Springfest forecast of sunny skies

By Hunter Hine Staff Writer

(May 4, 2023) Last year, a storm brought Springfest to an abrupt end, but the annual festival returns for its 32nd year at the inlet parking lot, today through Sunday.

The celebration focuses on music, food and arts and crafts, with live music and free performances throughout the day and one headliner each of the first three nights.

The first three days run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday the festival will close at 6 p.m.

For the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the OC Stars from Ocean City Elementary will perform.

“Even with the storms we had [last] weekend, preparations have been very smooth, so we’re very happy with how things have turned out this year in terms of us getting ready for the event,” said Frank Miller, director of the Ocean City Special Events Department.

“It’s an event that generally draws around 100,000 people, and has attracted as many as 160,000 in the past,” Miller said.

The three music headliners will play inside the 1,750-seat pavilion at the side of the lot closest to the beach from Thursday to Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. each night.

It begins with Shadows of the 60’s, a tribute to Motown’s Super Groups, then Collective Soul on Friday and finally Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives on Saturday.

Attendees must buy tickets to attend the three main shows. Prices range from $110 to $20 depending on the show and seating section, and they can be bought online. Links to the