OCMD Seafood Festival on August 29

If seafood is your love language, there’s no better place to be this weekend than Ocean City, Maryland. The 2nd Annual Ocean City Seafood Festival returns to Northside Park on Saturday, August 29, bringing together local restaurants, fresh seafood, live entertainment, drinks and plenty of coastal fun for one delicious day by the bay.

Running from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., the festival is a celebration of everything that makes Maryland seafood so special and there’s something on the menu for everyone.

Come Hungry for Local Seafood Favorites

More than 20 local restaurants and food trucks will be serving up signature dishes throughout the festival. Expect a mouthwatering lineup featuring favorites from Hooper’s Crab House, Coastal Salt, Captain’s Galley Crab Cake Shack, Baywater Seafood, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, The Sterling Tavern, Papi’s Tacos, Boxhill Crab Cakes, Fallen Pine Oyster Company, Ocean City Taphouse, Seaside Sweets and more.

The menu will feature plenty of seafood favorites, including Maryland steamed crabs, crab cakes, lobster rolls, grilled oysters and fish tacos. And if seafood isn’t your thing, there will also be non-seafood options available.

In other words, come hungry and bring your appetite for trying something new.

More Than Just Seafood

The Ocean City Seafood Festival is about more than great food. Guests can enjoy 40+ wines, craft beers and signature cocktails, making it easy to find the perfect pairing for whatever is on your plate.

Throughout the afternoon, festival-goers can also enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations from local chefs, wine pairings, mixology demonstrations and an oyster shucking competition. Add in local shopping, artisan vendors, a VIP tent and a family-friendly zone, and there’s plenty to see and do between bites. Hotel stays are available at OCMDhotels.com/deals.

The festival is designed for all ages, with kids 16 and under admitted free, making it an easy addition to your Ocean City weekend plans.

Celebrate Seafood and Give Back

There’s also a bigger reason to raise a glass and dig into another crab cake. A portion of the festival’s proceeds will benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a nonprofit organization dedicated to oyster restoration and supporting the health of Maryland’s coastal waterways.

It’s a chance to celebrate the seafood and coastal traditions we love while helping support the waterways that make them possible.

Make a Weekend of It

With the festival taking place at Northside Park, 200 125th Street, it’s a great excuse to spend the weekend enjoying everything Ocean City has to offer. Start the day at the beach, head to Northside Park for an afternoon of seafood and entertainment, then keep the evening going with dinner, drinks or a walk along the Boardwalk.

The 2nd Annual Ocean City Seafood Festival takes place Saturday, August 29, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Northside Park. VIP admission begins at noon. The event is rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable.

So grab your friends, bring your appetite and get ready to crack some crabs, sample something new and celebrate the flavors of the Maryland coast.

Planning your Ocean City dining weekend? Explore more local restaurants and discover your next favorite meal at OCMDrestaurants.com. If you need a hotel deal, check out OCMDhotels.com under their deals page for the best deals for hotel rooms in Ocean City, Maryland.

From the Orchard to the Ocean: Celebrate Peach Month in Ocean City

There’s something special about a ripe, juicy peach in the middle of summer. Sweet, refreshing, and unmistakably seasonal, peaches are a taste of summer—and for the Harrison Group, they’re also a taste of home.

Long before the Harrison family became a part of Ocean City’s hospitality community, the family’s roots were planted in the orchards of Berlin, Maryland. Harrison Brothers Nurseries became known throughout the country for its peaches and operated thousands of acres of peach orchards on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. That agricultural heritage remains an important part of the Harrison Group story today.

So, when August rolls around and National Peach Month arrives, there’s no better way to celebrate than by bringing a little of that history to the table.

This year, Harrison Group restaurants throughout Ocean City are celebrating with a lineup of peach-inspired cocktails, appetizers, entrées, desserts, and more. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, savory, refreshing, or a little bit of all three, there’s a peach special waiting for you.

Peach Specials from the Inlet to the Oceanfront

Harrison’s Harbor Watch

Start your Peach Month adventure at Harrison’s Harbor Watch, where you can pair spectacular inlet views with a couple of peach-inspired favorites.

