A THANKFUL RESORT WILL CELEBRATE WITH FIREWORKS AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

OCEAN CITY, N.J. --- Ocean City will celebrate Thanksgiving twice this year. Later in November but first on August 24^th when it will treat its loyal vacationers to an evening of

entertainment capped by a gigantic fireworks display. (Rain date, Sunday August 25th)

The Museum’s Thursday Night Lecture series continues on August 8, 2013 at 7pm in the Stainton Senior Center (a part of the Ocean City Community Center - 1735 Simpson Avenue) with a performance by Matthew Dodd, noted historical musician. This event entitled “Songs and Stories of Old Sailing Days” will delight all ages. Dressed in1800's seamen's clothes, around a set of a ship's forecastle, Matthew takes listeners back to the days when men spent years "before the

WHAT: The Ocean City Arts Center will present the City’s 51^st Annual Boardwalk Art Show

WHEN: Fri. Aug. 2 through Sun., Aug. 4: Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: On the Boardwalk from 8^th to 11^th Streets

Miss Crustacean Has Been Entertaining the Nation and Universe For Forty Years at Ocean City. Pageant will “stay put,” says NASCRAB

OCEAN CITY, N.J. --- For 40 years The Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant has attracted hundreds of curvaceous crustaceans and their best friends to the 6^th St. Beach in Ocean City. NASCRAB, its sponsoring organization, has never considered relocating to another venue.

“We would never move the Pageant to Las Vegas or any other location,” said Mark Soifer, founder of the pageant and chairman of NASCRAB, the National Association of Crab Activities at the Beach, a powerful, international organization that runs the event. “Don’t believe the rumors you’ve been hearing. We will stay put. Ocean City has the perfect family atmosphere for our family extravaganza. We know where we belong.”

New Starting time 5 p.m.

OCEAN CITY’S 104th ANNUAL BABY PARADE, AUGUST 8TH

Ocean City’s 104th Annual Baby Parade, the longest consecutively run in the nation, is set for Thursday, Aug. 8th.  The colorful event begins at a new starting time 5 p.m. Parade route is from 6^th to 12^th Sts. on the Boardwalk.

WHAT: New Jersey Hall of Fame Mobile Museum

WHERE: Parked on the North Side of the Community Center Library Complex, 17^th and Simpson Ave.

WHEN: Thurs., July 25 through Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ocean City--The 51st Boardwalk Art Show, hosted by the Ocean City Arts Center, will be held August 2, 3, & 4 from 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday.  Applications for artists will be accepted through July 26.

More than 50 artists will display watercolor, oil, acrylics, original drawings, photograhs and hand-pulled pieces.  Awards include Purchase Award where the Center buys a piece; a $500 Best of Show Award; $350 Second Place; $250 Third Place; $200 Mayor's Choice Award for an Ocean City Themed piece; and Three Honorable Mentions at $100 each.  Prize money was increased in 2013.

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WHAT: Opening ceremonies for Ocean City’s 4^th Annual Tribute to the Philippines

WHEN:  Saturday July 20^th at 10 a.m.

WHERE: In front of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace

The City’ Annual Freckle Contest attracted over 70 contestants who competed for spotted glory in front of the Music Pier, July 11 at 6 p.m.

The good natured competition feature categories from 5 and under to Adults most of whom seemed to have a good time admiring each other’s freckles.

Ocean City, NJ- Magical Mondays are held at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on 6^th street and the boardwalk in Ocean City. With the purchase of a $20 wristband on a Magical Monday guests can go on unlimited rides between the hours of 1-4pm. Proceeds from wristband purchases on Monday, July 15^th will benefit OCNJ C.A.R.E. which is continuing to support Ocean City families and businesses affected by super storm Sandy.

Seventy contestants participated in the City’s first Sand Sculpting Contest of the season which included a group from the Upper Township K.E.Y.S. Day Camp.

Family Division Winners: lst. Place, the Jones Family from Ambler, Pa. who sculpted an Independence Day Castle; 2nd. Place, the Herwig Family, Princenton, N.J., King’s Castle; 3^rd Place: the Stafford Family of Woodbury, Snoopy on a Dog House.

Family Division Honorable Mentions included Adams Family, Shamokin Dam Pa., Loch Ness Monster; The Bay House Family, Harleysville, Pa., Ski Ball Machine; The Cook Family of Erie Pa., Volkswagon; the Kerfoot Family of Bloomsbury, N.J., a Sea Horse.

