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Rooted in Ocean City, Maryland, OC Shore Magazine chronicles beautifully lived moments and the evolving rhythm of life along the Atlantic coast.
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Know Before You Go: Oceans Calling 2026
Oceans Calling Festival returns to downtown Ocean City, MD September 25–27 2026 with three stages, dozens of artists and a festival footprint stretching through downtown.
The Week Ocean City Belongs to the Sea: White Marlin Open
For 53 years, the White Marlin Open has brought anglers, families, and spectators together for one unforgettable week each August. Here's what's new for 2026 and why one of Ocean City's biggest traditions continues to thrive.
Oceans Calling 2025: Music, Memories, and Momentum for Ocean City
From September 26 to 28, 2025, Ocean City’s Inlet and boardwalk became ground zero for a fall musical pilgrimage. Oceans Calling Festival 2025 returned in full force, delivering three days of eclectic sounds, full-throttle performances, and a late-season economic surge that left locals, business owners, and festivalgoers buzzing well into October.
Savoring the Stage: The Chef Demos at Oceans Calling 2025
While the sound of crashing waves and guitars filled Ocean City’s Inlet during Oceans Calling 2025, another kind of rhythm took center stage, this one made of chopping, sizzling, and laughter. The festival’s Chef Demo Stage once again proved that great food and great music are cut from the same creative cloth, offering festivalgoers a front-row seat to the art of cooking from some of the country’s most recognizable chefs.
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A Piece of the Boardwalk, Framed
Local artist and fabricator Geoff Charvat gave weathered Ocean City boards a second life, transforming them into a frame that holds more than a painting. It holds a piece of the town’s history.
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At Home
Music still comes first.
East coast native Warren Haynes talks about how his time with the Allman Brothers Band and Gov't Mule shaped his career, the songs that continue to inspire him, and why every concert is unique.
Discover the Magic of Schellville: A Winter Wonderland in Coastal Delaware
Schellville is a free, open to the public, 5.5 acre enchanted winter celebration in Rehoboth, DE.
Rainbow Swamp: Local Wonder
Local resident Dana Montoya recently captured a rare phenomenon in the swamps at Shad Landing.
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July, Collected
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