Entry Fee / Bahia Marina / 21st Street on the Bay / Call 410-251-3905 for information
July 16 through 20	Flamingo Hunt - In Berlin itís a humorous hunt for the most flamingos hidden in the local shops. For those finding the most, prizes await. So shop ëtil you drop in for the pink, that is! / Call 410-641-4775 for information
Saturday, July 23	Deborah Blueberry Festival - / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6161 for information
July 27 - 28	80th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim and Auction - Saltwater cowboys round up the wild ponies on Assateague Island and swim them over to Chincoteague. The young ponies are sold to thin the herd, which in turn balances the ecology of their limited island habitat. Proceeds from the auction benefit the town of Chincoteague. This annual event was made famous by Marguerite Henryís childrens book, Misty of Chincoteague and draws thousands of visitors each year. / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6161 for information
August 2005 to top	Delmarva Shorebirds - The Shorebirds are the local Class A Minor League professional baseball team. The team plays their home games in Salisbury. / Home games played at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium / Salisbury / Call 888-BIRDS 96 for information. Farmers Market - Fridays and Wednesdays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin - Call 410-641-4775 for information, Sundaes in the Park - On Sundays throughout the month, look for live music, childrens activities and making ice cream sundaes.What a way to spend a late Sunday afternoon! / 6 to 8 pm / Northside Park / 127th Street / Bayside / Call 410-250-0125 for information
Throughout the Month	Wednesday Arts on the Dock - Each Wednesday beginning after Memorial Day until the last Wednesday in September, local and regional artists will display their work ranging from pottery to paintings and crafts. / 4 to 8 pm / Ocean City Fishing Pier / Call 410-213-1121 for information
Wednesday Evenings throughout the month	Concerts on the Beach - Free music concerts on the beach, just bring your own chair or beach blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy! / 8 pm / North Division Street & the Beach / Call 410-250-0125 for information
Thursday Evenings through the month	Bonfire Hour - Top off your Thursdays at the beach in front of a roaring bonfire. Each week a new speaker will tell tales and expound on the areas history and legends. / 9 pm / North Division Street & the Beach / Call 410-289-2800 for information
Saturday, August 6	August Bluegrass Festival - Chincoteague Convention & Recreation Center / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-0614 for information
August 6 & 7	Ocean City Celebrity Car Show - Itís a show of cars of the stars and star cars with celebrities in attendance. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 302-436-0173 for information
August 8 through 12	White Marlin Open - Acclaimed as the largest billfish tournament, participants fish 3 of the 5 days of this mega offshore fishing event. Spectators at Harbor Island will witness weigh-ins of marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin and shark each afternoon from 4 to 9 pm. / Harbour Island Marina / 14th Street & Bay / Call 410-289-9229 for information
August 12 through14	Worcester County Fair - A good old-fashioned family fun, the county fair will have exhibits, entertainment, crafts, livestock and games as well as great food. / Byrd Park / Snow Hill / Call 410-957-4079 for information
August 12 through 15	Antiques by the Sea - Over 60 vendors from up and down the East Coast fill the Convention Center with antiques and collectibles. / Sponsored by St. Paulís by-the-Sea Episcopal Church / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-289-3453 for information
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Throughout the Month	Delmarva Needle Art Show & Competition -A showcase of regional needle art from embroidery to cross-stitch and includes quilting and other needle craft specialties. Visitors vote on entries. / Julia A. Purnell Museum / Snowhill / Maryland / Call 410-632-0515 for information. Farmers Market -Fridays and Wednesdays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin - Call 410-641-4775 for information
September 2 through 4	Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival - Look for unique handcrafted items for gifts or the home. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-352-5851 for information
Throughout the Month	Wednesday Arts on the Dock - Each Wednesday beginning after Memorial Day until the last Wednesday in September, local and regional artists will display their work ranging from pottery to paintings and crafts. / 4 to 8 pm / Ocean City Fishing Pier / Call 410-213-1121 for information
September 3 & 4	Labor Day Weekend - Weekend Concerts - Live music fills the air as local and regional artists perform on the beach as part of the Labor Day weekend festivities. Bring your own chair or blanket and enjoy! / North Division Street & the Beach / Call 410-250-0125 for information
September 3 & 4	Chincoteague Decoy Carvers Association Decoy Show - Chincoteague Center / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6161 for information
September 7 - 12	Sea Coast Antiques Show - Rehoboth Beach Convention Center / Call Melvin Arion at 302-875-5326 for information
September 10	27th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival - Over 100 artists will be participating in this Boardwalk show and sale of original art. / Bethany Beach / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
