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MARCH

24th & 25th – Easter Parade of Fine Arts & Crafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Juried crafters, artists and photographers from throughout the East Coast. $3 admission, benefits local charities. For more information call 609-399-9998.

31st – Spring Festival of Fine Handcrafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Firmly juried exhibitors from 10 states. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 admission benefits local charities. For more information call 800-822-4112.

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APRIL

1st - Spring Festival of Fine Handcrafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Firmly juried exhibitors from 10 states. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 admission benefits local charities. For more information call 800-822-4112.

7th – Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show- 11am at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off of the Boardwalk. Dress your pets in their Easter’s best. For more information call 609-525-9300.

7th – Breakfast with the Easter Bunny – 9am – 12noon, at the Chatterbox, 9th & Central Ave. For reservations call 609-399-0113. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Assoc.

7th – The Great Egg Hunt – 2:30pm, 11th St. – 14th St. Beach. Five (5) age groups. 20,000 eggs, 2,000 with prizes For more information call 609-398-4662.

8th – Easter Fashion Promenade – 1pm, at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Come dressed in your Easter’s best to stroll in our Fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny. For more information call 609-525-9300.

21st – Doo Dah Parade – Say goodbye to tax season with this comedy parade complete with over 500 basset hounds. 12 noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th St. – 12th St. and then up to the Boardwalk ending at the Music Pier. For more information call 609-525-9300.

28th & 29th – Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle (Sat. Only) Boardwalk table sales (Sat. & Sun.). For more information call 609-398-4662.

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MAY

3rd – Martin Z. Mollusk Day – Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

5th – 7th – Boardwalk Table Sales – For more information call 609-398-4662.

5th – Spring Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Sts. on Asbury Ave.
Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information call 609-525-9300. For vendor information call 609-399-2269.

19th – Bus Trip to New York – sponsored by the Ocean City Recreation Dept., $30 (for transportation only) bus leaves OC Transportation Center, 10th & Haven Ave. at 8:00am, departs New York City at 6:00pm. Register at the City Hall Annex, Mon. – Fri., 8:45am - 4:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9304.

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JUNE

Every Thursday through Labor Day – Beginning June 28th

Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

Family Nights, 8pm to 10pm Entertainment on the Boardwalk.

1st – 3rd – Flower Show –See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

2nd – Summer Recreation Programs Sign-up – 9am – 12pm at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St off the Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9304.

2nd – 3rd – Boardwalk Spring Family Fun Fest – Face painters, Clowns, Live Characters, Pony rides (11th St. Beach ) Good Tymes Band, Juried Craft Show. For more information call 609-398-4662.

13th – 16th – Miss New Jersey – Boardwalk Parade, preliminary competitions, and the finals. Find out who will represent New Jersey at the Miss America Competition. For more information call 609-525-9300.

23rd – Antique Auto Show – Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

25th – 29th - July Jubilee – A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts and more. For more information call 609-525-9300.

27th – FUNday at Playland – 1pm – 5pm, $10 wristband provides unlimited access to rides at Playland’s Castaway Cove, 10th & Boardwalk plus go-carts and 2 mini golf courses. Rain date: Friday, June 29th. Benefits Disabilities Resource Center’s community programs. For more information call 609-646-0388 or www.drccq.org

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JULY

The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9245.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day -

Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm, Cornerstone, 2nd Floor of Staintons, 8th & Asbury Ave. $4 per person or Max $15 per family. For more information call 399-4662.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

Beginning July 11th - Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.
Beginning July 11th - Evenings on Asbury Ave. - 5pm – 8pm. Free family entertainment along the Avenue.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue
Family Nights, 8pm to 10pm on the Boardwalk.
Beginning July 11th - Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.
Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9:00am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location:
OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-
9:00am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50.

4th – Fourth of July Celebration – Kite flying competition at 5pm at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off the Boardwalk, followed by entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display
at 9pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
5th – Freckle Contest – 6:30pm at the Music Pier. For more information call 609-525-9304.

11th - – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach – the first one of the season. For more information please call 609-525-9300.

21st – Master Swim – 6pm at 34th St. beach. For more information call 609-525-9200 (in-season) or 525-9182.

21st – Huge Summer Arts & Crafts Spectacular: One day only, 10am – 5pm. Carey Stadium and Civic Center just off the Boardwalk at 6th St. Over 250 juried crafters, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists. $3 admission benefits local and regional charities. For more information call Jersey Shore Artisans Guild at 800-822-4112.

24th – OCBP Women’s Invitational – 6pm at 34th St. beach. For more information call 609-525-9200 (in-season) or 525-9182.

27th – Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival – Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy entertainment, rides for the kids and crafters from 5pm – 9pm. 6th – 8th Sts. on Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.

28th – Night in Venice – The City’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at 6:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay. For more information call 609-525-9300.

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AUGUST

The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier - www.oceancitypops.org. or 609-525-9245.

Every Tuesday through Labor Day -

Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, Face Painters,

Balloon sculptors.

