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OysterFest

Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10am-4pm

 

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CBMM will host OysterFest on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10am-4pm, inviting the community to celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve with a day of fun for the whole family.

The OysterFest menu, of course, features fresh oysters served a variety of ways, plus other local fare, craft beer, and spirits. There’s also live music on two stages, an oyster stew competition, boat rides, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations, children’s activities, and more.

Tickets are on sale now, including our VIP offering for the ultimate OysterFest experience, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.

Celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve

Whether you prefer to sip, savor, or slurp Chesapeake Bay oysters, you’ll appreciate this beloved fall festival, including offerings from the Talbot Watermen Association and several local oyster farms.

You can also purchase a variety of Chesapeake delicacies and other food offerings via local vendors on campus, plus a beverage selection that includes specialty cocktails and an array of local craft beer options. All food and drinks are an additional charge.

You can join the oyster stew competition to sample offerings from area restaurants and then vote for your favorite to help decide which chefs claim the coveted title and local bragging rights.

The friendly competition continues with our annual oyster slurp-off contest. Interested participants can sign up on the day of the event.

All the oyster-themed fun will come with an upbeat soundtrack thanks to live music on both sides of campus all day long, and throughout the day, the Van Lennep Auditorium will host a variety of guest speakers on mission-focused topics.

OysterFest programming is supported by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center through the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Children can explore life on the Bay through a range of themed, hands-on activities, including lawn games, model boat building, and more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase commemorative OysterFest gear in the Museum Store, showcasing this year’s featured historic oyster tin.

Buy your tickets now & save

OysterFest tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2.

For those purchasing online, 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. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.

CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

You can be a VIP

Celebrate OysterFest in style by purchasing VIP tickets. VIP tickets include festival admission, entry into the oyster stew competition with commemorative mug, access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary beer and wine bar, discounts at the festival bars, and more. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $80 for non-members for both online and in-person sales.

More to know

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 OysterFest. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited.

 

OysterFest
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10am-4pm

 

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

 

Online tickets for CBMM members
VIP  $50
Adult  $10
Senior  $10
Student (17+)  $10
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

In-person tickets for CBMM members
VIP  $50
Adult  $12
Senior  $12
Student (17+)  $12
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

Online tickets for Non-Members
VIP  $80
Adult  $22
Senior  $19
Student (17+)  $19
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  $9
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

In-person tickets for Non-Members
VIP  $80
Adult  $24
Senior  $21
Student (17+)  $21
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  $11
Child 5 & Under  Free

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. 2-4.

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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Watermen’s Appreciation Day

Sunday, Aug. 9 | 10am-4pm

 

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Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore at Watermen’s Appreciation Day, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10am-4pm.

Held in partnership with the Talbot Watermen Association since 2010, this annual celebration honors the hardworking men and women who bring the Bay’s bounty to our tables. The festivities include a must-see workboat docking competition, live music, a locally harvested crab feast, with plenty of additional options to eat and drink, plus more fun for the whole family.

Tickets are on sale now, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.

Join the celebration

The high-energy watermen’s rodeo embodies the spirit of the festival. This is your chance to join the crowd along CBMM’s Miles River waterfront to cheer on the Chesapeake Cowboys, who showcase their skill and precision while maneuvering their deadrise workboats into an assigned slip in a thrilling, timed competition.

Steamed crabs will be available by the dozen, served hot and fresh by local watermen, along with a delicious menu of Eastern Shore delicacies from local food trucks as well as beer and cocktails. All food and beverages are an additional charge.

There will also be live music at the Tolchester Beach Bandstand, local arts and crafts vendors spread across campus, and a silent auction in the Small Boat Shed in support of the Talbot Watermen Association.

In addition to these festivities, guests are encouraged to explore all the exhibitions and historic structures across CBMM’s 18-acre campus, including Waterman’s Wharf highlighting the life and work of a Chesapeake waterman and a working Shipyard dedicated to the preservation, construction, and care of traditional Chesapeake vessels.

Buy your tickets now & save

Watermen’s Appreciation Day tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2.

For those purchasing online, 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. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.

CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

All licensed watermen and their immediate families receive free admission to the festival by showing an active license at the door.

More to know

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 Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited. Spectator boats wishing to view the boat docking competition from the water must remain outside the buoyed channel.

 

Watermen’s Appreciation Day

Date/Time: Sunday, Aug. 9, 10am-4pm
Location: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

 

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

 

Online tickets for CBMM Members
Adult  $10
Senior  $10
Student (17+)  $10
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free
Licensed Watermen and Immediate Family (Must show license at the door)  Free

 

In-person tickets for CBMM Members
Adult  $12
Senior  $12
Student (17+)  $12
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free
Licensed Watermen and Immediate Family (Must show license at the door)  Free

 

Online tickets for Non-Members
Adult  $22
Senior  $19
Active & Retired Military  $10
Student (17+)  $19
Youth 6-17  $9
Child 5 & Under  Free
Licensed Watermen and Immediate Family (Must show license at the door)  Free

 

In-person tickets for Non-Members
Adult  $24
Senior  $21
Active & Retired Military  $12
Student (17+)  $21
Youth 6-17  $11
Child 5 & Under  Free
Licensed Watermen and Immediate Family (Must show license at the door)  Free

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL AND COASTAL ARTS FAIR

Friday-Sunday, June 19-21

 

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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.

