Ocean City Events
Something for Everyone!

**All dates are tentative.  For more information call 525-9300.**

MAY

10 th & 11 th – Mothers Day Weekend -“Mother’s Are Special in O.C.” Flower give away to all moms at participating Boardwalk and Downtown stores, while supplies last. For more information call 609-525-9300.

10 th – Great Strides, Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis – a 10k walk to raise funds for research efforts to cure Cystic Fibrosis. Join friends and families for a day of fun. Registration 10am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & boardwalk. Walk begins at 11am. For more information call 1-800-378-8423 or visit www.cff.org.

10 th – Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey – 2:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & boardwalk. In it’s 30 th year YOCJ is under the guidance of Artistic Director John Enz. The orchestra has earned a reputation as one of New Jerseys finest youth orchestras. In 2008 YOCJ commissioned composer Kiri Murakami to create a piece for the orchestra; “:Voyage” will have its first public performance at the Music Pier. For more information call 609-275-5042.

11 th - Mother’s Day Concert - The Friends of Music Committee of the Ocean City Arts Center will present its annual Mother’s Day concert at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace at 4pm. Admission to the concert is FREE. The concert will mark the tenth appearance of the West Chester District Senior Strings. The musicians in the orchestra are selected students from the West Chester Area School District. The orchestra is under the direction of Charles dePasquale - cellist with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra. This concert is in memory of Esther C. Weil whose Friends of Music brought outstanding music programs to Ocean City for many years.

11 th – Ocean City Barons Soccer- will open their 12th season in the United Soccer Leagues at Carey Stadium. They welcome first-year team Newark Ironbound. They have the 5th best home record in the PDL since 2005. Tickets available at the gate, Adults $6/Youth $4, 7:30pm For more information call 609-525-9999

16 th & 17 th – Worlds of Wellness – Fri., 2pm – 7pm, Sat.,10am – 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & boardwalk. An event designed to celebrate, educate and move forward into more healthy lifestyles for the mind, body and soul. See interesting vendors from across the country. Experience awesome workshops and valuable giveaways. Register online at www.worldsofwellness.com for overnight packages, workshops and to attend the expo. For more information call 609-399-9136.

17 th – Spend the Day in New York City– Cost $30. Bus leaves the Ocean City Transportation Center, 10 th & Haven at 8:00am. Departs New York City at 6:00pm. Register at City Hall Annex, 9 th & Asbury. Mon. – Fri., 9am – 4:30pm. For more information contact the Division of Recreation at 609-525-9304.

17 th – American Heart Assoc. HeartWalk – Registration begins at 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, walk begins at 10:30am. Please plan to join us and be part of the American Heart Association's campaign to get America walking! Join the movement. Start today. Call 609-223-3762 or visit www.heartwalk.kintera.org/southernnjspring

18 th – Ocean City Triathlon – 6am, begins at the Aquatic & Fitness Center, 17 th & Simpson Ave.. ¼ mile Swim (Pool), 2 mile Run/16 mile Bike/2 mile Run. Also a Kids Course: 1/8 mile Swim (Pool), 1 mile Run/8 Mile Bike/ 1 mile Run. For more information call 609-525-9317.

23 rd – Business Persons Plunge - Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12noon, Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

23 rd – Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Richmond Kickers Future, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate. Adults $6/Youth $4, for more information call: 609-525-9999.

24 th – Memorial Day Arts & Crafts Spectacular – 10am – 5pm, Indoors and under tents. NJ’s largest indoor/outdoor craft, art and gourmet food show. Civic Center & Carey Stadium, 6 th St. & Boardwalk. Hundreds of fine exhibitors. $4 contribution benefits area charities. Children under 12 free. Call
1-800-822-4112.

25th – Barks on the Boards – Dog walk fundraiser for the Ocean City Humane Society. Registration begins at 12:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & boardwalk.. Walk begins at 1:00pm. For more information call 609-399-2018 or visit www.hsoc.petfinder.org

25 th – Youth Group Competition – Afternoon & evening at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

26 th – Memorial Day Service – 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5 th & Wesley Ave.

