CBMM hosts Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday 

On Saturday, CBMM’s campus will be filled with dozens of artisans and craftspeople showcasing and selling coastal and sea-glass related items.

ST. MICHAELS, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday for a fantastic day of shopping, food, fun, and holiday cheer.

From 10am–4pm, CBMM’s waterfront campus will be filled with dozens of artisans and craftspeople showcasing and selling coastal and sea-glass related items, with an emphasis on festive arts and crafts heading into the holiday season.

In addition, there will be a wide selection of food and beverages available for purchase, including beer and cocktails, plus live music on two stages. And, guests, of course, are encouraged to explore all of our exhibitions and historic structures, including the working Shipyard and historic floating fleet, during their visit.

Tickets are available for purchase now and at the door on Saturday. (CBMM members receive discounted ticket pricing for this and other special events on campus.) Click here or visit seaglassfestival.com for more information on Saturday’s festivities.

This edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival provides a unique opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping. (Photo by George Sass)

For both returning and first-time guests, we wanted to share some FAQs about the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival to help everyone get the most out of their time on campus.

Where should I park? 

Parking is available at CBMM. Please note that CBMM’s parking lot will reach capacity during large events. Overflow parking is located at St. Michaels Middle/High School on Seymour Avenue.

Shuttles will run on a loop from 10am–4:30pm and drop guests off in CBMM’s parking lot. Additional public parking lots and street parking are available throughout the town. Find more things to know about visiting CBMM festivals here. 

Where do I enter campus? 

For the festival, CBMM will have entrances open on both sides of campus. Guests are encouraged to enter through CBMM’s new Welcome Center for a first look at the new building overlooking Fogg’s Cove and the chance to shop in the new Museum Store inside. (Please note that the Welcome Center’s exhibition spaces are not yet open to the public.)

Guests who have purchased 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.

This edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday. (Photo by Sharon Thorpe)

What vendors will be at the festival? 

Following a successful spring festival in April, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival returns to showcase artisans from around the region and beyond featuring jewelry, home décor, art, and much more. This edition features more than 60 artisans spread across Navy Point and Fogg’s Landing and provides a unique opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping. The full vendor list can be found here.  

Most vendors accept both cash and credit. There is an ATM available at CBMM’s Museum Store. Stop by festival headquarters at the Ophiuroidea tent to check out official festival merchandise.

Will there be live music? 

Yes! This festival will feature live music throughout with four local acts performing on two stages. Chris Sacks Band (10am–12:30pm) and Dave Hawkins (1–4pm) will play at the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand, while Joe Hickey (10am–12:30pm) and Jayme D (1–4pm) will perform on the Fogg’s Landing Stage.

Sea glass experts Richard LaMotte and Mary McCarthy will be available for shard identification throughout the day. (Photo by Sharon Thorpe)

What is this sea glass shard?  

 Sea glass experts Richard LaMotte and Mary McCarthy will be available for shard identification throughout the day next to festival headquarters beside the Point Lookout Bell Tower. Stop by to chat about all things sea glass!

What’s next at CBMM?

The CBMM community is invited to come back to campus on Dec. 2 for CBMM’s Welcome Center Grand Opening. This free event, running 10am–4pm, will be a celebration of the transformational new building and the theme of “Winter on the Chesapeake” with food demonstrations, hands-on activities, campus tours, live music, and more. And, save the date for next spring’s Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, which will be held on April 20-21, 2024.

This edition of the festival will showcase more than 60 exhibitors and puts an emphasis on festive arts and crafts heading into the holiday season. (Photo by Sharon Thorpe)

ST. MICHAELS, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum gets in the festive spirit next month, hosting the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 18.

After drawing a strong crowd back in April for the spring edition, the festival returns to CBMM’s waterfront campus for the one-day fall event from 10am-4pm. Purchase advance tickets now here.

A fun-filled tradition since 2011, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival highlights artisans and craftspeople who come from near and far to exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more.

