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Market Madness Gives Sneak Preview Of Summer In Ocean City

The two-day event brings dozens of Ocean City vendors and businesses under one roof, offering discounts and specials on local goods.

Ocean City's favorite businesses will be under one roof at Market Madness.
Ocean City's favorite businesses will be under one roof at Market Madness. (Veronica Flesher/Patch)

OCEAN CITY, NJ — With all the blustery and snowy weather we've had lately, you're probably dreaming of summer. You can get an early sneak preview of the warmer season at Market Madness next month.

The two-day event, held March 8 and 9, brings dozens of popular Ocean City vendors and businesses under one roof at a new location this year - the Ocean City Civic Center (just off the Boardwalk between Fifth Street and Sixth Street). This shopping extravaganza offers discounts and specials on everybody's favorite local merchandise, brands and attractions.

In addition to the more than 40 vendors from Ocean City's Boardwalk and Downtown districts, there will be a live DJ, hourly giveaways, food trucks and more. Hours for the event are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.

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Free parking is available adjacent to the building (access from Fifth Street).

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