CBMM invites guests to get in the festive spirit at the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21.

ST. MICHAELS, Md., Oct. 28, 2026 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront campus will transform into a holiday shopping destination on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10am-4pm, during the fifth annual Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.

More than 60 exhibitors from across the country will showcase sea glass creations, handcrafted goods, and more one-of-a-kind finds in a festive celebration of the region’s distinctive coastal style. Guests are also invited to enjoy great food and drinks, live music on two stages, glassblowing demonstrations, and more fun for the whole family.

Tickets, including the popular VIP option for the ultimate festival experience, are on sale now at cbmm.org/SeaGlassFestival, with discounted pricing for CBMM members.

“The Holiday Edition has become such a special tradition, and we’re thrilled to celebrate its fifth year,” Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival Founder and Organizer Kim Hannon said. “We have a wonderful lineup of talented artisans and musicians this year, and we can’t wait to share the fun with familiar faces and first-time guests.”

The Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival at CBMM will feature more than 60 talented artisans from across the country.

Showcasing dozens of artisans and craftspeople across CBMM’s campus, the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival offers plenty of inspiration for holiday shopping. Guests can browse a wide range of coastal-inspired and sea glass goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more. For a full list of vendors and more festival information, visit seaglassfestival.com.

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

Live music on both sides of campus will add to the celebration, with performances from Chris Sacks (10am-12:30pm) and Levi Stephens (1-4pm) at the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand and Alison Thoms (10am-12:30pm) and Anna Burgess (1-4pm) on the Fogg’s Landing Stage.

Eli Cecil of Glass Half Full Arts will share glassblowing demos throughout the day.

Throughout the day, Glass Half Full Arts will share glassblowing demonstrations led by artist Eli Cecil, showcasing the process of transforming molten glass into unique works of art. This program is supported by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center through the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be on hand to share her knowledge, including shard identification. Guests of all ages can select sea glass from McCarthy’s popular beachcombing table and use it to create a unique sea glass craft. She’ll also offer a series of films highlighting the world of sea glass available on demand in the Craig Fuller & Diane Terpeluk Theater.

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. This includes the sea glass collecting feature highlighting McCarthy’s personal story and collection in the recently opened Stories from the Shoreline exhibition in CBMM’s Welcome Center.

Guests can also get out on the Miles River by adding an on-the-water experience. It’s the final weekend of the season for Patriot Cruises. Combo tickets are available for festival admission and a 2:30pm Narrated Historical Cruise. There are also ticketed sails aboard 1955 skipjack Rosie Parks at 10am and noon, which include festival admission.

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts 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.

For online sales, 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. The cost is $2 more for all tickets for in-person sales.

VIP tickets level up the celebration, including festival admission with early entrance, a tote bag with discounts at select vendors, access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary beer and wine bar, a commemorative festival cup, and discounts at the festival cocktail bars. The cost is $40 for CBMM members and $60 for non-members.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets purchased online are $10, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission.

To support CBMM’s mission as a member and discover all the terrific benefits of membership, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

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

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