This Holiday Edition is expected to showcase more than 60 exhibitors and puts an emphasis on festive arts and crafts heading into the holiday season. A full listing of vendors and more information can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

Festival guests will enter campus through CBMM’s new Welcome Center, getting a first look at the new building overlooking Fogg’s Cove and the chance to shop in the new Museum Store inside. (Please note that the Welcome Center’s exhibition spaces are not yet open to the public.)

“I’m so excited to have the new CBMM Welcome Center open in time for the Holiday Edition!” festival founder and organizer Kim Hannon said. “This will allow us to expand the festival across campus with two stages of live music and even more opportunity for guests to enjoy all that CBMM has to offer.”

On Nov. 18, the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival returns to CBMM’s waterfront campus. (Photo by Sharon Thorpe)

Each ticket includes entrance to the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, live music, and all the exhibitions and historic structures on the CBMM campus. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.

There will be live music on both sides of campus, with stages on both the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand and Fogg’s Landing.

Richard LaMotte, “Pure Sea Glass” author and sea glass expert, and Mary McCarthy, sea glass expert, will be available for shard identification throughout the day.

Tickets are $7 for CBMM member adults and active and retired members of the military (with ID); $19 for non-member adults; $16 for seniors (ages 65 and up) and college students (with ID); $7 for non-member children ages 6–17; and free for member children 6–17, and all children 5 and under. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive the $7 discounted admission for two adult guests.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate the day of 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 throughout the day.

Food and drinks are available for an additional cost, with carry-on alcohol prohibited. For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.

There are expected to be more than 85 exhibiting vendors at this edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. (Photo by George Sass)

ST. MICHAELS, Md., April 20, 2023 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is set to celebrate all things sea glass this weekend at the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.

The popular festival kicks off CBMM’s slate of annual events, running 10am–5pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday. You can buy tickets now, and they will also be available at the door. Remember, your ticket is good for admission to both days of the festival.

CBMM’s waterfront campus will be filled with artisans and craftspeople exhibiting and selling a wide array of coastal and sea-glass related items. There are expected to be more than 85 exhibiting vendors in all, as well as a wide range of food and beverages available for purchase, including beer and cocktails, and live music throughout both days.

Whether you’re a returning guest or this is your first time joining the fun, these FAQs about the festivities are designed to help you to get the most out of your time on campus.

You can find more information about the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival at seaglassfestival.com and cbmm.org and reach out to havefun@cbmm.org with any additional questions.

CBMM is set to welcome the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival back to its waterfront campus this weekend. (Photo by George Sass)

Where should I park?

Parking is available at CBMM. Please note that CBMM’s parking lot will reach capacity during large events. Overflow parking is located at St. Michaels Middle/High School on Seymour Avenue.

Shuttles will run on a loop from 10am-5:30pm on Saturday and 10am-4:30pm on Sunday and drop guests off in CBMM’s parking lot. Additional public parking lots and street parking are available throughout the town. Find more things to know about visiting CBMM festivals here.

What vendors will be at the festival?

Now held twice annually, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival showcases artisans from around the country featuring coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and much more. This edition features more than 85 artisans spread between CBMM’s Navy Point, Tolchester Bandstand, and Boardwalk. The full vendor list can be found here.

Most vendors accept both cash and credit. There is an ATM available at CBMM’s store. Stop by the Ophiuroidea tent to check out official festival gear, clothing, jewelry, posters, and more.

Local musician Jayme Dingler will be performing on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by George Sass)

Who will be playing the Tolchester Beach Bandstand?

This festival will feature live music from start to finish with four local acts spread out over the two days.

Chris Sacks Band (10am–1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-5pm) will take the stage on Saturday, while Anna Burgess (10am–1pm) and Dave Hawkins (1:30–4pm) form Sunday’s lineup.

What is this sea glass shard?

