Endless Summer Cruisin'

With beautiful weather to start the week Cruisin 2026 brought record numbers of participants!  There were car shows that took place at the Inlet and OC Convention Center throughout the week, as well as a Neon & LED Car Show, Swap meet, live music and more!

Joining the fun at Endless Summer Cruisin 2026 was Chris Jacobs from Overhaulin' ! Chris was at the event Friday and Saturday meeting and greeting fans! Also appearing at Endless Summer Cruisin 2026 was automotive enthusiasts and master restorers, Rick Dale and Ron Dale from American Restoration. Rick and Ron had fun with the crowd!

Taking the stage during Endless Summer Cruisin was Should've been a Cowboy, a Toby Keith Tribute Show, Starring Charlie Floyd, on Thursday night, inside the OC Convention Center. Everyone who attended had a boot-stomping honky-tonk good time listening to all of his hits and powerful patriotic anthems.

Being held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin was the 45th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show.  Some of the hottest show cars were on display inside the OC Convention Center competing for cash and trophy awards. Taking home the Best in Show as Michael Dambrosia and his 1962 Ford from Levittown PA, First Runner Up was Cindy Dawson with her 195 Ford from Georgetown DE and 2nd Runner Up was Robert Barone with his 1930 Ford from Wrightstown NJ.

Some of the top National names in the country were on display at Manufacturer's Midway in the Inlet including Advance Auto Parts, AMSOIL, Carroll Shelby Racing, Coastal Bath, Golden Star Auto, Jax Wax Culpeper, Maryland Lottery, Morton's Towing, National Parts Depot, Photo Magic OC, Wildfire Lifts and many more.  Also inside the OC Convention Center there was a vendor showroom with automotive vendors, jewelry, arts and crafts, a swap meet, live music and more!

Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings the special Boardwalk Cruises took place along the historic OC Boardwalk. Thousands gathered to watch the beautiful cars cruise by.

Saturday October 10th there was a pedal car show in the Inlet showcasing some of the cutest future cruisers. 

The Grand Finale Car Show and Awards also took place on Saturday October 10th at the Beachside Inlet.  Winning the Mayor's Prestigious Award was John Ridgeway with his 1937 Ford from Hubert NC.  Winning the Presenting Sponsor Award from Chesapeake Classic Restorations was Jef Fern from Pennsburg PS. Before Endless Summer Cruisin 2026 concluded  more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards were presented!

THANK YOU for making the 29th Annual Endless Summer Cruisin’ an incredible success! 

We couldn’t have done it without the outstanding support of our community, partners, and loyal cruisin’ family.

A heartfelt thank-you to the Town of Ocean City, the Mayor and City Council, the Ocean City Police Department and its allied agencies, our National Sponsors, the Ocean City business community, the Ocean City Public Works Department, our amazing team, and each and every one of our loyal participants.

Your dedication, partnership, and passion are what make Endless Summer Cruisin’ such a special tradition year after year!

Thank you for being part of the magic. We hope everyone had a safe trip home and look forward to seeing everyone again next year for more great cars, great memories, and great times in Ocean City!

MARK YOU CALENDAR AND REGISTER NOW FOR OCTOBER 7-8-9-10, 2027