30 th & 31 st – Ocean City Flower Show – See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

31 st - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest - Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11 th St.. 9am – 6pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

JUNE

Every Tuesday and Thursday – Beginning June 26 th

• NEW! Photos with Vacationing Santa – 6:30pm – 9:00pm at the 11 th St. Pavilion on boardwalk. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be vacationing in Ocean City again this summer. Bring the kids to say hello and have their picture taken with the Claus’s. For more information call 609-525-9300.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day – Beginning June 25th

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.

Every Thursday through Labor Day – Beginning June 26th

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

Family Nights - Every Thursday beginning June 26 th through August 28 th – 7:30-9:30 pm on the Boardwalk with free entertainment from 7 th to 14 th Streets. Lots of fun for the whole family with live bands, magicians, karaoke and much more! For more information call 609-525-9300.

1 st – Flower Show –See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Show times are Friday 2pm to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

1 st - Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest - Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands, Pony rides at 11 th St.. 9am – 6pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

5 th – Wonder’s Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier – 6 th St. and the Boardwalk - Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6p-10:30pm. All rides will be only 1 Ticket and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show! Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos.

7 th – Summer Recreation Programs Sign-up – 9am – 12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6 th St off the Boardwalk .For more information call 609-525-9304.

7 th – Celebrate Father’s Day in Ocean City - Downtown Street Fair & Taste of Ocean City. 6 th – 11 th Street along Asbury Avenue, 10am-4pm. Street closed from 7-9 th Street with on-street demo’s including Weber Grill, fishing, cooking. Merchant sidewalk sales. Food available for purchase by local Ocean City eateries – featuring signature dishes. For more information call 609-398-4662.

7 th – Miss Artisan Pageant – 7pm, at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. Admission free. Artisans select the young lady who will represent the organization for the coming year as part of their weekend visit to Ocean City. Program features music and entertainment.

7 th – Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Brooklyn Knights, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate, Adults $6/Youth $4, for more information call: 609-525-9999.

7 th & 8 th – Basketball At The Beach - Girls AAU Basketball Tournament – For ages 11yrs – 17yrs. To register go to www.playerschoice1.com/main/team_showcase_aau.asp . For more information call 609-390-8933 or email: p.dougherty1@comcast.net.

11 th – Miss New Jersey Boardwalk Parade – 7pm, 6 th St – 14 th Sts. on the boardwalk. The reigning Miss New Jersey, Amy Polumbo and more than twenty of the states most talented young women will be the guests of honor hosting the celebration. This years theme is “Making Fairy Tales Come True”.

12 th – 14 th – Miss New JerseyPageant– preliminary competitions, and the finals at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. For more information call 609-525-9300.

14 th – Ocean City Police Cop Chase 5k Run/Walk – Starts 8am at 6 th St. & Boardwalk followed by kids races. Pre-registration $15, post-registration $20. All proceeds benefit PBA Local 61. For more information call 609-525-9108 or to pre-register visit www.gopacsports.com.

15 th -Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Newark Ironbound, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate, Adults $6/Youth $4, for more information call: 609-525-9999.

18 th – Von Trapp Children Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave. Tickets $25. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

21 st – Antique Auto Show – Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22 nd – Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Night – Celebrating its 80 th Season at the Historic Music Pier. Celebrity guest to be announced. For more information call 609-525-9300.

22 nd – NJ MasterChorale - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. 75 voice Choir, Wayne Richmond, Director. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

23 rd – 27 th - July Jubilee – A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4 th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. 11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

25 th – FUNday at Playland – 1pm – 5pm. $10 wristband provides unlimited access to rides, go-carts and mini-golf at Playland’s Castaway Cove, 10 th & Boardwalk (raindate: Friday, June 27 th) Community Quest, Inc.’s FUNday benefit helps to provide innovative housing and employment services to low-income individuals. Free event giveaways to first 100 adults. Call 609-646-0388 or visit www.cqinc.org for more information.

