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Welcome to Platinum!
Welcome to the first ever Oceans Calling! We're so excited to open the gates to Ocean City Beach for an amazing weekend of live music right on the water! Your VIP perks will help you make the most of your weekend with up-close viewing, a private lounge, dining, drinks and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything Platinum has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our health and safety policies and general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@oceanscallingfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
Health & Safety
- Bring your Festival Wristband
- Please also remember our bag policy– CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into Oceans Calling Festival.
There is no local requirement to provide a Negative COVID-19 test result, Vaccine Card, or Vaccine Record for entry at this event. If you are unvaccinated, the CDC encourages you to bring and wear a mask.
If you have questions about vaccines or want to get a vaccine, please visit Vaccines.gov to find the nearest vaccine provider near you. Current information about COVID-19, and recommendations for isolation and quarantine can be found at the CDC website.
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, boardwalk and sand, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
Platinum Wristbands
Will Call
If your wristbands were not mailed to you and are at Will Call, you can pick them up at the Festival Box Office. A government-issued ID is required to verify your order and pick up tickets.
The Oceans Calling BoxOffice is located at 5 Dorchester St, Ocean City, MD 21842 - between Dorchester and Somerset, and the corner of Baltimore Street.
Box Office Hours:
- Thursday 9/29: 12PM-6PM
- Friday 9/30: 10AM-9:30PM
- Saturday 10/1: 11AM-9:30PM
- Sunday 10/2: 11AM-9:30PM
Wristband Activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
GETTING IN THE FESTIVAL
Hours
- Friday: 12:30pm - 11pm
- Saturday: 12:30pm - 11pm
- Sunday: 12:30pm - 11pm
Location & Entry Gate
Oceans Calling takes place on September 30 - October 2nd at Ocean City Inlet Beach, 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842.
Passenger Drop Off & Pick Up Location, Parking Info
CLICK HERE to learn the best ways to get to the festival!
AT THE FESTIVAL
Platinum Lounge
The Platinum Lounge is your secluded oasis located by the Sea Bright Stage. Entrance is located within the VIP Lounge. Look for the VIP entry portal just past the North main entrance into the festival. Once inside VIP, turn left and head into the Platinum entry portal. Inside you’ll find everything you need to make the most your Oceans Calling weekend, including:
- Multi-level viewing deck with excellent views of Sea Bright Stage
- Beautifully decorated space with a variety of seating
- Full-service bar with all-day beer, wine, seltzers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
- Platinum Cafe including daily lunch, dinner and snacks
- Premium bathrooms
- Complimentary lockers with mobile chargers
- Concierge service — Our staff are here to assist you with any festival questions, wristband issues, festival survival supplies or anything else that comes up.
*All viewing areas are limited capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of ADA viewing, no chairs are allowed in viewing areas.
Platinum Lounge at Rockville Stage
You will have your own designated Platinum area at the Rockville Stage too! Located house-right (on the right if looking at the stage), you'll find your entrance located between the Carousel Stage and the ADA viewing deck , head straight through the VIP entrance into Platinum. Inside you'll find:
- Private Bar
- Picnic tables
- Premium bathrooms
- Your up-close and personal viewing area
*All viewing areas are limited capacity, standing-only, and available on a first-come, first-served basis
ALL-INCLUSIVE DINING AND DRINKS
Beverage Offerings
Have a drink on us at two full-service bars, each serving complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Platinum Lounge Bar
- Rockville Stage Viewing Area Bar — For convenient thirst-quenching while watching the bands on the Rockville Stage.
- Menu — Check back soon for a full listing of beverage offerings.
Dining Offerings
No need to go hungry with delicious bites all day in the Platinum Lounge. We’ll have a selection of hand held favorites in the afternoon with an expanded range of hot and cold dishes in the evening hours. All food is served in the Café within the Platinum Lounge and will include options for those with dietary requirements.
Friday, Sept. 30
Eastern Shore Maryland Menu
All day Snacks:
Two fully stocked racks of packaged snacks by partners dedicated to clean ingredients for all diet types.
