American Graffiti stars and replica cars in OC

Continued from Page 3 participate in the main events at the inlet lot and convention center, Herbert said.

Inside the convention center, visitors can browse through the cars that are up for sale at the car corral, and they can buy and trade car parts with fellow motorheads at the swap meet.

Spectators can also visit the convention center all day today to vote on their favorite cars in the Artwork Contender Showcase. There, participants are competing for their car to be featured on future Cruisin’ OC artwork like banners and T-shirts.

Gateway Classic Cars has also parked a pop-up at the convention center, along with a variety of vendors both inside and out.

Down at the inlet, a wide array of auto parts vendors and car-related businesses have set up shop, like Advance Auto Parts, Barrett-Jackson,

Special Event Zone

Ocean City’s Special Event Zone went into effect Tuesday and lasts through Sunday

All Ocean City speed limits are reduced to 30 mph or lower.

Fines are increased for traffic violations with heavy penalties for exhibition driving.

Severe violations could warrant arrest.

Residents and visitors should expect a heightened presence from the Ocean City Police, Maryland State Police and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

High pedestrian traffic is expected along with increased vehicle traffic and congestion.

Bruno’s Classic Muscle and Classic Auto Mall. There are also a variety of non-vehicle related business booths from insurance agencies, BluBlockers, T-Mobile and Xfinity.

Smaller satellite events are popping up around the city, including the Pinup Contest at Pier 23 in West OC tonight at 8 p.m. and a Neon and LED Light Car Show on South First Street tomorrow night.

While the event officially began Thursday, there were a few opening events on Wednesday, including a Car Club Social at Pit & Pub on 28th Street and a welcome party at Seacrets.

This year Cruisin’ OC has teamed up with the Make a Wish Foundation, Herbert said. Proceeds from different fundraisers around town will go to benefit the foundation.

Several big names in car-culture history are visiting this year. Mackenzie Phillips and Candy Clark from American Graffiti are in town to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary. The two made their first visit to the convention center yesterday and are coming back today before they move on to the inlet parking lot tomorrow.

Replica cars from the movie are on display in the convention center and will travel with the actors to the inlet.

Other special guests include Joe and Amanda Martin from the show Iron Resurrection, who are coming to the beachside inlet today.

Yesterday marked the first of three Cruisin’ OC Boardwalk parades, and this morning any and all registered cars whose owners want to participate can meet on 27th Street to join the parade.

Starting at 8 a.m., a trail of cars will slowly travel in-line down the Boardwalk to the inlet parking lot. The final parade is at the same time tomorrow morning.

Music will fill the air at both main

Cruisin’ hubs, with DJ Seaside Jimmy playing the convention center parking lot today and tomorrow and Cruisin’ Gold DJ Mike Wilson at the inlet today through Sunday. Luke Jones, who makes beats music, will play his second day inside the convention center today before moving to the inlet tomorrow.

For the first time ever, a Husband Calling Contest will be held at the inlet today at 1:30 p.m.

“That’s going to be a pretty funny event,” Herbert said.

There is also one more drive-in movie at the inlet tonight at 9 p.m., and a pedal-car showcase at the inlet tomorrow at 4 p.m.

“A little bit of everything. Some (pedal cars) are custom made. Some are antiques,” Herbert said.

Cruisin’ Berlin this Saturday on Main Street in downtown

By Jack Chavez Staff Writer

(May 19, 2023) The familiar rumble from the engines of a mass of classic hotrods and roadsters will return to downtown Berlin as the Cruisin’ Berlin car show revs up on Saturday.

Starting at 6 a.m., Main Street and adjacent streets, including Broad, Pitt and Commerce, will be shut down to accommodate the event, which runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration for prospective cruisers begins at 8 a.m.

The show will include a 50-50 raffle, live music, and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch fare from nearby restaurants.

“It’s a slice of America’s automotive heritage,” said Berlin Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ryan Nellans. “This is Americana at its finest.”

Awards will be handed out at 2 p.m. Participants receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Cruisin’ OC will wrap up with the grand finale awards at the inlet on Sunday at 2 p.m. More than 500 trophies, plaques and awards will be up for grabs along with some 3,000 giveaways. Among the greatest honors are the Mayor’s Award, Police Chief Award, City Council President Award and the Town of Ocean City Top Award.

National sponsors and local businesses also select cars for awards under their names.

“It’s really neat to be the car enthusiast and bringing their family, their different families to the events, and just learning the history about the different vehicles,” Herbert said.

For additional information, visit www.cruisinoceancity.com or call 410-798-6304.

The event in the past has accommodated upwards of 300 cars and Nellans said his “conservative estimate” for attendance figures is around 1,500.

“Vintage cars in our historic town on a beautiful day makes this event quite authentic and fun,” said Ivy Wells, Berlin Director of Economic and Community Development.

The public can visit the assembled classics at no charge.

For more information about Berlin Spring Cruisers, visit https://berlin-

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