Thousands of visitors filled Asbury Avenue in Ocean City during the annual Fall Block Party on Saturday despite a gray and rainy day.
The Swift family of Upper Township visits the Fall Block Party in Ocean City on Saturday, Oct. 11.The forecast had called for the weather to continue to improve through the day, but intermittent rain continued through the day.
The Fall Block Party marks the pinnacle of Ocean City’s shoulder season and often attracts as many as 40,000 people.
The event started more than three decades ago and has grown into a full Indian Summer Weekend Festival that includes three days of activities, including a Saturday night fireworks display, three days of table sales and a seafood festival.
The centerpiece of the special weekend is the mile-long block party that extends from Fifth to 14th streets along Asbury Avenue. More than 400 juried crafters from throughout the East Coast participate in the event that features hand-made products.
Ocean City’s Indian Summer Weekend continues with table sales, a seafood festival, ride discounts and a Music Pier rock concert.
Seafood Center and Downtown/Boardwalk table sales: A seafood center will be set up at the Ocean City Music Pier 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 to 13. The center will feature local seafood restaurants and vendors. The seafood festival will be held rain or shine. Boardwalk merchants will hold table sales starting Saturday, Oct. 11, and ending Monday, Oct. 13. Downtown merchants will hold sidewalk sales on Sunday and Monday (Oct. 12 and 13).
Discounted Rides: An end-of-summer special at Playland’s Castaway Cove (between 10th and 11th streets on boardwalk) includes a $15 wristband good for unlimited rides 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 (Friday and Saturday) and 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 (Sunday). Gillian’s Wonderland Pier (at Sixth Street on boardwalk) has a Guest Appreciation Weekend with all rides for 3 tickets from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 11) and 1 p.m to 6 p.m Sunday (Oct. 12).
Charlie Phillips Band: The greatest hits of Eric Clapton will be performed at the Music Pier at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 12) by the Charlie Phillips Band. Tickets are $15, call (609) 525-9300 (cash or checks) or www.brownpapertickets.com/event, credit card only.
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