Ocean City To Host 35th Springfest April 23-26
Ocean City is kicking off the spring tourism season with its 35th annual Springfest, running from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, at the Inlet Lot. The free, four-day…
Ocean City is kicking off the spring tourism season with its 35th annual Springfest, running from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, at the Inlet Lot.
The free, four-day festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day and will feature more than 200 artists and crafters, specialty vendors, and two stages of live entertainment.
New festival attractions for this year's 35th anniversary include a Gourmet Food Pavilion featuring infused oils, jams, and spreads; expanded food trucks; and a street-painting component featuring large-scale pavement art.
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According to a Coast TV report, live glass-blowing demonstrations will be part of the festival, with artists like Michael William Kirby from Baltimore creating pieces on-site.
More information about the festival is available online.
Beyond Springfest, a Spring Showcase of evening performances will be held at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center. This event will feature acts such as the following:
- The Fabulous Hubcaps (April 23)
- Who's Bad: The Michael Jackson Experience (April 24)
- “Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Swift Experience” (April 25)
- The Fab Four: Help! (a Beatles tribute on April 26)
Additionally, the Maryland International Kite Exposition will take place along the beach and boardwalk between Third and Seventh streets from April 24 to 26, with kite displays and flight demonstrations.
To wrap up the month, the 36th annual Cruisin Ocean City, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, through Sunday, May 3, is expected to attract more than 3,000 classic cars, along with related vendors and entertainment.
City leaders state that these events underscore Ocean City's position as a regional spring travel and entertainment destination.
