From pie-eating, freckle and sand-sculpting contests to concerts by the Ocean City Pops and Disney princesses, Ocean City’s calendar of special events is filled with family fun this week.
CONTESTS AND WEEKLY HAPPENINGS:
Ocean City’s “Wacky But Not Tacky” series of Wacky Wednesdays continues at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at the Ocean City Music Pier with an old-fashioned pie-eating contest. No advance registration is required for this free family event, but participation will be limited to the first 150 who sign up. The July 12 edition of Wacky Wednesday will bring French-fry sculpting.
The popular weekly Farmers Market on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 13. The market features the best of fresh produce from local farms in the region, along with a variety of craft vendors.
Ocean City’s annual Freckle Contest returns to the Music Pier at 6 p.m. July 5. Registration is free and begins at 5:30 p.m.
A Sand Sculpting Contest will be open to kids, teens, adults and families on Thursday, July 6. Registration is free and begins at 9 a.m. at the Sixth Street Beach. Judging takes place by 11 a.m.
Starting on July 6, the weekly Family Nights will bring a variety of bands and entertainers to the Ocean City Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays through the season. On Tuesday, July 11, Mummers Night will return to the Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with string bands providing entertainment.
OCEAN CITY POP CONCERTS:
After two concerts to celebrate Independence Day, the Ocean City Pops will return to perform Disney Princess: The Concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at the Music Pier. A quartet of Broadway and animated film icons will join the Pops to celebrate the beloved songs from Disney films.
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, Maestro Vince Lee will take listeners on a whirlwind tour of almost every genre imaginable – symphonic folk tales, brassy fanfares, Hollywood hits, Tin Pan Alley tunes, and even funk and soul – during his “Orchestral Favorites” show.
For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, call 609-399-6111 or stop by the Music Pier Box Office.
KENNY G AND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES:
Jazz saxophonist Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of any genre – with global record sales topping 75 million. He performs at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10 at the Music Pier. Check the Music Pier Box Office for ticket availability or call 609-399-6111 or visit Ticketmaster.
The 2023 Summer Concert Series continues with a lot more great music:
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, July 17 – 7 p.m.
The Genesis Show
Recreates Genesis’s 1980 Duke Tour Live
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, July 24 – 7 p.m.
Aimee Mann plus Jonathan Coulton
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, July 31 – 7 p.m.
Don McLean plus Special Guest Al Stewart with his band The Empty Pockets
50th Anniversary “American Pie” Tour
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, August 7 – 7 p.m.
The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, August 21 – 7 p.m.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Bad All Over The World – 50 Years of Rock
Ocean City Music Pier
Monday, August 28 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29 – 7 p.m.
The Wailers
Ocean City Music Pier
Thursday, August 31 – 7 p.m.
FAMILY THEATER SERIES FEATURES ‘THE CAT IN THE HAT’
The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company (OCTC) will open its family-friendly theatrical series on Tuesday, July 11 with a performance of “Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat.” The show is at 10:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.
Visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
