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Ocean City Calander of Events for 2009
Please verify all events before making plans. You can call Ocean City City Hall at 609-399-6111 for more info.
2009 OCEAN CITY NJ EVENTS
APRIL 11th - Woofin’ Paws Pet Fashion Show 11 a.m. at Carey Stadium,
6th St. off Boardwalk.Dress your pets in their Easter best. 11th - The Great Egg Hunt 2:30 p.m., 11th to
14th St. Beach. Five (5) agegroups. 50,000 eggs - 2,000 with prizes, 5grand prize bikes and other grand prizes ineach age group. 11th - Easter in the
DOWNTOWN Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Free Photos with the Easter Bunny
in a lifeguard stand,Candy - & Prize-filled eggs for kids, Eggstra Special Savings all along the Avenue. 12th – Easter Sunrise Service A traditional non-denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 6 a.m.,
MusicPier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 12th - Easter Fashion Promenade 1 p.m., at Music Pier,
Moorlyn Terrace andBoardwalk. Come dressed in your Easter best to stroll in the Fashion Promenade and meet the Easter Bunny. 18th - Doo Dah Parade Say good bye to tax
season with this comedy parade with over 500 basset hounds. 12noon on Asbury Ave. from 6th to 12th St.and then up to the Boardwalk ending
at theMusic Pier. 19th – Earth Day Celebration Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave. Entertainment,environmental exhibits, refreshments and more. 12 noon to 4pm. 25th - Citywide Yard Sale Tabernacle Grounds, 5th and Wesley Ave. 8a.m. to 12 noon.
MAY 1st – 3rd – Boardwalk & DowntownMerchant Table Sales (No Vendors) 6th to 14th St. on
Boardwalk and Asbury Ave. 2nd - Spring Block Party 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 5th to 14th St. on Asbury Ave. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. 7th - Martin Z. Mollusk Day Find out if summer
is coming early, 11 a.m.at the 9th St. Beach. 9th – 10th – Mothers Day
Weekend “Mothers Are Special in Ocean City” Flower
give
away to all moms at participating Boardwalk and Downtown stores, while supplies last. 15th - 17th –
Wellness Weekend Learn ways to embark on a healthy lifestyle at the Music Pier,
Mooryln Terrace and Boardwalk. 16th – American Heart Assoc.HeartWalk 9 a.m. registration at Sports and Civic Center, 6th and Boardwalk. Walk begins at10:30 a.m. 22nd – Unlocking
of Ocean and BusinessPersons Plunge Participants dress
in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean tothe strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. 12 noon,Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach. 25th – Memorial Day Service 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th and Wesley Ave. 30th & 31st ‒
Boardwalk Spring FamilyFun Fest Juried Craft Show, Face Painters, Bands,Pony rides at 11th
St. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
JUNE 5th - 7th – Ocean
City Flower Show See beautiful commercial
and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terraceand Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
and Sunday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6th – Summer
Recreation ProgramsSign-up 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sports and Civic Center,6th St. off Boardwalk. 17th – 20th – Miss New Jersey Boardwalk Parade (June 17th), preliminary competitions, and
finals at the Music Pier,Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 22nd – 26th - July Jubilee A fun-filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting,treasure hunts and
more. 11 a.m. at MusicPier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 27th – Antique Auto Show Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle grounds, 6th and Asbury Ave. 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.Boardwalk parade after 2 p.m. 28th – Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Night Celebrating its 80th Season at the Historic Music Pier, Moorlyn
Terrace and Boardwalk.Celebrity guest to be announced.
JULY Ocean City Pops Orchestra performances throughout the summer at the Music Pier. Every Tuesday through Labor Day • Funtastic Tuesdays 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Asbury Ave.Entertainment, Face Painters,Balloon sculptors. •Family Film & Fun Night 7:15p.m. at Cornerstone Auditorium,Stainton’s Square, 810 Asbury.
$4 per
person, max $15 per family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink. Every Tuesday through August 12th• Radio Disney Tuesdays 6:30p.m., 11th and Boardwalk. Meet Radio Disney personalities and cast members. Music, dances,contests and giveaways. Every Wednesday through Labor Day • Farmer’s Market Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8a.m. to 1 p.m. DOWNTOWN by Night evening shopping,
music,dining, and shopping specials 5 to 8 p.m. Every Thursday through
Labor Day • Market
Days 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.Asbury
Avenue. Entertainment,Face Painters, Balloon
sculptors. Family Nights
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.on the Boardwalk. Inn to Inn Tours Thursdays 2 to 4 p.m., pick-up 7th and Central Ave. Beach Walks South End Location: 59th St. and Central Ave., (Entrance to
Corson’s Inlet)Tuesdays 9 a.m., Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot(Gardens Parkway)
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays-9 a.m.Tickets may be purchased onsite.Adults $1, Children $.50. 2nd – Freckle Contest 6:30 p.m. at Music Pier. Registration begins 6 p.m., Moorlyn Terrace
and Boardwalk. 4th – July 4th
Bike Parade Sponsored by the Gardens
Civic Assoc..Registration 8:30 a.m. at Longport Bridge parking lot. Parade begins at 9 a.m. 4th – July 4th Bike ParadeSponsored by the South O.C. Improvement
Assoc.
Registration 8:30 a.m. at 40th and Asbury Ave. Parade begins at 10 a.m. 4th – Fourth of July Celebration Kite flying competition 5 p.m. at Carey Stadium, 6th St. off
Boardwalk, followed by entertainment. A spectacular fireworks display off 9th Street beach at 9 p.m. 8th - Sand Sculpting Contest 9 a.m. at 6th St. Beach. The first one of the season. 18th – 30th Annual T. John Carey Master’s Swim 34th St. beach, 6 p.m. 18th – Huge Summer Arts & Crafts Spectacular One day only, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carey Stadium and Civic Center just
off Boardwalk at 6th St.Over 250 juried crafters, artists, photographers and gourmet food specialists. 22nd – OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational Races 34th St. beach, 6 p.m. 24th – Merchants in Venice Seafood Festival Come and feast on some of the best seafood in the area and enjoy
entertainment and rides for the kids. 5 to 9 p.m. 6th to 9th St. on Asbury Ave. 25th – Night in Venice City’s annual boat parade. One of the largest in the world. Starts
at 7:30 p.m. from Longport Bridge to Tennessee Ave. along the bay.
AUGUST • Ocean City Pops Orchestra performances throughout
the summer
at the Music Pier. Every Tuesday through Labor Day • Funtastic
Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Ave. Entertainment,Face Painters, Balloon sculptors .• Family
Film & Fun Night 7:15 p.m. at Cornerstone Auditorium,Stainton’s Square,
810 Asbury. $4 per person, max $15/family includes: movie, pizza, popcorn and drink. Every Tuesday through
August 12th•
Radio Disney Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.,11th and Boardwalk. Meet Radio Disney personalities and cast members. Music, dances, contests and giveaways. Every Wednesday through
Labor Day • Farmer’s Market Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. Every Thursday through
Labor Day • Market Days 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Asbury Avenue. Entertainment,Face Painters, Balloon sculptors. • Family Nights 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. onthe Boardwalk. • Inn to Inn Tours Thursdays 2 to 4p.m., pick-up 7th and Central Ave. Beach
Walks South End Location:
59th
St. and Central Ave., (Entranceto Corson’s
Inlet) Tuesdays 9 a.m.,Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. North End Location: OC/Longport BridgeParking Lot (Gardens Parkway)Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.,
Wednesdays-9a.m. Tickets may be purchased onsite.Adults $1, Children
$.50. 5th – Sand Sculpting Contest 9 a.m. at 6th St. Beach, the second of theseason. 5th – Miss Crustacean
Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant The original beauty contest for crustaceans. Winner
receives Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. 1 p.m. at 6th St.Beach. 5th – 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. 6th – 8th – The 9th Annual Art of Surfing At Music Pier. Hours: Thurs. 7 to 10p.m., Fri. and Sat. 12 noon to 10 p.m. FREE family event
featuring original art from surfing’s biggest names, live music,and a chance to meet artists from across the country. 7th – 9th –
46th AnnualBoardwalk Art Show Leading artists from
the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. An ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours:Fri. and Sat. – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 10a.m. to 4 p.m. 11th – Pamper
Scamper Annual baby crawling race 9 a.m.registration, 9:30
a.m. start at 6th St. Beach. 13th - 100th Annual Baby Parade 10:15 a.m., the Centennial Anniversary of one of the oldest baby parades in the country. Boardwalk, 6th to 12th St. 13th – Twins
Contest 6:30 p.m. Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. 6
p.m. Registration at Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. 17th – 21st –
Weird Week Wacky But Not Tacky events are fun for the entire family. 11
a.m. each day at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. SEPTEMBER 11th – 13th -
Street Rod Weekend Features classic cars on display at the Sports and Civic Center, 6th St. off Boardwalk
and on
the Boardwalk, Sat., 12 noon to 4 p.m. 19th – Ocean
City Airport Festival Annual festival at Municipal Airport, 26th and Bay Ave. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 AirShow. 19th & 20th –
Boardwalk Fall FamilyFunfest Juried craft show, face painters, bands and more! 20th – Boardwalk
Aerobatic Airshow 1 to 3 p.m. 6th to 14th St. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world. 27th – Corvette
Show Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind
