Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19

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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.

Tickets are on sale now, with discounted pricing for CBMM members, including our VIP offering for the the ultimate festival experience with exclusive swag, giveaways, discounts, and access throughout the weekend. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.

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, Anna Burgess, Faith McCarthy, Dave Hawkins, and Levi Stephens.

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.

Buy your tickets now & save

Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2 and have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am both days. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.

For those purchasing online, Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival admission is set at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $10 for active and retired military members, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.

CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

You can be a VIP

VIP tickets are back to level up the fun. This limited-availability offering includes festival admission with early entrance, a commemorative festival cup and discounts at the bars, a swag bag that includes discounts with select exhibitors, and access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary beer and wine bar. The cost to be a festival VIP is $40 for CBMM members and $60 for non-members for both online and in-person sales.

Celebrate the best of the Bay all year long

Exclusively available to CBMM members, the CBMM Festival Season Pass offers entry to the full slate of annual festivals, including both Sea Glass Festivals, Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, Big Band Night, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, OysterFest, and Winter on the Chesapeake. These season passes are $50 apiece and can be purchased for one, two, or four guests. Buy yours now to unlock a year’s worth of fun!

More to know

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

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS