Family FUN – Movies, Beach Olympics, Sunset Party Nights – FREE
Ocean City Maryland always has lots to offer visitors – especially this season!
FREE Movies on the Beach – Every Monday and Friday evening a movie is shown on the Beach at 27th Street with our 16′ projector. Bring a blanket and enjoy the night beside the ocean.
FREE Family Beach Olympics – Each Tuesday evening at Beach and 27th St. we feature a variety of contests for all ages. Sand castle contests, tug-of-war, relays and more. Events are free and begin at 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
FREE Movies on the Beach Thursdays - Free movies on the beach for the family every Thursday night at 8:30 pm at the Princess Royale Hotel…Beach & 92nd Street.
FREE Sunset Party Nights - FREE! Tuesday nights in July and August. Watch the sun set over the Isle of Wight Bay from the perfect location in Ocean City. Event begins at 7 pm and runs to approximately 9 pm.
FREE Movies on the Beach Wednesdays – Free movies every Wednesday night at 8:30 pm at the Carousel Hotel – Beach & 118th Street.
FREE Bonfire & Story Hour on the Beach – Enjoy story hours; learn the history of Ocean City and some of the Town’s best-kept secrets! Thursdays – 9:oo pm – North Division St. & Beach.
FREE Sundaes in the Park – Bring your picnic basket…enjoy free entertainment with ice cream sundaes for sale! Family concert series – watch the sunset over the beautiful Assawoman Bay! Northside Park & Bay – 125th Street Bayside.
For more information visit http://ococean.com/events!
Rainy, but FUN – more to see and do!
It does happen occasionally – that gray and cool-ish rainy day! However, a rainy day during the summertime while in Ocean City Maryland can be a welcome respite – offering that opportunity to see and do something other than lie in the sun or frolic in the surf! Our resort town and surrounds are filled with interesting and informative indoor activities to delight visitors of every age. First, there are the many local, small town museums, beginning with the famed and historic, Coast Guard Life-Saving Maritime Museum located at the inlet – south end of the Boardwalk, offering history. It’s a real ‘don’t miss’ for any visitor. And, then there’s the shopping…with the 
plethora of shops and stores on and surrounding the island, including the Ocean City Factory Outlets (including the White Marlin Mall), one may run out of time (or funds) very quickly. Also, combining history and shopping – there are the antiques shops, throughout southern Delaware (listed in the ‘Stormy Weather’ brochure available most anywhere) and over the bridge in Berlin – filled to overflowing with great-granny’s goodies, these shops elicit pleasant memories as well as curiosity of times past. Finally, there is dining, inclement weather seems to bring a more comfortable and leisurely pace while dining – more time to explore the fresh and diverse offerings from our local restaurants. Actually, any and all of the aforementioned activities may provide that more than welcome diversion until the sun shines again (as it ALWAYS does) here at the beach!
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WINE FEST at the Beach…13th Annual Celebration
Mark your calendars now to come celebrate the 2008 “Wine Fest at the Beach” in Ocean City Maryland on September 26th and 27th. The party will be held at the Inlet Park…where the Boardwalk Begins. Along with local and regional live music and quality arts and crafts vendors, this winefest 
will feature fine libations from wineries throughout the United States, Micro-brewed beers and real Delmarva and Chesapeake Bay Cuisine. Wine tasting sample coupons and a commemorative wine glass will be given with the General Admission ticket price of $23.00. Under the Designated Driver Program, to insure a 
safe time for everyone, designated drivers, though paying the regular admission price, will receive a special wristband that entitles them to free Pepsi Cola soft drinks all day and will also receive a complimentary commemorative wine glass upon arrival at the fest. To obtain a printable coupon good for $3.00 off the general admission price and more information on this fun event visit the website at www.winefest.com.
(Our thanks to Bill Swartwout for the terrific photos.)
Area PET SERVICES…for your best friend!
