Sunfest
The InletDowntown
Free 4-day fall arts, crafts, food, and live-music festival at the south end of the Boardwalk — one of the region’s largest outdoor festivals.
Next date
Thursday, October 22, 2026
4 dates scheduled
Time
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Where
The Inlet
809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Maryland
Returns
Seasonal event
Runs seasonally in Ocean City
Sunfest is Ocean City's free four-day fall festival at the south end of the Boardwalk and one of the region's largest outdoor festivals: 200+ arts and crafts vendors, two free live-music stages with 20+ acts (rock, country, fusion, R&B), the DockDogs canine aquatics competition, beach hay wagon rides, and a craft beer garden. The specific 2026 band list has not been posted yet. The 2026 festival runs Thursday–Sunday, October 22–25.
Hours
Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM.
Tickets & Pricing
Free admission — all music and most activities are free; food, drink, and craft purchases are separate.
Updates: Instagram @townofoceancity, Facebook OceanCity, and ococean.com/sunfest.
All dates
4 upcoming- Oct22
Thursday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Oct23
Friday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Oct24
Saturday
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Oct25
Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Event location
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