September 2019 Things to do in Salisbury, Ocean City, Berlin, and Elsewhere on Delmarva

September 2019 Things to do in Salisbury, Ocean City, Berlin, and Elsewhere on Delmarva

Salisbury Hosts the National Folk Festival; Bikefest Roars into Ocean City

Sept. 6 (Fri.) / Bruce in the U.S.A. (Springsteen tribute band) at the Freeman Stage, 31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville, Del. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. Children under 12, free. Bring your own chair. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bruce-in-the-usa-the-worlds-1-tribute-to-bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-band-tickets-58990983620?aff=odwdwdspacecraft.

Sept. 6 – 8 (Fri. – Sun.) / National Folk Festival, downtown Salisbury. Musicians, singers, and dancers will appear on multiple stages. Plus, a special family area will feature interactive games and other entertainment for young children. Parking and admission to all events are free. For parking info., visit https://www.nationalfolkfestival.com/parking-map. For event info., visit https://www.nationalfolkfestival.com.

Sept. 6 – 8 (Fri. – Sun.) / Ocean City Sportsman Expo at the Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Shop for everything related to hunting, fishing, boating, and the outdoor life. Times: Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: $8 – $15. https://www.ocmdsportsmanexpo.com/home.

Sept. 7 – 8 (Sat. & Sun.) / East Coast “Grom Tour” Surfing Event, 36th St., Ocean City. The East Coast Grom tour is a youth surfing contest offering fun and prizes. Entry registration closes on Sept. 5th at 5 p.m. (See competitive divisions and register at https://eastcoastgrom.surfsignup.com/event/stop-9-36th-street-ocean-city-md-presented-by-k-coast-surf-shop.) For other info., contact Phil at 843-455-2705 and visit https://www.eastcoastgromtour.com.

Sept. 8 (Sun.) / Wheels and Wine Festival, Pizzadili Vineyard and Winery, 1683 Peach Basket Rd., Felton, Delaware. Open car show with wine, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission to the public. Proceeds benefit Home of the Brave, which rehabilitates homeless veterans. https://www.firststatecorvetteclub.net. Sponsored by the First State Corvette Club.

Sept. 12 – 14 (Thurs. – Sat.) / Coastal Kids’ Consignment Sale at the Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury. This event provides a safe, clean, organized marketplace for local families to sell and purchase high-quality, new or gently used children’s items. Savvy parents have been selling and shopping with Coastal Kids for 10 years. Free admission. Times: Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Event details: http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/coastal-kids-consignment-sale-2. Families interested in selling should visit http://coastal-kids.com/consign/how-to-consign/

Sept. 12 – 15 (Thurs. – Sun.) / Ocean City Bikefest. The largest motorcycle rally on the East Coast. Concerts, stunt shows, bike builders, vendors, food, and beverages at the Boardwalk, the O.C. Convention Center, and the Inlet. Admission: $45 per day; $80 for weekend event pass. (Add fee and sales tax. Convention Center admission is free.) Visit www.ocbikefest.com for details and for locations of specific events.

Sept. 13 – 14 (Fri. & Sat.) / An Evening of Regional Performers and Storytellers at Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Auditorium. Listen to a tale, an experience, or a life-changing moment from local celebrities, actors, writers, and others. Benefits the American Cancer Society of Wicomico County. Times: Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $10. http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/an-evening-of-regional-performers-and-storytellers/

Sept. 19 -22 (Thurs. – Sun.) / Ocean City Sunfest at the Inlet. Arts and crafts vendors, food, kids’ activities, and music, including these headliners: Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience (Thursday, 8 p.m.; tickets start at $10), Granger Smith (Friday at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $25), and Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue (Sat. at 8 p.m.; tickets start at $25.) For a complete list of performers, visit https://ococean.com/sunfest. Admission to Sunfest is free, and most concert performances are free.

Sept. 20 (Fri.) / Salisbury’s Third-Friday Celebration on the Plaza. Vendors, food, and live music. This month’s theme is “Chalk It Up.” Free. 5 – 8 p.m. http://www.3rdfridaysby.com.

Sept. 20 – 22 (Fri. – Sun.) / Berlin Fiddlers’ Convention, Berlin, Md. Music fills the air with music competitions. Plus, food and craft vendors and a beer garden. Free admission and parking. Shuttle available from Berlin Intermediate School.Times and places: Fri., 7 – 10 p.m., downtown Main St.; Sat., 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., downtown Main St.; Sun., noon – 3 p.m., Taylor House Museum. http://www.berlinmainstreet.com/events/

Sept. 21 (Sat.) / Comedy Hypnotist Marshal Manlove (dinner show) at the Wicomico Civic Center, Salisbury. Get ready to laugh as Marshal reveals the amazing powers of the human mind. (See videos from Manlove’s shows at https://www.marshalmanlove.com/videos.) Show includes dinner, served at 5 p.m. Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40.00. Purchase by Thurs., Sept. 19, at noon. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/comedy-hypnotist-marshal-manlove.

Sept. 27 (Fri.) / Paint Night at the Mac Center, 909 Progress Circle, Salisbury. Learn to paint sunflowers. Event includes a light meal with beverages and dessert; instruction; and all supplies needed to create a finished painting. Reservations are due Sept. 25. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Je’Nelle Brown at 410-742-0505, ext. 110, or email her at jbrown@macinc.org. http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/paint-night-sunflowers/

Sept. 27 & 28 (Fri. & Sat.) / 25th Annual “Wine on the Beach” Festival (Winefest), Ocean City Inlet. Featuring many examples of East Coast wine and micro-brewed beer; Delmarva cuisine; quality arts and crafts; and live music. Times: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets for one-day admission: adults, $35; children 13 – 20, $15; under 12, free. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no pets, picnic baskets, coolers, or outside beverages. http://www.winefest.com/?oceancitycool.

Sept. 29 (Sun.) / Mid-Atlantic Symphony at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Featuring the music of Lalo Schifrin (known for his Mission Impossible Theme). 3 p.m. Tickets: $45.

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