Ocean City Springfest
- Dates
- Apr 22 to 25, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Ocean City Inlet & Beach
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Ocean City Springfest returns to Ocean City, MD, Apr 22 to 25, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Springfest is a free four-day spring festival run by the Town of Ocean City, Maryland, at the Inlet Lot at the south end of the Boardwalk. The 2027 edition, April 22 to 25, is the festival's 36th year. Two live stages feature more than 20 groups playing rock, country, fusion and R&B, while more than 200 artists show handmade clothing, glass, jewelry, pottery, photography and wood. Food trucks and a gourmet pavilion of teas, honeys, olive oils and bakery items round out a seaside celebration of the beginning of spring.
How it works
Admission is free, and the festival runs rain or shine on the Inlet Lot. Hours are 10am to 7pm Thursday to Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Wandering the art tents, food vendors and the two music stages takes up most of the day, and a morning beach yoga session is planned for a date still to be set. Downtown parking is limited, so the town runs the Coastal Highway Beach Bus and an express beach bus shuttle.
Who it suits
It suits couples, friends and families looking for a free, easygoing day by the ocean with live music, handmade art to browse and plenty to eat. Craft shoppers will find more than 200 artists, and food lovers can graze through trucks and a gourmet pavilion. It is an outdoor, daytime event on a parking lot, so it is less suited to anyone wanting a ticketed concert.
When it runs
Springfest runs April 22 to 25, 2027, open 10am to 7pm Thursday through Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Ocean City Springfest on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
How do I get to Ocean City Springfest?
Springfest packs the south end of the Boardwalk, so most people who can leave the car behind do. The standard move is to park at your hotel and ride the Beach Bus down Coastal Highway to the Inlet. Day visitors without a hotel use the West Ocean City park and ride, or leave the car at the Convention Center and take the express shuttle, which runs about every 20 minutes. Metered street parking downtown fills early, and the Boardwalk tram is closed until further notice, so plan on walking the last stretch. Check out each of the options below.
Nearest airport SBY.
By car
The nearest major airport is SBY, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Festival shuttle
Private shuttle/limo companies offer shared or private transfers from SBY to Ocean City; quote/booking-based.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Rideshare/taxi is the practical way to cover the roughly 30-mile SBY-to-Ocean-City leg
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Inlet Lot (1,200 spaces, 809 S. Atlantic Ave, the Springfest site): April 1-May 21, 2026 free Mon-Thu / $3.50/hr Fri-Sun. May 22-Sept 30 flat $4.50/hr daily; a 30-minute grace period applies. Springfest 2027 runs April 22-25, which falls in the Fri-Sun $3.50/hr window (with the Thursday portion likely free) per the 2026 published rate schedule. 2027 rates not yet published, flagging as a date-dependent estimate. As an alternative to paying Inlet Lot rates, the Town operates the West Ocean City Park & Ride (free parking, Route 50) and a Convention Center (40th St.) south-lot park-and-ride, both feeding a special-event shuttle into the Springfest site for a $4 Ride-All-Day pass (Springfest is explicitly named as one of the special events that triggers the paid fare, versus the shuttle's normal free service).
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at SBY
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Most visitors stay in town. Several oceanfront hotels in the downtown strip are an easy walk from the Inlet Lot, and others sit farther up Coastal Highway, which puts the Beach Bus between the hotel and the festival. Since the easiest plan is to park at your hotel and ride the bus, a place with parking matters more here than a room near the stage. Check out each of the options below.
Where can I stay near Ocean City Springfest?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 5
11 North 1st Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates201 2nd Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates203 9th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1601 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1705 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
1BR direct oceanfront at 15th St & the Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates13 North Saint Louis Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTwo 15th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1 16th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates208 Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
101 N 1st St, Ocean City, MD 21842
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 2
807 N Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
Link coming soon11th St & the Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21842
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Ocean City is a dense vacation-rental market. Springfest (late April, 2027 dates Apr 22-25) falls in the shoulder/early season before Ocean City's peak summer surge pricing kicks in, so availability is typically good and pricing more moderate than a July/August weekend, a genuinely favorable Airbnb window relative to peak season.
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What to bring
A free, open-air craft and music festival held on a parking lot at the ocean end of the Boardwalk, rain or shine.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Ocean City Springfest 2027?
Apr 22 to 25, 2027
How much are Ocean City Springfest tickets?
Entry is free.
Where is Ocean City Springfest held?
Inlet Lot, Ocean City, MD.