September 10 through 15	Nanticoke Indian Pow wow - Sponsored by the Nanticoke Indian Tribe. / Route 24 near Oak Orchard / Delaware / Call 302-945-7022 for information
September 12 through 18	Polkamotion By The Ocean - Itís a polka festival, dance til you drop! / Rehoboth Convention Center / Rehoboth Beach / Delaware / Call 302-744-9598 for information
Wednesday, September 21	Fall Equinox / Autumn Begins
September 22 through 25	Sunfest - Ocean Cityís biggest blast, the 31st annual Sunfest is sure to be a great party! Two stages will offer headline entertainment concerts, a huge arts and crafts event as well as great food and lots of things to do. Activities for children include pumpkin carving, pie eating, making scarecrows and an amazing Kite Flying contest. Events include: ï Sunfest Kite Festival with kite workshops, competitions, demonstrations and more! / Beaches between N. Division Street & 7th / Call 410-289-7855 for informationï Concert Stages on 40th Street & Bay / Ocean City / Call Ticketmaster 800-551-7328 for concert ticket information & event schedule
September 23 & 24	Berlin Fiddlerís Convention - A celebration of the fiddle and banjo music, this is a popular local competition. / Main Street / Berlin / Maryland / Call 410-641-4775 for information
September 26 through October 1	American Kitefliers National Convention and Competition - Convention Center and at Beach and Boardwalk at 4th Street / Ocean City / Featuring huge outdoor demonstrations and national competitions at the beach as well as workshops and programs at the Convention Center. / Call 541-994-4252 for information
September 30 through October 2	Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - A large show and sale of sterling jewelry, minerals and loose stones, set jewelry, wire wrapping and estate jewelry. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 804-746-7663 for information
September 30 & October 1	Winefest on the Beach - Regional wineries will be on hand to offer tastings, there also will be food and entertainment as part of the festivities. / Inlet Parking Area / Ocean City / Call 410-280-3306 for information
October 2005 to top
	Farmers Market- Fridays and Wednesdays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin - Call 410-641-4775 for information
Through October 1	Winefest on the Beach - Regional wineries will be on hand to offer tastings, there also will be food and entertainment as part of the festivities. / Inlet Parking Area / Ocean City / Call 410-280-3306 for information
Through October 2	Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show - A large show and sale of sterling jewelry, minerals and loose stones, set jewelry, wire wrapping and estate jewelry. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 804-746-7663 for information
Through October 30	Delmarva Needle Art Show & Competition -A showcase of regional needle art from embroidery to cross-stitch and includes quilting and other needle craft specialties. Visitors vote on entries. / Julia A. Purnell Museum / Snowhill / Maryland / Call 410-632-0515 for information
Early October / TBA	Corvette Club Ocean City Weekend -This is an annual gathering of Corvette enthusiasts which includes a Boardwalk Parade and car show. / South Convention Center Parking Lot / 40th Street & Bay / Ocean City / Call 410-590-5630 for information
October 1 & 2	Chesapeake Celtic Festival - The bagpipes are being tuned up and the events begin at this regional Celtic Festival. Events include sheepherding, music, dance, historical displays and Celtic wares for sale and lots of great Eastern Shore food! / Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum / Snow Hill / Call 410-632-2032 for information
Saturday, October 8	Chincoteague Oyster Festival - We are well into the months with ìrí so itís the best time to savor this years oyster season! - Maddox Family Campground / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6161 for information
October 6 through 8	Mid-Atlantic Surf Fishing Tournament - Six-person teams of surf casting fishermen will compete for prizes in this tournament. / Limited to 85 teams / Designated beaches / Ocean City / Call 410-213-0646 for information
October 6 through 9	Endless Summer Cruisin - The hot rods are in town, over 1500 will be on display during this event. Boardwalk parades and live entertainment are also scheduled. / Inlet Parking Lot and Town-wide / Ocean City / Call 410-798-6304 for information
October 7 through 9	Ocean City Oktoberfest - Join in and dance a polka, make merry with a Bavarian brew accompanied by great German food and live Oompah entertainment. Also look into the accompanying Oktoberfest Art and Craft Fair with over 100 exhibitors. / Convention Center / 40th St. & Bay / Ocean City / Call 410-524-7020 or 410-524-6440 for information
October 8 & 8	26th Annual Fall Surf-fishing Tournament - Like the spring tournament, the whole family is encourage to get into the act and cast their lines into the surf with special prizes for children as well as adults. Fall tournament lasts only two days! / Bethany & Fenwick / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
Monday, October 10	Columbus Day - Get away for a relaxing three-day weekend during one of the most beautiful times of the year along the Maryland coast. Great for golf, taking in the Endless Summer Cruisin and Oktoberfest events, shopping, spending hours exploring the wildlife refuges for the bird migrations and watching ponies.