28 th - Ballroom Dancing with the Champions! - The Latin Passion! An exhibition featuring champion dancers with breathtaking performances of the Tango and other exotic dances. For the first time ever in this area at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & boardwalk starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for adults and $10 for minors ages 5-17. Tickets available at the City Hall Annex. For more information call 609-525-9300.

29 th- Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Westchester Flames, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate, Adults $6/Youth $4, for more information call: 609-525-9999.

30 th – City of Ocean City Bicycle Auction– Approximately 100 bicycles to be sold. 10am @ 46 th St. & West Ave. (located behind the Firehouse & Post Office/north end of building) Registration at 9:30am. Drivers license or valid I.D. required to register. All items sold “as is/where is”. Payment: Cash or local check w/I.D. Raindate: July 1 st. For more information call 609-525-9356.

JULY  

The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9300.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day -

• Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

NEW!! – Photos with Vacationing Santa Continue - Every Tuesday and Thursday thru Labor Day 6:30-9:00 pm at the 11 th Street Pavilion on the Boardwalk. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be vacationing in Ocean City again this summer. Bring the kids to say hello and have their picture taken with the Claus’s. For more information call 609-525-9300.

• Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton's Square - 810 Asbury. 

$4 per person or max $15 per family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink.  Call 609-399-7527 for schedule.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.
• Downtown Shopping Night - “Happy Hour on the Avenue”. 5-8pm. In-store Specials, Refreshments, Dinner Specials, Music, Free Parking.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

Family Nights - Every Thursday through Labor Day – 7:30-9:30 pm on the Boardwalk with free entertainment from 7 th to 14 th Streets. Lots of fun for the whole family with live bands, magicians, karaoke and much more! For more information call 609-525-9300.

• Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7 th & Central Ave.
• Beach Walks – South End Location: 59 th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location:

OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot ( Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

2 nd- John Taylor Tenor Soloist Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. John is a popular Tabernacle soloist. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

3 rd – Freckle Contest – 6:30pm at the Music Pier. A few categories include: Most Freckles, Least Freckles & Homemade Freckles. Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9304.

4 th – July 4 th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the Gardens Civic Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at the foot of the Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 9am.

4 th – July 4 th Bike Parade – Sponsored by the South OC Improvement Assoc.. Registration 8:30am at 40 th & Asbury Ave.. Parade begins at 9am.

4 th – Fourth of July Celebration – Kite flying competition 5pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St. off the Boardwalk, followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display 9pm- New Location! This year the fireworks barge is located off of 9 th & 10 th streets so visitors can view Ocean City’s finest fireworks and musical spectacular from the entire length of the boardwalk! For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th - Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Hampton Roads Piranhas, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate, Adults $6/Youth $4, for more information call: 609-525-9999.

7 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Windham Summer Solstice Concert featuring Jim Brickman & Friends: Usher in the sun and warm breezes of the summer season with Grammy-nominated platinum record artist Jim Brickman, who revolutionized the sound of adult contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

9 th – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6 th St. Beach – the first one of the season. Admission Free. Register day of contest. Categories: 5 & Under, 6-8yrs., 9 - 12yrs, Teen, Adult & Family . For more information call 609-525-9300.

9 th – Mark Jones - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Concert Organist, First Presbyterian, Pompano Beach, Fla. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

12 th -Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. Long Island Rough Riders, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate - Adults $6/Youth $4. For more information call: 609-525-9999.

13 th – Family Magic Show - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Joe M. Turner. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

14 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Riders In The Sky: Fun for the entire family as these purveyors of C & W (Comedy and Western) remain true to the integrity of Western music while branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit. Riders in the Sky are two time Grammy winners in the category of “Best Musical Album for Children” and their music has been featured in the animated films “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters Inc.”. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

16 th – Organ Pops Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Jeff Seals, Ocean City Tabernacle Organist. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

18 th – Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival – Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5pm – 9pm. 6 th – 9 th Sts. on Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-399-2269.

