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Sunfest in Ocean City, MD

Sunfest is the traditional end of the summer season in Ocean City.
October 24 - 27 2024
4 days of FREE music, vendors, food, activities and now a
Shore Craft Beer Garden

Sunfest in Ocean City Md

Sunfest in Ocean City MD is a four day festival that marks the transition to Fall. Four days of free live music, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors and exhibitions are scheduled to help you celebrate October in Ocean City, MD.

Dates:  

October 24-27, 2024

Times:

Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

There will be 4 days of FREE music.

With 2 stages for live music, there will be over 20 groups performing during Sunfest, and many different styles of music to listen and dance to including rock, R&B, country, and fusion!   All performances are free. Check out the full music line up here.

Arts & Crafts

At Sunfest, you’ll find tents full of arts and crafts by over 200 artisans and exhibitors from all over the country. You can shop for hours as the artisans show off their handmade art including jewelry, paintings, textiles, clothing, specialty foods, and more.

Hungry?

The Boardwalk will have its usual vast selection of food to enjoy, but in the food tent at Sunfest, you’ll also find a wide selection of food vendors offering all kinds of different dishes, with something for everyone. 

Transportation

Bus – the Ocean City bus costs $4 for a Ride-All-Day pass. During Sunfest the bus will run from 6am – 2am approximately every 30 minutes. There will be no bus service from 2am – 6am. There will also be an Express Bus Service to/from 40th St. South Convention Center parking lot and Sunfest fair grounds.  The Express Bus Service runs from Thursday thru Saturday 9 am to 10pm and Sunday 9am to 7pm. Service is approximately every 20 minutes.

The Boardwalk Tram will not be running during Sunfest this year. If you require special assistance with handicapped transportation, please call 410-723-1606.  For more information about Sunfest, contact the Special Events Department.

Activities

During Sunfest, there are many activities for you and your family to take part in, including Pumpkin Races, Pet Parades, Beach Maze and more.

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Make sure to check out the scheduled demonstrations and exhibitions.  The Shore Craft Beer Beer Garden benefits the Ocean City Development Corporation .  You will be able to enjoy local craft beers, hard teas, and hard seltzers.

FREE

Beach Maze

Beach Tractor Rides

FREE

Dock Dogs National Point Competition

33 COMMENTS

  1. Ocean City prides itself on being a family friendly destination. Sunfest is one of those events. The big concerts, although revenue gold, have pushed this great family event way too late in the season. You are losing that family friendly reputation. Think about that when u set the schedule for Sunfest next year. I’m sure there is room for all events but this classic one shouldn’t suffer. Thanks for the opportunity to comment.

  2. So Sad. For over 30 years I attended the Sunfest every year… UNTIL you guys moved the date a full month later in the year. Not really a Sunfest anymore! Chillfest is more like it. I know yinz like to maximize revenue for the business community however they are actually alienating so many of pilgrims who considered this event a yearly must ! A tradition for many! Please reconsider and move the date BACK to the end of September.

    • Agree. Still come down in September from Pennsylvania. Have come too for over 30 years because of Sunfest. October Halloween Month. And now don’t have vendors in large tents anymore. It’s a circus we will never attend again. Just Memories now

    • I completely agree with this post. Had relatives and friends come for it and for time on the beach but change in dates make it problematic.

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