Coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Oct. 2-4, 2026, the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival is one of the nation’s largest gatherings of amateur and professional boatbuilders and enthusiasts who come from all over the region to display their one-of-a-kind kayaks, canoes, and other traditional small craft.
MASCF includes a variety of workshops, seminars, and demos, all tailored to small craft enthusiasts & boatbuilders. The weekend will also include paddling and sailing races, children’s activities, opportunities to enter your boat for judging, and more. Most importantly, this is a chance for small craft enthusiasts to enjoy the water together.
REGISTRATION FEES
Adult Registration (NON-MEMBER) – $140
Adult Registration (MEMBER) – $115 – Learn how to become a CBMM member today!
Youth Registration Ages 6-17 (Members & Non-Members) – $20
Children 5 & Under – FREE
You have the option to include an event t-shirt as part of your participant registration fee for an additional $20.
CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION INCLUDE?
MASCF Participants receive the following:
- Daily complimentary admission to the CBMM’s 18-acre museum, and waterfront access to the Miles River
- Access to a full schedule of activities & programs specifically designed for MASCF registrants, including demos/workshops, guest speakers, sailing and rowing races, boat judging competitions, children’s activities, and much more!
- Continental breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
- New this year, there will be local food trucks on-site for Saturday’s dinner with plenty of options to purchase, and grills will be available if you’d like to cook your own meal. Pricing has been adjusted to reflect this shift from a catered dinner to a more flexible format.
- Complimentary overnight camping & access to CBMM’s marina shower facilities
Additional t-shirts can be purchased at the registration booth throughout the weekend.
CAMPING
Camping will be available in and around the wooded areas along CBMM’s driving path. We ask everyone to be mindful of the amount of space they are utilizing.
There are no assigned spots, and hook-ups, including power and water, cannot be provided. There are various areas on campus to access water and power, however. Bathroom/shower facilities are also available. There is no additional fee for camping at MASCF. There is limited space for large RVs and travel trailers. Please contact Shannon Mitchell at smitchell@cbmm.org or 410-745-4953 if you have any questions.
BOAT RAMPS
CBMM will have two walk-down launch ramps available dockside for boats that can be lifted off their trailer or car top and carried down the ramp. (Even if it takes several hands, there are always plenty of folks around to help.) If your vessel is too heavy for those ramps, there is a free ramp across the harbor. (Click here for directions.) Docking at CBMM for MASCF participants is without reservations—use a slip that’s available, and share it when you are out on the water. There will be designated parking for boat trailers.
SCHEDULE OF 2026 EVENTS
(Stay tuned for the 2026 schedule!)