18 th – The Fabulous Grease Band – 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and boardwalk. Music from the sixties, seventies and eighties. Dancing or just listening for all ages. Tickets $20 for adults, $5 for kids under 12.  For tickets call 609-398-2008.

19 th – Night in Venice – The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at 7:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. For more information call 609-525-9300.

19 th – Auxiliary of Shore Memorial Hospital Annual Craft Show – 9am – 3pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & boardwalk. Annual craft show features paintings, pottery and other crafts from local and out of state vendors. Proceeds benefit new medical technology in Shore Memorial Hospital’s surgical services dept. For more information call 609-653-4646.

20 th - Ditchfield Family Singers - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring A cappella full ensemble plus barbershop quartet. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

20 th - Ocean City Barons Soccer – Home game vs. New Jersey Rangers, 7:30pm at Carey Stadium, 6 th St.. Tickets available at the gate - Adults $6/Youth $4. For more information call: 609-525-9999.

21 st - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Staying Alive: B reak out your platform shoes because “You Should Be Dancin’” when “Stayin’ Alive,” the ultimate Bee Gees tribute band, plays all of the group’s classic hits including: “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “Night Fever,” and “Jive Talkin’.” This unique recreation of one of the top acts in music history provides the complete experience of seeing the brothers Gibb live in concert. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

23 rd - Tonia Tecce, Soprano Soloist - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. She has performed at the Kimmel Center and with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

26 th - Auxiliary of Shore Memorial Hospital Annual Craft Show – 9am – 3pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & boardwalk. Annual craft show features paintings, pottery and other crafts from local and out of state vendors. Proceeds benefit new medical technology in Shore Memorial Hospital’s surgical services dept. For more information call 609-653-4646.

27 th – King’s Brass - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring a nine-piece Virtuoso Ensemble. For more information call 609-399-1915.

28 th - City of Ocean City Bicycle Auction– Approximately 100 bicycles to be sold. 10am @ 46 th St. & West Ave. (located behind the Firehouse & Post Office/north end of building) Registration at 9:30am. Drivers license or valid I.D. required to register. All items sold “as is/where is”. Payment: Cash or local check w/I.D. Raindate: July 29 th . For more information call 609-525-9356.

28 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Chris Hillman: This country rock pioneer and former member of The Byrds is renowned for four decades of quality music. His hits include “Eight Miles High,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn, Turn, Turn!” and “So You Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star.” Hillman is a folkie who wound up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

31 st –The 8 th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country. For more information call (609) 398-8887 or visit www.sagemore.com

AUGUST

• The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9245.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day -

• Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

NEW!! – Photos with Vacationing Santa Continue - Every Tuesday and Thursday thru Labor Day 6:30-9:00 pm at the 11 th Street Pavilion on the Boardwalk. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be vacationing in Ocean City again this summer. Bring the kids to say hello and have their picture taken with the Claus’s. For more information call 609-525-9300.

• Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm at Cornerstone Auditorium at Stainton's Square - 810 Asbury. 

$4 per person or max $15 per family includes:  movie, pizza, popcorn and drink.  Call 609-399-7527 for schedule.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

• Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.

• Downtown Shopping Night ~ “Happy Hour on the Avenue”. 5-8pm. In-store Specials, Refreshments, Dinner Specials, Music, Free Parking.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

• Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon sculptors.

Family Nights - Every Thursday through Labor Day – 7:30-9:30 pm on the Boardwalk with free entertainment from 7 th to 14 th Streets. Lots of fun for the whole family with live bands, magicians, karaoke and much more! For more information call 609-525-9300.

• Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7 th & Central Ave.
• Beach Walks – South End Location: 59 th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location:
OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot ( Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays- 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

1 st & 2 nd–The 8 th Annual Art of Surfing – at the Ocean City Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7pm – 10pm, Fri. & Sat. 12noon – 10pm. It is a FREE family event featuring; original art from surfing's biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet the artists from across the country. For more information call 609-398-8887 or visit www.sagemore.com

1 st – 3 rd – 45 th Annual Boardwalk Art Show –Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Fri. & Sat. – 10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9310.

2 nd – Splash Bash Beach Soccer Tournament – One day tournament held at 12 th St. beach. Boys and Girls divisions: U-8, U-9, U-10, U-11, U-12, U-13, U-14. Format 5 v 5 with a goalie. Co-ed high school and college women’s division – Format: 4 v 4 without a goalie. Registration deadline: July 15, 2008. For more information call 609-525-9304 or e-mail: ocnjnative@aol.com

3 rd – Radio City Organists – 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Organ-Piano Concert with Fred Davies & George Wesner. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

4 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents -Terrance Simiem & The Zydeco Experience: A night of authentic, spicy New Orleans music. Terrance Simien "probably has the best voice in his genre" and has delivers a live performance that was voted by Billboard Magazine as one of the “Top Ten Live Performance Acts of the Year.” 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6 th St. Beach, the second one of the season. Admission Free. Register day of contest. Categories: 5 & Under, 6-8yrs., 9 - 12yrs, Teen, Adult & Family. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th– Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – the original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6 th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th – Hermit Crab Races – Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6 th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

9 th – 32 nd Annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament – 9:00am – 12:00pm at the north end beach adjacent to the Longport Bridge. Registration: 9:00am – 10:00am in the Longport bridge parking lot. Fishing from 10:00am – 12:00pm. Parental supervision required. Age groups: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16. Awards for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place for each age group. On going casting & fishing instruction will be provided during the tournament. For more information call: 609-398-5625 or 609-390-5623. Sponsored by the Ocean City Fishing Club.

10 th – Jazz Pianist - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. James Ward and his Band. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

11 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Rusty Evans’ Tribute to Johnny Cash: Rusty Evans is a folk music pioneer who carries the torch of the "Man in Black." With a voice like rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain, Rusty brings you a repertoire that includes Cash’s “I Walk The Line,” “Ring Of Fire,” “A Boy Named Sue” and “Folsom Prison Blues.” A meeting with Johnny Cash has strongly influenced his singing and has shaped the sounds of his band, Ring of Fire. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

12 th – Pamper Scamper – Annual baby crawling race 9am registration and 9:30am start at the 6 th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9304.

14 th - 99 th Annual Baby Parade – 10:15am, one of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing boardwalk, 6 th – 12 th Sts.. For more information call 609-525-9300.

14 th – Twins Contest - 6:30pm at the Music Pier, prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration begins at 6:00pm in front of the Music Pier. For more information call 609-525-9304.

15 th – Little Miss Ocean CityPageant – Scholarship pageant for girls 8-11years old. For registration information call 609-525-9304.

16 th – Dueling Divas of Broadway -Starring pianist Linda Gentille, opera singers Julie-Ann Whitley Green & Mary Lou Robinson. These three fantastic performers will present music from Cats to Carousel!  7:30pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Tickets $20 advance, $30 at the door. For more information call 609-628-4544 or visit www.lindagentille.com

17 th – Harp Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Featuring Greg Buchanan, four harps, a dozen styles. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

18 th – 22nd – Weird Week – Wacky But Not Tacky theses events are fun for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

18 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents -Dickey Betts & Great Southern: This founding member of the Allman Brothers Band is one of the most influential guitar players of all time. Betts is credited as both writing and singing the group's biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man." Having helped define the genre, Dickey Betts & Great Southern continue to tour and break new ground in the grand tradition of great Southern Rock. He also wrote “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” “Revival” and “Jessica.” 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

