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Saturday, May 5th, 2007

International Museum Day



If you're in Ocean City on Friday, May 18th, 2007, head down to the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.  May 18th is International Museum Day and admission is free! The museum is located at the South end of the Boardwalk near the Inlet.  To read more about the Life Saving Station Museum, read this previous post.

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Sand Sculptures by Randy Hofman



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For over 25 years, Randy Hofman has been sculpting large-as-life religious scenes in the sand next to the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, from Spring to Fall. When he first started creating his sand sculptures, he use to do a new scene every day. Now he uses a mixture of glue and water that he sprays on the scenes. ...

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Crusin' Ocean City



Crusin' Ocean City

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The 17th Annual Crusin' Ocean City will take place May 17th through 20th, 2007. This is quite an event in Ocean City with over 3,000 hot rods, customs, muscle cars, classics and street machines coming to Ocean City.

There will be over 20 different car shows, Boardwalk Parades on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (parades all start at 8 am) and entertainment. ...

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

White Marlin Festival & Crab Soup Cook-off



On Saturday, May 12th, 2007, the The Third Annual White Marlin Festival and Crab Soup Cook-off will take place at Somerset Plaza from noon to 4 pm.  The event will feature live music, community exhibits, face-painting and clowns for children and the crab soup competition.  There is a fee to sample soups.

For more information call:  410-289-1413

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Ocean City Restaurant Week



 The Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association has organized an eight-day "culinary experience" for visitors and locals so everyone can experience some of Ocean City's finest restaurants.  Restaurant week runs from Saturday June 2nd through Saturday June 9th, 2007.
Participants can enjoy a special price fixed three-course menu for $30 or a two-course menu for $20. (tax, gratuity and alcohol not included).  Restaurants like the Marlin Moon Grille, Fager's Island and Galaxy 66 ...

Monday, April 16th, 2007

Board Walkin' For Pets in Ocean City



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The 8th Annual Board Walkin' for Pets will be held on Saturday, Aril 28th from 9 am to noon starting at the Inlet on the Boardwalk. Money raised will benefit the Worcester County Humane Society.

If you'd like to participate, go to the Inlet in front of Harrison's Harbor Watch at 9 am. If you don't have your own dog to walk, ...

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

Delmarva Birding Weekend



The Delmarva Peninsula is recognized as a migratory hot spot for birds flying north from the Southern United States, Central America and the Carribbean in the spring because it's on the Mid-Atlantic Flyway. Many birds will take their first rest stop after a long flight on the Peninsula.

This year the Delmarva Birding Weekend is being held April 26th -29th. The weekend will include walking tours, boat trips, bike ...

Monday, April 9th, 2007

The Wrapper on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland



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It was a cold Easter weekend in Ocean City.  Luckily, we decided to go to the Boardwalk on Friday, which turned out to be one of the warmest days. There were plenty of people enjoying the arcades and eats on the boardwalk. Some bundled up in coats and hats while a few hearty souls sported sandals and t-shirts.

We made ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Thrasher's Fries on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland



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My son-in-law is coming to Ocean City this weekend, and one of his favorite places to go is Thrasher's Fries. J.T. Thrasher opened this little store on the Boardwalk in 1929. He started frying his potatoes in peanut oil and they are still made that way today. Thrasher's buys potatoes by the train car in 100 pound sacks! During the ...

Sunday, April 1st, 2007

Shopping In Ocean City, Maryland



If you like to shop, there are plenty of factory outlet stores in Ocean City and Rehobeth Beach.

The Ocean City Factory Outlets are located on Route 50, just ½ mile from the Rt. 50 bridge. During the summer season, a free shuttle service is available that picks up shoppers in front of many of the hotels in Ocean City. Check the schedule on their website or pick ...