Every June (well, most years), the Ocean City Air Show brings thunder to the skies above Maryland’s iconic Boardwalk. With fighter jets slicing through the clouds, beachgoers gazing skyward, and patriotic music blasting from balconies, it’s one of the most unforgettable weekends of the summer. It’s also the backdrop for one of my favorite sections in Welcome to Seagull Street: That Summer in Ocean City, Maryland.

On page 201, Luke, one of the characters in the novel, watches the air show from his oceanfront hotel balcony, taking in the noise, the nostalgia, and the tension brewing just beneath the surface. If you’ve ever been in Ocean City during the air show, you’ll know exactly what he’s feeling!

UPDATED FOR 2026:

If you’re in Ocean City watching the air show this weekend (June 12-14, 2026), signed copies are available right at the central location of the Air Show: Raggamuffin Boutique (24th Street in OCMD)!

Paperback copies are also available at The Buzzed Word (118th Street), Caprichos Books (Snow Hill), and Bethany Beach Books (DE). Or, get the book right now on Amazon, paperback, Kindle, or Kindle Unlimited.