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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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ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL AND COASTAL ARTS FAIR

Friday-Sunday, June 19-21

 

The 38th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair is coming to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on June 19-21, inviting guests to take a step back in time in celebration of the history and artistry of these venerable vessels.

Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, the festival brings a sense of nostalgia to CBMM’s waterfront campus along the Miles River with one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region and more fun for the whole family.

This festival runs from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Guests will be able to purchase their two-day tickets for Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday online or at the door. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain or shine event.

The three-day Antique & Classic Boat Festival celebrates the past, present, and future of antique and classic boating with examples spread across CBMM’s 18-acre campus and docks. There’s also a juried Coastal Arts Fair showcasing vendors whose wares celebrate boating and life on and around the water.

Check back soon for more info about this year’s festival and advance tickets. CBMM members save with discounted pricing!

For information on how to register a boat, become a vendor, or sign up to sell in the Field of Dreams or nautical flea market, visit chesapeakebayacbs.org.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.

 

Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair
Date/Time: Friday, June 19, 10am-5pm; Saturday, June 20, 10am-5pm; Sunday, June 21, 10am-3pm

 

Advance ticket sales are coming soon!