ACTIVITIES

Calendar of Events for 2008

Sunrise on the Beach
Photo by Marj Loeper


April

April 19CITY WIDE YARD SALE - at the Tabernacle at 5th and Wesley Ave.8am-12 noon
April 26
ANNUAL DOODAH PARADE -Say goodbye to tax season with this comedy parade complete with over 300 basset hounds. 12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th - 12th St. and then up the boardwalk ending at the Music Pier. 

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May

May 3

SPRING BLOCK PARTY
- 9 am to 5 pm, 5th to 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more.
May 26
 
MEMORIAL DAY
 
May 30 & 31                                         
 
FLOWER SHOW - Come and see beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. 

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June

June 11-14
MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT-
Boardwalk Parade, preliminary competitions, and the finals.  Come see who will represent Miss New Jersey at the Miss America Competition in September.
June 21ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW - Over 300 vehicles on the Tabernacle grounds, 9am-2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm.
June 23 - June 27
JULY JUBILEE - A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more.

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July


July
OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier.
JulyEVERY THURSDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY - Market Days 10 am to 1 pm, Asbury Ave. and Inn to Inn Tours 2 pm to 4 pm. Pick up at 7th and Central Avenues. 
JulyTUESDAY & THURSDAY - Family Night 8 pm to 10 pm on The Boardwalk.
JulyEVERY WEDNESDAY -  Farmer's Market, 8:00am - 1:00pm on the Tabernacle Grounds, 6th Street & Asbury Ave.

July 4
JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES - Bike Parade at 10 am; Kite Flying Competition at  5pm at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off the Boardwalk, FIREWORKS DISPLAY - 9 pm
July 9
SAND SCULPTING CONTEST - 9 am at the 6th Street - the first one of the season.
July 3
FRECKLE CONTEST -   6:30 pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and The Boardwalk.
July 18MERCHANT IN VENICE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids.  5 - 9 pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th to 9th Street.
July 19NIGHT IN VENICE - 6:30 pm.  The City's annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world.   From the foot of the Longport bridge to Tennessee Ave.along the bay.

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August

Aug.OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier.
Aug.EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH LABOR DAY - Market Days 10 am to 1 pm, Asbury Ave. Inn to Inn Tours 2 pm to 4 pm.  Pick up at 7th and Central Avenues. 
Aug.TUESDAY & THURSDAY - Family Night 8 pm to 10 pm on The Boardwalk.
Aug.EVERY WEDNESDAY -   Farmer's Market, 8:00am - 1:00pm on the Tabernacle Grounds, 6th Street & Asbury Ave.
Aug. 6
SAND SCULPTING
CONTEST - 9 am at the 6th Street Beach - the 2nd one of the season.

Aug. 6
MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY CONTEST - 1 PM at 6th St. Beach.  The original beauty contest for crustaceans.  Come and see which one will be crowned the winner and get to walk down the runway.

Aug. 6
HERMIT CRAB RACES - Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the area compete for the coveted Cucumber Rind Cup immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach
Aug. 14

TWINS CONTEST - 6:30 pm at the Music Pier. Prizes for those that look the most and least alike.
Aug. 12
PAMPER SCAMPER -
Annual baby crawling race, 9 am registration, and 9:30 start at the 6th Street Beach.
Aug. 14

99th ANNUAL BABY PARADE -  One of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing boardwalk.
Aug. 18-22WEIRD WEEK -  Wack but not Tacky, these events are fun for the entire family 11 am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.

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September


Sept.
The Ocean City Pops has performances throughout the month at the Music Pier.

Sept. 6
MAYOR'S LABOR DAY RACE - 8:30 am, 23rd and the Beach.

Sept. 5-7
STREET ROD WEEKEND. Features classic cars on display at the Sports and Civic Center, 6th Street off the Boardwalk.
Sept. 21
CORVETTE SHOW - on the Boardwalk.
 
Sept. 21
OCEAN CITY AIR FESTIVAL at the Municipal Airport  26th & Bay Ave. 10 am- 3pm

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October

Oct. 11FALL BLOCK PARTY - 9 am - 5 pm, 5th - 14th Streets on Asbury Ave.and the Tabernacle Grounds.  Over 400 crafters, food vendors, and more.
Oct. 30HALLOWEEN PARADE - 7:15 pm, Asbury Ave. from 6th -11th Street.  Register at the Sentinel Ledger.

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November

Nov. 1
TRAIL OF TWO CITIES - Run/walk over the 9th Street Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City
Nov. 14-16QUIET FESTIVAL - A celebration of quiet things, featuring a children's program from 1-3 pm on the 13th at the Ocean City Library, 17th & Simpson Ave.

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December

Dec. 6
CHRISTMAS PARADE - 7:30 pm, 6th - 11th Streets on Asbury Ave.  Santa Claus is coming to town.
Dec. 6 & 7
TRAIN SHOW - Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, 10am - 4pm on Saturday and 11am - 4pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
Dec. 20CAROLFEST - 7:30 pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. 
Dec. 31FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATION - A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. For more information: www.firstnightocnj.com.

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January 2005

Jan. 1FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH - 1 pm.  at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk.
Jan. 1NEW YEAR'S DAY SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA - Asbury Avenue - 11 - 4 pm.

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