Northside Park, 200 125th Street Ocean City, MD 21842
12PM to 8PM *VIP Ticket Holders Can Enter at 11 AM
(Wine tasting tables, Main Bar & VIP bar will be open until 7:15pm)
Gates – The entrance is located at the West end of Northside Park, between the Northside Park Lagoon and Assawoman Bay. Enter the park at 125th Street, past the Recreation Complex building. We will begin ID & Bag check at 11am for VIP Ticket Holders. The doors will open at 11am for VIP Ticket Holders and 12pm for all others. Please have your ID out and ready. If you want to consume alcohol, you must have a valid government issued 21+ ID (we cannot accept vertical ID’s).
Eventbrite Ticket Holders – Please print out your tickets or have them pulled up on your phone. We do have the ability to look up the tickets by the last name. Please bring a valid government issued ID. There is a different line for each type of ticket. Please be sure to enter the correct line. We will have a table for each type of ticket (General Admission, Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting Ticket, and VIP). Please look at signs before entering a line. If you purchased two different types of tickets, please go to the appropriate line, and send your guest to the appropriate line.
VIP Ticket Holders –VIP ticket holders will receive early access. We will be opening the gates at 11:00am. Upon entry, you will receive a VIP wristband. If you have a VIP + Crab Ticket, you will receive a mallet and crab ticket, which can be redeemed at Hooper’s Crab House booth for a half dozen crabs. Your VIP wristbands will give you access to unlimited wine tastings in the main festival area, for full drinks you will get from the private bar in the VIP Tent. The VIP wristband gives you access to the VIP tent. Guests will be allowed to order one drink at a time at the open bar in the VIP tent. There is community seating in the VIP area. The seating is for adult ticket holders only (children may be in the tent, but we have one seat for each paying VIP ticket holder). If you are bringing children, you are welcome to bring folding chairs or blankets for them. Your VIP open bar wristband is only valid in the VIP tent. There will be beer, wine, and signature cocktails available. If you purchased a VIP + 1/2/ Dozen Steamed Crabs, you will receive a crab ticket. You will redeem your crab ticket at the Hooper’s Crab House booth.
Purchasing Tickets Onsite – We will have tickets available for purchase onsite while supplies last. will accept cash or credit cards. Upgrades – We will allow upgrades as space permits for paid tickets.
Purchasing Food/ Drink Onsite – All of the restaurants, food trucks, and bars will accept cash and credit cards. There will NOT be an ATM located inside the event.
Drink Tickets – Each Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting ticket comes with 2 drink tickets (good for a full cocktail, beer, glass of wine, mocktail, or bottled water at a B Scene Bar. The B Scene Bar will be located under a purple ticket. Please go to these bars to redeem your drink ticket.
Broken Glasses – Please be very careful with your glass. If you require a replacement, there will be a fee of $5 (while supplies last). Please go to the main entrance and ask for a team member.
Food Options– Restaurants and food trucks will offer their signature seafood dishes. There will also be non-seafood, vegetarian, and kid-friendly options available. To view menus, please visit https://ocmdseafoodfest.com/restaurants/. Attendees can purchase food directly from the restaurant and food truck vendors.
Steamed Crabs –Hooper’s Crab House will have steamed crabs available for purchase while supplies last. Premium male crabs will be $45/ per half dozen.
Drink Options and Pricing – We will feature signature cocktails, wine, and beer.
Beer – $5+
Wine by the Glass – $7+
Wine by the Bottle – Varies by Bottle
Signature Cocktails – $8+
Wine Tasting Tables – They will be open from 12pm until 7:15pm. You may also purchase by the glass or bottle.
Cash – We advise that you bring cash to the event. There will NOT be any ATM machines inside the event if you need additional cash.
Bag Check – We will have a bag check area prior to the event entrance – please see list of permitted items and non-permitted items.
Items Permitted – Guests will be allowed to bring folding chairs, blankets, card tables, personal umbrellas, sealed bottled waters, and sunscreen.
Items NOT permitted – Coolers, pop-up tents, pets, beach umbrellas, outside alcohol, outside food and drinks, weapons, and illegal substances. *Baby food/ formula will be approved
Pets – Pets are not allowed at this event as it can get crowded, and they cannot be close to the food booths. Reentry is allowed.
Reentry Policy – Festival goers may reenter with wristbands and/ or ticket and ID.
Parking – Northside Park is located at 200 125th Street (125th Street & Jamaica Avenue, Bayside) Ocean City, MD 21842. Free parking, approximately 140 spots in parking lot in front of the Recreation Complex building (125th Street and Jamaica Avenue), approximately 80 spots in the parking lot near the ballfields (Jamaica Avenue), and free street parking along 125th Street, 127th Street, and Jamaica Avenue.
Buses – We encourage taking advantage of Ocean City’s Municipal’s Buses. For detailed information, please visit
Shopping – From jewelry to art, we have a lot of great, local vendors. Be sure to check them out!
Main Stage Schedule –
11AM - 1:45 PM - Tumblehome Band
2:30PM - 4:45PM - The 8 Ohms Band
5:15PM - 7:30PM - The Players Band
Cooking Demo Schedule – Coming soon!
Be Social! –Instagram @OceanCitySeafoodFest and Facebook @OceanCitySeafoodFestival Don’t forget to use #OceanCitySeafoodFest
Drink Responsibly – Everyone 21+ must have a valid 21+ ID (no vertical ID’s accepted) to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Bartenders will not be permitted to serve any intoxicated guests.
We love Non-Profits - A portion of the event proceeds will benefit the Art League of Ocean City.
Explore Ocean City, MD – Ocean City, MD has so much to offer. Stay and play! Please visit https://www.ococean.com/.
Festival Cancellation Policy – The event is rain or shine. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of extreme inclement weather, the festival will take place on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Thank You to Our Sponsors – Ocean City Tourism, Deep Eddy Vodka, Lunazul Tequila, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Admiral Nelson Rum, High Noon, and Wide Roots.
Questions – Our management team will be ready to assist guests and will be at the front gate.
