Crab enthusiasts, seafood lovers, and boardwalk wanderers, assemble! If there’s one thing we know how to do right in Maryland, it’s a proper seafood feast. Grab your mallets and bring your appetite because the 2nd Annual Ocean City MD Seafood Festival is officially back and better than ever!

Whether you’re in it for the buttery lobster rolls, the ice-cold brews, or the classic Old Bay-covered steamed crabs, we’ve got your perfect Saturday planned. Get crackin'! Here’s Your Ultimate Guide to the Ocean City MD Seafood Festival.

The Need-to-Know Details

  • When: Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Where: Northside Park (200 125th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842)
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (VIPs get in at 12:00 PM!)
  • Good Cause: A portion of all proceeds benefits The Oyster Recovery Partnership. Eat well and do good!

The Main Event: The Food & Drinks!

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Come hungry, because we are hosting 20+ local restaurants and food trucks ready to serve up their absolute best. You can expect mouth-watering signature dishes ranging from Maryland steamed crabs and jumbo lump crab cakes to grilled oysters, lobster rolls, and fresh fish tacos.

Who's Cooking? Prepare your tastebuds for local legends like Hooper's Crab House, Coastal Salt, Captain's Galley, Baywater Seafood, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, The Sterling Tavern, Papi's Tacos, Macky's, Boxhill Crabcakes, Fallen Pine Oyster, Ocean City Taphouse, Seaside Sweets, and plenty more!

Not a huge fan of seafood? No worries! There will be plenty of delicious non-seafood fare to keep everyone in your crew happy. Pair your bites with over 40+ wines, signature cocktails, and local brews.

Beyond the Food: Entertainment for Everyone

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The Ocean City Seafood Festival is designed for all ages, so bring the whole family! While you digest, you can enjoy:

  • Live local music
  • Cooking demonstrations by local chefs
  • Wine pairings and mixology demos
  • A dedicated Family Zone with kid-friendly activities
  • Unique local shopping vendors

What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home)

We want you to get comfortable and stay a while! The festival is rain or shine (tickets are non-refundable), so plan accordingly.

Permitted Items:

  • Folding chairs & small card tables
  • Picnic blankets
  • Personal umbrellas (for that ocean sun!)
  • Sealed bottled water
  • Sunscreen

Pick Your Perfect Ticket

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Friendly reminder: Food, drink, and wine tasting tickets are purchased separately at the event unless otherwise noted in your ticket package below.

General Admission Includes admission to the event and a commemorative souvenir glass. (Does not include wine tastings or food).

  • Early Bird: $15 | Advance: $15 | Onsite: $20

Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting Ticket Includes admission, a souvenir wine glass, unlimited wine, beer, and spirit tastings, plus 2 full drink tickets (beer, wine, cocktail, or mocktail). (Does not include food).

  • Early Bird: $45 | Advance: $50 | Onsite: $55

VIP Ticket  Includes one-hour early admission (12:00 PM), a souvenir glass, unlimited tastings, and exclusive access to the VIP tent. The VIP tent features reserved seating and a private bar serving beer, wine, signature cocktails, and spritzers! (Kids may enter the VIP tent with an adult ticket holder, but seating is reserved for adult VIPs only. Food not included).

  • Early Bird: $90 | Advance: $95 | Onsite: $100

VIP Ticket + Half Dozen Steamed Crabs (The Ultimate MD Experience!) Get everything in the standard VIP tier (early entry, VIP tent, private bar, unlimited tastings) PLUS a half-dozen premium steamed male crabs provided by Hooper's Crab House and a custom crab mallet! (Additional food/drinks may be purchased onsite).

  • Early Bird: $125 | Advance: $130 | Onsite: Not Available (Buy early!)

Don't wait until it's too late—snag your tickets, pack your sunscreen, and we’ll see you at Northside Park on August 29th for a shuckin' good time!