The Council of Baltimore Raven Roosts' to Hold Annual Convention in Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, Maryland (PRWEB) April 24, 2008 -- Ocean City, Maryland will be a sea of purple beginning May 29, 2008. On that date, thousands of die-hard Baltimore Ravens fans will be coming to the resort town to celebrate their favorite football team. The three day event features everything from miniature golf to a town wide scavenger hunt. The headquarters for the convention is the CastleintheSand Hotel (http://www.castleinthesand.com) on 37th Street, Oceanfront

This year's event will be attended by over 50 Raven Roost fan clubs from all over the region. Club members come to compete in the annual parade, a volleyball tournament, karaoke competition and, of course, to party! The four day bash is an annual spring event that has become extremely popular in Ocean City. This event began in the late '60s as the Colts' Corrals Convention and has grown into one of the largest events of its kind.

The 2008 convention kicks off on Thursday May 29th with a 7 PM welcome social at the Castle in the Sand Hotel and Open Mike Night and Karaoke. Friday brings a full schedule of events including a Scavenger Hunt, Horseshoe Tournament, a Punt Pass and Kick Contest and a Tug of War all hosted at the Castle in the Sand Hotel. Friday evening is the annual Island Party catered by the always popular Beefalo Bob. The evening's events conclude with the karaoke contest judged by the Castle Staff and the dunk tank which features Ravens players taking frequent dips!

The Ravens Roost Parade highlights Saturday's festivities as it heads down Coastal Highway beginning at 10:00 AM. The Ravens Roost Beach Party is a fan favorite after the parade from 1:00 - 6:00 PM, again hosted by the Castle and catered by Beefalo Bob. After the conclusion of the volleyball and horseshoe competitions, the evening will conclude with an awards ceremony at 7:00 PM. Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill (http://www.coconutsbeachbar.com) will provide food, fun and drink as well as live entertainment throughout the weekend. Coconuts is located at the Castle in the Sand Hotel.

For additional information on the Council of Baltimore Raven Roosts' annual convention you can contact the Ravens Roosts Council at 410-544-8200. For more information about the Castle in the Sand Hotel call 800-552-SAND or visit us at on our website (www.castleinthesand.com)

About the Castle in the Sand

The Castle in the Sand is located on 37th Street and Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland. It features three ocean front buildings with an array of room styles and rates. We offer breath taking sunrises and un-crowded beaches. The Castle also has two restaurants, The Beach House Seafood and Prime Rib Buffett and Coconuts Beach Bar and Grill. Other amenities include an Olympic size pool, a beach volleyball court, patio area and children's activities. .The Hotel has been in continuous service since 1959. It is owned by the Showell Family.

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