Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLIII

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4

A fall tradition now in its 43rd year, the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival will bring unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders to our waterfront campus on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 3-5.

One of the nation’s largest gatherings of its kind, Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLIII will celebrate the craftsmanship and innovation showcased through these vessels during a family-friendly weekend defined by camaraderie, tradition, and fun.

Register as a participant to bring your vessel and gain access to the full slate of events throughout the weekend, including demos and workshops, guest speakers, races, children’s activities, boat judging and awards, and more. All other guests can enjoy the festival with general admission, which is valid for two consecutive days and always free for CBMM members. Check back for registration details and more info about this year’s festival.

Each year, the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival features dozens of small craft, including sailing skiffs, rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, prams, and one-of-a-kind boats. An enthusiastic group of small craft owners from around the region, including members of the Traditional Small Craft Association, spend the weekend messin’ about together on the Miles River, starting with a Thursday camp cruise to Wye Island.

CBMM’s celebration of all things small craft features a variety of activities spread around campus and on the Miles River.

One of the annual highlights is Saturday afternoon racing, with separate sailing and rowing competitions. Guests are encouraged to watch the competitors vie for bragging rights from CBMM’s waterfront and docks.

Everyone on campus for MASCF will be able to vote for their favorite boat, with the People’s Choice award and others announced among participants on Saturday evening. Limited offerings will be available for the public to see on Sunday.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs must be kept at home during CBMM festivals, including the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival.

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLIII
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4

Check back for registration details!

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