August 30-31
Labor Day Weekend Concerts
N. Division St. Beach
Enjoy free concerts on the beach. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the holiday weekend beside the ocean. Sat. & Sun., 8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
August 30: Dr. K's Motown Revue, performing all the Motown classics.
August 31: Separate Ways, the Journey tribute show.
September 2-October 31
Delmarva Needle Art Show & Competition
Julia A. Purnell Museum, 208 W. Market St.
Snow Hill
Popular exhibit of regional needle art including quilts, embroidery & more. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.
September 5
Art Exhibit Opening
502 94th St. bayside
The Art League of Ocean City presents drawings and paintings of “Cityscapes and Seascapes.” Exhibit runs through September 28. Opening reception September 5 from 5-7 p.m. with free admission and complimentary refreshments. www.artleagueofoceancity.org. 410-524-9433.
September 11-14
Delmarva Bike Week
Ocean City Area
Motorcycle industry leaders gather with more than 200 vendors & 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts for four days of rides, fun, games, contests & free concerts. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bruce Bennett. www.delmarvabikeweek.com.
September 12-14
Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
14k, sterling jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, remounts, repairs & more. Admission. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663.
September 18-19
Sandcastle Home Tour
Ocean City Area
Unique Ocean City area homes on display in this popular annual event. Thurs.& Fri. Tickets required. 410-524-9433. www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
September 18-21
Sunfest
Inlet Lot
Headline Entertainers Scheduled:
Thurs Sept 18 at 8pm The Platters, The Marvelettes, and Cornell Gunter's Coasters
ticket prices are $20, $15, & $10
Fri Sept 19 at 8pm Rodney Atkins
ticket prices are $39, $34, $30, $20
Sat Sept 20 at 8pm The Commodores
ticket prices are $45, $40, $35, $30, $20, $15
Ocean City’s biggest & best festival. Fine art, distinctive crafts, performers on two stages & a variety of food vendors including gourmet delights & Eastern Shore specialties. Fall children’s activities include pumpkin decorating, hayrides & inflatables on the beach. Try your luck at the Adler’s Treasure Hunt. Free continuous entertainment with the exception of ticketed evening headline entertainers. Tickets available on Ticketmaster.com. 800-551-7328 or Convention Center Box Office Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Sunfest hours, Thurs.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Accommodations & Information: 800-OC-OCEAN. (800-626-2326).
Ride the bus to Sunfest by using satellite parking or West Ocean City Park & Ride. The shuttle from Park & Ride is only $1 all day & parking is free.
September 19-21
Sunfest Kite Festival
On the Beach, 1st St. – 6th St.
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. Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855. www.kiteloft.com.
September 19-21
Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Main St., Berlin
Annual event begins Friday evening with a free concert, continues through the acoustic music competition on Saturday & ends with Sunday morning Bluegrass Gospel Jam. Also crafters & food. 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org.
September 26-27
Winefest on the Beach
Inlet Parking Lot
Wineries from across the Mid-Atlantic region. Arts & crafts, Chesapeake cuisine, live music, microbeers. Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon.-7 p.m. Chris Noke. www.winefest.com.
October 3
Family Campfire on the Beach
130th St. on the Beach
Bring your family for a night of fun with a good old-fashioned campfire. Entertainment storytelling, music & refreshments. S’mores & hot chocolate offered. Bring your beach blankets, warm clothes & the whole family for a night out on the beach. Friday. Kim Kinsey,410-250-0125.
October 4
Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Community Church at Ocean Pines, Rt. 589
Opening concert to begin exciting 2008-09 season. Admission. Saturday. Concert begins 7:30 p.m.; pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. Andrea Barnes, 888-846-8600. www.midatlanticsymphony.org.
October 4
Free State Corvette Weekend
Inlet Parking Lot
A weekend of corvette enthusiasts with proceeds from event going to Maryland charities. Car Show at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by boardwalk parade later in the day. Last year over 700 cars participated in the weekend. 410-590-5630. www.freestatecorvette.com.
October 4-5
Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
Snow Hill
Border Collies, music & dance on three performance areas, pipe bands, clan booths, lectures, Celtic marketplace & food court. Admission. Sat. & Sun., 11a.m.-5:30 p.m. Kathy Fisher, 410-632-2032. www.celticfest.net.
