You will surely find an Ocean City, NJ event to interest you while staying with us at Scarborough Inn Bed and Breakfast. There are attractions very close to the Inn's location as well as on the Jersey Shore.

Ocean City 2013 Events

*Photos courtesy of David Nahan*

May
4	SPRING BLOCK PARTY – 9am - 5pm, 5th - 14th Streets on Asbury Avenue and on the Tabernacle Grounds. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, and more.
4 & 5	SEASIDE TABLE SALES - Come and shop the boardwalk and downtown. (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Streets on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.
11 & 12	MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND -“Mothers Are Special in O.C.” Flower giveaway to all moms at participating boardwalk and downtown stores, while supplies last. For more information call 609-398-4662.
24	UNLOCKING THE OCEAN and Business Person’s Plunge - Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases, and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12 noon, Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.
27	MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE – 11am at Veterans Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.
June	Every Wednesday, June 27th through September 12th – Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th St. 8am – 1pm
May 31 - 2	CITY FLOWER SHOW - See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday, 10am - 4 pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
6	Wonder’s Birthday Bash at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier – 6th St. and the Boardwalk - Celebrate Wonder Bear’s Birthday from 6pm-10:30pm. All rides will be only 1 Ticket and at 9pm see a birthday bash fireworks show! Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Celebrating 82 years on the Ocean City Boardwalk. For more information call 609-399-7082.
12 to 15	MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT- Boardwalk Parade (7pm - June 13th) - Preliminary competitions and the finals at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.
16	JOHNSON'S POPCORN FATHER'S DAY FAMILY FUN FEST- Face painters, bands, magicians & pony rides at 11th St., 9am – 6pm on the boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.
22	ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW - Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th & Asbury Ave., 9am – 2pm. Boardwalk Parade after 2pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
23	Tony Campolo, Prof. Eastern Univ. Author, founder of EAPE - 7:00 pm at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave, free admission. For more information call 609-399-1915 or visit www.octabernacle.org
TBA	ROCK THE BOARDS 3 CONCERT– South Jersey’s Bound By Nothing hosts the 3rd Annual original music showcase held at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, at 7:00pm. “Rock the Boards 3” will feature some of the area's top original artists from different musical genres in a family-friendly atmosphere suitable for listeners of all ages. Visit www.freshfromthevine.com for more information or call 856-357-0000.
TBA	RESTAURANT WEEK - visit www.eatinocnj.com for more information.
24 to 28	JULY JUBILEE - A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th, complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts, and more. 11am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.
July
The Ocean City Pops Orchestra has performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier. Every Tuesday through the end of August Funtastic Tuesdays – 10am – 1pm on Asbury Ave. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors. Mummers Night – Strutting 7pm – 9pm on the boardwalk, 6th – 14th Sts. Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50 Every Wednesday through the end of August Farmers' Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am – 1pm. Ends Sept. 12th Beach Walks – South End Location: 59th St. & Central Ave., (Entrance to Corsons Park) Tuesdays-9am, Wednesdays-6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays-6:30pm, Wednesdays-9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00 Children $.50 Every Thursday through the end of August Market Days, 10am – 1pm - Asbury Avenue. Entertainment, face painters, balloon sculptors. Family Nights - Entertainment on the boardwalk 7:30pm to 9:30pm between 6th – 14th Sts. Inn to Inn Tours – Thursdays 2pm – 4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Ave. Every Sunday through August 19th Character Nights on the boardwalk. Characters will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier at 7:00 p.m., a Surrey Parade will follow at 7:30 p.m. Come join the fun and meet all the Ocean City Boardwalk Merchants’ Mascots. Sponsored by Manco and Manco’s Pizza and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier.
3	SAND SCULPTING CONTEST – 9am at the 6th St. Beach – the first one of the season. For more information call 609-525-9300
4	JULY 4TH FESTIVITIES - Kite flying competition at 5pm followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display off 9th Street beach tops off the evening. For more information call 609-525-9300.
11	FRECKLE CONTEST - 6:30pm at the Music Pier. Registration begins 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9304.
20	Summer Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts - One day only, 10am – 5pm. Carey Stadium and Civic Center just off the Boardwalk at 6th St. Over 250 juried crafters, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists. For more information call 1-800-822-4112.
19	MERCHANT IN VENICE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area, and enjoy entertainment and rides for the kids. 5pm – 9pm, 6th – 9th Sts. on Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-525-9300.
20	NIGHT IN VENICE - The city’s annual boat parade is one of the largest in the world. Starts at 6:30pm from the Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave along the bay. For more information call 609-525-9300.
24	OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races – 34th St. beach, 6:15pm. Women representing the 15 beach patrols on the South Jersey coast will be competing in this annual invitational race.
August	See July for weekly events
2 to 4	51st ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW – Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally, an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Fri. & Sat. – 10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9310.
TBA	NATIONAL NIGHT OUT - at Richard S. Grimes Field, 6th & Haven Ave. from 5pm to 10pm. This event is designed to heighten crime and drug awareness along with forming police/community partnerships. The event features a live band, kids’ amusements, dunk tanks, pony rides, and displays by area emergency agencies. Admission and amusements are free. All proceeds from the concession stand benefit the local PBA charities.
6	PAMPER SCAMPER - Annual baby crawling race 9am registration, 9:30am start at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.
7	HERMIT CRAB RACES – Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe compete for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.
7	MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT – the original beauty contest for crustaceans. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1pm at the 6th St. Beach. For more information call 609-525-9300.
7	SAND SCULPTING - 9am at the 6th St. Beach, the second one of the season. For more information call 609-525-9300.

