Indulge in all-things seafood at a brand-new festival Ocean City, Maryland, has planned for this fall.

From ticket prices to cooking demos to live music performances, here's everything you need to know about the first Ocean City Seafood Festival.

When and where is the Ocean City Seafood Festival?

The inaugural Ocean City Seafood Festival will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Northside Park.

Northside Park, located at 200 125th Street, is also home to big events such as Fourth of July festivities and Winterfest of Lights.

Ocean City Seafood Festival to feature food, wine & music

Festivalgoers can dine on flavorful seafood dishes such as steamed crabs, as well as indulge in beer, wine and signature cocktails, live music, cooking demos and more.

Northside Park's Main Stage will feature live music from Tumblehome Band (11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.), The 8 Ohms Band (2:30-4:45 p.m.), and The Players Band (5:15-7:30 p.m.).

What restaurants will be at the Ocean City Seafood Festival?

How much are tickets for Ocean City Seafood Festival?

Ticket packages include General Admission, VIP, VIP W/ Half Dozen Steamed Crabs, and Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting. The festival is also offering an "early bird special" for tickets purchased by May 1: Get $10 off any ticket. Use promo code EARLYBIRD at checkout.

A General Admission ticket includes admission to the event and a souvenir glass. It does not include wine tastings or food tickets. Food, drink and wine tasting tickets may be purchased at the event. Ticket cost is $15 in advance and $20 onsite.

A Wine, Beer & Spirits Tasting ticket includes admission to the event, a souvenir wine glass, unlimited wine, beer and spirit tastings, and two full drink tickets. It does not include food tickets. Ticket cost is $39 in advance and $45 onsite.

A VIP ticket includes one-hour early admission to the event at 11 a.m., a souvenir glass, unlimited wine, beer and spirit tastings, access to the VIP tent with seating and a private bar serving beer, wine, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic spritzers from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. It does not include food tickets. Ticket cost is $85 in advance and $95 onsite.

A VIP ticket with Half Dozen Steamed Crabs includes one-hour early admission to the event at 11 a.m., a souvenir glass, unlimited wine, beer and spirit tastings, half dozen steamed premium male crabs by Hooper's Crab House, custom crab mallet, access to the VIP tent with seating and a private bar serving beer, wine, signature cocktails and non-alcoholic spritzers from 11 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. It does not include food tickets. Ticket cost is $118 in advance and unavailable onsite.

Kids may enter the VIP tent with an adult ticket holder. However, all seating is reserved for adult VIP ticket holders. Folding chairs and blankets are allowed. Kids age 16 and under are free to attend the seafood festival with a ticketed adult.

If you go:

WHERE: Northside Park: 200 125th Street, Ocean City, Md.

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