OC Air Show, White Marlin Open, extra headed Ocean City’s approach in 2026

• Ocean City, Maryland, has a full schedule of family-friendly occasions deliberate for 2026.
• Summer occasions embody the OC Air Show, White Marlin Open, and Fourth of July fireworks.
• The 12 months will conclude with vacation occasions like Sunfest and the Winterfest of Lights.

Ocean City, Maryland’s 2026 occasion lineup is stacked with family-friendly enjoyable for all ages from now till the top of December.

Here’s a have a look at what’s in retailer for the favored resort city.

Memorial Day Ceremony

When: May 24

Join townsfolk at North Division Street and the Boardwalk this month for a patriotic Memorial Day Ceremony honoring the fallen heroes of the United States navy.

OC Air Show

When: June 13-17

The returning OC Air Show, a signature occasion on the 2026 Air Dot Show Tour, shall be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds this 12 months simply in time for Father’s Day.

Fourth of July Fireworks

When: July 4

The resort city will host two free firework shows on Independence Day, one at Northside Park on one hundred and twenty fifth Street and one other in downtown Ocean City on North Division Street.

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White Marlin Open

When: Aug. 3-8

The 53rd annual White Marlin Open fishing event will see tons of of boats hit the water in hopes of reeling in massive catches of white marlin, tuna and extra.

Ocean City Seafood Festival

When: Aug. 29

The second annual Ocean City Seafood Festival will function steamed crabs, quintessential Maryland fare, plus dwell music and cooking demonstrations, all at Northside Park.

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OC Jeep Week

When: Aug. 27-30

OC Jeep Week, one of many Mid-Atlantic’s hottest Jeep festivals, is returning this summer time with sand programs, distributors, dwell leisure and way more.

OC Rock and Ride

When: Sept. 9-13

OC Rock and Ride, previously kown as OC Bikefest, will welcome hundreds of bike fanatics to city and have dwell music by legendary rock artists.

Oceans Calling Festival

When: Sept. 25-27

Ocean City’s well-liked, three-day musical occasion dubbed Oceans Calling Festival, offered by O.A.R. and C3 Presents, is returning for a fourth spherical this fall.

Country Calling Festival

When: Oct. 2-3

Sister music competition Country Calling, that includes two entire days of nation music enjoyable within the solar, can also be returning to the resort city this fall for a 3rd time.

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Endless Summer Cruisin’

When: Oct. 8-11

The twenty ninth annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ automotive present will function Boardwalk Cruises alongside the historic Boardwalk, in addition to distributors, swap meets, dwell music and extra.

Sunfest

When: Oct. 22-25

The 51st annual Sunfest, Ocean City’s signature, end-of-summer celebration that’s free to the general public, will function 4 days of arts, crafts, dwell music and meals.

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Winterfest of Lights

When: Nov. 19 – Dec. 31

At Winterfest of Lights, Northside Park will rework right into a magical winter wonderland, full with a 50-foot Christmas tree, photo-ops with Santa Claus and extra.

Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with suggestions and story concepts at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.