24 th – Beach Challenge for Autism 2 nd Annual 5k Run/Walk – Register 7am at 34 th St. beach. Race begins 8am. $25 pre-registration, $30 day of race. All proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks. For more information call 215-527-9056 or visit http://autism.cfsites.org

24 th – Burchfield Brothers - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Percussion duo, marimba & guitar. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

25 th - Stockton Goes to the Beach Summer Concert Series presents - Jesse Cook: This Juno Award winning rumba guitar flamenco master will heat up the summer night. Cook was named Guitarist of the Year by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Committee in 2006. His live shows are notorious for drawing throngs of fans who sing and dance along during the entire performance as he thrills the audience with his intoxicating rumba flamenco, passionate guitar work, Moorish rhythms, and smoldering on-stage charisma. 8:00pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. & Boardwalk. Tickets: $20.00. Available on-line at www.ocnj.us or at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 9:00am – 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

30 th – Labor Day Arts & Crafts Extravaganza – 10am – 5pm. All under tents. OC Tabernacle grounds, 6 th & Asbury Ave.. The finest crafters, artists and gourmet food specialists from nine states. Contribution of $4 supports local and regional charities. Free parking. No charge for children under 12. Call 1-800-822-4112.

31 st – Lyles Howard Gospel Caravan – 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. Atlantic City’s premier touring gospel choir. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

SEPTEMBER

5 th – 7 th – Street Rod Weekend – Features classic cars on display at the Sports & Civic Center, 6 th St. off the Boardwalk and on the Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th – FUNday at Playland – $10 wristband provides access to unlimited rides from 1pm – 5pm at Playland’s Castaway Cove, 10 th & Boardwalk. All proceeds will benefit the Ocean City Humane Society. For more information call 609-399-2018.

12 th & 13 th – Boardwalk Acrobatic Air Show and Great American Barbeque Cook Off -11am-6pm. Watch from the boardwalk as today’s top daredevils of the sky perform heart-pounding airplane acrobatics. Then feast on world famous Barbeque at the Great American Barbeque Cook Off to be held on the Tabernacle Grounds. For more information call 609-525-9300.

13 th – “ Mulligans for Mutts” Humane Society Family Golf Tournament – Family golf outing and “Putts for Pups”. 8:00am start. Best ball tournament on the City’s 12 hole golf course, 25 th & Bay Ave. For registration fees and other information please contact the shelter at 609-399-2018.

20 th – Ocean City Air Festival – Annual air festival at the Municipal Airport, 26 th & Bay Ave. 10am – 3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual air planes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds. For more information call 609-525-9223.

20 th- Boardwalk Marching Bands – 1:00pm parade on boardwalk, 14 th – 6 th St.. The event features high school marching bands from throughout the area. The groups will stop in front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, to perform for the judges. For more information call 609-525-9300.

20 th – 41 st Annual Ocean City Surf Fishing Tournament – Registration from 5:30am – 6:30am at the Intermediate School, 18 th & Bay Ave..Tournament times first position 6:30am – 9:30am. Second position 10:00am – 12:30pm. Location: Beaches moving southward from 14 th St. to 58 th St. Fee required. Individuals & up to six person teams invited. Awards for 1 st, 2 nd, & 3 rd place team and individuals. Light lunch provided for participants after tournament. For more information call: 609-398-5625.

21 st – Corvette Show – Over 300 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6 th – 10 th St., 11:30am – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

27 th & 28 th – Fall Family Fun Fest – Juried craft show with crafters from Vermont To Florida will be selling their incredible crafts from 9am-5pm along the Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

27 th - MS Bike-a-thon – Over 5000 bikers raise over $3 million for the Delaware Valley MS Society to treat and prevent the Multiple Sclerosis and provide services to clients.

OCTOBER

4 th - Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle Grounds, 5 th & Wesley Ave. 8am – 12noon. For more information call 609-525-9300.

4 th & 5 th – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Tables Sales – (No Vendors) 6 th – 14 th Sts. on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave.. For more information call 609-525-9300.

