Happening now
OC BikeFest / OC Rock & Ride
Sep 9–13, 2026(dates TBA)
Happening now
East Coast's largest motorcycle rally with ~100k bikes and national concert acts.
Parking & getting there
- Park & Ride:park free at the West OC Park & Ride lot and bus in — the veteran move on a packed Fest day. Downtown lots and street parking fill fast during big Fest weekends.
- The Beach Bus: runs the length of Coastal Highway like a metro line with stops every few blocks — the easiest way to reach the Inlet/Boardwalk grounds without driving in.
The full fest cycle
Springfest → Cruisin' → White Marlin Open/Marlin Fest → BikeFest → Oceans Calling → Sunfest → Endless Summer Cruisin' → Winterfest of Lights — Ocean City's annual rhythm, in order.
Springfest
Apr 23–26, 2026Inlet LotFree
Wrapped — next time
SpringfestApril 2027(dates TBA)
White Marlin Open
Aug 3–8, 2026Weigh-ins: Harbour Island Marina (14th St bayside)Ticketed
Wrapped — next time
White Marlin OpenAug 2–7, 2027
OC BikeFest / OC Rock & Ride
Happening nowSep 9–13, 2026(dates TBA)Tentative
Official siteOceans Calling Festival
Sep 25–27, 2026Inlet beach, 3 stagesTicketed
Official siteEndless Summer Cruisin'
Oct 8–11, 2026Inlet Lot & Convention CenterFree
Official siteSunfest
Oct 22–25, 2026Inlet LotFree
Official siteWinterfest of Lights
Nov 19–Dec 31, 2026Northside ParkTicketed
Official siteArchive
Past-Fest recaps and community photo galleries are coming soon — this section will hold each year's highlights once the photo moderation queue (§3.7) ships.