in the east. Corvette models from every manufactured year comprise this colorful show. Displayed on Boardwalk from 6th to 10th St., 11:30
a.m. to 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 3rd - MS Bike-a-thon More than 7,000 bikers raise over $3 million for the Delaware Valley MS Society. 3rd - Citywide Yard
Sale Table Sales will be featured at the Tabernacle Grounds, 6th and Asbury
Ave. Yard Sales through out the City. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. 3rd & 4th –
4th Annual Boardwalk Car Show See some of the auto industry’s newest models on the Boardwalk
through out the weekend. 3rd & 4th – Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Tables
Sales (No Vendors) 6th to 14th St. on Boardwalk and Asbury Ave. 9th – 12th –
Boardwalk & DowntownMerchant Table Sales (No Vendors) 6th to 14th St. on
Boardwalk and Asbury Ave. 10th – 12th - Indian Summer Weekend Seafood vendors at Music Pier (Sat. toMon.) and Boardwalk table sales. 10th – Fall Block
Party 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 5th to 14th St. on Asbury Ave. and Tabernacle
grounds. Over 400craft ers, food vendors, music and more. 16th – 18th –
Faith and Family Weekend A fun faith filled weekend for the entire family.www.faithandfamilyweekend.org. 17th & 18th FREE
Hayrides on the Boardwalk 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Passengers get on and off at 8th and 12th St. Free pumpkins, face painting and trick or treating. 24th – Downtown
Merchants Trick or Treat 12 noon to 3 p.m., 6th to 14th St. on Asbury Ave.at participating merchants. 24th – 25th FREE
Hayrides on theBoardwalk 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Passengers get on and off at 8th and 12th St. Free pumpkins, face painting and trick or treating. 29th – Halloween
Parade 7:15 p.m. on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th St.Register at the Sentinel
Ledger: 1-800-813-5580. NOVEMBER 7th – Trail of
Two Cities – Run/Walk Over 9th St. Bridge from Somers Point to Ocean City. Registration
7 a.m., Run/Walk 8 a.m. 11th – Veteran’s Day Program 11 a.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 5th and Wesley Ave. 13th –15th -
Quiet Festival A celebration of quiet things. 14th – 15th –
Christmas Arts & CraftsFestival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the MusicPier, Boardwalk and
Moorlyn Terrace.Free Parking. $3 contribution benefits local charities. Children under 12 free. 21st – 22nd –
Holiday Celebrationof Fine Crafts 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
at Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Free Parking.Presented by the Jersey Shore Artisans Guild. $3 Charitable donation for 12
andover. 27th - Christmas Parade 7 p.m., 6th to 11th St. on Asbury Ave. SantaClaus is coming to town. 27th - Christmas in
the Downtown “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue”Hospitality Holiday
Weekends in the DOWNTOWN. Celebrate an Old-Fashioned Family Christmas with late nightshopping on Friday’s, free entertainment,refreshments, gift
certificate giveaways,dining & shopping specials all weekend long. Dine with Santa for breakfast at a different Downtown
restaurant every Saturday & Sunday. 28th & 29th - Photos with Santa 12 to 3 p.m. at the Music Pier.
DECEMBER 5th & 6th –
Train Show Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Sunday. $3 for adults, $1 for children. 5th & 6th –
FREE Horse & Carriage Rides 12 noon to 3 p.m., at City Hall, 9th and Asbury Ave. 5th & 6th - Photos
with Santa 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Music Pier. 12th & 13th - FREE
Horse & Carriage Rides 12 noon to 3 p.m., at City Hall, 9th and Asbury Ave. 12th & 13th - Photos
with Santa 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Music Pier. 19th – Breakfast
with Santa 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Chatterbox, 9th and Central
Ave.
For reservations call (609) 399-0113. 19th & 20th - FREE Horse & Carriage Rides 12 noon to 3 p.m., at City Hall, 9th and Asbury Ave. 19th & 20th - Photos
with Santa12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Music Pier. 19th – Carolfest 7:30 p.m. at Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. 31st – First
NightNew Years Eve Celebration A complete schedule
of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight. JANUARY 2010 1st – 5k Boardwalk Run 1 p.m. For more info,
call (609) 525-9300. 1st – First Day At The Beach 2 p.m. at Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year. 1st – New Year’s
Day Shopping Extravaganza Tremendous bargains all day along the Avenue from 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
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