Ocean City Festivals and Events are held year-round. If you’re looking for things to do in Ocean City, or want to know what is going on in Ocean City, you’ve come to the right place. Here is Ocean City’s 2022 events calendar.
July
Ocean City Gardens Civic Associate Bike Parade
Monday, July 4, 2022 10:00 am
Longport Bridge Parking Lot
This annual Bike Parade is sponsored by the Gardens Civic Association Registration begins at 9:00 am and the parade begins at 10:00 am
South Ocean City Improvement Association Bike Parade
Monday, July 4, 2022, 10:00 am
40th and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
This annual bike parade is sponsored by the South Ocean City Improvement Association. Registration begins at 9:00 am at 40th & Asbury Ave and the parade begins at 10:00 am.
Ocean City’s Fourth of July Celebration
Monday, July 4, 2022 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Music Pier Beach, Ocean City.
A kite flying competition begins at 7:00 pm, followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier. A spectacular boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening at 9:00 pm.
Sand Sculpting Contest
July 7, 2022 Begins at 9:00 am; Judging at 11:00 am
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Open to kids, teens, adults and families! Registration is free.
August
The 21st Annual Art of Surfing
Thursday August 4, 2022 – Saturday August 6, 2022
Ocean City Music Pier and boardwalk
This event features original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music, and a chance to meet artists from across the country.
59th Annual Boardwalk Art Show
Friday August 5 and Saturday August 6 10:00 am – 8:00 pm; Sunday August 7 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work.
Ocean City’s Pamper Scamper
Tuesday August 9, 2022 8:30 am
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30 am and contest begins at 9:00 am. For babies up to 15 months.
Ocean City’s Baby Parade
Thursday August 11, 2022 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Ocean City Boardwalk
One of the oldest baby parades in the country. Registration begins June 2022. For more information, visit ocnj.us/babyparade
Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Contest
Wednesday August 17, 2022 5:30 pm
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
The original beauty contest for crustaceans. Families, Kids, Businesses and Organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. Registration is free and open to all ages.
Hermit Crab Races
Wednesday August 17, 2022 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm|
6th Street Beach, Ocean City
Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete in this world-famous race immediately following Miss Crustacean Beauty Contest.
September
Ocean City Street Rod Show
Saturday September 10, 2022 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th Streets
This boardwalk car show features classic street rods.
Ocean City Corvette Show
Sunday September 11, 2022 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk from 6th – 14th Streets
Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show.
Ocean City 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday September 11, 2022 6:00 pm
Ocean City Tabernacle
“A Day to Remember” will include music, prayer and reflections on the memory of lives lost and on the community spirit that was renewed in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.
Ocean City Airport Festival
Saturday September 17, 2022 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue, Ocean City
This event includes a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds, as well as a a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.
Parachute Pyrotechnic Show
Saturday September 17, 2022
Ocean City Boardwalk
This event features several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s Beach & Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8 p.m. jump with a landing on the 7th St Beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.
Boardwalk Aerobatic Air Show
Sunday September 18, 2022 1:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk between 6th – 14th Streets (over the ocean)
Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.
October
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
Saturday October 1 – Sunday October 2, 2022
6th Street– 14th Street on the boardwalk and Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Find great end-of-season deals at this annual sales event
Ocean City Jeep Invasion
Saturday October 1, 2022 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk between 5th Street –14th Street
Check out the Jeeps on display on the Boardwalk.
Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular
Saturday October 8, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Asbury Avenue from 5th – 14th Streets, Ocean City
This event features over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, fireworks will be over the boardwalk from 6th Street – 14th Street.
Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sales
Saturday October 8 – Monday October 10, 2022
6th Street– 14th Street on the boardwalk and Asbury Avenue
Enjoy end-of-season deals at this annual sales event
Humane Society of Ocean City “Howl-O-Ween” Parade
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sports and Civic Center, Ocean City
Contestants are encouraged to dress themselves and their pooch in zany, fun Halloween costumes in the spirit of the season. Registration begins at 2:00 pm at the Sports & Civic Center. The parade begins at 3:00 pm and the procession is from 6th to 14th Street on the Boardwalk. Hosted by the Humane Society of Ocean City.
Ocean City Dog Day
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ocean City Boardwalk
Leashed dogs will be permitted on the boardwalk from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to bring their favorite furry canine friend. Activities for the day include dog-specific vendors at the Music Pier, photo-op stations on the boardwalk, and the Humane Society of Ocean City’s “Pet of the Year” Announcement.
Ocean City Halloween Parade
Thursday October 27, 2022 7:15 pm
Asbury Avenue from 6th – 11th Street, Ocean City
This annual parade is sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club
November
Ocean City’s Winterfest by the Sea
Saturday November 12, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Civic Center, Ocean City
The Chamber of Commerce presents their Third Annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza features craft vendors, food vendors and strolling Santa will be present.
“Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday November 19, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Throughout downtown Ocean City
Get out earlier than the bird and jump start your holiday shopping the weekend before Thanksgiving. Shop in your pajamas for early bird shopping specials.
Horse & Carriage Rides
Saturday, November 19 – Sunday November 20, 2022 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asbury Avenue, starting at 6th Street, Ocean City
Get in the holiday spirit with a horse-drawn carriage that will take riders up and down Asbury Avenue. This event will run each weekend through December 18.
Shop Small Weekend
Friday November 25, 2022 to Sunday, November 27, 2022
Participating Businesses Town-wide throughout Ocean City
Support local businesses by shopping small this weekend.
Christmas in the Downtown
Friday November 25, 2022, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Friday November 25 – Sunday November 27, 2022 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asbury Avenue and 6th Street, Ocean City
A horse-drawn carriage will take riders up and down Asbury Avenue, starting at 6th Street. This event will run each weekend through December 18.
Photos with Santa
Saturday November 26 – Sunday November 27, 2022, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Music Pier, Ocean City
Take photos with Santa at the Music Pier each weekend before the holidays until December 18.
December
Christmas Parade
Friday December 2, 2022, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Asbury Avenue from 6th Street to 11th Street, Ocean City
The annual Christmas Parade will travel down Asbury Avenue and get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Every weekend in December through December 18 (Saturday – Sunday) 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Asbury Avenue and 6th Street, Ocean City
A horse-drawn carriage will take riders up and down Asbury Avenue, starting at 6th Street. This event will run each weekend through December 18.
Photos with Santa
Every weekend in December through December 18 (Saturday– Sunday) 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Music Pier, Ocean City
Take photos with Santa at the Music Pier each weekend before the holidays until December 18.
Ocean City’s First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31, 2022
Various times and locations throughout Ocean City
Ocean City’s First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration includes a complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight (TBA).
For more information on what’s going on down the shore, click on the links below:
Sea Isle City Festivals and Events
Stone Harbor Festivals and Events
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Free Weekly Events in Ocean City
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