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Yes—Air Show, major festivals, and holiday weekends thin grocery staples and stretch checkout lines. Stock water, breakfast items, and beach snacks before peak arrival days. Mainland stores in West Ocean City can be less frantic than last-minute island runs.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