Gluten free: Werner Sportsmans Mix, Werner Teriyaki Beef jerky, Werner pepperoni sticks, Berg energy bars, Herr's brand Old Bay flavored snacks
Vegan: Berg energy bars, Werner tropical mix, Werner assorted candies, Sweet Street desserts, Old Bay chips
Extras: Wide variety of local Harvest Bakery irresistible breads and muffins
Lunch 1-4PM
Salads and sides:
- Baywater Farms Salad: Locally sourced Baywater farms greens and spinach, pickled red onion, tangy local corn salsa salad (Vegan, GF)
- Hand-cut Old Bay chips
- Crispy tofu with hot honey and sea salt glaze
- Flame grilled BBQ Chicken
Mains:
- Burley Oak Sliders: Local Burley Oak “Beer Can Chicken” sliders with spicy honey mustard, lettuce, and beer cheese on corn dusted roll
- Country Vegetable Slider: Grilled local veggies, pesto, hummus, vegan cheese, multigrain roll (Vegan, GF)
Dinner 5-8PM
Salads:
- Garden Fresh Salad: Cross Farms seasonal fresh veggies tossed in lemon vinaigrette (Vegan)
- Sweet Shore Corn & Basil Salad: late season sweet corn salad - perfect with crab cakes! (Vegan, GF)
- Maryland Style Cold Potato Salad: Roasted red potatoes, celery, and crispy bacon dressed in Old Bay garlic oil (GF)
Sides:
- Boardwalk Style Fries Cup (GF, Vegan)
- Baked Maryland Crab Pretzel: Boardwalk style pretzel smothered in crab & cheese
- Roasted Green Beans with garlic butter glaze and roasted almonds
- Fresh local rolls including local favorite, cheddar chive scones
Mains:
- Flame grilled chorizo and beef burgers: topped with Burley Oak Beer cheese, creamy slaw, and chimichurri on brioche
- Broiled Local Flounder: Crispy local flounder over tangy slaw with lemon caper sauce
- Maryland Crab Cake: Fresh local Chesapeake Bay blue crab cake with served with grilled flatbread and avocado aioli (GF)
Dessert: Smith Island Cakes - Red Velvet, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Carrot Cakes
Saturday, Oct 1
Italian Menu
All day Snacks:
Two fully stocked racks of packaged snacks by partners dedicated to clean ingredients for all diet types.
Gluten free: Werner Sportsmans Mix, Werner Teriyaki Beef jerky, Werner pepperoni sticks, Berg energy bars, Herr's brand Old Bay flavored snacks
Vegan: Berg energy bars, Werner tropical mix, Werner assorted candies, Sweet Street desserts, Old Bay chips
Extras: Wide variety of local Harvest Bakery irresistible breads and muffins
Lunch 1-4PM
Salad and Sides
- Classic Mista Garden Salad: Locally sourced Baywater farms greens tossed with classic Italian dressing, parmesan, and cured olives (Vegetarian, GF)
- Roasted red pepper & marinated fall vegetable pasta salad: Cold pasta tossed with mozzarella, roasted and marinated local vegetables, fresh basil
- Arancini over fresh tomato sauce: creamy risotto, lightly fried on the outside and served over fresh garden tomato sauce (Vegan)
Proteins:
- Roasted calabrian chili chicken
- Grilled mild Italian sausage
- Molly’s Kitchen plant based Italian sausage (Vegan, GF)
Main:
- Cold cut Italian sub with local kosher deli meat, creamy slaw and fresh grilled bread skewered with pepperoncini
- Farm Fresh Mozzarella, pesto & heirloom tomato panini (Vegetarian)
- Roasted red pepper and broiled shrimp wrap: local lettuce , broiled shrimp, tossed with roasted red peppers and caramelized onions wrapped in house made sun dried tomato tortilla
Dinner 5-8PM
Salad:
- Garden Fresh Salad: Cross Farms seasonal fresh veggies tossed in italian dressing (Vegan)
- Watermelon salad: Arugula, watermelon, red onion, and feta salad tossed with balsamic glaze (Vegetarian, GF)
Sides:
- Asiago Cheese and Asparagus Phyllo: Decadent vegetarian asiago wrapped steamed asparagus baked in light phyllo dough. (Vegetarian)
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables over arborio rice (Vegan)
- Fresh Italian breads: local garlic parmesan sliced loaf and artisanal rolls with herb butter
Main Pizza & Pasta Bar:
- classic cheese pizza
- arugula and balsamic pizza
- plant-based vegan pizza
- vegan pesto farfalle
- grilled chicken and broccoli rotini
- steamed shrimp penne
Dessert: Birthday confetti, Vanilla, and Chocolate cake pops
Sunday, Oct 2
Mexican Menu
All day Snacks:
Two fully stocked racks of packaged snacks by partners dedicated to clean ingredients for all diet types.
