OC Air Show

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Sports & AdventureOcean City

DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking

DurationSummerEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceUnlike air shows built around static

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

OC Air Show in Ocean City

The Ocean City Air Show, now branded the Air Dot Show and produced by the touring Air Dot Show Tour under B. Lilley Productions since 2008, flies over the beach each June, viewable free from a wide stretch of shoreline or from ticketed viewing tiers. The 2026 edition, its nineteenth consecutive year, headlined the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the French Patrouille de France, with 2025 having featured the US Navy Blue Angels.

The touring Air Dot Show Tour, operated by B.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Unlike air shows built around static aircraft on display, this event runs entirely as a beach flyover with no parked planes to walk through, concentrating the entire spectacle into roughly three hours of aerial performance each day rather than an all-day grounds experience

The mystery stays covered

Its 2025 and 2026 headliners represent a genuinely rare pairing of top-tier military demonstration teams, the US Navy Blue Angels in 2025 and, in 2026, both the US Air Force Thunderbirds and France's Patrouille de France making a rare US appearance as part of a monthlong tour tied to America's two hundred fiftieth anniversary

The city starts moving

A defined US Coast Guard Safety Zone lets spectators watch from private boats along a set perimeter, giving Ocean City's show a genuine water-viewing dimension beyond standard beach and boardwalk vantage points

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A beach-wide flyover format with no static aircraft display

Water and renewal

Living ritual

opening ceremonies that have included a flag delivery by the US Military Academy's West Point Parachute Team

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a rotating roster of the country's top military demonstration teams

The local code

Living ritual

the Blue Angels

Tradition 5

Living ritual

the Thunderbirds

Tradition 6

Living ritual

France's Patrouille de France

Tradition 7

Living ritual

headline the show each year as part of a broader national touring circuit

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For OC Air Show, plan transport around the exact Ocean City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Entirely outdoor sand-beach event in June, hot with high sun exposure and little natural shade beyond rented umbrellas; sunscreen, a hat, and light summer clothing are essential, with ear...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For OC Air Show, stay near the part of Ocean City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.28 N, 74.57 W Open in Google Maps

Ocean City, MD

Nearest airportPHL — Philadelphia

TransportFor OC Air Show, plan transport around the exact Ocean City venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor OC Air Show, stay near the part of Ocean City you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ocean City via local transport.Search routes Find a place to stayStays near Ocean City, close enough for the event-day route.Browse stays Find flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare fares Festival gearEntirely outdoor sand-beach event in June, hot with high sun exposure and little natural shade beyond rented umbrellas; sunscreen, a hat, and light summer clothing are essential, with ear protection recommended for young children given jet noise.Shop the kit Check visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rules Travel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is OC Air Show?

OC Air Show is listed for June · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does OC Air Show take place?

The festival is listed in Ocean City, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ocean City, MD

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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OC Air Show

OC Air Show in Ocean City

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

The sacred route

The local code

Tradition 5

Tradition 6

Tradition 7

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Ocean City, MD

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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