Yes—festival entry is free. Food, crafts, beer/wine, and any Performing Arts Center evening shows are paid separately.

Town listing: Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM at the Inlet Lot. Confirm if severe weather alters the day.

How do I get there without parking at the Inlet?

Use Town Park & Ride / Beach Bus patterns published for Sunfest (recent years listed ~$4 all-day special-event fare to South Division Street). Hotel parking + bus is often easiest.

DockDogs may appear as programming, but general attendee pet rules follow Town boardwalk/beach seasonal policy—verify before bringing a dog into dense booth aisles.

Does Sunfest overlap other fall weekends?

Often near Endless Summer Cruisin’, Country Calling aftermath, craft-beer events, and fishing tournaments—cross-check OceanCity.com and Town calendars.

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Sunfest FAQs

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

October 22–25, 2026 · Thu–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM Free (verify)

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Is Sunfest free?: Yes—festival entry is free. Food, crafts, beer/wine, and any Performing Arts Center evening shows are paid separately.
What are 2026 hours?: Town listing: Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM at the Inlet Lot. Confirm if severe weather alters the day.
How do I get there without parking at the Inlet?: Use Town Park & Ride / Beach Bus patterns published for Sunfest (recent years listed ~$4 all-day special-event fare to South Division Street). Hotel parking + bus is often easiest.
Are pets allowed?: DockDogs may appear as programming, but general attendee pet rules follow Town boardwalk/beach seasonal policy—verify before bringing a dog into dense booth aisles.
Does Sunfest overlap other fall weekends?: Often near Endless Summer Cruisin’, Country Calling aftermath, craft-beer events, and fishing tournaments—cross-check OceanCity.com and Town calendars.