October 4-5
Coins, Currency and Treasures Coin Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Dealers buying and selling coins and currency. Free admission. Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. ceocoins@comcast.net. www.coinbrowser.com.
October 5-12
Ocean City Restaurant Week ~ A Culinary Experience
www.oceancityrestaurantweek.com
During the week, many spectacular restaurants will offer a delicious fixed-price three course menu for just $30 and/or a two course menu for $20 (tax, gratuity and alcohol not included). No passes, tickets or coupons are required. Instead, diners may simply visit their favorite participating restaurants.
October 9-12
11th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’
Inlet Parking Lot
Hot rod car show features more than 1,500 customs, muscle cars, classics & more. Live entertainment, vendor midway, boardwalk parades & special attractions. Admission. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Jack Hennen, 410-798-6304. www.oceancitycarshows.com.
October 10-12
Oktoberfest
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Eat, drink & be merry with schnitzels, wursts & barrels of bier. Three full days of continuous entertainment including Jolly Joe & the Bavarians, the Pennsylvania Villagers, Enzian Volkstanzgruppe Dancers & more. Admission includes craft show. Fri. 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.
October 10-12
Oktoberfest Art & Craft Fair
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Oktoberfest in the traditional German style is complemented by over 100 exhibitors displaying holiday items, gifts, fine art & more. Admission includes Oktoberfest. Fri., 11:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. –6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mike Wicklein/Starr George. www.oceanpromotions.info. oceanpromotions@beachin.net.
October 11
Harbor Day at the Docks ~ a Waterfront Heritage Festival
Saturday, October 11th 10am - 5pm
Centered around the commercial fishing harbor, this event showcases Ocean City's maritime traditions of commercial and sport fishing. This free event includes seafood cooking demos, fish cleaning techniques, survival suit contests, fishtales storytelling, children's activities,live entertainment and more. For more info, 1-800-626-2326.
October 11
Fiberfest
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Annual textile festival includes vendors with handcrafted items, exhibits, children’s activities, animals & more. Festival & museum admission free. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.
October 12
Phillips Dinner Annual Seafood Dinner
21st Street and Philadelphia Ave
Ocean City
On Sunday, October 12, 2008, Shirley and Brice Phillips will host the 41st Annual Atlantic United Methodist Church Dinner at Phillips Crab House located on 21st Street and Philadelphia Ave. in Ocean City, MD. Mr. & Mrs. Phillips carry on this tradition, which was founded by Ethel Kelley, the mother of former Mayor Harry Kelley, in 1953. Mrs. Kelley, the original owner of the Beach Plaza Hotel, began the fundraising dinner over 50 years ago, donating all proceeds to Atlantic United Methodist Church.
The dinner will be served on the first level of Phillips Crab House on 21st Street and Coastal Highway. The event will be held from 1 – 7 p.m at a very reasonable cost for both adults and children. The Phillips will be serving their famous vegetable crab soup, crab imperial, baked ham, fried chicken, dessert, beverages and all of the trimmings. Take out will also be available.
The event’s proceeds are donated by the Phillips Family to Atlantic United Methodist Church.
October 24-26
Coastal Style Luxury Living Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
The luxury lifestyle of the Mid-Atlantic region is celebrated during this inaugural event featuring exhibitors from across Eastern Shore displaying and selling their goods and services. Coastal Style Magazine showcases exhibitors in fields of home décor and fine furniture, pools and spas, outdoor living and landscaping, luxury automobiles, kitchens and baths, art, home construction and renovation and many more. Special attractions throughout this three-day event include cooking competitions and demonstrations, informative seminars, antique appraisals, prize giveaways and more.
Admission. Fri., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 410-213-9491. www.CoastalStyleMag.com.
October 25
Seaside 10 Mile & 5k Run
Ocean City
Runners from around the country enjoy this fall run through Ocean City. Complete the 10-mile race or the 5K Fun Run. Come dressed for Halloween & compete for special awards. Saturday. Both races begin at 9 a.m. 410-250-0125. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
October 26
Halloween Spook-out Party
Northside Park Complex, 125th St. & Bay
Participants of all ages can have a howling good time with events that include carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks & much more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Sunday. Entrance fee is one single wrapped bag of candy per child. Kim Kinsey, 410-250-0125. www.ococean.com/seandfe.html.
October 28
Julia A. Purnell’s Birthday Party
Julia A. Purnell Museum,
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Free admission & refreshments, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com
