Attendees of 53rd White Marlin Open Celebrate at MarlinFestOCEAN CITY, Md. The 53rd Annual White Marlin Open runs from Aug. 3rd to Aug. 8th, and while the boats are on the water looking for their winning fish, celebrations such as MarlinFest are being enjoyed on land. Nancy and Dennis Julian have attended the White Marlin Open almost every year since the begging. Attendees and anglers aren’t the only one who enjoy White Marlin, even staff, such as Dennis Norwood, get the opportunity to get up-close with all the excitement. Make sure to follow WMDT’s Sports Team for continued coverage on the White Marlin Open and updates from the scales.