The festival runs from 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday. Two-day tickets are on sale now for Friday-Saturday and Saturday-Sunday, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.

Join this Father’s Day weekend tradition

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. This year’s theme is “Boats from the Midwest.”

The festival annually showcases wood, fiberglass, and metal vessels in all phases of restoration representing the historic (up to 1918), antique (1919-1942), classic (1943-1975), late classic (1976-1997), and contemporary (any wooden boat built since 1997) classes.

The Antique & Classic Boat Festival is accompanied by a juried Coastal Arts Fair with vendors exhibiting and selling a variety of unique artworks and merchandise that celebrates boating and life on and around the water. The festivities also include a Field of Dreams for those looking to buy, a nautical flea market, and children’s activities.

Food and beverages from several regional vendors will be available for purchase all three days.

Buy your tickets now & save

Two-day tickets for the Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.

For those purchasing online, 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. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing for this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.

CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

More to know

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

 

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY FRIDAY-SATURDAY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY FRIDAY-SATURDAY TICKETS

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY SATURDAY-SUNDAY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY SATURDAY-SUNDAY TICKETS

 

Online tickets for CBMM members
Adult  $10
Senior  $10
Student (17+)  $10
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

In-person tickets for CBMM members
Adult  $12
Senior  $12
Student (17+)  $12
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

Online tickets for Non-Members
Adult  $22
Senior  $19
Student (17+)  $19
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  $9
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

In-person tickets for Non-Members
Adult  $24
Senior  $21
Student (17+)  $21
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  $11
Child 5 & Under  Free

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19

 

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The region’s unique artistic style will take the spotlight when the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 18-19.

CBMM kicks off its festival season with a weekend of fun for the whole family featuring fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. The popular celebration of all things sea glass will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.

Tickets are on sale now, with discounted pricing for CBMM members, including our VIP offering for the the ultimate festival experience with exclusive swag, giveaways, discounts, and access throughout the weekend. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.

This edition of the festival is set to highlight more than 90 exhibitors from across the country, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more. More information, including info on the exhibiting artisans, can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

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

A packed lineup of live music will provide the soundtrack for all the fun, including Chris Sacks, Jordan Sokel of Pressing Strings, Dave Hawkins, and Anna Burgess on Saturday and Kenny Haddaway of Three Penny Opera, Levi Stephens, and Faith McCarthy.

Throughout the weekend, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification.

We’re excited to welcome Glass Half Full Arts back to campus for live glassblowing demonstrations throughout the weekend. Led by artist Eli Cecil, these demonstrations last 20–60 minutes. Each session begins with a brief narration of the glassblowing process, followed by the creation of unique glass artworks at temperatures reaching 2,100°F.

Guests can watch molten glass transform into one-of-a-kind pieces right before their eyes and may even have the opportunity to participate in a guided glassblowing experience, depending on availability. These interactive moments offer a hands-on introduction to this fascinating art form.

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.

Buy your tickets now & save

Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2 and have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am both days. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.

For those purchasing online, Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts 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. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.

CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.

CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.

You can be a VIP

VIP tickets are back to level up the fun. This limited-availability offering includes festival admission with early entrance, a commemorative festival cup and discounts at the bars, a swag bag that includes discounts with select exhibitors, and access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary beer and wine bar. The cost to be a festival VIP is $40 for CBMM members and $60 for non-members for both online and in-person sales.

Celebrate the best of the Bay all year long

Exclusively available to CBMM members, the CBMM Festival Season Pass offers entry to the full slate of annual festivals, including both Sea Glass Festivals, Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, Big Band Night, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, OysterFest, and Winter on the Chesapeake. These season passes are $50 apiece and can be purchased for one, two, or four guests. Buy yours now to unlock a year’s worth of fun!

More to know

During 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 both days.

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.

 

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, April 19, 10am-4pm
Location: CBMM’s campus

 

CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS

 

Online tickets for CBMM members
VIP  $40
Adult  $10
Senior  $10
Student (17+)  $10
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

 In-person tickets for CBMM members
VIP  $40
Adult  $12
Senior  $12
Student (17+)  $12
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  Free
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

Online tickets for Non-Members
VIP  $60
Adult  $22
Senior  $19
Student (17+)  $19
Active & Retired Military  $10
Youth 6-17  $9
Child 5 & Under  Free

 

In-person tickets for Non-Members
VIP  $60
Adult  $24
Senior  $21
Student (17+)  $21
Active & Retired Military  $12
Youth 6-17  $11
Child 5 & Under  Free