Mary McCarthy can help. The executive director of The Beachcombing Center and sea glass expert will be available for shard identification both days next to Festival Headquarters across from the lighthouse. Stop by the chat about all things sea glass!

CBMM shipwrights will hold a series of metal forging demos on Saturday.

What else is going on at CBMM?

In partnership with CBMM’s Rising Tide after-school program, guests are invited to contribute to a community art project. This Community Woodsaic is a large mosaic of a CBMM scene made out of wood. Construction will be taking place 10am-noon and 1-3pm both days.

On Saturday, CBMM shipwrights will hold a series of metal forging demonstrations. Stop by to watch the process of forging bottle openers and decorative hooks out of metal with a hammer and anvil. The demos will take place from 10am-noon and 1-3:30pm.

Of course, festival guests are encouraged to explore all the exhibitions and historic structures on CBMM’s 18-acre campus as well as its working Shipyard and historic floating fleet. Your Chesapeake adventure begins here.

Can I bring my dog to the festival?

For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.

How can I get out on the water?

Docked adjacent to CBMM, Patriot Cruises will offer discounts both days for narrated historical cruises departing St. Michaels Harbor at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Guests can use code seaglass during checkout on patriotcruises.com to receive 1/2 off their tickets.

CBMM’s park-like waterfront setting includes numerous indoor and outdoor exhibitions, a working Shipyard, Museum Store, a floating fleet of historic vessels, member’s marina, and is easily reached by car or boat.

What else is going on in town?

We’re thrilled to welcome you to St. Michaels, which has been named one of USA Today‘s Top 10 best small coastal towns. Be sure to take a stroll around our quaint historic Eastern Shore town and get a sense of all that it has to offer. Visit StMichaelsMD.org to learn more and plan out the rest of your stay here.

Mark your calendar!?!

Save the date for the holiday edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, which will be held at CBMM on Nov. 18, 2023. The spring festival is back on April 20-21, 2024.

The Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival returns to CBMM on April 22-23.

ST. MICHAELS, Md., Feb. 27, 2023 – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is set to welcome the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival back to its waterfront campus on April 22-23.

The popular festival kicks off CBMM’s slate of annual events, running 10am–5pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days. Tickets are on sale now at cbmm.org/seaglassfestival.

“I’m really excited about this year’s festival!” Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival Founder and Organizer Kim Hannon said. “We have amazing new artisans from all over the country, plus so many of our returning artisans who always bring beautiful art, jewelry and so much more. We hope our guests have a great time hunting for unique treasures during the two-day event while making some great memories and new friends along the way!”

This edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival will highlight more than 90 artisans and craftspeople from around the country exhibiting and selling coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. A full listing of vendors and more information can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

Each two-day festival ticket includes entrance to the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, live music, and all the exhibitions and historic structures on the CBMM campus. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, including beer, wine, and cocktails. 

This edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival will highlight more than 90 artisans and craftspeople from around the country.

CBMM’s Tolchester Beach Bandstand will host a full schedule of live music from local acts over the two days. Chris Sacks Band (10am–1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-5pm) are set to take the stage on Saturday, while Anna Burgess (10am–1pm) and Dave Hawkins (1:30–4pm) form Sunday’s lineup.

Executive Director of The Beachcombing Center and sea glass expert, Mary McCarthy, will be available for shard ID throughout the weekend, and Patriot Cruises will offer cruise discounts both days at 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Guests can use code seaglass during checkout on patriotcruises.com to receive 1/2 off their tickets.

The two-day festival ticket is $7 for CBMM member adults and active members of the military (with ID); $19 for non-member adults; $16 for seniors (age 65 and up), college students and retired military (both with ID); $7 for non-member children ages 6–17; and free for member children 6–17, and all children 5-and-under. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive the $7 discounted admission for two adult guests.

In addition to advanced sales online, tickets will be available at CBMM the day of the event. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain or shine event.

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

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.