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The Harrison Group Hotels and Restaurants is proud to announce that four of its Ocean City properties have been recognized with the prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the leading national multimedia resource for event and meeting planning in the South. The honored properties include: “ConventionSouth readers and fans have once again voted to […]

As summer winds down and the ocean breeze starts taking on a crisp edge, Ocean City, Maryland, gears up for one of its biggest celebrations: Sunfest. This four-day arts, music, and food festival is a beloved seasonal sendoff and a perfect excuse to take a last hurrah at the shore. Below is your guide to […]

We’re so ready for Oceans Calling 2025 in Ocean City, Maryland! Check out these two Ocean City favorites during Oceans Calling! Both the Wedge and Harrison’s Harbor Watch are located within the festival footprint. Enjoy the festival experience, without paying festival prices! Wedge Bar & Grill, located at the end of the boardwalk, overlooking the […]

Country Calling is back for year two and its looking and better than ever! The Country Calling Festival is set to return to Ocean City, Maryland, from October 3 to 5, 2025. This event has moved to a three-day event over two days last year and will feature over 25 country artists. These artists will performing across […]

Known in the past as Bikefest, Ocean City, Maryland’s annual motorcycle festival is back with a brand new look! Local organizers Matthew and Tyler Odachowski are proud to present OC Rock & Ride, a fresh take on Bikefest dedicated to preserving the rally’s spirit. The event will begin on Wednesday, September 10th, and end on […]

Ocean’s Calling is a three day music festival taking place this September in Ocean City Maryland. Featuring headliners such as Green Day, Noah Kahan, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer, the event brings in a huge crowd each year. The festival grounds are right on the beach, creating one of the most unique and memorable venues […]

The White Marlin Open is a 52-year-old deep-sea fishing event famous for being the world’s largest and richest billfish tournament. Hosted yearly in the waters of “The White Marlin Capital of the World,” a name bestowed upon Ocean City in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt, the competition reels in a massive crowd of spectators and […]

After herd roundups for veterinary inspections early this week, the ponies are officially prepared for the 100th Annual Chincoteague Island Pony Swim! Tomorrow from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., approximately 150 horses and foals will swim across the Assateague Channel to the shores of Chincoteague, VA. July 30th: The Main Pony Swim Once every year, […]

Locals Under the Lights, July 31, 7:00 pm Locals Under the Lights returns to Freeman Pavilion for the 13th season! Audience members can sit back, relax and enjoy local and up-and-coming artists performing on the same stage as national acts, such as Sam Hunt, Buddy Guy and Counting Crows! Super 70s Rock Show featuring Super […]

Ocean City, MD – The Holiday Inn & Suites Ocean City, located on 17th Street and the Boardwalk, is proud to announce it has received the 2024 IHG® Torchbearer Award, the highest honors granted by IHG Hotels & Resorts. This elite recognition is awarded to hotels that have achieved the highest levels of excellence in […]