Ocean City, NJ- The Inn-to-Inn & Historic Tour presented by the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Bed and Breakfast Innkeepers of Ocean City are every Thursday in July and August from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.  Tickets are $14 per person, which includes transportation by trolley and a guided tour.  Catch the trolley at the Ticket Booth located at the 7^th Street and Central Avenue parking lot (metered parking is available).  Tickets are available at the Welcome Center on 9^th Street and at the ticket booth.  Each tour includes an excursion to three inns, the Historic Ocean City Lifesaving Station or the Ocean City Historical Museum, and a sightseeing tour of the City’s historic district.

The Ocean City Historical Museum announces this year’s Summer Lecture Series.  These Thursday evening events start at 7pm and are free and open to the public.  Interested in Ocean City’s history or history in general, this is a great evening.  Come out and support the Ocean City Historical Museum.

Partnering with the Ocean City Fishing Club, the Museum will host an exhibit on the history of the OC Fishing Club, which is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary.  This exhibit will highlight the founding of the club, its development and its role in Ocean City’s community, both in the past and today.  The exhibit will display historic rods, reels, photographs and a selection of the club’s trophies, including the illustrious Ocean City Fishing Cup.  Items from members of the Ocean Fishing Club have been placed on loan with the Museum to help round out the exhibit.  The exhibit will open July 12 with a special reception at 7pm.  For more information about the exhibit or the opening, contact the Museum at 609-399-1801.

The six participants in the Ocean City weight loss contest will have their final weigh-in noon Sunday, June 30 at the Ocean City Music Pier.

On Jan. 1, six Ocean City residents had their initial weigh-in for the friendly weight loss challenge, which began between Ocean City Councilmen Scott Ping and Tony Wilson.

Ocean City, NJ- The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Crafters Market will have its opening day on Wednesday, June 26^th.  Farmers will be on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle, 6^th Street and Asbury Avenue and Crafters will be across the street in the Firehouse parking lot.  The market will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and will showcase Jersey Fresh farmers and a number of crafters with many handmade treasures and treats.   Our Farmers and Crafters Market will feature a great assortment of fresh Jersey produce, fresh flowers, and fresh herbs; all from local farms.  The Market will continue every Wednesday through September 4th.

Community Art Projects (CAP), of Ocean City is presenting “MOSAIC MEMORIES “

From June 4 thru October 15th

Community Art Projects (CAP) invites locals and visitors to leave their mark in Ocean City and become part of a future Community Art Projects art installation. Grab a few friends, or your family and paint a tile at Glazed Over Studio, 854 Asbury Avenue from June 4^th thru October 15^th. Tiles are 4 ¼ inches and can be painted with any design or family name. Prices are $20 per tile or 2 for $35 – Create a Mosaic Memory. Painted tiles, artistically placed in a significant sculpture, will be placed in a central Ocean City location.

Unite, a show designed for late-night youth on the Boardwalk, opens this Saturday, June 22nd at 10:30 pm.

The OTW Band with producer Seth Bazacas has planned an action-packed combination of music, audience involvement, and stand-up. Initially funded by the Ocean City Tabernacle, the event is free and will continue every Saturday night.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Crafters Market will have its opening day on Wednesday, June 26^th.  Farmers will be on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle, 6^th Street and Asbury Avenue and Crafters will be across the street in the Firehouse parking lot.  The market will be open from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and will showcase Jersey Fresh farmers and a number of crafters with many handmade treasures and treats.   Our Farmers and Crafters Market will feature a great assortment of fresh Jersey produce, fresh flowers, and fresh herbs; all from local farms.  The Market will continue every Wednesday through September 4th.

Ocean City, NJ Guided Beach Walks Every Tuesday and Wednesday will Start July 2nd and end August 28th

Volunteer Beachguides will take out groups and share information on various topics that may include: shells, birds, the ocean, beach vegetation, beach creatures and more. Guided beachwalks run for approximately one hour.

The beach scene changes everyday and creates an adventure and learning experience for all ages. Every beach walk is different. Group participants are encouraged to find items* along the way for discussion and learning. The guides will share knowledge and welcome questions. Our guides do their best to make the experience a pleasant memory for all.