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Maridel Motel
Fill your days with pleasure and activity at the Maridel Motel located next to Ocean City's Convention Center. Enjoy your days in the sun on the nearby beach. Try the gentle ocean surf or refresh yourself in our outdoor pool.

Fish Tales
Fish Tales offers something for everyone! Come for lunch on our beach, bring the kids, sink your toes in the sand and watch the boats bring in the day's catch. Stay for a front row seat to spectacular sunsets and enjoy our happy hour specials.

Bahia Marina, Inc.
Bahia Marina, located between 21st and 22nd Streets, is Ocean City's sportfishing headquarters. Ocean City's largest small boat rental fleet, Bahia Marina carries a large selection of tackle and live, fresh or frozen bait for the bay, surf or offshore fisherman.

: Sunday 7/25/10 - Thursday 7/29/10; Starpower National Talent Competition; 40th Street and the Bay; w: http://www.starpowertalent.com; World competition for all dancers who qualified at regionals held across the United States. Activities take place from 8 a.m. to approx. 10 p.m. each day.

: Friday 7/30/10 - Sunday 8/1/10; Greek Festival; 40th Street and the Bay; w: http://www.stgeorgebythesea.org; Be Greek for a weekend with the 21st annual Greek Festival! Enjoy the sights, sounds & flavors of a trip to Greece, right here in the beautiful Ocean City Convention Center. Bring your appetite & dancing shoes! Fun for the entire family! Enjoy expertly prepared traditional Greek cuisine-- mousaka, patsitso, stuffed grape leaves, delicious pastries from baklava to rice pudding, made by professional Yiayias (Greek Grand Mammas). Food served all day beginning at noon. Carry outs available too. Shop at the many unique vendors featuring original and reproduction art, jewelry & clothing. Raffle tickets available, Greek band after 5 p.m.; traditional dance performances by the Hellenics. Schedule to be announced. Free and plentiful parking. Come for lunch, dinner, desserts & more. Admission. Fri. & Sat., noon-11 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 410-524-0990.

: Monday 8/2/10 - Friday 8/6/10; White Marlin Open; Harbour Island, 14th St. & Bay; w: http://www.whitemarlinopen.com; World's largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Mon - Fri, 4-9 p.m. Boats participated last year for $3 million in prize money. Registration fees for participating boats. Spectators see weigh-ins free of charge. Jim Motsko, 410-289-9229.

: Saturday 8/7/10 - Saturday 8/7/10; Blessing of the Combine; Downtown, Snow Hill; e: kfisher44@verizon.net; Celebration of local farming & rural life with petting barnyard, children's activities, arts & crafts, parade of combines & tractors. Saturday. 11-4 p.m. Kathy Fisher, 410-632 -3838.

: Saturday 8/7/10 - Saturday 8/7/10; OC Beach Patrol Crew Competition; 8th St (Surf Ave.) & Beach; e: kjoson@ococean.com; Watch the OCBP lifeguards compete against each other in events and demonstrate their athletic skills. Saturday, 6 p.m. 410-289-7556.

: Saturday 8/7/10 - Sunday 8/8/10; Dub Custom Car Show; 40th Street and the Bay; w: http://www.occarshow.com; Hundreds of show vehicles, celebrity appearances and performances, models, music, dee-jays and much more. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Brian Stoehr, 302-436-0183.

: Friday 8/13/10 - Sunday 8/15/10; Ocean City Antique Show; 4001 Coastal Hwy; Show features silver matching service, formal and country furniture, vintage toys, china, glassware and estate jewelry. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission.

: Friday 8/13/10 - Sunday 8/15/10; Worcester County Fair; Byrd Park, Snow Hill; w: http://www.worcestercountyfair.com; Old-fashioned fun with livestock & horse shows, children's activities, live entertainment, food and craft vendors & more. Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Kirby Brewington, 410-632-3329.

: Friday 9/3/10 - Sunday 9/5/10; Labor Day Weekend Art & Craft Festival; 4001 Coastal Hwy; e: ahastings@ocshows.info; Tasteful mix of mediums including oil and watercolors, woodworking & furniture, stained glass, glass art, candles, pottery and more. Unique gift and household items. Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

: Thursday 9/16/10 - Sunday 9/19/10; Delmarva Bike Week; w: http://www.delmarvabikeweek.com; Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy rides and activities throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Motorcycle related activities with displays, exhibits, entertainment, vendors, celebrities, manufacturers & more. Thurs.-Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

: Friday 9/17/10 - Sunday 9/19/10; Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show; 40th Street and the Bay; e: Tote1523@treasuresoftheearth.net; 14k, sterling jewelry, pearls, beads, loose stones, crystals & more. Classic and contemporary designs for show and sale. Admission. Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Barbara Haney, 804-746-7663.

: Thursday 9/23/10 - Friday 9/24/10; Sandcastle Home Tour; w: http://www.artleagueofoceancity.org; Unique Ocean City area homes on display in this popular annual event. Thurs.& Fri. Tickets required. 410-524-9433.

: Thursday 9/23/10 - Sunday 9/26/10; Sunfest; Inlet Lot; w: http://www.ococean.com; Sunfest celebrates its 36th year as Ocean City's biggest and best festival. Sunfest artisans will delight your eyes with their arts and crafts creations. Try the bold taste of the Eastern Shore with fabulous food and quench your thirst with a tropical smoothie. Enjoy live entertainment on two stages. Children can enjoy hayrides and inflatables on the Beach. Sunfest 2010 has something for everyone. September 23 -26, 2010 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Headline entertainment includes: Thurs., Sept 23, 8 p.m. The Hubcaps Fri., Sept 24, 8 p.m. Phil Vassar with Gloriana Sat., Sept 25, 8 p.m. Blood Sweat and Tears with Chuck Negron Sun., Sept 26, 4:30 p.m. FREE SHOW with Beatlemania Again (no ticket required) Tickets on sale now through ticketmaster.com. or 800-551-7328. OC Convention Center Box Office Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take advantage of these convenient transportation options to Sunfest: Use Park & Ride on Rt 50 in West Ocean City; park free and take shuttle into OC for $1. Park at Convention Center south lot on 40th St. Take Sunfest Express for $2. Ride the Boardwalk Tram to Sunfest for $3 per person one-way and enjoy the Boardwalk sights as you travel to the festival.

: Thursday 9/23/10 - Sunday 9/26/10; Sunfest Kite Festival; 1st - 6th Street; w: http://www.kiteloft.com; On the Beach, 1st St. - 6th St.Bring the family & let your spirits soar! Enjoy days filled with spectacular kite flying. Thousands of spectators travel to see master kite flyers from around the world showcase their aerial displays of art. Thurs.-Sun., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Jay Knerr, 410-289-7855.

: Friday 9/24/10 - Sunday 9/26/10; Berlin Fiddlers Convention; Main Street, Berlin; w: http://www.BerlinFiddlersConvention.com; Annual event begins Friday evening with a free concert, continues through acoustic competition on Saturday. On Sunday, a Bluegrass Gospel Jam. Also crafters & food vendors. Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 410-641-4775.