Rock legends join OC Bikefest for big Ocean City live music double bill. All to know.

Rev your engines for Ted Nugent and Tesla, two rock legends set to perform at the 2024 OC Bikefest.

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming motorcycle-centered event, including which bands will be taking the stage, when and where the festival is being held and more.

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When and where is OC Bikefest?

From Sept. 11-15, OC Bikefest attendees will gather together along Coastal Highway to indulge in all things motorcycles and rock 'n' roll.

The five-day event, taking place at the Ocean City Inlet and Rolland E. Powell Convention Center, will also feature a Boardwalk Motorcycle Parade.

Tesla, Ted Nugent set to rock the stage at OC Bikefest

Legendary American rock band Tesla, led by lead vocalist Jeff Keith, is set to rock the Inlet Main Stage with American guitarist, singer, songwriter and political activist Ted Nugent on Friday, Sept. 13.

"OC BikeFest proudly welcomes Ted Nugent and Tesla to OC BikeFest 2024! Get your tickets now," the festival said in an April 19 Facebook post. VIP and general admission tickets are available online.

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Buckcherry will kick off day 1 of OC Bikefest

Buckcherry performs at Summerfest's Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard on Saturday, July 8, 2023.
Buckcherry performs at Summerfest's Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Buckcherry, the five-piece, hard-rock, California band formed in 1995 and led by tattooed frontman Josh Todd, is set to kick things off at Bikefest on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

"OC BikeFest proudly welcomes Buckcherry to OC BikeFest 2024! Don’t miss this free for all show on the Inlet Main Stage," the festival said in an April 12 Facebook post.

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A rich history of rock at OC BikeFest

Ocean City's 2023 Bikefest lineup included Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Shinedown and more.
Ocean City's 2023 Bikefest lineup included Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Shinedown and more.

Rock 'n' roll has always been a big part of OC BikeFest, with big names joining the bill and rocking the stage year after year.

Previously, in 2023, the lineup included Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Shinedown and more. In 2022, the lineup featured the Zac Brown Band, Disturbed and Godsmack, while 2021's lineup included George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, Bret Michaels and Kid Rock.

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If you go:

WHAT: OC BikeFest

WHEN: Sept. 11-15, 2024

WHERE: Ocean City, Maryland

TICKETS: https://ocbikefest.com/

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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.

This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: OC Bikefest has two rock legends for Ocean City live music double bill

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