August in Ocean City: Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun
JULY 30, 31 & AUGUST 1
25th Annual Art of Surfing
Free family event at the Ocean City Music Pier featuring original surf art and live music.
EVERY MONDAY
Beach Exercise (Yoga)
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, 8am to 9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. Call 609-398-6900 for information.
Family Nights Entertainment
Entertainment including jugglers, music, and characters on the Boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street, 7pm to 9pm.
EVERY TUESDAY
Funtastic Tuesdays
10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue with entertainment, strolling characters, face painters, and balloon sculptors.
Mummers Night
Strutting on the Boardwalk from 6th Street to 14th Street, 7pm to 9pm.
Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Beach Walks
59th Street & Central Avenue (entrance to Corson’s Park). Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Every Wednesday
Beach Exercise (Pilates)
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, 8am to 9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Every Thursday
Market Days
10am to 1pm on Asbury Avenue with entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.
Every Friday
Beach Exercise (Low Impact)
6th Street Beach Volleyball Courts, 8am to 9am. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Walking Club
Meet outside the Ocean City Music Pier at 8am (weather permitting) to walk the length of the Boardwalk.
AUGUST 5
Farmers Market
Tabernacle Grounds, 8am to 12pm. Crafters at 6th Street & Asbury Avenue.
Wacky Wednesday – Prince and Princess Party
Design your own crown with Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City and Little Miss Ocean City. Free contest at the Music Pier. Must be present at 10:30am start time.
Twins Contest
Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration begins at 5:30pm. Contest starts at 6pm in front of the Music Pier.
AUGUST 6
Sand Sculpting Contest
Registration begins at 9am at 6th Street Beach. Judging at 11am. Open to all ages.
AUGUST 7, 8 & 9
63rd Annual Boardwalk Art Show
Leading artists exhibit and sell their work. Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm; Sunday 10am to 6pm.
AUGUST 8
Boys and Girls Fishing Tournament
Free entry for ages 8–16. North-End Beach by the Longport Bridge. Sign-ups begin at 9am.
Miss Ocean City Pageant
7pm at the Music Pier. Contestants compete in interview, talent, swimsuit, evening gown, and onstage question.
AUGUST 11
Pamper Scamper
Annual baby crawling race. Registration at 8:30am; race begins at 9am at 6th Street Beach. For babies up to 15 months.
AUGUST 12
Farmers Market
Tabernacle Grounds, 8am to 12pm. Crafters at 6th Street & Asbury Avenue.
Wacky Wednesday – Donut Sculpting
Free contest at the Music Pier at 10:30am. Limited to 150 participants.
AUGUST 13
116th Annual Baby
Parade 10:30am on the Boardwalk.
AUGUST 14
Little Miss Ocean City
7pm at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8–11.
AUGUST 15
Junior Miss Ocean City
7pm at the Music Pier. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 12–16.
AUGUST 17
Indigo Girls
Concert begins at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets available at etix.com.
AUGUST 19
Farmers Market
Tabernacle Grounds, 8am to 12pm. Crafters at 6th Street & Asbury Avenue.
Wacky Wednesday – Cookie Sculpting
Free contest at the Music Pier at 10:30am. Limited to 150 participants.
Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant
Registration at 5:30pm at 6th Street Beach. Contest begins at 6pm. Open to all ages.
Hermit Crab Races
Immediately following Miss Crustacean at 6th Street Beach. Registration begins at 5:30pm.
August 21
Ocean City Green Fair
9am to 1pm at the Music Pier.
AUGUST 26
Farmers Market
Tabernacle Grounds, 8am to 12pm. Crafters at 6th Street & Asbury Avenue.