State of the Rivers: Miles, Wye & Eastern Bay
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
ShoreRivers is pleased to announce the return of our highly anticipated State of the Rivers events—a series of free presentations held each spring to inform public about the current state of our Eastern Shore waterways.
Each year, between April—October, ShoreRivers’ professional Riverkeepers conduct weekly tidal sampling of more than 60 sites from Cecilton to Cambridge, then test for multiple scientific water quality parameters including dissolved oxygen, nutrient pollution, algae, and clarity. These indicators reveal the overall health of our waterways and our progress toward protecting and restoring our local rivers.
The public is invited to learn more about the results of this testing, with a focus on the Miles and Wye rivers and Eastern Bay at this State of the Rivers presentation, hosted by Miles-Wye Riverkeeper Ben Ford. Light refreshments, including local oysters, will be served.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a reception of wine, beer, and light appetizers. The formal presentations will begin at 6pm. This event is free—no registration needed!
Click here to learn more about this event.

CCA Maryland Angler's Night Out - Speckled Trout Tips
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | West End Grill, 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join CCA Maryland at the West End Grill in Annapolis for Angler’s Night Out presented by Waterfront Marine for a talk by St. Mary’s County’s finest Mr. (former) captain Dennis Fleming.
Gather at 5:30pm w/ a talk and Q&A about everything you wanted to know about Speckled Trout.
This event is free and open to the public and seating is first come first serve, so arrive early and enjoy some great West End Grill offerings before the talks begin.
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Summer Solstice with ShoreRivers
2025-06-28 18:00 - 22:00 | MD
Join ShoreRivers this summer for its beloved big-tent party on the banks of the Chester River!
Scheduled for Saturday, June 28, at Wilmer Park in Chestertown. For more than a decade, ShoreRivers has hosted the Summer Solstice Celebration on the banks of the Chester River. Enjoy live music by the Judd Nielsen Band, delicious food from Occasions Catering, signature cocktails, good company, and an exceptional live auction to benefit healthier local waterways.
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The Taste (Pennsylvania) - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
The Taste is a celebration of our Chesapeake Bay watershed, offering live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and comradery. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities. Benefits Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
Join the Alliance at Railroad House Inn for the 2025 Taste in Pennsylvania as we celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed and our Pennsylvania Watershed Champion and Frances Flanigan Environmental Leadership award recipient.
In addition to our awardee recognition, The Taste in Pennsylvania will offer live music, locally-inspired, seasonal foods, and much camaraderie. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities.
Learn more at allianceforthebay.org/TheTaste.

Oysters, Blues & Brews Festival
2025-09-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Port Covington Marina, 321 E. Cromwell St., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Join Maryland Watersways Foundation, Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, and more organizers at Port Covington Marina located within the brand new Baltimore Peninsula to enjoy oysters and other great seafood from the Chesapeake, sip on a cold beer, shop with local vendors, dance to live music, and enjoy family friendly activities.
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The Taste (Virginia) - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | MD
The Taste is a celebration of our Chesapeake Bay watershed, offering live music, locally-inspired eats, awards, silent auctions, and comradery. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities. Benefits Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay.
Join the Alliance at Robins Nature Center at Maymont for the 2025 Taste in Virginia as we celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed and our Virginia Watershed Champion.
In addition to our awardee recognition, The Taste in Virginia will offer live music, locally-inspired foods, and much camaraderie. As our largest annual fundraiser, the Taste aims to bring together like-minded corporations and conservationists within three distinct Chesapeake Bay watershed communities.
Learn more at allianceforthebay.org/TheTaste.

Rock the Reef Bash
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Land, Grasonville, MD, 21638, United States
Fourth annual fundraising event for Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, held at the organization’s Grasonville campus on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Features live music, food stations, auctions, and much more.
Live Music by Red Betty & the Ruckus
Catering by Bark Barbecue Cafe & Harris Seafood
Silent and Live Auction Items
$125/person (until July 15) • $150/person (after July 15)
Ticket purchases and sponsorships benefit CBEC’s Reef Restoration and Education Initiatives, including:

Creating new habitats for wildlife
Providing paid summer internships for college students
Transforming disadvantaged youth into future stewards of the Bay through summer camp scholarships
Upgrading onsite interpretive experiences for general visitors

Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

Angler's Night Out - School of Rockfish
2025-09-30 17:30 - 19:30 | West End Grill, 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join CCA Maryland at the West End Grill in Annapolis for Angler’s Night Out presented by Waterfront Marine for a talk by Captain Tim Sughrue of the School of Rockfish Guide Service. Gather at 5:30pm w/ a talk and Q&A about everything you wanted to know about rockfish fishing in local waters. This event is free and open to the public and seating is first come first serve, so arrive early and enjoy some great West End Grill offerings before the talks begin.
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Swim & Paddle the South River
2025-10-05 08:00 - 12:00 | MD
This 5 Mile event celebrates the awesomeness of outdoor recreation on the South River and supports the efforts of Arundel Rivers Federation! We are a gathering of novice and experienced swimmers & paddlers celebrating the efforts of these organizations and the impact they have on inclusive water access and sustainable rivers. Each participant is required to fundraise at least $100 in addition to their registration fee. The tools to help you reach the fundraising goal will be provided. Fundraisers who exceed $500 will have their registration fee reimbursed.
Swimmers participate as pods. A pod is 2-4 similarly speeded swimmers. Every pod has a support boat with them. The Solo Swim All 5 Miles option allows for the pod to swim the entire distance with a dedicated paddler. Solo Pods may bring their own paddler, or request that option at check out. The Take a Turn Swim/Paddle pod functions as a relay, taking turns paddling. Swimmers may register with friends as a fully formed pod, or may register individually into one of our paced pods.
No speed pressures or equipment restrictions. Simply invigorating open water adventure with the friends you’ve got or the ones you’ll make! October is a perfect time of year to enjoy swimming & paddling the South River! The cool water temps (Mid – High 60s) and picturesque scenic shorelines collaborate for unforgettable memories! Our untimed events are executed with participant safety and enjoyment as top priorities. We work with community partners to bring experiences that connect you to the sports we love and to outdoor recreation in meaningful ways.
Click here to register and for full details.

OysterFest at CBMM
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve at OysterFest on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10am-4pm.
CBMM’s OysterFest features oysters served a variety of ways, along with other local fare, craft beer, and spirits, plus live music on two stages, an oyster stew competition, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations, children’s activities, and more.
Guests can savor Chesapeake Bay oysters, with both raw and cooked options available, from the Talbot Watermen Association and other local oyster farms.
There will also be a variety of Chesapeake delicacies and other food offerings via local vendors available for purchase, plus a beverage selection that includes specialty cocktails and an array of local craft beer options.
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Evening on the Falls
2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
Join Blue Water Baltimore for Evening on the Falls, a special event marking Blue Water Baltimore’s 15th anniversary. The organization will honor the progress made over the past 15 years and invest in the work still ahead to ensure a healthier, more resilient future for Baltimore’s waterways.
Held at True Chesapeake Restaurant in Baltimore.
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Severn River Association: John Wright Speaker Series
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
This month’s topic: “Lighthouses of the Chesapeake” with speaker Bob Stevenson, lighthouse expert.
Presentation Summary: There are varied approaches to preserving the 12 existing Chesapeake Lighthouses. Governments, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals have taken up the challenge. The results to date include successes, failures, and uncertain futures.
Bio: A Baltimore native and longtime sailor, Bob lives with his wife Melinda on Turkey Point Island where they treasure looking across the water to Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. Bob has been leading tours aboard the lighthouse since the tours began in 2007.
Bob has served on the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Chapter of the United States Lighthouse Society as the Education Coordinator and public speaker, presenting lighthouse talks to groups of all ages.
Fun Fact about Bob: Though not related, as far as he knows, he shares his name with one of the most significant lighthouse engineers in history, Scotland’s Robert Stevenson, grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, and the first of a dynasty that became known as “The Lighthouse Stevensons.”
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CCA Maryland Pickerel Championship
2025-11-01 00:00 - 2026-02-28 23:59 | MD
Acclaimed catch-photo-release tournament starring the toothy pickerel, yellow perch, and several other species. Organized and benefiting Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. All MD, DC, and DE tidal and non-tidal waters are open to fishing. Four months long—November 1st through 11:59 p.m., February 28th. Awards and celebration party to be held after the tournament at a location TBD.
Sign up for the 2025-2026 CCA Maryland Pickerel Championship and have four months of great fishing to catch, photo and release your way to some great trophies & other prizes. You may register any time before the tournament ends.
Click here for full details.

