Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19

The region’s unique artistic style will take the spotlight when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 18-19.

CBMM kicks off its festival season with a weekend of fun for the whole family featuring fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. The popular celebration of all things sea glass will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.

Check back soon for advance ticket sales, including our VIP offering. CBMM members save with discounted pricing!

This edition of the festival is set to highlight more than 90 exhibitors from across the country, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more. More information, including info on the exhibiting artisans, can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

Food and beverages from a variety of regional vendors will be available for purchase both days, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.

A packed lineup of live music will provide the soundtrack for all the fun, including returning favorites Chris Sacks Band and Faith McCarthy.

Throughout the weekend, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification.

While enjoying all the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival vendors and offerings, guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s 18-acre campus.

Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.

During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, April 19, 10am-4pm
Location: CBMM’s campus

Advance ticket sales are coming soon!