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Oceans Calling OC answers despite rain The C3 Presents-produced music festival and its two others upend Ocean City’s standard business model with huge well-behaved crowds. — PAGE 3
Now, Country Calling This weekend’s concert series steps up to deliver one-two punch for music’s fans and local businesses. — PAGE 14
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Lenny Kravitz reaches out to the crowd during his performance at Oceans Calling last Friday night. Fans of all ages loved it.
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An estimated 55,000 people attended last weekend’s Oceans Calling Festival. Above, festivalgoers enjoy the first day of entertainment in downtown Ocean City.
Officials dub third Oceans Calling Festival a success Event brings crowds, big business to town for third year, resort officials report By Bethany Hooper Associate Editor (Oct. 3, 2025) While rain put a damper on Saturday’s festivities, officials say this year’s Oceans Calling Festival proved to be just as successful as in years past. According to Mayor Rick Meehan, tickets were sold out well before the first performer took to the stage last Friday for the third annual Oceans Calling Festival. And despite a soggy Saturday, officials say it did not stop an estimated 55,000 people from taking in the weekend’s entertainment. “The event was a tremendous success,” Ocean City Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo said Monday, just hours after the last performance concluded in this year’s festival. “Although [there
was] one day of rain, it didn’t stop the music. Our promoter did a terrific job along with all of our city services.” After a dry, mild Friday, rain moved through the area Saturday and continued through the evening hours, leaving attendees soaked as they made their way around the festival footprint on day two. However, drier conditions prevailed for the remainder of Oceans Calling, and no major issues were reported throughout the weekend, officials said. Officials and attendees also pointed out several improvements to this year’s festival site, including additional walking paths, seating areas, restroom locations and entry points. Perlozzo said the promoter’s improvements provided a better guest experience. “As always, with an event of this size there’s a learning curve,” he said. “Changes inside the venue this year added additional space for viewing See TRANSPORTATION Page 6
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