Wonderland’s Ferris wheel lit up once again
For nearly 10 months, the 144-foot-tall Ferris wheel at the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, once visible from the Ninth Street Bridge, has stood dark and lifeless. But not anymore. On Monday, July 28, Bill Merritt, and another member of the civic group Ocean City...
Catch the wave of creativity: Art of Surfing rides over to the Music Pier
For the 24th year in a row, art and surfing collide in a must-see event on the Ocean City Boardwalk. The Art of Surfing is a vibrant celebration of surf culture in South Jersey, brought to life through original art, live music and the craftsmanship of...
Night in Venice celebrates champions
It was a party like no other on Saturday night as Ocean City marked its 70th annual Night in Venice boat parade. Thousands found prime viewing spots along the bayside, some adorning their favorite team’s jersey, for this year’s theme commemorating “70 Years of...
OCFC Pier Open House Sets Three Records
Visitors set new records Thursday for attendance, food and money donated to benefit the local food cupboard during the Ocean City Fishing Club’s first Open House at the Pier this year. By the end of the two-hour open house, 1,750 people filled barrels with 290 lbs of...
More than 125 young anglers expected at OCFC’s 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament
The Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) expects more than 125 young fishers to participate in its 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, and feature prizes for all anglers. Parents or guardians may register their children...
