No matter when you plan on visiting Ocean City, you’ll undoubtedly have a great time. There tons of fun things to do, great restaurants to visit, and amazing nightlife to enjoy in every month of the year. There are even several interesting educational places you can visit, such as the Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum.
But if you happen to be visiting during late April, you’re in for a treat, as you’ll be able to enjoy SpringFest in Ocean City.
We’ll explain everything you need to know about SpringFest and share some tips for making the most of the occasion below!
What Is SpringFest in Ocean City Maryland?
SpringFest is the town of Ocean City’s annual celebration timed to coincide with the arrival of Spring. A four-day-long event that features music, food, activities, and shopping opportunities, SpringFest is popular with locals and out-of-town visitors alike.
This year (2025), the event is scheduled for Thursday, April 24th, Friday, April 25th, Saturday, April 26th, and Sunday, April 27th. The festivities kick off every day at 10:00 AM and go until 8:00 PM (except for the last day, which wraps up at 6:00 PM).
The event takes place at the Inlet Lot, right next to Ocean City’s iconic boardwalk. Parking can sometimes be tricky, so you may want to consider using the Coastal Highway Beach Bus or the Express Beach Bus Shuttle for transportation. These buses arrive and depart at various locations throughout the city every 20 to 30 minutes.
Admission to this family-friendly event is free, though some of the activities and musical acts do require you to pay or purchase tickets. Dogs are generally not permitted to attend the actual festival (except for service animals), however, dogs are allowed on the beach and boardwalk until April 30th.
Ocean City Vacation Pro-Tip: Sign up for the Special Events V.I.P. Club to get notified about this and other events in Ocean City.
2025 SpringFest Music Lineup
Live music is at the very heart of SpringFest, and visitors will enjoy an array of different live acts, representing nearly every genre imaginable. Some of the acts performing at the 2025 SpringFest in Ocean City include:
Thursday, SpringFest 2025
- Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience
- The Uptown Band
- The Mathew Street Band
- Recreation Dancers
- Crash the Limo
- Lennon La Ricci & The Leftovers
- Fat Mezz
- DJ Rupe
Friday, SpringFest 2025
- Hunter Hayes
- Real Diamond: The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute Band
- Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys
- Nicks In Time: The Ultimate Stevie Nicks Tribute Band
- Melissa Quinn Fox
- Callum
- Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis
- DJ Kutt
Saturday, SpringFest 2025
- The Legendary Wailers Featuring Junior Marvin & Passafire
- Fast Times At Shermer High
- Mike Pinto
- Rick K.
- Milk Mountain Band
- Blind Wind
- DJ BK
Sunday, SpringFest 2025
- Island Fusion
- The Lauren Glick Band
- Poole & the Gang
- Rick K
- The 21 Sunday’s Band
- The Mashup
- Making Waves
Remember, some of the acts (particularly those taking place at the indoor stage) require attendees to purchase tickets.
SpringFest in Ocean City: Food
Trust us, you don’t want to visit SpringFest on a full stomach, you’ll want to sample a little of everything, and we guarantee that you won’t return to your Ocean City rental home hungry!
Some of the food vendors who’ll be attending the 2025 SpringFest include:
Food Tent Vendors
- Aunt Betty & Uncle Bubbas Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Joyful Kitchen
- Sherri’s Crab Cakes
- Just Wrapped
- Burgers & Seafood
- FryDay Concessions
- Foodfest
- Chic Crepes
- RK’s Catering
Food Trucks on Midway
- Philly Pretzel Factory
- Grateful Grub
Center Row
- Loundon Court Beverage
Gourmet Tent Vendors
- Solutionz Gourmet
- Main Street Sales
- BulkMore
- Shore Spice & Pickle
- Almonds R Nuts
- Tastie Teas
- Bobby Que Sauce
- Tail Bangers
- Donna’s Delights
- Pecan Yummies
- Fatt Bob’s Jerky Hut
- Nan Jac Emu
- Nectar of the Vine
- Laura’s Raw Honey
- Pretzelphoria
Local Non-Profit Beer Sales
- Maryland Coastal Bays Program
- Sons of Italy
- OC Surf Club
Ocean City Pro Tip: Be sure to check the Ocean City transportation schedule, there are multiple forms of public transport available that make getting around easy!
SpringFest in Ocean City: Vendors
A variety of artists and craftspeople will be offering goods for sale at the event. They’ll be situated in one of two places: the Midway or the Artisan Tent. Some of the vendors you’ll be able to visit include:
Artisan Tent #1
- Shallow Creek Acrylics
- Off the Wall Art, LLC
- Personal Etchings, LLC
- Originals by Mare
- Back to Classic Designs
- J&S Creations
- Chalk Me Up, LLC
- White Lotus
- Slate Expectations
- Jonathan’s Spoons
- Crystal Connections
- Cute Glass Animals
- Justin Gray Design
- 4/7 Studio
- Hot Plates by MAC
- Miss Kiss N Co.
- Salt Soothers LLC
- Old Salt LLC
- Amy’s Creations
- Reel Survival Gear
Artisan Tent #2
- Nuckelberry
- Kookabarn
- The Larimar Girls
- Baby Lamb Designs
- Body Logic
- Creekwater Alpaca
- Sea Glass Jewelry by Nora
- PA Hmong Crafts
- Home Fields, Inc.
- Country Friends
- Seth’s Custom Creations
- Panache Jewelry
- D.J. Flickers
- J&L Embrodery and Design
- Treasures Remade
- Worcester County Humane Society
- Under the Sea Pottery
- Barshell designs
- Patent Artwork
- Old Town Wind Bells
Artisan Tent #3
- The Dudes Pant Planters
- This Little Cottage
- Kate Laine Jewelry
- Avante Painting
- Fran Martin Dixon
- Art by Barton
- Wise Guyz Gadgets
- TB Turnings and Woodwork
- Sarah’s Stitches
- Dizzy Blondes Jewelry
- Rubber Mat Co.
