Daytime festival entry at the Inlet Lot is free. Food, crafts, and any ticketed Performing Arts Center showcase shows are separate purchases.

What are the 2026 hours?

Town materials list Thursday–Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM at the Inlet Lot. Confirm day-of on Town / OceanCity.com channels if weather or programming shifts.

Inlet curb space is scarce. Use hotel parking + Beach Bus, Convention Center / Park & Ride patterns when special-event service is published, or walk from downtown lodging.

Are the PAC tribute shows included?

No—Spring Showcase nights at the Convention Center Performing Arts Center are ticketed separately from free daytime Springfest.

OceanCity.com materials describe Springfest as rain-or-shine for the outdoor festival; still check Town alerts for severe weather holds.

Does it overlap other April events?

Yes—Maryland International Kite Exposition, Restaurant Week, and Cruisin’ Ocean City often share the late-April window. Cross-check calendars before promising quiet beaches.

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Springfest FAQs

Visitor questions about tickets, kids, parking, weather, and logistics. Confirm anything time-sensitive with organizers.

April 23–26, 2026 · Thu–Sun 10 AM–6 PM (rain or shine—verify) Free (verify)

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Is Springfest free?: Daytime festival entry at the Inlet Lot is free. Food, crafts, and any ticketed Performing Arts Center showcase shows are separate purchases.
What are the 2026 hours?: Town materials list Thursday–Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM at the Inlet Lot. Confirm day-of on Town / OceanCity.com channels if weather or programming shifts.
Where should I park?: Inlet curb space is scarce. Use hotel parking + Beach Bus, Convention Center / Park & Ride patterns when special-event service is published, or walk from downtown lodging.
Are the PAC tribute shows included?: No—Spring Showcase nights at the Convention Center Performing Arts Center are ticketed separately from free daytime Springfest.
Is it rain or shine?: OceanCity.com materials describe Springfest as rain-or-shine for the outdoor festival; still check Town alerts for severe weather holds.
Does it overlap other April events?: Yes—Maryland International Kite Exposition, Restaurant Week, and Cruisin’ Ocean City often share the late-April window. Cross-check calendars before promising quiet beaches.