Whether visiting or residing here, you and your pets will find that the area in and around Ocean City Maryland offers the entire spectrum of professional pet care services – see lists below – these are comparable to any large city. Additionally, we offer a listing of local pet friendly hotels for your convenience while traveling. Professional grooming and boarding services abound as well as some “best” veterinary services including a Pet’s ER (two locations) in nearby Salisbury (30 minutes), MD. We even have a new, “Do It Yourself Dog Wash” at the new Cat and Canine Comforts on Rt. 611 in West Ocean City for a quick clean up after a day’s romp playing Frisbee on nearby Assateague Island.PET FRIENDLY HOTELS – Barefoot Mailman – 1-800-395-3668, 35th Street & Ocean Clarion Resort – 1-800-638-2100, 101st Street & Ocean Marylander Hotel – 1-866-879-6130, 127th Street & Ocean OC Apartments – 410-289-4000, 6th Street & Bay Parrot Lagoon Key West – 1-866-641-5930, 4th Street & Bay Safari Motel – 1-800787-2183, 13th Street & Boardwalk Serene Hotel & Suites – 1-800-542-4444, 120th Street & Coastal Windjammer – 410-289-9409, 46th Street & Ocean BOARDING KENNELS – (grooming services available) Delmarva Pet Resort – 302-436-2275, Selbyville Dogtel Hotel – 410-213-8188, West Ocean City Heavenly Hound – 302 -436-2926, Selbyville Village Kennels – 410-352-5108, Bishopville Note: For in-home pet care… House Pawz – 302-381-6808, Fenwick Island (Pet Taxi Service available) Home Alone Petsitting – 302-436-4044, Fenwick Island VETERINARY SERVICES – Atlantic Veterinary Services, 410-629-1838 Berlin Animal Hospital, 410-641-1841 Ocean City Animal Hospital, 410-213-1170 VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital, 410-629-1800 Whaleyville Animal Hospital, 410-352-3311 And a Pet’s ER in Salisbury, 410-543-8400 (Emergency care).
Area Pet Care Services…for your “best” friend!
Whether visiting or a full or part-time resident, you and your pets will find that the area in and around Ocean City Maryland offers the entire spectrum of professional pet care services – see lists below – these are comparable to any large city. Additionally, we offer a listing of local pet friendly hotels for your convenience while traveling. Professional grooming and boarding services abound as well as some “best” veterinary services including a Pet’s ER (two locations) in nearby Salisbury (30 minutes), MD. We even have a new, “Do It Yourself Dog Wash” in town for a quick clean up after a day’s romp playing Frisbee on nearby Assateague Island.
PET FRIENDLY HOTELS –
Barefoot Mailman – 1-800-395-3668, 35th Street & Ocean
Clarion Resort - 1-800-638-2100, 101st Street & Ocean
Marylander Hotel – 1-866-879-6130, 127th Street & Ocean
OC Apartments – 410-289-4000, 6th Street & Bay
Parrot Lagoon Key West – 1-866-641-5930, 4th Street & Bay
Safari Motel – 1-800787-2183, 13th Street & Boardwalk
Serene Hotel & Suites – 1-800-542-4444, 120th Street & Coastal
Windjammer – 410-289-9409, 46th Street & Ocean
BOARDING KENNELS – (grooming services available)
Delmarva Pet Resort – 302-436-2275, Selbyville
Dogtel Hotel – 410-213-8188, West Ocean City
Heavenly Hound – 302 -436-2926, Selbyville
Village Kennels – 410-352-5108, Bishopville
Note: For in-home pet care…
House Pawz – 302-381-6808, Fenwick Island (Pet Taxi Service available)
Home Alone Petsitting – 302-436-4044, Fenwick Island
VETERINARY SERVICES –
Atlantic Veterinary Services, 410-629-1838
Berlin Animal Hospital, 410-641-1841
Ocean City Animal Hospital, 410-213-1170
VCA Delmarva Animal Hospital, 410-629-1800
Whaleyville Animal Hospital, 410-352-3311
And a Pet’s ER in Salisbury, 410-543-8400 (Emergency care).
Medical Treatment Resources…for our visitors to Ocean City Maryland
Unfortunately, there are times while away from home when we will need to seek medical treatment; perhaps a persistent sore throat, a rash or an overindulgence in food or sun that an over the counter remedy cannot resolve. Fortunately, visitors to Ocean City MD have many resources where medical care 
may be sought. Our area also has two excellent hospitals nearby, Atlantic General www.atlanticgeneral.org and Peninsula Regional Medical Center www.peninsula.org – both within 10 and 30 minutes respectively of the beach for emergencies. The latter has been rated as one of the top 100 heart hospitals in the nation. Also, located in Berlin (7 miles to the west) there is 
dialysis care available for those undergoing current treatment while traveling. However, for those minor ailments for which professional treatment is needed we offer the following list of sites in Ocean City…all are well marked with large street side signs. Parking is available at each location.
