Ocean Renaissance (or Ocean Ren, for short) is a fantasy fun-filled 4-day event hosted at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland, on the second weekend of April! You can bring the whole family to watch our dazzling performances, listen to our live musicians, and shop from over 50 merchants & vendors!

Schedule of Events

April 11, 2025

Lilypad Stage
2-4 PM - Story & Poetry Circle (Open Stage)
4-6 PM - Karaoke Under The Sea

Tempest Ballroom
8-11 PM - Tempest Ball With DJ Funkbot

Misc. Performers
Max Halterman Music - Wandering

Workshops & Activities
Mermaid Mixer
6-7 PM - Sails & Tails Tabletop Game

April 12, 2025

Lilypad Stage
11 AM - Glen Pearson Juggling
12 PM - Bone & String
12:45 - Parade Into Fairy Court
2 PM - Tower Green
3 PM - Bone & String
4 PM - Tower Green
5 PM - Glen Pearson Juggling

Tempest Ballroom
1 PM - Fairy Court Coronation & Everybody Drum
2 PM - Soolah Hoops
3 PM - Becky Hawk Bubble Show
4 PM - Drum Circle
7 PM - Walk The Plank Costume Contest
8 PM - Group Photo (Come In Costume!)
9-11 PM Tempest Ball with Natalie Lain

Misc. Performers
Max Halterman Music - Wandering
Emerald the Aerialist - Between Lilypad Sets
Joffrey The Giant - Wandering
Glen Pearson Juggling - Wandering
Enchanted Teapot's The Circus Sirens (Live Mermaids) - At The Pool
A Halo Called Fred - Wandering

Workshops & Activities
3 & 6 PM - Mermaid Meetup
11 AM - Make Your Own Hat Band (Make & Take)
2 PM - Make Your Own Artifact (Make & Take)
4 PM - How To Paint Your Dragon (Make & Take)

April 13, 2025

Lilypad Stage
2 PM - Bard & Song Circle (Open Stage)
3 PM - Aubergine Fae Bellydancing
3:45 PM - Parade Into Fairy Court's Closing

Tempest Ballroom
12 PM - Queen Cassandra's Court & Pirate Auction
1 PM - Drum Circle
4 PM - Fairy Court Closing Ceremony

Circus Shore
Max Halterman Music - Wandering

Workshops & Activities
Kid's Pirate Playtime
11 AM - Create Your Own Rosette
1 PM - Conch/Whelk Horn: History & How To Play
3 PM - Mermaid Meetup

Date: April 11-13, 2025

Time:
Friday, April 11th - 2-11 PM
Saturday, april 12th- 10 am-10:30 pm
Sunday, april 13th- 10 am-6 pm

Location:
Carousel Oceanfront Hotel,
11700 Coastal Highway,
Ocean City, MD 21842.

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