4 th & 5 th – 3 rd Annual Ocean City Boardwalk Auto Expo – 8th-12th Sts. Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. Come to this FREE event on the Boardwalk and be the first to see the auto industry’s newest models and latest innovations. For more information call 609-525-9300.

10 th – 13 th – Indian Summer Weekend Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales – (No Vendors) 6 th – 14 th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave. Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) For more information call 609-525-9300.

11 th – Fall Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5 th – 14 th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 609-525-9300 or 609-399-2269.

11 th – Block Party Concert - 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. (tickets required) For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

18 th – Jr. Miss Ocean City Pageant – For girls 12 – 15yrs old. (cannot be 16 before 8/1/08) Registration
June 7 th – Sept. 19th . Parents must live or be a property owner in Ocean City. For more information call
609-525-9304.

18 th & 19 th FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm. Passengers may get on and off at 8 th and 12 th Streets. Free face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 609-525-9300.

19 th– Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk – 9am registration at 6 th St. & Boardwalk Walk begins at 10am. This American Cancer Society event is a noncompetitive walk to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. Survivors are encouraged to register early and gather at the stage for a recognition lap prior to the walk kickoff. For more information call 1-800- ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline

25 th – Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat – 12noon – 3pm, 6 th & Asbury – 14 th & Asbury at participating merchants. For more information call609-399-2269.

25 th – 26 th FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm. Passengers may get on and off at 8 th and 12 th Streets. Free face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 609-525-9300.

30 th – Halloween Parade – 7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6 th – 11 th Street. Register at the Sentinel Ledger:
1-800-813-5580. A First Fright celebration will follow on the days after the Parade. For more information call 609-525-9300.

NOVEMBER

1 st – Trail of Two Cities – Run/Walk - over the 9 th St. Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City. Registration 7am, Run/Walk 8am. For more information call 609-525-9300.

11 th – Veteran’s Day Program - 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5 th & Wesley Ave.

14 th –16 th Quiet Festival – A celebration of quiet things, featuring a children’s program on the 15th from 1pm-3pm at the Library, 17 th & Simpson Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.

15 th – 16 th – Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terr. Free Parking. $3 contribution benefits local charities. Children under 12 free. For more information call 609-399-9998.

22 nd – 23 rd – Holiday Celebration of Fine Craft - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terr. Free Parking. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. Contribution of $3 supports area charities. No charge for children under 12. For more information call 800-822-4112.

29 th & 30 th - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 609-399-2629.

DECEMBER

6 th &7 th – Train Show – Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10am – 5pm. Saturday and 11am – 4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6 th – Santa Paws – Have your pet’s picture taken with Santa for $10 donation. 10am – 12:00pm at the Ocean City Humane Society, 1 Shelter Rd., Ocean City. For more information call 609-399-2018 or visit www.hsoc.petfinder.org

6 th & 7 th – FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9 th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-399-2269.

6 th & 7 th - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 609-399-2629.

13 th & 14 th -FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9 th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-399-2269.

13 th & 14 th - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 609-399-2629.

13 th – Christmas at the Tabernacle - 4:00pm & 7:00pm at Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave.. John Taylor, Angelus Chorus & NJ Chamber Brass. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org

20 th – Breakfast with Santa – 9am – 12noon, at the Chatterbox, 9 th & Central Ave. For reservations call 609-399-0113. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Assoc. For more information call 609-399-2269.

20 th – Carolfest – 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

20 th & 21 st -FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9 th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-399-2269.

20 th & 21 st - Photos with Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 609-399-2629.

31 st – First Night New Years Eve Celebration – A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. For more information call 609-525-9300 or visit www.firstnightocnj.com

JANUARY 2009

1 st – 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm. For more information call (609) 525-9300.

1 st – First Day At The Beach – 2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

1 st – New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Asbury Ave. from 11am – 4pm.

All dates are tentative. For more information call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or (609) 525-9300. Visit us at www.ocnj.us.


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