The Life’s a Peach cocktail combines jalapeño-infused tequila, peach simple syrup, grapefruit, soda, and lime for a refreshing drink with just the right amount of sweetness and a little kick.

For dinner, try the Peach Bourbon Salmon, featuring fresh Atlantic salmon roasted and finished with a peach bourbon glaze. It’s a delicious combination of savory seafood and the natural sweetness of summer peaches.

The Wedge

Just down at the inlet, The Wedge is bringing peaches to both the cocktail and dessert menu.

Cool off with the Peaches & Cream Cocktail, a frozen treat made with peach schnapps, rum, ice cream mix, and whipped cream.

Save room for the Peach Honey Hot Cheesecake, a sweet way to finish your meal and celebrate peach season.

Marlin Moon Restaurant

Located inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Ocean City, Marlin Moon is getting into the Peach Month spirit with not one, but two peach-inspired cocktails.

The Peach Cosmo combines peach purée, peach vodka, peach schnapps, lime juice, and cranberry juice for a fruity take on the classic cocktail.

Prefer something creamy and tropical? Try the Peaches & Cream Cocktail, made with peach schnapps, whipped cream vodka, orange juice, and grenadine.

With its refreshed dining room and coastal menu, Marlin Moon is a great spot to make an evening of your Peach Month celebration.

32 Palm

At 32 Palm in the Hilton on 32nd street, peaches take center stage with a cocktail and a savory appetizer.

The Peach on the Beach combines vodka, peach schnapps, peach nectar, cranberry juice, and orange juice for a light and refreshing cocktail with plenty of fruity flavor.

For something to share, order the Grilled Peach & Burrata Crostini. Grilled artisan crostini are topped with creamy burrata, caramelized peaches, fresh basil, and a drizzle of hot honey and balsamic glaze, then finished with cracked black pepper and flaky sea salt. It’s the perfect example of how versatile the summer peach can be.

32 Palm is also featuring a Peach Summertime Flatbread, topped with sliced peaches, herb-whipped goat cheese, arugula, honey, and reduced balsamic.

Looking for something heartier? The Sticky Southern Peach Glazed Ribs feature tender, slow-cooked baby back ribs generously glazed with sweet Southern peach BBQ sauce and finished with a smoky, caramelized flavor.

And for dessert, the Bourbon Peach Cobbler brings together bourbon-kissed peaches, a buttery golden cobbler crust, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of rich caramel sauce.

The Original Pool Bar at 66th Street

Sometimes the best place to celebrate summer is poolside. At The Original Pool Bar at the Holiday Inn Oceanfront, grab a Tito’s Peach Tea, made with Tito’s vodka, peach schnapps, and iced tea. It’s an easygoing, refreshing cocktail that fits right in with a day at the beach or pool.

Coral Reef Restaurant & Bar

At Coral Reef in the Holiday Inn & Suites on 17th street, peach season gets a bourbon twist. The Bourbon Peach Iced Tea combines Bulleit bourbon, peach purée, and iced tea for a refreshing cocktail with a little Southern character.

Then finish things off with the Peach Honey Hot Cheesecake, a sweet and seasonal dessert that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself.

Deep End Pool Bar

Over at the Deep End Pool Bar, you’ll find the same Bourbon Peach Iced Tea, made with Bulleit bourbon, peach purée, and iced tea. And because no summer celebration is complete without dessert, the Peach Honey Hot Cheesecake is also on the menu.

A Taste of Where We Started

For the Harrison Group, Peach Month is about more than creating a few seasonal menu items. It’s an opportunity to celebrate where the company came from.

The Harrison family’s history in this area began with orchards, peaches, and agriculture in Berlin. Eventually, that same family transitioned from the orchards to the oceanfront, opening Harrison Hall in Ocean City and beginning the hospitality story that continues today.

More than a century later, peaches are still a part of that story, this time served in a cocktail glass, on a plate, or alongside an ocean view.

So, whether you’re spending the day at the beach, relaxing poolside, exploring the Boardwalk, or enjoying dinner with friends and family, make Peach Month part of your Ocean City summer.

From the orchard to the ocean, there’s always a reason to celebrate a peach.

Celebrate Peach Month in Ocean City

Visit your favorite Harrison Group restaurant throughout August and taste your way through these limited-time peach-inspired specials.

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