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Festivals, food and fun on Maryland's Coast

From weekly local events to yearly large-scale celebrations, it’s always festival season in Worcester County, Md. SpringFest brings local, re...

2022 Endless Summer Cruisin’ in Ocean City, MD

Are you ready to cruise? Ocean City, MD will be celebrating the 25th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ event from October 6th to 9th, 2022. Explore...

Canceled: Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, MD

A wave of music is taking Ocean City, MD by storm with the Oceans Calling Music Festival taking place this weekend! The three-day festival begins Frid...

The Best Time of Year to Visit Ocean City, MD

The best time of year to visit Ocean City, MD is right now—the end of summer and the beginning of fall! Now, to be fair, we don’t think th...

Go Coastal: Maryland’s Coast App

Isn’t it time to go coastal? Our new app for Maryland’s Coast is going to completely transform the way you explore and experience the shor...

BikeFest in Ocean City, MD

The 2022 OC BikeFest in Ocean City, MD has begun! September 14th to 18th is full of roaring excitement with events making up the largest motorcycle ra...

Local Farmers Markets on Maryland’s Coast

One of our favorite parts of summer has to be the local farmer’s markets on Maryland’s Coast. We are so lucky to be surrounded by fresh, l...

Top 5 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

We’re into the month of August and that means the school season is right around the corner. Before the summer comes to an end, we want you to ma...

White Marlin Open 2022 in Ocean City, MD

The world’s largest and richest billfish tournament is back for its 49th year! The White Marlin Open in Ocean City, MD is one of the biggest eve...

Free Summer Events in Ocean City, MD

Are you looking for free summer events during your vacation to Ocean City, Maryland? Whether you’re looking for a laid-back evening, or want the...

4th of July Fireworks on Maryland’s Coast

The 4th of July is coming up quickly and summer vacations are in full swing. Independence Day is a great time to be on Maryland’s Coast with exc...

Ocean City MD 2022 Summer Giveaway

Summer is here! With all the fun we've had so far, Maryland’s Coast is excited to offer this 2022 Ocean City, MD summer giveaway to win the...

2022 Jellyfish Festival & Professional Bull Riding in OCMD

Are you ready for the biggest party on the beach in Ocean City, MD? The 2022 Jellyfish Festival is back in town and ready for a rockin’ weekend....

African American History on Maryland’s Coast

Worcester County on Maryland’s Coast is filled with rich African American history. Even on a vacation, there’s always time to learn about...

Things to Do in Ocean City MD This Weekend

At Explore OC, we are ready for summer in Ocean City, MD and this weekend hosts a few annual kick-off events that signal summer is here! Plus, a ton o...

2022 National Tourism and Travel Celebrations

Snow Hill, MD (April 29, 2022) – Maryland’s Coast Tourism and Economic Development (MCTED) invites those seeking rewarding career opportun...

Outdoor Activities on Maryland’s Coast

Maryland’s Coast is fun year-round, but the peak season has to be spring and summer! We’re so excited about all of the outdoor activities...

Ocean City MD Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week is finally back in Ocean City, MD! Starting April 3 and continuing until April 16, 2022, participating restaurants will be offering gr...

April Events in Worcester County, MD

As the weather gets warmer and we start approaching the start of summer on Maryland’s Coast, there are events popping up all over town! Enjoy a...

Ocean City HMRA Trade Expo

The Ocean City Spring Trade Expo presented by the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association is BACK at the Convention Center for its 48th year on...

Hidden Gems on Maryland’s Coast

If you’ve explored Maryland’s Coast you already know how much this beach town has to offer. We love all of the waterways, trails, towns, s...

22 Reasons to Plan Your Vacation to Maryland’s Coast in 2022

It’s 2022 and we’re ready for another great year of fun on Maryland’s Coast! To celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day on January...

Celebrate New Year’s in Ocean City, Maryland

There’s no better place to celebrate the New Year than Ocean City, Maryland! The town is ramping up for tons of exciting events and activities t...

Winter Wellness in Worcester County

As we get deeper into the winter, don’t let those cold January blues take over. Start off 2022 with a winter wellness trip to Worcester County,...

Ocean City Comic-Con 2021

Comic-Con is back in Ocean City for a day of out-of-this-world fun! Stop by to visit all of your favorite comic characters, watch anime screenings, pa...