Family Film & Fun Night – 7:15pm, Cornerstone, 2nd Floor of Staintons, 8th & Asbury Ave. $4 per person or Max $15 per family. For more information call 609-399-4662.

Every Wednesday through Labor Day –

Beginning July 11th - Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm.
Beginning July 11th - Evenings on Asbury Ave. - 5pm – 8pm. Free family entertainment along the Avenue.

Every Thursday through Labor Day –

Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue
Family Nights, 8pm to 10pm on the Boardwalk.
Beginning July 11th - Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave.
Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to

1st – Sand Sculpting Contest – 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the second one of the season. For more information call 609-525-9300.

1st – Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – the original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.

1st – Hermit Crab Races – Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach.
For more information call 609-525-9300.
3rd – 5th – 45th Annual Boardwalk Art Show – Juried art show on the boardwalk. 6th – 12th St. For more information call 609-525-9310.

7th – Pamper Scamper – Annual baby crawling race 9am registration and 9:30am start at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9304.

9th - 98th Annual Baby Parade – One of the oldest baby parades in the country held on our amazing boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.

13th – 17th – Weird Week – Wacky But Not Tacky theses events are fun for the entire family. 11:00am each day at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Call 609-525-9300 for more information.

16th – Twins Contest - 6:30 p.m. at the Music Pier, prizes for those who look the most and least alike. For more information call 609-525-9304.

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SEPTEMBER

7th – 9th – Street Rod Weekend – Features classic cars on display at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the Boardwalk and on the Boardwalk. For more information
call 609-525-9300.

22nd – Air Festival – Ocean City’s Annual Air Festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. For more information call 609-525-9223.

22nd - Cavalcade of Marching Bands – Parade on boardwalk, 14th – 6th St., 1pm. For more information call 609-398-4662.

23rd – Corvette Show – on the Boardwalk from 6th – 10th St. For more information call 609-457-0081.

28th – Folk Festival by the Sea – Come and experience our 3rd annual citywide yard sale (Sat. Only) plus two evenings of traditional folk music performances. For more information call 609-399-2629.

29th Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle (Sat. Only) Boardwalk table sales (Sat. & Sun.). For more information call 609-398-4662.

29th – Boardwalk Tables Sales – For more information call 609-398-4662.

29th – 2nd Annual Ocean City Boardwalk 2006-07 Auto Expo – Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. For more information call 609-398-4662.

30th – Boardwalk Tables Sales – For more information call 609-398-4662.

30th – 2nd Annual Ocean City Boardwalk 2006-07 Auto Expo – Sat. 11am – 9pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm. For more information call 609-398-4662.

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OCTOBER

5th – Boardwalk Tables Sales – For more information call 609-398-4662.

6th – 8th - Indian Summer Weekend – Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) and boardwalk table sales. For more information call 609-525-9300.

6th – Fall Block Party – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. Call 609-525-9300 for more information.

20th – 21st FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm . Free pumpkins, face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 609-398-4662.

25th – Halloween Parade – 7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street. Register at the Sentinel Ledger: 1-800-813-5580. A First Fright celebration will follow on the days after the Parade, call 609-525-9300.

27th – 28th FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk - 12noon – 4pm . Free pumpkins, face painting & trick or treating. For more information call 609-398-4662.

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NOVEMBER

3rd – Trail of Two Cities – Run/Walk - over the 9th St. Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City. For more information call 609-525-9300.

10th – 11th – Holiday Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts - 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Juried crafters, artists and photographers from throughout the East Coast. $3 admission benefits local charities. For more information call 609-399-9998.

16th –18th Quiet Festival – A celebration of quiet things, featuring a children’s program on the 18th from 1-3pm at the Library, 17th & Simpson Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.

17th – 18th – Christmas Cavalcade of Crafters- 10am – 5pm both days at the Music Pier. Firmly juried exhibitors from11 states. Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 admission benefits local charities. For more information call 800-822-4112.

24th – 25th – Photos with Santa -12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 399-2629.

30th – Christmas Parade – 7:30pm, 6th – 11th St. on Asbury Ave. Santa Claus is coming to town. For more information call 609-399-2269.

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DECEMBER

1st & 2nd – Train Show – Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, 10am – 5pm. Saturday and 11am – 4pm Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
For more information call 609-525-9300.

1st – 2nd - Photos With Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 399-2629.

8th – 9th - Photos With Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 399-2629.

15th – Carolfest – 7:30pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. For more information call 609-525-9300.

15th – 16th - Photos With Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 399-2629.

22nd – 23rd - Photos With Santa – 12pm – 3pm at the Music Pier. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 399-2629.

31st – First Night New Years Eve Celebration – A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. For more information call 525-9300.

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JANUARY 2008

1st – First Day At The Beach – 1pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year. For more information call 609-525-9300.

1st – New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Asbury Ave. from 11am – 4pm.

All dates are tentative. For more information please call (609) 525-9300 or access www.njoceancity.com. (1/26/07)

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