- Perlsu
- Shore Thang Creations
- The Merlys Collection, LLC
- Pretty Pottery
- Progressive Expressions
- Scuttlebutt’s Boutique
- Astro Vinyl Art
- www.embroideredbulletinboards.com
- Creative Creations by Ruth
Artisan Tent #4
- Laser Beam Creations
- Fish Art
- Carolina Artisan
- Zah Crystal Files
- Carpe Librum, LLC
- Accessories Boutique
- Drawn Metal Studios
- Gourds n More Country Store
- Rich Traditions
- Peaceful Mosaic Designs
- Traci’s Treasures and Crystal Jellyfish
- Ultimate Craft Co.
- Trezana Jewelry
- Fine Line Leather Designs
- The Patio Flame
- I and AA Group
- Pooley Glass Engravers
- Photos by Barry
- Write On!
- 4-20 Stained Glass by JoAllyn
Artisan Tent #5
- Curiosity
- Lacquerware by Linda
- Andi’s Corner
- Works of Art
- Constance Collection
- Bath Bombs Baby
- Sandyhook Art Glass Studio
- Outta My Gourd Designs
- Flip’N & Flop’N
- On Lilac Lane
- Fanatic Frames
- Beach2Barn Knits
- Zimmer Clay Works
- Hang with Us
- The Painted Egg
- Functional Art 4 Kids
- Chris Rush Designs, LLC
- Craft Boutique
- Blossom and Gauge
- Melvin’s Studio
- Nichols Enterprises
- MJ’s Legacy
- Left Behind, photography by Kyle Wilson
- Spun Gold Originals
- Custom Garden Rocks LLC
- 220 Design Co.
- The Wicked Woods
- Rock Reborn
- Mr. Willies Lighting, LLC
- PJ Creations
- Primo Potpourri
- Wright Pottery LLC
- Wood Weaving
- Misho Fluid Art
- Keepsake Images
- Georgie LeHoop Drum Artist
- Jac & Jo Designs
- Soul Surf Creations, LLC
- Ravebandz
- Adkins Carpentry LLC
- Tidal Laser Works/Cutting Board Man
- Blue Dragonfly Farm
- Oyster Jewelry, Celebrate the Chesapeake
- AubScents Bath & Body Care
- Scribbler Experiment
- BLT, Etc.
- iPhotoBirds
- Art Sea
- Saltbox Primitives
- HuMa Designs
- Maret Maiste
- Tunes Company
- Fleece n’ Treats
- The Comfort Station
- Global Treasures
- Rager Wood Works
- Clay Hope Jewelry
- Artistic Designs
- Art on Paper
- Serenity Ceramics
- Pet Portraits by Joe
- Riveting Crafts
- Twisted Tines
- Anita’s Country Keepsakes
- Bakery Belles
- Bottle Refab
- Rustic Wrapsody
- Richard Kent Wood & Antler Carver
- Emma’s Fine Designs
- Sunnypoint Studios
- Nick Fasnacht Illustration & Design
Midway
- Coastal Bath Company
- Chala Handbags
- EZ Hang Chairs / Floating Leaf
- Cocktails with a Kick
- Lost at Sea
- LeafFilter Gutter Protection
- TNR Group, UltraBand USA
- Simply Flags & Gifts
- Maryland State Firemen’s Association
- Swirly Bracelets
- Uncommon USA
- Dog is Good
- Scentsy
- Hip Klips
- Living & Giving
- Cutco Cutlery
- Peace Frogs
- Jewelry by Etchings
- Whimsical Door Hangers
- Viking Eyewear
- Chesapeake Jewelers
- T-Mobile
- LulaRoe Dana Jackson
- Color Street, Nail Gems by Julie
- Advanced Beauty
- Soldier Solutions
- Renewal by Anderson
- TNR Group, ULTRABAND USA
- Garden Metal Art
- Euroshine Inc.
- Muddy Mary’s Gourmet
- Sonje Productions
- Sweet Monkey Business
- For the Love of Toffee
- Brian Jerky & Peanut Co.
- True Honey Teas
- Passante’s Home Food Services
- Margaret Taylor Jewelry
- Rays Wraps & Sand Art
- SRL Productions
- Goodway Bakery
- Dragonfly Jams & Jellies
- Hook’em Right Coffee
- Carolina Bee Farm
- Bath Fitter
- Advanced Beauty
- Cross Wings Boutique
- EZ Roll & Gifts & Gadgets
- Kip Kennedy
- Bamboo Sheets
- Superior Sleep Experience
- Inca Sun Import & Export
- Believe in Tomorrow
- Innovative Spas
- Sergio’s Silver and More
- Lil Doug’s Kettle Korn
SpringFest in Ocean City: Other Things to See and Do
There are also a few activities scheduled during the SpringFest that you may want to check out.
For example, there are two sea glass workshops scheduled for Sunday, with one happening from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and a second from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance for either workshop. There’s also a sunrise yoga stretch, put on by SpringFest and Pure Yoga. The event is free, and it is scheduled for Sunday at 8:30 AM.
And don’t forget that you’ll certainly want to spend some time checking out all of the neat retail outlets along Ocean City’s iconic boardwalk.
Visit Ocean City During SpringFest and Have the Time of Your Life!
As you can see, SpringFest in Ocean City is certainly not an even you want to miss! But it’s important to act quickly to ensure you can still reserve the vacation rental home of your dreams. Head on over to our Properties Page and book your preferred rental now!