10,000 Hotel Rooms & Thousands of Rentable Condos
200+ Restaurants
10-Mile White Sand Beach
3-Mile Boardwalk
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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State and Federal agencies – per diem pricing available, basic A/V included in your meeting room rental along with com...
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Tour operators and group leaders, book 20 – 40 rooms per night, 2-nights minimum, Sunday through Thursday now through ...
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Reserve 10 rooms or less for one or more nights and host a conference any Monday through Thursday and all you need is in...
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Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites
Oceanfront Offsite Cocktail Receptions for up to 200 Guests
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Holiday Inn Oceanfront & Conference Center Host your next meeting with us and receive double IHG Business Rewards up ...
Valid Dates: January 11, 2021 - December 30, 2021
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Monte Carlo Hotel Group Receive up to 25% off Groups of 10 rooms or more Receive the 10th room FREE. Submit our Grou...
Valid Dates: January 15, 2021 - December 30, 2021
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Monte Carlo Hotel Group Receive up to 25% off Groups of 10 rooms or more Receive the 10th room FREE. Submit our Grou...
Valid Dates: January 15, 2021 - December 30, 2021
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center OC Christmas Open Championship Cheer and Dance Extreme is an independent event producer Tier 1 member of the USASF. The...
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Showtime: 3PM Doors Open: 2:30PM Ticket price $50 TicketMaster link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15005B0ACD0B33B4 Concert Title: Holiday Joy Join the Mid-Atla...
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American Cancer Society Holiday Wrappings Luncheon & Fashion Show
December 7, 2021
Find Out More >Fashion Show and luncheon with auction to benefit The American Cancer Society's programs, research, and education at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Fashion show of ...
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Join us for a day of geeky fun! Grab a picture with Star Wars characters, compete in our cosplay contest, or shop a huge convention floor of vendors, independent artists, guests an...
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To kick off 2022, Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the Ocean City Council will host a concert at the beautiful Performing Arts Center on New Year’s Day. All residents and visitor...
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East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Exposition
January 14-16, 2022
Find Out More >47th East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Exposition Schedule Friday, Jan. 14, 11 AM -- 5 PM Saturday, Jan 15, 10 AM -- 5 PM Sunday, J...
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Blood Bank of Delmarva is a non-profit community service organization that provides blood and blood products to 19 hospitals on the Delmarva Peninsula. More than 79,000 blood donat...
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center 6:30 AM - 10:30 PM $25 for a two day pass Do you think you have what it takes to win the Showdown? Sign up for this ...
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The #1 Inside Boat Show on the eastern shore, featuring... Approx. 350 boats Over 140 exhibitors Including over 30 boat dealers Electronics Boatlifts Dock builders ...
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Cheerleading National Competition Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center For event details visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com or call 410.579.8668 &n...
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Founded in 2017, the Ocean City Film Festival has built a community of filmmakers both locally and internationally for 4 consecutive seasons. The OCFF prioritizes uniqueness and di...
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center A vendor show to promote the fiber industry through vendors, classes and appreciation of the art. Friday 11am-5pm Saturday...
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Looking to qualify for AAU Nationals? Come out to the AAU Grand Prix with your chance to win a bid to THE BIGGEST VOLLEYBALL EVE...
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Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center he HOME SHOW will display an exciting array of new products and services as well as the basic necessities for the home or condo....
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Cheerleading National Competition Hosted at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center For event details visit www.acdaspirit.com or www.theepicbrands.com or call 410.579.8668 &n...
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Art & Craft Show: Artists and crafters displaying unique and creative handcrafted items including photography, jewelry, lawn and garden decor, wearable art, & more! East...
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Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival
April 22-24, 2022
Find Out More >The World Championship is an international event where carvers, collectors, and visitors convene at the end of each April in Ocean City, MD. From highly decorative works ...
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Showtime: 7PM Doors Open: 6:30PM Ticket price $50 TicketMaster link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15005B0ACEBD33F8 Concert Title: A Gloriously Radiant F...
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US Cheer is a tier-one organization providing professionally run cheer and spirit events. We focus on providing young people standards-based competitions in a fun and exciting atmo...
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Free health screenings - carotid, lipid profile, respiratory, bone density, skin cancer, hearing & much more! FREE & Open to the Public! 8AM - 12:30PM at the Roland E. P...
