2011-04-26

Springfest Ocean City, MD - Eastern Shore of Maryland Event

The Sand Lady: An Ocean City Maryland Tale (Schiffer Book)
Springfest Ocean City, MD May 5 - May 8, 2011
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Springfest 
Address:
Inlet Parking Lot 
Phone:
800-626-2326 
Website:
http://oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html
Location:
Oceanside Boardwalk/Inlet
Type:
Concerts/Live Music
Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Springfest 2011 celebrates spring and the upcoming summer season. It is four dynamic days of delicious food, live entertainment and unique arts and crafts under four huge big top tents located in the Inlet Lot at the south end of Ocean City’s famous Boardwalk.

Bring your appetite so you can enjoy delicious food from famous Eastern Shore delicacies as well as a wide assortment of ethnic food.  Over 30 food vendors serve a variety of delicious food, as the Springfest artisans will delight your eyes with their arts and crafts creations during the Springfest 2011 celebration.

Springfest serves up a continuous variety of musical performances on two stages. Admission to the four day event is free! All entertainment is free with the exception of the headline acts.

Headlining Acts:

George Jones - Friday May 6 . The ticket prices are $50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20.
Richard Marx - Saturday May 7. The tickets prices are $40,35,30,25,20.
Tickets are in-person sales only at Convention Center Box Office on 40th Street in Ocean City . Ticket sales at  www.ticketmaster.com or 800-551-7328.

Plus, new to Springfest this year -

CONCERTS HOSTED BY RADIO DISNEY!

Radio Disney AM 640, part of the #1 radio outlet for kids, tweens and families, joins in on the fun at Springfest hosting on-stage performances by “Shake It Up” star Roshon Fegan and Radio Disney’s “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) season three winner Kicking Daisies. Fans will also have a chance to take pictures and talk with Kicking Daisies during a hosted meet and greet session following their performance. Performances will take place 3:30p.m. to 4:30 p.m. under the tent on the Springfest grounds at the inlet parking lot. Click here for artist bios!

Transportation:
Ride the Boardwalk tram directly to the Springfest grounds for only $3 per person one-way.  The tram runs from 10 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.The Springfest Express offers direct service for festival attendees traveling from the Roland E. Powell Convention Center to the Inlet.  This is a non-stop express that takes you directly to the Springfest grounds for only $1 per boarding or $3 ride-all-day. Parking is free at the Convention Center south lot. Shuttles depart the lot every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Due to limited parking around the festival, and for your convenience, park your vehicle for free at the following locations and ride the bus – It’s the way to go.
      Presbyterian Church on 13th Street

      Public Safety Building at 65th Street

      Ocean Plaza Mall on 94th Street
  
      Gold Coast Mall at 115th Street

      Northside Park on 125th Street.

Take advantage of the Town’s Park & Ride location on Route 50 in West Ocean City.  Park your car for free and hop on the non-stop shuttle that takes you round trip (If you require special assistance with handicapped transportation, please call 410-723-1606).

Visit the Official Event Merchandise Shop located just inside the Main Entrance. Don’t forget your official 2011 Springfest tee!  Toddler, youth and adult sizes through 4XL are available.  For more information about Springfest, call the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department at 410-250-0125, or toll-free 1-800-626-2326.

2011 Springfest Entertainment Schedule:
All Entertainment will be subject to change without notice.

Outdoor Stage: Thursday - 10:00 Opening Ceremony, 11:30 JP McDermott & Western Bop, 1:30 Frankie & the Pack, 5:30 Rick K and the Allnighters; 8:00 1st Annual Local Band Jam; Friday - 11:00 The Janitors, 1:00 Jay Henley & The Stone Broke Band, 3:00 Rick K and the Allnighters, 5:00 Front Page News, 6:30 J R Booker; Saturday - 11:00 J R Booker, 1:00 Bottle of Blues, 3:00 DejaGroove, 5:00 Mary Lou & The Untouchables, 6:30 Sir Rod; Sunday - 10:00 Captain Quint, 12:30 Ever-G and the Crew, 2:30 21 Horses Band,  4:30 James Gallagher & Off the Boat

Indoor Stage: Thursday - 10:30 Rick K and the Allnighters, 12:30 Recreation Line Dancers, 2:30 Laurazine, 4:30 JP McDermott & Western Bop, 6:30 Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis; Friday - 10:00 Rick K and the Allnighters, 12:00 Sir Rod, 2:00 The Janitors, 4:00 Jay Henley & The Stone Broke Band, 8:00 "Country Legend" George Jones (Admission;) Saturday - 10:00 Rick K and the Allnighters, 12:00 DejaGroove, 2:00 Capatin Quint, 4:00 Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys, 8:00 Richard Marx with Orchestra (Admission;) Sunday - 11:30 Country Grass, 1:30 The Delmarva Big Band, 3:30 - 4:30 Free DISNEY CONCERT - see above!



Springfest Vendor Application
800-626-2326 or 410-250-0125



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