October 13 through 16	16th Annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival - Four days of jazz sponsored by Delaware Celebration of Jazz. / Rehoboth Beach / Call 1-800-29-MUSIC for information
October 21 through 23	Rocktober Charity Fishing Tournament and Festival - Three days of fishing, music and family fun, this is a boat-only striped bass tournament offering over $24,000 in prizes. / Indian River Marina / Delaware / Call Krissy Clary at 302-645-5944 for information
October 21 & 22	Ocean City Celebrity Golf Classic - To benefit local youth programs, sports celebrities from the past and present are teamed together to take on the challenge of conquering Eagleís Landing. / Eagleís Landing Golf Course / Rt. 611/ Berlin / Call 410-213-7277 for information
Saturday, October 29	Seaside 10 - Itís a 10K race down the Boardwalk and around town and there is a little less strenuous 5K race for those feel more comfortable with that length. Dress for the occasion, prizes are awarded for the best Halloween costume! / Race starts at 9 pm / Inlet Park and throughout Ocean City / Call 800-OC-OCEAN for information and registration applications
October 28 through 30	Absolute Evil Paintball Championships III - A competition with teams from all over the Eastern seaboard, this event is also a paintball trade show. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Ocean City / Call 410-289-6846 for information
October 28 through 30	16th Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival -A great event for the whole family. Look for costume contests (even for pets), a haunted house, Antique Car Show, broom toss, horse-drawn hayrides and so much more! / Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach Resort Area / Delaware / Call 302-227-2233 for information and event schedules
Monday, October 31	Halloween - Check out the Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival on-going in Rehoboth Beach!
November 2005 to top	Farmers Market - Fridays and Wednesdays from Noon to 6 pm on Main Street in Berlin - Call 410-641-4775 for information
November 4 through 6	World Championship Punkin Chunkin 2005 - Halloween is over and itís time to toss the pumpkins! Maybe this year the record will beat the four World Records broken in 2004! Itís a real contest with categories ranging in all age groups and machine types and include human powered shots, catapults and trebuchets to major engineered machines. Thousands come to watch this amazing event that benefits St. Judes Childrens Hospital. / Millsboro / Delaware / Call 302-684-8196 for information
November 5 - 6	Fall Fest of Fine Art & Christmas Craft Expo - Two great arts events at one location, the Fall Fest of Fine Art is a juried show with painting and sculpture. The Christmas Craft Expo displays a juried selection of fine crafts and art pieces. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-524-9177 for information
Friday, November 11	Veteranís Day - Join in on the celebration on-going throughout the region.
November 17 through January 2	Winterfest of Lights - Celebrate the season with the town-wide holiday celebration Winterfest of Lights, consisting of bright twinkling lights on cold winter evenings. Winterfest Express tram is the best way to go for a close-up view. The ìWinterfest Villageî section of the event will be located in a heated tent with refreshment stands and gift shops as well as Santa who will be located in the Yukon Corneliusí Gift Shop. / tram access at Ocean City & Northside Park (127th Street) (small fee) / Town-wide / Call 800-OC-OCEAN for information
November 17 - December 29	Winter Wonderland - The Carousel Hotel ice skating rink is decorated for the holidays and is open to the public. / Skate rentals are included with admission / Carousel Resort Hotel / 118th Street & Coastal Highway / Ocean City / Call 800-641-0011 for information.
November 19 through 27	Assateague Island Waterfowl Week - Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-6122 for information
November 24	Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 25	Fall Arts Night - Galleries and shops are open for a special viewing of artists works and creations. Refreshments and live entertainment will also be offered. / Main Street / Berlin / Call 410-641-4775 for information
November 25 & 26	Deborah Waterfowl Show & Auction - Chincoteague Center / Chincoteague / Virginia / Call 757-336-3478 for information
November 25 ‚ 27	Holiday Shopperís Fair - The annual event offers all kinds of craft and gift ideas and includes wrought iron, ceramics, photography, jewelry and Christmas decorative items. Children can get their photo with Santa as just one of the many childrens activities. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-289-8311 for information
November 25 ‚ 27	After-Thanksgiving Sales are on-going at Ocean City Factory Outlets and Rehoboth Outlets as well as the Holiday Shopperís Fair at the Convention Center can really make your Christmas shopping an easier task.
November 25	2005 Rehoboth Holiday Tree Lighting - The tree is lit with pomp and circumstance at 6 pm at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. / Rehoboth Beach / Delaware / Call 302-227-2772 for information
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Throughout December through January 2	Winterfest of Lights - Celebrate the season with the town-wide holiday celebration Winterfest of Lights, consisting of bright twinkling lights on cold winter evenings. Winterfest Express tram is the best way to go for a close-up view. The ìWinterfest Villageî section of the event will be located in a heated tent with refreshment stands and gift shops as well as Santa who will be located in the Yukon Corneliusí Gift Shop. / tram access at Ocean City & Northside Park (127th Street) (small fee) / Town-wide / Call 800-OC-OCEAN for information
Through December 29	Winter Wonderland - The Carousel Hotel ice skating rink is decorated for the holidays and is open to the public. / Skate rentals are included with admission / Carousel Resort Hotel / 118th Street & Coastal Highway / Ocean City / Call 800-641-0011 for information. Holiday Sales at the Outlets - Tis the season for holiday bargains at Gold Coast Mall, Ocean City Factory Outlets and Rehoboth Outlets!