Gluten free: Werner Sportsmans Mix, Werner Teriyaki Beef jerky, Werner pepperoni sticks, Berg energy bars, Herr's brand Old Bay flavored snacks
Vegan: Berg energy bars, Werner tropical mix, Werner assorted candies, Sweet Street desserts, Old Bay chips
Extras: Wide variety of local Harvest Bakery irresistible breads and muffins
Lunch 1-4PM
Salads:
- Blank Canvas Bowl: Chopped lettuce, shredded cheeses, crispy tortilla strips (Vegetarian)
- Black Bean Salad Bowl: Chipotle black bean, corn, red pepper, vegan cheese topped with crispy tortilla strips (Vegan, GF)
- Classic Tortilla Salad Bowl: Ancho pinto bean, shredded cheese, chopped lettuce topped with tangy salsa and crispy tortilla strips (Vegetarian)
Proteins and Salad toppers:
- Baked Chili-lime chicken
- Chipotle rubbed, grilled portabella mushrooms (Vegan, GF)
- Ancho butter broiled flounder
- Pico de gallo, Crema, Lizano Salsa
Main:
- Walking Tacos: Gluten free corn chips loaded with, chopped lettuce, salsa and choices of pulled tinga chicken & cheese, Tex-Mex beef & cheese, or vegan chipotle black beans (vegan / vegetarian options)
Dinner 5-8PM
Salad:
- Tangy Garden Salad: Cross Farms seasonal fresh veggies topped with tangy mango salsa (Vegan)
- Watermelon salad: arugula, watermelon, cotija cheese, tajin, red onion, lime juice
Sides:
- Crispy Roasted Vegetable Empanadas (Vegan)
- Mexican Street Corn individual cups
- Black Bean rolls with cilantro lime dipping sauce (Vegan)
- Fresh fried taquitos: Cheddar Jack, Pulled Chicken, Tex-Mex Beef
Tex-Mex Favorites and Fajita Bar:
- Hot Bar:
- Portobello enchiladas (Vegan)
- Chorizo enchiladas
- Tex-Mex Rice (Vegan, GF)
- Chipotle Black Beans (Vegan, GF)
- Fire roasted onions & peppers (Vegan, GF)
- House made flour tortillas (Vegan)
- Flame grilled, sliced chicken breasts (GF)
- Adobo smoked beef barbacoa (GF)
- Cold Bar:
- Tangy pico de gallo salad
- Fresh local chopped lettuce
- Shredded cheddar jack
- Roasted Jalapenos
- Mother’s Cantina guacamole
- Pico de gallo, Crema, Salsa
Dessert: Boardwalk style skewered churro cups
Viewing Areas
By far one of the most popular perks of Platinum is access to fantastic stage viewing! We have exclusive spaces at all three stages. Please note that all viewing areas are subject to capacity limits and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Sea Bright Stage
- Front-of-stage — Accessible from Platinum Lounge
- Multi-tiered Viewing Deck - located within Platinum Lounge
- On-stage viewing - Accessible from Platinum Lounge, pending artist approval. Headliners unlikely.
- Rockville Stage
- Front-of-stage, accessible via the Platinum Lounge entrance house-right (on the right side if looking at stage)
- Includes full-service bar and air-conditioned bathroom
- Carousel Stage
- Front-of-stage, accessible via GA from house-right (the right of the stage as you’re looking at it)
The Extras
As if all of the above isn’t enough, we also have these fun additions for you:
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- Complimentary rides at Jolly Roger! Join in on the fun at Jolly Roger with complimentary rides and games for festival guests. Some rides, like The Slingshot require additional fees.
- Access to VIP and GA+ — Enjoy unfettered access to all VIP and GA+ areas
- Merchandise gift — A special thank-you for our Platinum guests, available at the Platinum Concierge