Guide to Ocean City beaches for summer 2023: What not to miss
The Other One
Check out The Other One Brewing at 2305 Philadelphia Ave. Try out new beers and seasonal flavors of crafted brews. Embrace your spirit of adventure and shy away from the mundane and the ordinary. Hours of operation are Thursdays to Saturdays noon to 8 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. theotheronebrewing.com/
Events
PBR Ocean City Seacrets Classic
June 2-4: Prepare to unleash the beast when the Professional Bull Riders bring the Ocean City Seacrets Classic back to town. For three days, the top riders will show off their skills at hanging on for dear life on the back of a bucking bull. There will be food, drink, pyrotechnic displays and live music. Ticket prices range from $30 to $85 per day or $204 for a three-day package. Ocean City Inlet, 809 South Atlantic Ave. pbr.com/event-schedule/event/5068/pbr-ocean-city-seacrets-classic
Ocean City Air Show
June 10-11: If you have a need for speed don’t miss the Ocean City Air Show. Military aircraft will perform dazzling feats of aerial acrobatics that will leave you stunned and breathless. Headlining the show this year are the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-35 Lightning II Demo Team. Other performers include the F-18 Rhino Demo Team, Red Bull Air Force, Air Force Heritage Flight, L-39 Cold War Era Jet Demo, Navy Legacy Flight, UH-72A Lakota and more acts to be announced. You can witness these fighter craft, helicopters and aerial jump teams streak overhead from he beach and boardwalk. The event site extends from 13th Street to 17th Street on the beach. Ticket options and prices start with Drop Zone Beach for $32.50, Sand Boxes for $49.75, Flight Line Club VIP $179 or VIP Skybox for $269. ocairshow.com
July 4th Music & Fireworks
July 4: Grab a lawn chair and search the skies overhead for the annual Independence Day Celebration. In addition to the fireworks display there will be music. The annual summer celebration will be held at two locations: the first is Downtown on the Beach at North Division Street and the second is uptown at Northside Park. For more information call 800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125.
OC Beach Dance Party
July 10-Aug. 28: Get your party on at the Ocean City Dance Party. Local disc jockeys will play your favorite dance songs at Caroline Street Stage on the beach by the boardwalk. Come early with friends, a beach chair and blanket and stake out a spot close to the stage. The free event runs Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on July 10, 17, 24 and August 7, 14, 21, 28. For more information call 410-250-0125 or 800-626-2326.
White Marlin Open
Aug. 7-11: For half of a century, contestants have plied the ocean depths off Maryland’s coast in search of a prize-worthy billfish at the White Marlin Open. Billed as “the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament” that last year drew 408 boats, 3.5 thousand anglers, $8.6 million in prize money, including $4.3 million for the top prize. You can head to the docks to see the official weigh-ins on daily hauls at Harbour Island (14th Street and the Bay) from 4 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. or watch on the big screen from downtown at Marlin Fest, a festival celebration at 3rd & 4th Street Bayside. whitemarlinopen.com
Wine on the Beach
Sept. 8-9: What better way to enjoy the fading days of summer than with a full glass at Wine on the Beach at Hugh T. Cropper Inlet Parking Lot, 809 South Atlantic Ave. Sample some of the best local wines, micro brews, local craft beers and domestic beers. Participants will receive a commemorative wine glass which can be used for sample pours. There will be live music and booths loaded with food and gifts. The event encourages a designated driver by offering unlimited soft drinks. Tickets cost $30 and the event runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. oceancity.com/events-calendar/wine-on-the-beach/
Oceans Calling Festival
Sept. 29 - Oct. 1: Over 40 musical artists will grace three stages on the boardwalk at Ocean City Inlet Beach, with singer-songwriters Jack Johnson and Alanis Morissette, John Mayer and alternative folk band The Lumineers each set to headline shows on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Other performances will be put on by indie pop band Peach Pit, singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow, rock band Weezer and O.A.R., the Rockville band that co-founded the festival.
Local food vendors will provide concessions for concertgoers and chefs Robert Irvine and Amanda Freitag will give cooking demonstrations, hosted by actor Jason Biggs.
One-day and three-day general admission, VIP and platinum tickets will be available for purchase online, ranging from $135 for a single day pass to $2,000 for three-day platinum access.