8	104th ANNUAL BABY PARADE – 10:15am, one of the oldest baby parades in the country. On the boardwalk, 6th – 12th Streets. For more information call 609-525-9300.
8	TWINS CONTEST - 6:30 pm. Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.
TBA	MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT - 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. Tickets $15 at the door. Scholarship pageant sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information call 609-525-9300.
TBA	WEIRD WEEK – Wacky but not tacky, these events are fun for the entire family. 11am each day at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace, & Boardwalk. For more information call 609-525-9300.
September
	Every Wednesday until September 12th Farmer’s Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday also crafters in Fire House Parking Lot on 6th St. 8am – 1pm.
TBA	Fall Farmers Market In The Downtown – 8am – 1pm, 9th & Asbury Ave. For more information call 609-398-4662.
6 to 8	STREET ROD WEEKEND – Features classic cars on display at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. off the boardwalk. Boardwalk display, Sat., 12noon – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
11	SEPTEMBER 11th CEREMONY - 11:00am at Veterans Memorial Park, 6th & Wesley Ave. Veterans groups and the City will honor the victims of the tragedy by holding the annual service. The public is invited. For more information call 609-525-9300.
14	OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL - Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Ave. 10am – 3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds. Meet the performers for the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show. For more information call 609-525-9223.
TBA	BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW – 1pm – 3pm, 6th – 14th Streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world.
22	CORVETTE SHOW - Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the boardwalk from 6th – 10th St., 11:30am – 4pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.
28	Citywide Yard Sale – at Tabernacle Grounds, 5th & Wesley Ave. 8am – 1pm and at homes throughout town. Merchant table sales in the downtown all weekend long, 6th – 11th Sts. along Asbury Ave. Bargains galore! For more information call 609-398-4662.
28 & 29	Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Tables Sales – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the Boardwalk and Asbury Ave.
October
5 to 7	BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.
5 to 7	BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES – (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. on the boardwalk and Asbury Ave.
5 to 7	INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND – Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) and boardwalk table sales. For more information call 609-525-9300.
5	FALL BLOCK PARTY & FIREWORKS – 9am – 5pm from 5th – 14th Streets on Asbury Ave. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music, and more. In the evening, family night entertainment on the boardwalk with fireworks beginning at 9:30pm. For more information call 609-525-9300.

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