Celebrating 150 Years of Ocean City
Celebrate 150 years of Ocean City, Maryland, with events taking place all throughout 2025! From the Penguin Swim and the St. Patrick's Day Parade to annual festivals like Springfest, Sunfest, and Winterfest, we're celebrating all year long. You can get in on the 150th fun by attending select events. Look out for special pop ups, activities, 150th swag, and more.
Upcoming Events
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Celebrate all year long
Dine, Shop, and Play Around Town
The "150th Anniversary Dine, Shop, and Play Around Town" promotion is a week-long celebration taking place each month, designed to highlight the best of Ocean City's local businesses and attractions. Whether it's discovering Ocean City's unique restaurants, picking up souvenirs with a story to tell, or exploring the exciting attractions that make our town unique, there's something for everyone during this week of celebration.
Stay tuned for details each month to see who is involved with special discounts, exclusive Anniversary menus, deals, and fun surprises!
Celebrate Ocean City's 150th Anniversary with Our "Book Early and Save" Promotion!
Join us in honoring 150 years of history, community, and cherished memories in Ocean City, Maryland! Be part of the excitement as we kick off 150 Days of Celebrations. Plan your 2025 getaway now and take advantage of exclusive savings at participating hotels. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our milestone year with unforgettable experiences.
Book before February 28, 2025, to secure your spot in the festivities!

A 150th Celebration
Rising Tides Festival
Join us for the first ever Rising Tides Festival in Ocean City, Maryland on November 22, 2025! Presented by Ocean City Tourism, this dynamic event will capture a mix of music, activities, cuisine, and the spirit of the beach. Dive into nostalgia with throwback music from artists you love, take part in exhilarating activities (like a roller skating rink!), and indulge in your favorite cuisine from local spots. The event will take place at the OC Convention Center. You won't want to miss it!
A Workshop with Rachel Druckenmiller
Charting the Course: Co-Creating a Shared Vision for Ocean City’s Tomorrow
Ocean City isn’t just where we live, work, and play — it’s a special place that’s truly “somewhere to smile about.” Every team member is a vital piece of this coastal community, and your unique perspective and ideas help shape our future, especially as we celebrate our 150th anniversary this year.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll dig into what’s working well, dream about what’s on the horizon, and design practical steps to co-create a future we can all be proud of. Let’s work together to ride the waves of possibility and create a future worth celebrating—a future that’s truly “shore” to bring a smile!

Register for the Workshop
Friday, March 14th | 10 AM - 2 PM

The Official OCMD App
Plan your 150th anniversary visit with our app!
Explore events and activities, browse accommodations, plan restaurants visits, and more, all on the Official Ocean City, MD app. Available on iOS and Android. To download, search "Visit Ocean City MD" in app stores.