Atlantic ImmediCare…10th St. & Philadelphia Ave. – southbound, Bayside – Walk-in, 8 am – 6 pm, 7 days a week – 410-289-0065
63rd Street Medical Center – 63rd St. & Coastal Highway – northbound, Oceanside – 410-524-3200
75th Street Family Medicine & Urgent Care – 75th St. & Coastal Hwy. – northbound, Oceanside. Family practice & Urgent Care – www.75thstmedical.com – 410-524-0075
Your Doc’s In – 118th St & Coastal Hwy within shopping center – southbound, Bayside. www.yourdocsin.com – 410-520-0582
Family Medicine – 126th St. & Coastal Hwy. – southbound Bayside. Family practice & Urgent Care – – 410-250-8000
DaVita Dialysis Center– 314 Franklin Ave., Berlin, MD www.davita.com – 410-641-4747
Atlantic General Hospital – Berlin, MD -Full service hospital with emergency care – www.atlanticgeneral.org – 410-641-1100
Peninsula Regional Medical Center – Salisbury, MD – Full service hospital with emergency care – www.peninsula.org – 410-546-6400
Berlin – Charming diversity…
Situated a mere 7 miles east of the Atlantic resort island of Ocean City Maryland, lay the little known town of Berlin. It is said that the name is derived from the contraction of Burley’s Inn, an early way station for people traveling up and down the 
Delmarva Peninsula. Today Berlin is a thriving village, of diverse, tiny neighborhoods with a population of approximately 3,500. It’s frequently said Berlin’s a place where the good life still lives on. And, it’s said too that Berlin’s a “Sunday kind of Town”. It’s true, with quiet, tree lined streets and friendly folks. It is a town of charming diversity, one in which the 3 block long commercial district immediately gives way to large, 
lovely old homes of late Victorian and classic Federal style architecture. The Calvin B. Taylor House Museum – taylorhousemuseum.org is a “don’t miss” during any visit. Shops in the business district are varied and include galleries, fine gift shops and eateries, including the Solstice Restaurant at the Atlantic Hotel – www.atlantichotel.com. Having received a Maryland State designation for an Arts & Entertainment District, Berlin supports the arts in many ways. 
One of these is through the Annual Fiddlers Convention – www.berlinfiddlersconvention.com – event held in late September. In its 15th year, this 3-day festival, held to coincide with Sunfest in Ocean City, is a musical competition of “battling” banjos, fiddles and mandolins. The concerts are free. When you are in the area – come stroll our streets and enjoy the day!
Snow Hill – Then and now, a treasure!
Those visitors to Ocean City Maryland interested in local history have only to drive 20 minutes south on Rt. 113 to visit one of the real treasures of the Lower Shore area. The town of Snow Hill was settled in 1686 and was made a port of entry in 1694 due to the proximity of the still navigable, lovely Pocomoke River. Today, Snow Hill serves as the County Seat for Worcester County including the 
town of OC. Obtain a marriage or business license, pay your taxes, serve on a jury…it all happens within the stately architecture of the 100 + year old, Snow Hill Courthouse. The town has the largest inventory of stately homes on the Lower Shore and a Historic District has been established to preserve the historic integrity. A walking tour brochure may be obtained to view the residential district. The 
commercial district too, which lies between the Pocomoke river and Market Street has many buildings of historic interest which now are home to thriving businesses such as galleries, retail shops and restaurants. Canoe rentals and river tours are available in season. Street parking is available all around town. There are museums such as the Julia A. Purnell Museum (www.purnellmuseum.com) and the Sturgis One Room School House and a short drive away is the famed Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum (www.furnacetown.com) – 25 acres of living history depicting life during the time of operation of the local bog iron foundry. Furnace Town is the site of the 
annual Celtic Festival that takes place for two days every October. Many more cultural events take place within this beautiful town such as the annual “Blessing of the Combines” or the monthly Arts on the River: First Friday Gallery Walk. Oh, and for those of you who love haunted houses…there is the ghost of Snow Hill still said to be walking here!
For more information please call 410-632-2080 or visit the website at www.snowhillmd.com.
OC Convention Center – a place to meet!
The Roland E. Powell Convention Center is proudly located on southbound Coastal Highway and 41st Street in Ocean City Maryland. It is a full city block in length and can accommodate just about anything! There are three exhibit halls with space totaling over 63,000 sq. ft., two 20’ X 40’ stages, a 21,000+ sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, 25 Meeting Rooms and even access to the Assawoman Bay with dock available if the 1200 parking spaces out front aren’t enough!
But, more than the space itself are the wonderful year round events, the shows if you will, that the hard working folks of the Ocean City Maryland Convention Center and Visitors Bureau bring to our fair island. On any given week throughout the year there is something going on…the always eagerly anticipated annual spring Boat Show, the Ward Wildfowl Carving Competition, the many Christmas Craft Fairs…the list goes on and on. Currently the word is that the Greek Festival is coming!
OC MD Chamber of Commerce – Information Please!
At the southernmost gateway to Ocean City Maryland, located at the junction of eastbound Rt. 50 and 707, stands a very attractive gray building with a bright blue roofed tower. This is the new home of the Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce, an invaluable resource for visitor and local alike. The generous parking area is easily accessed from Rt. 707. All manner of information lies within including the recent addition of a real United States Post Office (now open 7 days a week!)
Upon entering this spacious facility one first encounters a large information desk, this day 
manned by two women who were busily answering telephones, although not too busy to nod a pleasant welcome. The area located to the left house the brochure racks where offerings are sorted by type such as restaurants, motels/hotels, recreational activities, etc. and containing all manner of coupon books and special discount information which may be used while visiting. To the right are stacked cubes, which contain the many area newspapers – they are free!
