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September/October/December 2007
September 13-16
Delmarva Bike Week
Ocean Downs Racetrack/ Ocean City Area
More than 100,000 motorcycle enthusiasts attend this event with major concerts, celebrity bike builders, thrill shows, games, contests & more. Over 170 vendors from regional & national companies. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Bruce Bennett, 410-629-1560. www.delmarvabikeweek.com.
September 20-23
Sunfest
Inlet Lot
Ocean City's biggest festival. Fine art, distinctive crafts, performers on two stages & a variety of food vendors including gourmet delights. Fall children's activities include pumpkin decorating & scarecrow making. Evening headline entertainers require ticket, available on Ticketmaster.com ; 800-551-7328 or Convention Center Box Office Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunfest hours, Thurs.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
September 20-23
Sunfest Kite Festival
On the Beach between N. Division St. & 7th St.
Enjoy four days filled with spectacular kite flying. Children's workshop, kite battles & the East Coast's premier sport kite competition. Master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Thurs.-Sun., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855. www.kiteloft.com.
September 21-23
Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Main St., Berlin
Annual event begins Friday evening with a free concert, continues through the acoustic music competition on Saturday and ends with Sunday morning Bluegrass Gospel Jam. Also crafters & food. Fri., 7-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.- noon. www.berlinmdcc.org.
September 23
O.C. Cruzers on the Plaza
Somerset Plaza just off Boardwalk
Downtown OC
Local club displays custom cars on the pedestrian plaza. 3-6 p.m. 410-289-7739. Sponsored by the OC Development Corp.
October 5
Family Campfire on the Beach
130th St. on the Beach
Bring your family for a night of fun with a good old-fashioned campfire. Entertainment storytelling, music and refreshments. S'mores and hot chocolate offered. Bring your beach blankets, warm clothes and the whole family for a night out on the beach. 6 p.m. 410-250-0125.
October 6-7
MD State Numismatic Assoc. Coin Show
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Over 70 dealers offer gold, silver, U.S. and foreign coins, jewelry, medals and more. Educational exhibits and club meetings. Free admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 443-623-7025. www.coinshows.com.
October 13-14
Free State Corvette Club Weekend
Inlet Parking Lot
21st gathering of Corvette enthusiasts. Car shows & road rallies. Boardwalk parade Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Car show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 410-590-5630. www.freestatecorvette.com.
October 28
Halloween Spook-out Party
Northside Park Complex, 125th St. & Bay
Participants of all ages can have a howling good time with events that include carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, snacks & much more. Costume contests scheduled throughout the event. Each child must bring a small bag of candy. Sun., 1-3 p.m. 410-250-0125.
November 15-January 1, 2008
Winterfest of Lights
Townwide, Inlet lot
Dazzling lights on cold winter nights put everyone in a holiday mood. Ocean City's award-winning light displays begin with the tunnel of lights at the Inlet where you find the beach filled with lights boasting a nautical theme. Travel the avenues of Ocean City to see the old-fashioned lighted wreaths. Northside Park at 125th & Bay offers hundreds of animated lighted displays. Browse Yukon Cornelius' gift shop for a special gift, have a photo taken with Santa & enjoy hot chocolate in the heated, decorated tent while you wait to board the Winterfest Express to tour the lights. Ocean City has won awards of distinction for this striking display including the American Bus Association Top 100 Events & America Online's City Guide Second in the country! Small fee to ride tram. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN.
December 1
Ocean City Christmas Parade
125th St. to 115th St., Coastal Hwy.
Professionally judged parade with bands, floats, marching units, antique cars & more. Saturday, 11a.m.- 2 p.m. Sponsored by Gold Coast Mall Merchants Assoc. 410-524-9000. Honijarvis@cs.com.
December 2
Holiday Open House
OC Life Saving Station Museum
South End of Boardwalk at Inlet
Enjoy this historic Ocean City site, see the displays & do all your shopping in the unique gift shop. Sunday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 410-289-4991. www.ocmuseum.org.
December 8
Early Eastern Shore Christmas
Museums of Worcester County
The 10 museums of Worcester County each display Christmas traditions of times past. Each facility features a different display. Self-guided tours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.octhebeach.com/museum.
December 8-29
Victorian Christmas
Berlin
Month-long celebrations include animated window displays, horse & carriage rides, breakfast with Santa, concerts, parade, house tours, Victorian fashion show & teas. Santa visits weekends at the Atlantic Hotel. Fee for some events. Most are free to the public. 410-641-4775. www.berlinmdcc.org
December 31
New Year's Eve Bus Rides
Town of Ocean City
The Town of Ocean City offers free bus services for New Year's Eve from 6 a.m. New Year's Eve to 6 a.m. New Year's Day. 800-OC-OCEAN.
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