Jellyfish Festival 2021

Jellyfish Festival will return to downtown Ocean City over Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4-5) with an all-new lineup of unforgettable musical performers, a craft beer experience, plus sports and fitness components for everyone to enjoy.

Brad Hoffman and his production company, Live Wire Media & Events, are proud to present the headlining musicians for Jellyfish 2021: blues musician Anthony Gomes, acclaimed folk rock performers Derek Woods Band, and a solo show by reggae rocker Ted Bowne of Passafire. Other performers include Ray Wroten, Troll Tribe, and Skribe. New acts will be added in the weeks to come to fill out the lineup.

Anthony Gomes is one of the top draws on the Rock and Blues circuit today. A triple threat force as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Gomes’ latest record, Containment Blues, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart. The Toronto native is known for high-energy shows and a dynamic stage presence. He has performed alongside modern blues legends including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.

If you love the blues, then you’ll love the brews: Jellyfish will be teaming up with Shore Craft Beer to bring the first-ever craft beer tasting event to the beach. Craft beer from your favorite local and regional breweries will be served on the festival grounds from 12 – 4
p.m. on Saturday, September 4.

Jellyfish is proud to present the first-ever East Coast Cornhole Championships. They're working in partnership with the Maryland Cornhole Organization.

Professional and amateur teams will flock to the beach to participate in this laid-back but high-skill tournament, featuring cash and prizes for winning teams.

Other key components for this year’s event include activations with a focus on fitness and beach culture. Beach-goers of all ages will delight in the IMBA Eastern Shore “Fat Tire” bicycle zone, Frisbee golf, and a fitness challenge presented by the US Marine Corps.

Jellyfish Festival would not be complete without the Vendor Village, featuring a diverse array of artisans, hand-crafted goods, and fun interactive booths.

The inaugural Jellyfish Festival in 2019 was a documented success, with solid attendance over three days in June.
The 2020 festival was canceled due to COVID-19.

This year’s event, happening over Labor Day weekend, will be a guaranteed good time with music, craft beer, and so much to see and do. The festival grounds will be located directly on the beach between N. Division Street and Somerset Street from Sept. 4-5.