OC Rock and Ride (Ocean City BikeFest)Sep 9–13, 2026 · Maryland
Annual five-day motorcycle rally in Ocean City, Maryland, operating as the renamed continuation of the long-running OC BikeFest. The 2026 event (September 9–13) features a Boardwalk Motorcycle Parade, vendor villages at the Inlet and Roland E. Powell Convention Center, factory demo rides, stunt shows, charity poker runs, and nightly live music. Hosted by the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce.
A five-day fall rally on Maryland's Atlantic coast that pairs a full week of vendor villages, factory demo rides, stunt shows, and charity poker runs with nightly concerts from national touring acts — all anchored by a Boardwalk motorcycle parade that rolls past the ocean.
OC Rock and Ride is the direct continuation of the long-running Ocean City BikeFest, rebranded and relaunched under local organizers. As one source put it, the rally "embraces the traditions that riders cherish while introducing modern touches to elevate the experience." The event is hosted by Ocean City locals and has the backing of the Ocean City Council, giving it solid community footing heading into 2026.
On the ground, the rally runs across two main hubs: a vendor village at the Ocean City Inlet on the Atlantic, and a second at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Coastal Highway. Expect gear and accessory vendors, custom bike displays, factory demo rides, professional stunt shows, charity rides, and poker runs throughout the week. Concerts — ticketed for evening headline sets, with free daytime music also on offer — take place at the Inlet. A September 11 tribute with fireworks is a recurring part of the weekend programming.
The Boardwalk Motorcycle Parade is one of the rally's most recognizable traditions: hundreds of bikes roll down the Ocean City Boardwalk in a low-speed procession. Riders should be aware that Ocean City designates a Special Event Zone during the rally, which reduces posted speed limits and increases fines for violations, with a significant police presence from multiple agencies throughout the week. Trailer and oversized vehicle parking on streets and public lots requires a permit.
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