OCEAN CITY -- The 1st Annual “Wine in the Park” will be held June 28-29 at the Northside Park in Ocean City with wineries from up and down the East Coast featured. The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day,

In addition to the vast array of wine offerings, there will be several vendors offering an array of International cuisine. Additionally, there will be several arts and craft vendors and several micro-brewed beers for purchase. Popular local recording artists, including “Bird Dog and The Road Kings”, will provide music conducive to relaxation during the days of the festival.

While strolling from winery to winery with your complimentary Wine Fest tasting glass that you will receive upon entering, you can mingle with your friends while sipping fine wine, marveling at the fine arts and crafts along the way and still enjoy the live entertainment with our “Stage on the Bay” setting. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the entertainment.

Tickets for the festival are $25 (general admission) at the gate. The cost includes a commemorative wine glass and sample coupons. For those who don’t drink, general admission includes commemorative wine glass and unlimited soft drinks from the designated driver location. Guests from 13- to 20-year-old are $15 and must be accompanied by a parent. Children under 12 years of age admitted free. No one under 21 years of age is admitted without a parent.