Springfest runs April 22–25, 2027 at Ocean City's Inlet Lot. Plan the free four-day festival around two live stages, 200+ artisans, food, Boardwalk transit and separate headline concerts.
Springfest 2027 quick answers - When? April 22–25, 2027. - Where? The Inlet Lot at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk. - General admission? Free. - Music? Two live stages with free programming; select headline shows can be separately ticketed. - Art? More than 200 artisans are part of the current festival model. Leave the car farther north when possible Springfest is at the Inlet, where parking fills quickly. Ocean City recommends the Beach Bus and event shuttle system, with West Ocean City Park & Ride and Convention Center parking as useful alternatives. Free festival, optional paid headline shows The four-day grounds and continuous stage programming are free to enter. Some headline concerts use separate tickets, so check the 2027 music schedule before assuming every stage experience works the same way. Food and art Springfest mixes Eastern Shore food with a large arts-and-crafts program and a Gourmet Pavilion. Weather The event is rain or shine. Late April at the ocean can be windy, cool, sunny and wet in the same weekend, so layers matter. Official resource: Ocean City Springfest