Fish For A Cure 2025
2025-11-01 06:00 - 21:30 | MD
Fish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, based out of Annapolis, and fundraising challenge that makes waves in cancer care in our community. We raise funds by hosting an annual fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, followed by a Shore Party at Safe Harbor Annapolis in Eastport, Annapolis. All funds raised through F4AC directly benefit the Cancer Survivorship Program at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute.
Tournament lines in 6 a.m., lines out 4 p.m.
Shore Party is 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
How Do I Register My Boat?

Visit the Registration page.
Scroll down and click the Registration button for the Open League.
For captains: When the pop-up asks “How would you like to register?” click on “Create a team.”
For anglers: When the pop-up asks “How would you like to register?” click on “Join a team.”
Follow the instructions to complete your registration.

All teams should register for the Open League, as the Legends League is only for previous winners of the Paul C. Dettor Captain’s Challenge.
Click here for full details.

2025 Chesapeake Watershed Forum
2025-11-07 10:30 - 2025-11-09 15:00 | National Conservation Training Center, 698 Conservation Way, Shepherdstown, WV, 25414, United States
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 20th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum, held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. The Alliance will share successful tools and techniques, offer lessons and learnings from on-the-ground work, build capacities of local organizations, foster partnerships, educate on new initiatives and emerging practices, network with others, and celebrate our successes.
In-person registration and virtual registration available. Click here for full details.

Waterfowl Festival
2025-11-14 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Easton, Easton, MD, United States
For three days every November, between 18,000 and 20,000 visitors descend on the town of Easton, Maryland, and discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the Waterfowl Festival. While strolling along the lovely streets of Easton, visitors can discover the town and a tradition that has been going strong for generations. Plenty of artwork, crafts, and waterfowl decoys for sale. Live demonstrations, kids activities, dock dogs contest, waterfowl calling championship, and food and drink vendors.
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2025 Arundel Rivers Federation Annual Meeting
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Historic London Town & Gardens, 839 Londontown Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Join Arundel Rivers Federation for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Help the organization celebrate a great year of fighting for our rivers and hear what it has planned for the year ahead. Light refreshments will be served and space is limited.
This meeting will be available virtually as well as in-person. There is no need to RSVP for the in-person meeting. If you’re interested in attending the meeting virtually, please email us at Charlotte@arundelrivers.org for the link.
Click here for full details.

Richmond Fishing Expo
2026-01-16 09:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, MD, United States
The Richmond Fishing Expo has the largest array of tackle, combined with some of the finest professional talent around, offering a weekend of fishing “OVERLOAD”. Over 60 retail and specialty tackle shops will have truckloads of product stocked and discounted…. ready to get your season off to a great start. All the brands your looking for plus some secret “Weapons” that could give you just the edge your needing over your fishing partner. Many manufacture reps and pro-staffers will be on hand to help with techniques to make the most of your tackle. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or share comments.
Plus seminars with professional anglers and regional guides.
Click here for full details.

73rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show
2026-01-30 12:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451, United States
73rd Annual expo returns to the Virginia Beach Conventional Center.
If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! Boat dealers from all over the state will be under one roof with their inventory and ready to make a deal!
Whether you want to see the latest 2026 boat models, custom boats or watercraft and jet skis this will be your chance to check them out all in one location.
The Boat Show offers plenty of family fun, too! A day on your boat is a relaxing way to reconnect with your family and is more affordable than you might think. Bring the family and learn how easy and affordable boating can be!
Click here for the full schedule of events and details.

Kent Island Fishermen's 15th Annual Fishing Expo
2026-01-31 08:00 - 2026-02-01 15:00 | MD
January 31 and February 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. $4 admission (16yo and younger, free). Fishing and crabbing vendors, charters, seminars, and more! At the Kent Island American Legion Post #278 in Stevensville, Maryland.
Click here to visit the Kent Island Fishermen’s website/Facebook page for full details.

The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show
2026-02-05 10:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD, United States
The Chesapeake Bay Boat Show will feature over 30 Maryland boat dealers showcasing new boats and marine equipment, including sport fishing boats, performance boats, ski boats, cruisers, cabin cruisers, and more. The show will also include entertainment, food and beverages, free educational seminars, and plenty of free parking – all in a socially responsible atmosphere. Boats of every size and for every budget will be on display in the over 150,000 square-foot, heated building at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland.
Click here for the full schedule of events, details, and more.

