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This week at the beach: The White Marlin Open

Posted: Tuesday, August 05, 2008

At the beach this week? The world's largest billfish tournament, the White Marlin Open has taken over Ocean City, and continues through Friday. Participating anglers cast their lures and troll for the $2.2 million in prize money at stake in a tradition that has called Ocean City home since 1974.

The tournament invites spectators to Harbour Island Marina (14th St. and the Bay) from 4-9:15 p.m. each day from August 4-8 to witness the daily weigh-ins free of charge. Don't have time to escape to the shore? You can watch the tourney LIVE on the web each day during competition hours, and read a re-cap of events on the White Marlin Open Blog.

Details:
White Marlin Open
Harbour Island Marina, Ocean City
Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8 from 4-9:15 p.m.

More: Tournament information from our events calendar listing







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35th Annual East Coast Commercial Fisherman's & Aquaculture Trade Expo

Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2009

35th Annual East Coast Commercial Fisherman's & Aquaculture Trade Expo
Friday, January 23– Sunday, January 25
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City
Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
(800) 421-9176
http://info@marylandwatermen.com
Commercial fisherman, charter boat captains, aquaculturalists, and sportsfishermen come together to view the latest engines, boats, equipment, and information the industry has to offer.

See what else is happening on the Shore!


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Expo Ocean City

29th Annual OC Hot Rod & Custom Car Show

Posted: Tuesday, March 10, 2009

29th Annual OC Hot Rod & Custom Car Show
Saturday, March 14– Sunday, March 15
Ocean City Convention Center
40th Street Bayside
Ocean City, MD
10-8 Saturday 10-4 Sunday
$10 General Admission $8 Seniors and Students

410-798-6304
www.specialeventpro.com/hotrod.php

Brilliant paint, bright chrome and tricked out American street rides will be showcased in the Ocean City Convention Center at the 29th Annual Ocean City Hot Rod and Custom Car Show March 14th and 15th. From wild customs to cool classics, extreme trucks to muscle cars, come experience the Hot Rod Show World and more! Come on down to Ocean City MD and check out some of the hottest customs out there!



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Spring Arts and Crafts Show in Ocean City

Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009




Spring Arts and Crafts Show
Saturday, May 23– Sunday, May 24
Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

410-213-0735

Ocean City’s only Memorial Day weekend craft show featuring vendors displaying garden accessories, jewelry, candles, florals, wood crafts, and more.



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Home, Condo & Garden and Arts & Crafts Fair in Ocean City

Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Home, Condo & Garden and Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday, March 20–Sunday, March 22
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City
Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
$7/adults, $6/Seniors and students, Free for ages 13 and under

410-524-7020
www.oceanpromotions.info/march.html

The Home Show will display an exciting array of new products and services as well as the basic necessities for the home or condo. Exhibitors will showcase ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, and even building a home––all under one roof for your shopping and browsing leisure and pleasure.

Complimenting the Home Show, over 120 arts and crafts exhibitors will be participating in the Art and Craft Fair. This Art and Craft Fair offers a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people from near and far.

Highlights include:
385 + booths
FREE Drawings
Health Craft Cooking Show
FREE Parking
"Fine Arts Row”
Door Prizes



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Reach the Beach Dance Nationals in Ocean City

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Reach the Beach Dance Nationals
Sunday, March 1
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
Ocean City

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
info@acdaspirit.com

American Cheer & Dance Academy returns to Ocean City for its 12th annual competition. The best dance teams compete for a national championship title. Register early for Reach the Beach Ocean City Nationals and save $5 or even $10 on participant fees! The earlier you register, the more you will save.

Reach the Beach Ocean City Cheer & Dance Nationals will feature the SITA Award nominated staging, lighting and sound, along with our exciting award ceremonies complete with beach balls, confetti, cheer love and more. Awards will include cash prizes, National Champion Jackets, National Champion banners and team trophies. All participants will receive a Reach the Beach Nationals beach bag and an ACDA tee shirt.



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Cheerleading Dance Ocean City Reach the Beach

Arts Galore on the Shore

Posted: Tuesday, June 15, 2010



Art of the Deals
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Courthouse Square & Downtown Centreville
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
410-758-2520
http://arts4u.info

Community wide event featuring artists, a farmers market, music, demonstrations and information tables on the Courthouse Green. Downtown merchants will have specials and sidewalk sales. Interested artists and civic groups should call the Arts Council about renting a table.

Art in the Park
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Historic Stevensville
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Rain or shine
410-643-9075

This is the Arts Studios and Merchants of Historic Stevensville’s annual outdoor event. Artists and craftsman come from all over the state to show off their best creations, great food! Rain or shine!

Art's Alive
Saturday, June 19, 2010 - Sunday, June 20, 2010
200-125th St. Bayside
Ocean City
Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
800-626-2326
http://ococean.com/events

Visit beautiful Northside Park to discover that art is alive for the entire family in Ocean City! Ocean City's 10th Annual Fine Art Show will feature more than 100 artists selling their treasures and competing for awards. There's something very special about fine art at the beach! Visit the artists as they sell their art around the picturesque lagoon at Northside Park, 127th Street and the Bay. Listen to lively music while you enjoy lunch at the Artists' Café. Also, your children can enjoy free, creative art activities. Bring the whole family and create an "Artsy" Ocean City memory at Art's Alive 2010.



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Wildlife and Nautical Art Show in Ocean City

Posted: Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival and the North American Craft Show
Saturday, January 17– Sunday, January 18
Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City
Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(410) 524-9177
duckmandon@comcast.net

The Shore's premier presentation of nationally acclaimed painters, sculptors, and artists focused on the nautical and wildlife genre, paired with the Shore's largest juried arts and crafts exposition with music and food.



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Nautical and Wildlife Art Festival Ocean City