May Events
Ocean City Maryland

         

2006             
All month long:
Ocean City Art League    Life Saving Museum   Bingo

May 4-7
Springfest
Inlet Parking Area

Start the summer season enjoying live entertainment including local, regional and nationally known favorites on two stages, arts and crafts in huge tents, and food vendors of every variety. Ticketed evening entertainment includes: the Hubcaps, Thursday at 8 p.m.; Charlie Daniels Band, Friday at 8 p.m.; Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the Convention Center Box Office, Mon.- Fri., 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Ticketmaster.com. or 800-551-7328. Sunfest hours, Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free parking is available at the West Ocean City Park and Ride. Park free and ride shuttle bus to Springfest for $1 .


May 5-6

Festivals of Music
Convention Center, 40th St. and Bay

Music festival for middle, junior and high school instrumental and choral organizations. Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Parade on Boardwalk, Sat., 9 a.m. Kathy Bird, 610-327-3050. www.festivalsofmusic.com.

May 5-7
Great American RV, Outdoor and Watersports Show
Convention Center, 40th St. and Bay

Shore’s largest outdoor recreation show complete with motorhomes, campers, boats and trailers, watercraft and more. Crafters and artists, plus face painting for the kids. Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-896-2502. www.mysticproductions.com.

May 13

Second Annual White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cookoff
Somerset St. Plaza

Family-oriented event celebrating the beginning of the summer season with clowns, exhibits, music and the main event- a crab soup cookoff with local chefs and a variety of soups. Small fee to sample soups. Saturday, noon- 4 p.m. Betty Derry or Judy Lemaster, Downtown Assoc. 410-289-1413. www.downtownassociation.net.

May 13

Fiberfest
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill

Annual festival includes demonstrations, children’s activities, items for purchase, live animals and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

May 18

International Museum Day
OC Life Saving Station Museum, South end of Boardwalk

Enjoy free admission to the museum and explore Ocean City’s best-kept secret. Interesting displays on history, the lore of the sea and more. Thursday, 10a.m.-5 p.m. Sandy Hurley, 410-289-4991. Sandy@ocmuseum.org.

May 18

International Museum Day
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill

Free admission to celebrate museums around the world. Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515. www.purnellmuseum.com.

May 18-21

Cruisin’ Ocean City
Convention Center, 40th St. and Bay
Inlet Parking Lot

Popular car show features 3,000 hot rods, customs, classics and more. Live entertainment, commercial vendors and special attractions. Admission. Thurs.-Sun., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Jack Hennen, 410-798-6304..

May 20-June 21

Salute to the Services
Townwide-Ocean City

Special discount program honoring those serving community and country. Many hotels, motels, restaurants, golf courses and attractions offer discounts during this time to military, police, EMS and fire personnel showing their credentials. Some restrictions may apply. Participating businesses can be found on www.salutetotheservices.com. Ocean City Hotel Motel Restaurant Association, 800-OC-OCEAN, Ext. 2.

May 23-24

Sandcastle Home Tour
Ocean City Area

An opportunity to tour some of the interesting and beautiful homes in the area. A variety of styles will be offered, cottages to grand homes. Proceeds go to building fund for a new Art League gallery. Ticket required. Tues. and Wed., 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Art League of Ocean City, 410-524-9433.

May 27-28

Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Convention Center, 40th St. and Bay

Show features homemade items such as jewelry, ceramics, hand-painted clothing, country crafts, wrought iron, florals, nautical items and more. Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Janice Cropper, 410-213-0735. Cropperjl@aol.com.



 

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