December 2	Berlin Victorian Christmas Parade - Berlin adds to itís annual Victorian Christmas celebration with a parade. / Berlin / Maryland / Call 410-641-4775 for information. Annual Selbyville Christmas Parade - A holiday tradition in nearby Selbyville, this parade includes floats, marching bands, antique cars and beauty queens. / Selbyville / Delaware / Call 302-539-2100 for information
December 3	Ocean City Christmas Parade - There will be school bands, floats, horses, fire engines, antique cars, local celebrities and so much more, over 3000 participants in this annual holiday event. / 11 am to 1:30 pm / Coastal Highway from 94th to 115th Streets / Call 410-524-9000 for information. Victorian Christmas Celebration - Itís an old fashioned Christmas Party right out of the 19th century with decorations, music and refreshments served up in period style. / 10 am to 4 pm / Julia A. Purnell Museum / Snowhill / Maryland / Call 410-632-0515 for information
Through December 19	Victorian Christmas - In sync with the historic Victorian character of Berlin, this celebration includes a walking tour of homes, carriage rides, teas and fashion shows, quaintly decorated storefronts, a huge train display and so much more! / Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm / Sundays 1 to 5 pm / Berlin / Maryland / Call 410-641-4775 for information
December 3	Santaís Open - With PGA Professional, John Malinowski, this golf event is all about having a good time and raising money for local charities for the Christmas season. / River Run Golf Course / 11433 Beauchamp Road / Berlin / Maryland / Call 410-641-7200 for information
Wednesday, December 21	Winter Solstice / First Day of Winter
Sunday, December 25	Christmas Day
December 26	First Day of Hanukkah, First Day of Kwanzaa
Saturday, December 31	New Yearís Eve Family Celebration - A fun party for every member of the family, this celebrations includes dancing, party music, childrens games and entertainment. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-798-6304 for information / Let the Ocean City Transit be your designated driver, on New Years Eve the offer free bus rides within the town limits (6pm News Years Eve to 6am New Years Day).
Saturday, December 31	New Yearís Eve - Some of our resorts and hotels have special party packages including room, dinner and New Yearís Eve Party with all the trimmings. / Let the Ocean City Transit be your designated driver, on New Years Eve the offer free bus rides within the town limits (6pm News Years Eve to 6am New Years Day).
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Sunday, January 1, 2006	New Yearís Day - The celebration of the town-wide Winterfest of Lights is winding down, ending on the 2nd of January. The Annual Mayor and City Council New Yearís Day Open House is held at City Hall on 3rd & Baltimore. Light refreshments & historical displays are part of the event. / For open house call 410-289-8931 for information
January 1	12th Annual Atlantic General Hospital Penguin Swim - Dare to take a dip in the ocean for a worthy cause, to benefit the local hospital. / 1 pm / Princess Royale 91st Street & Ocean / Call 410-641-9644 for information and registration applications
January 14 & 15	21st Annual Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival & the North American Craft Show - Two shows in one location, the nautical and wildlife painters, carvers and sculptors will exhibit as well as a juried arts and crafts show, during the same weekend. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-524-9177 for information
Monday, January 16	Martin Luther King Day - The yearís first great three day weekend! A great time to plan a getaway for two in the off-season. Fantastic shopping and winter sales at the outlets, catching the Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival or the North American Craft Show, sightseeing and great restaurants are part of the January offerings in Ocean City.
January 27 - 29	East Coast Commercial Fishermenís Aquaculture Trade Expo - Displaying equipment, services as well as offering demonstrations and seminars geared toward commercial fishermen, there area also contests, childrens programs and prizes offered to participants. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-269-6622 for information
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Tuesday, February 14	St. Valentineís Day - Plan to celebrate with an extended romantic three holiday weekend, look for Winter savings at the outlets and the big Seaside Boat Show is up-coming!
February 17 - 19	Seaside Boat Show - The largest power boat show on the Eastern Shore, see the latest in boat models, equipment and electronics as well as nautical arts & crafts. / Convention Center / 40th Street & Bay / Call 410-289-8271 for information
Monday, February 20	Presidentsí Day - Another great three-day weekend, timed perfectly for a late Valentine getaway or for taking advantage of the Seaside Boat Show and Presidentsí Day Sales at the Outlet Centers. Book your room now!

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