Delaware
Beach
Calendar
of Events
July 2008
July 2008
Ocean
City Life-Saving Station Museum - South end of Boardwalk
at Inlet
Historic museum offers a glimpse into Ocean City’s past with exhibits of
shipwrecks & beachwear. Also mermaid displays, sands from around the world,
aquarium room & Davy Jones’ locker. Unique gift shop with interesting
selection of nautical gifts & books. Small admission fee. June - September,
daily, 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.; May & October, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; November &
December, weekends, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. During winter months please call for
hours. 410-289-4991.www.ocmuseum.org.
Art League of Ocean City Exhibit & Receptions
Art League Building, 94th St., Bayside
Continuous exhibits featuring local & regional artists, complemented by a
monthly reception, held the first Friday of each month, Feb.-mid-Dec., from
5-7 p.m. Light refreshments offered. Free & open to the public. Gallery open
Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 1- 4 p.m. 410-524-9433.
www.artleagueofoceancity.org.
July 1- August 22
Scorchy Tawes Photography Exhibit
Julia A. Purnell Museum
208 W. Market St., Snow Hill
Display of photography by acclaimed journalist, folklorist & local
television personality, the late Scorchy Tawes. Admission. Tues.-Sat., 10
a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Claire Otterbein, 410-632-0515.
July 1- August 22
Jamboree in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St & the Bay
Bring the entire family for an old-fashioned Fourth with arts & crafts,
delicious food, exciting live entertainment, games & children’s activities.
Friday. Family fun begins at 5 p.m. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 4
Concert on the Beach
N. Division St. & the Beach
Free patriotic concert begins at 8 p.m., followed by fabulous fireworks at
9:30 p.m. Friday. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 4
Firecracker Mixer
OC Tennis Center, 61st St. & Bay
Holiday mixer for all abilities. Bring your patriotic spirit & start the
holiday on the courts. Friday, 9-11 a.m. Sign-ups & fee required. Deadline
July 3. Rod Dulany, 410-524-8337; 410-250-0125.
rdulany@ococean.com.
www.ococean.com/tennis.
July 9
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Free live entertainment each week while you relax beside the cool Atlantic
on warm summer nights. Watch the moon rise over the ocean as you enjoy
tribute bands & local favorites each Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or
chair & enjoy the evening. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 10
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do
in Ocean City. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 11-13
OC Tuna Tournament
OC Fishing Center, off Rt. 50
Sport fishing tournament with a payout of over $650,000 last year. Vendors
on site & fun for all ages as weigh-ins begin each night. Fri.- Sun., 4-7:30
p.m. 410-213-1121.
July 13
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical
groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. Free family
concert series offered every Sunday evening in July & August from 6-8 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 16
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Free live entertainment each week while you relax beside the cool Atlantic
on warm summer nights. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each
Wednesday at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 17
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Sit beside the bonfire & learn interesting facts, history & fun things to do
in Ocean City. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 20-25
Starpower National Talent Competition
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
World competition for all dancers who qualified at one of 37 regionals held
across the United States. Activities take place from 8 a.m. to approx. 8
p.m. each day.
www.starpowertalent.com.
July 20
Sundaes on the Beach
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical
groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. Free family
entertainment each Sunday in July & August , offered from 6-8 p.m.
800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 23
Concerts on the Beach
N. Division St. Beach
Weekly Wednesday concerts provide free live entertainment while you relax
beside the ocean. Tribute bands & local favorites entertain each week at 8
p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the evening. 800-OC-OCEAN
(800-626-2326).
July 24
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Learn interesting facts about your favorite beach town while you enjoy the
bonfire. A different speaker each week. Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN
(800-626-2326).
July 25-27
Greek Festival
Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay
Take a trip to Greece without paying the airfare! Enjoy delicious authentic
cuisine & pastries, live music & dance performances. Vendors selling Greek
music, books, paintings and more. Come join our Big Fat Greek family!
Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. Norma Lewis, St.
George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990.
July 27
Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park, 127th St. & Bay
Bring the family, a chair or blanket & enjoy free local & regional musical
groups. Create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. A great family
evening each Sunday, 6-8 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).
July 28-30
Jesus at the Beach Music & Ministry
Festival
Convention Center & N. Division St. Beach
Christian praise, drama, dance, music & worship. Baptism in the ocean on
Wednesday. Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Convention Center; 7-10 p.m. on the
beach. Dick or Gary, 410-289-1296.
www.jesusatthebeach.org.
July 31
Bonfire Hour
N. Division St. Beach
Relax on the beach beside the bonfire! Each week a different speaker tells
interesting facts or behind-the-scenes stories about your favorite beach
town. Thursdays at 9 p.m. 800-OC-OCEAN (800-626-2326).