OC’s Sunfest Kicks Off Thursday; Fireworks Planned To Celebrate 40th Year

OCEAN CITY — Sunfest, which recently ranked number one on Sunshine Artist Magazine’s annual 200 best shows list for 2014, will celebrate its 40th year next week as it takes over the Inlet Lot and beach.

Set for Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 18-21, the town kicks off its “second season” with four days of music, food, arts, crafts and just plain fun. Admission to Sunfest is free.

Earning the top spot for “traditional arts and craft shows in the nation,” Sunfest boasts over 180 crafters, along with live music, hayrides on the beach and a wide and delicious offering of food. Opening day on Thursday, Sept. 18 begins with a parade down the Boardwalk beginning at 9:30 a.m. at 12th Street and the Beach Plaza Hotel and ending at the festival grounds with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.

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