Pasadena Sportfishing 33rd Annual Fishing Expo & Nautical Craft Show
2026-02-21 08:00 - 2026-02-22 14:00 | Kurtz’s Beach, 2070 Kurtz Avenue, Pasadena, MD, 21122, United States
More than 190 tables of fishing and boating vendors under the tents and ballroom at Kurtz’s Beach, 2070 Kurtz Avenue, Pasadena, Maryland 21122. Oysters on the half shell, food and drink (including beer and wine), and more.
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Watershed Stewards Academy 14th Annual Conference
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Maritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum Heights, 21090, United States
Save the Date: February 28, 2026
A full-day of informative sessions on conservation, critical area law, outdoor planning, stormwater management, native flora and fauna, environmental best practices, and so much more. Breakfast, lunch, keynote addresses, awards, and networking included.
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Shad Night 2026!
2026-03-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Orvis Tysons Corner, 8365-A Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA, 22182, United States
Friends of Fletcher’s Cove’s annual “Shad Night 2026” will be held February 22nd March 1st IN-PERSON, 4-8 p.m. at Orvis Tysons Corner. This years marks a return to the event’s social, in-person origins with a guest panel of speakers sharing angling and scientific insights about the American and Hickory Shad spring run in the Potomac and other regional rivers.
The local fishing community is cordially invited to Shad Night, 2026. Finally returning to being held in person for the first time since 2020, FFC is partnering with Orvis Tysons Corner to offer a fun and informative evening. Being only a few weeks before the return of shad to area rivers, several guest speakers will share plenty of info to make sure your season is a great one! All attendees will receive a free grand raffle ticket just for attending! Purchase additional raffle tickets for prizes offered by our participants. Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Click here or here for full details and to register yourself at the event.

Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00 | MD
Get your tickets now for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD from 6-9 pm! Arundel Rivers on the Half Shell is the organization’s largest, annual fundraising event. Join Arundel Rivers for a fun-filled evening featuring camp fare, drinks, oysters, and a silent auction – all benefitting Arundel Rivers!
Click here for more details.

Maryland Fly Fishing & Collectible Tackle Show
2026-03-21 09:00 - 16:00 | West Village Commons, 404 Emerson Drive, Towson, MD, 21204, United States
One of the east coast’s premier shows, the Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show brings together fishing enthusiasts throughout the mid-Atlantic region with high-quality fly-fishing dealers for a day of tackle review, sales, demonstrations, seminars, clinics, and conversation. Plus, a number of collectible fly-fishing tackle dealers on hand, offering a unique selection of vintage and rare items for collectors and enthusiasts. From vintage rods and reels to rare flies, you will find a wide variety of collectibles to choose from.
At the West Village Commons in Towson, Maryland, 404 Emerson Drive, Towson, MD 21204
West Village Commons is located on the west side of Towson University’s campus. The campus is enjoying Spring Break this weekend so the campus is open to our show. There is FREE garage parking and a short walk to the event building.
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2026 Annapolis Saltwater Fishing Expo
2026-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, 2517 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, 21037, United States
Presented by the Annapolis Anglers Club. Features dozens of local tackle and fishing vendors, seminars with boat captains and expert anglers, food and beverages (pit beef sandwiches, oysters, etc.), charter captains/guides on site, raffle prizes, and much more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per person; kids 14 & under are free.
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Angler's Night Out - Annapolis Chapter w/ John Veil Presenting
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | West End Grill, 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Join CCA Maryland and it’s Annapolis Chapter at West End Grill for Angler’s Night Out with awards given for the Pickerel Championship, along with a special presentation by angler John Veil. Gather at 5:30pm, talk at 6pm. This event is free and open to the public and seating is first come first serve, so arrive early.
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Mid-Atlantic Recreational Fisheries Roundtable Webinar
2026-03-31 15:00 - 18:00 | MD
NOAA Fisheries is hosting a mid-Atlantic recreational fisheries constituent roundtable via webinar.
The meeting will provide NOAA Fisheries’ Greater Atlantic leadership and the recreational fishing community an opportunity to connect with one another. Following some brief presentations, this meeting will be an open forum to discuss the priorities, concerns, and topics of interest to recreational fishermen.
Click here to register for link to the event.

Little Bobbers Fishing Derby
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Land, Grasonville, MD, 21638, United States
Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center hosts it’s annual Little Bobbers Fishing Derby. Registration is open.
WHERE: The ponds on-site at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center in Grasonville
WHO: Children ages 3-9 (Must be accompanied by an adult at all times)
COST: FREE thanks to sponsors! (Pre-registration online is required)
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