EVENT DETAILS
OC Rock & Ride is Ocean City’s ultimate motorcycle and music experience, bringing live music, vendors, bikes, entertainment, and more to town September 9–13, 2026.
Hosted at the Ocean City Inlet (809 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842) and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center (4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842), the event features live music, custom motorcycle displays, vendor fairs, charity rides, poker runs, factory demos, stunt shows, and more.
Headlining performances (tickets required Thursday-Saturday) feature national touring acts alongside free daytime live music, set against the backdrop of thousands of motorcycles cruising Coastal Highway and Route 50.
Built by Ocean City locals, OC Rock & Ride blends longtime rally traditions with fresh energy, creating a community-focused event for riders, music fans, and visitors alike.
Ocean City Inlet
The Ocean City Inlet serves as the heart of the festival, featuring entertainment/stunt shows, specialty vendors, food, drinks, and waterfront views. It's the perfect place to gather, relax, and experience the excitement of OC Rock & Ride.
809 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842
Email us at vendors@ocrockandride.com if you are interested in becoming a vendor!
Ocean City Convention Center
Explore tons of vendors, custom motorcycles, industry displays, and special attractions at the Ocean City Convention Center. It's a must-visit destination for riders and enthusiasts alike.
4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Email us at vendors@ocrockandride.com if you are interested in becoming a vendor!
Sponsors
We are proud to partner with the businesses and organizations that help make OC Rock & Ride possible. View our current sponsors on our Home page!
Click the button below or email us at pr@ocrockandride.com if you are interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities!
Guitar Auctions
Don’t miss your chance to win a guitar signed by one of OC Rock & Ride’s headlining bands AND meet the band!
Guitars signed by our headliners will be auctioned off in person between bands each day, September 9–12, on the Progressive Main Stage at the OC Inlet.
Bid on a one-of-a-kind piece of OC Rock & Ride memorabilia, meet the band, and support a great cause.
Bikini Contest
Join us on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Royal Plus Stage at the Inlet for the OC Rock & Ride Bikini Contest!
Cash prizes will be awarded, and our first-place winner will be crowned Miss OC Rock & Ride 2026!
For more information, including full contest details, click the button below to learn more.
