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Plan a convention with a view.
Whether you’re planning for a small conference or a large event, Ocean City, Maryland’s Roland E. Powell Convention Center can easily accommodate your needs! Our newly renovated rooms, gorgeous views and a beautiful bayfront promenade are the perfect place for trade shows, sporting events, meetings, competitions and more! And coming January 2022, you can look forward to plenty of additional exhibit space, a new 15,000-square-foot gallery overlooking the bay and additional restrooms and meeting rooms.
While you’re in Ocean City, you’ll always find something to do outside of the Convention Center. Enjoy 10 miles of free beach, our 3-mile Boardwalk, 200+ restaurants, our 17 championship golf courses and much more. Plus, with a variety of accommodation options, many also offering meeting space, Ocean City is the convenient, drive-to destination you deserve when planning your next event.
Amenities

Convention Center Expansion
Coming January 2022, an additional 30,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 15,000-square-foot gallery overlooking the bay and additional restrooms and meeting rooms, so you’ll have even more space available for your next big event!

The Convention Center Bayfront Ballroom
The Convention Center Bayfront Ballroom offers breathtaking, panoramic bay views and Ballroom-specific climate and audio controls. With 19,126 square feet of space and 35’ ceilings, it’s the perfect space for your convention.

Variety of Hotels with Meeting Space
Throughout Ocean City, there are 30 hotels that offer meeting space — from ballrooms to boardrooms — so you don’t even have to leave the hotel to fulfill your meeting needs! The Ocean City Convention Visitors Bureau is happy to help distribute your RFP and any meeting requirements to our properties.

Centerplate Catering
The Roland E. Powell Convention Center partners with Centerplate to provide catered food of the utmost quality, whether you are hosting a meeting of 10 or serving plated meals for a banquet of 3,000. Choose from one of the existing Centerplate Catering menus to accommodate the event, or customize a menu from start to finish with the help of the Centerplate team.

Performing Arts Center
With 1,200 seats, state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, box office, concession area and spacious dressing rooms, the Performing Arts Center is that touch of elegance you need for your next seminar, meeting or performance.

Things to Do in OCMD
Bring along the family because Ocean City offers endless fun things to do! Check out the 10 miles of free beach, explore more with the educational and sightseeing boat tours, take a stroll on the world-famous, 3-mile Boardwalk, relax with a golf outing on one of our 17 championship golf courses, cast your lines on a charter boat fishing trip, and much more!

Close Proximity to Major Cities
Ocean City is a convenient, drive-to destination for you and your group, just less than 3 hours from major Mid-Atlantic cities and 30 minutes from the Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY).
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Plan Your Next Meeting
Complete the form below to contact the Roland E. Powell Convention Center or click here to email an Ocean City Staff Member for general meeting inquiries.
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Tour operators and group leaders, book 20 – 40 rooms per night, 2-nights minimum, Sunday through Thursday now through ...
Valid Dates: January 8, 2021 - December 31, 2022
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Youth Basketball Tournament hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center This is the 1st of 3 of the most popular beach events on the East Coast. ALL games played under one ...
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Dance Recital in the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Friday: Dress Rehersal 2pm-11pm Saturday Show: Noon and 6:30pm
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The most popular event on the East Coast, SOLD OUT for the last 9 years, 45 teams were turned away in 2020. Games played @ the Ocean City Convention Center as well as Northsi...
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A dance recital performance showcasing X Squad's 2021-2022 dancers. God willing, there will be a special performance by X Squad's Special Angels. 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM ...
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With professional staging and sound, knowledgeable judges, and a performance like no other, this is a dance competition you must experience to BELIEVE! Contact - 844.737.3737 or...
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World championship competition for dancers who qualified at regionals held across the U.S. Starpower is the stage where performers of all ages and levels, across the globe show the...
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Praise, Worship, Prayer, Word, and Holy Spirit Ministry. Baptism in ocean on last day. Ocean City Convention Center 10am - 1pm. North Division Street Beach 7pm - 10pm.&...
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Join the crew! for a fantasy filled weekend of amazing sea themed characters from mythology, history and literature. Performers, musicians, mermaids, pirates, vikings, faeries, ste...
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Join us for a wonder-filled day of arts and wellness! Crystals, essential oils, vetted intuitive readers including tarot, psychic mediums, handmade jewelry and crafts, luxurious sp...
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Performing Arts Center
The Ultimate Variety Show Vegas Top Impersonators & Impressionists
August 13, 2022
Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas’ number one imp...
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center & Ocean City Area 10am-5pm Aug. 25, 26, 27. Visit https://oceancityjeepweek.com/ for event information. For registrati...
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Visit https://ocbikefest.com/ for event details.
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Whether you're a member of law enforcement or military, an Ocean City resident or just interested to see what we're all about, there's something for everyone at OC Adve...
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LifeSpan, Maryland's largest and most diverse senior care association, represents more than 280 institutional providers of retirement living, assisted living, skilled nursing, ...
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Cruisin on down to Ocean City Maryland for the 25th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin October 6-7-8-9, 2022. Over 3,000 customs, hot rods, street machines, classics and more will gathe...
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The Town of Ocean City is holding the municipal election in conjunction with federal and state elections on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Registered Ocean ...
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Unique merchandise as well as handmade products, nautical, candles, photography, florals, jewelry, ceramics. Great gifts & household items. Children's activities & face...
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Convention Center
American Cancer Society Holiday Wrappings Luncheon & Fashion Show
December 3, 2022
Fundraiser and community awareness for the American Society. Luncheon, Fashion show and Auction funding childhood cancer. December 3, 2022 - 10AM-2PM $50.00/Ticket ...
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Join us for a day of geeky fun! The con features hundreds of guests, vendors, exhibitors, cosplayers, and artists on it's huge show floor. Ocean City Comic Con prides itself on...