The days are getting longer and the weather milder – it’s not too early to get ready for a full calendar of spring events in Ocean City.
The fun starts on Saturday, March 11, when the Boardwalk and Downtown merchants in Ocean City team up to give shoppers a summer preview during the one-day Market Madness event at the Ocean City Music Pier. This one-day sale will bring together different vendors under one roof and provide discounts on favorite local merchandise, goods and attractions. Hours for the event will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking will be free in municipal lots adjacent to the boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace, Eighth Street and Ninth Street.
The spring season continues with Girls Weekend from March 24 to March 26, and tickets are on sale now for the popular Fashion Show that opens the event. The show will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, at the Ocean City Yacht Club. Tickets for the Fashion Show are $35 each and available now at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
Girls Weekend features hotel and bed-and-breakfast packages, dining offers, shopping discounts, prizes, yoga and wellness classes, craft projects and demonstrations at various locations throughout Ocean City. Look for updates and announcements about activities and participating businesses by visiting the Facebook event page or calling 609-399-1412.
The OC-Con Comic Book and Memorabilia Festival will be held March 25-26 at the Ocean City Music Pier. OC-Con features meet-the-artist sessions, discussion panels, costume contests, and the display and sale of comic books and memorabilia. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 25, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 26. Some of the artists who will participate include Bob Petrecca, Luke Petrecca, Tony DiGerolamo, Christian Espiritusanto, Galica Graphics (Garland Holloman), Jude Martys, Niko Lopez and Momo.
Registration is now open to vendors. If you are interested, please register online through RecDesk. Tables are $50 per table with a maximum of two per vendor. Registration is also open for costumed “superhero” runners and obstacle course racers. Visit www.ocnjcon.com for complete information on all of OC-Con.
Save these dates as the family fun continues throughout April and May:
· The Great Egg Hunts (April 1 and April 8): The event invites children to stop by participating boardwalk stores in their search for eggs and treats.
· The Easter Dueling Pianos Show and Fashion Stroll (April 9): Traditional family events at the Music Pier.
· Doo Dah Parade (April 15): A fun downtown and boardwalk parade that features a brigade of basset hounds.
· Sports Memorabilia Show (April 29): Vendors interested in participating can register online through RecDesk.
· Martin Z. Mollusk Day (May 5): Ocean City’s mascot seeks his shadow to determine if we’ll have another early summer.
· Spring Block Party (May 6): Don’t miss the premier spring event along Asbury Avenue from Fifth Street to 14th Street.
