Reel Chesapeake

Essex-Middle River Fishing Club's Fishing Flea Market
2024-03-09 08:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Annual event with fishing, tackle, crabbing, boating vendors. March 9th and 10th, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. At Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company, 8037 Philadelphia Road, Baltimore, MD 21237.
Click here for the Club’s Facebook page.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
2024-03-06 18:00 - 2024-03-07 21:00 | MD
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay where staff selects 10-15 short films for our audiences to enjoy. Films highlight topics related to nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, Native American, and indigenous culture. Overall, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is designed to inspire a love for nature and activate audiences to take action in their communities through film and art.
The event will be held at unique theater or theater-like venues across the watershed in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., and virtually on the following dates:
• Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 | 6:15PM–9:00PM EST | Virtual showing
• Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 | 6:15PM–9:00PM EST | Penn Cinema, 541 Airport Road Lititz, PA 17543
• Thursday, March 7th, 2024 | 6:15PM–9:00PM EST | Studio Two-Three, 109 W 15th St Richmond, VA 23224
• Thursday, March 7th, 2024 | 6:15PM–9:00PM EST | Francis Scott Key Auditorium at St. John’s College, 60 College Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
• Thursday, March 7th, 2024 | 6:15PM–9:00PM EST | The Miracle Theater, 535 8th Street, SE Washington DC 20003
Click here for full details and to purchase tickets.

AnglersCast 2024
2024-03-02 08:00 - 2024-03-03 19:00 | Anglers Sports Center, 1456 Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
The annual spring preseason sales kickoff event at Anglers Sports Center in Annapolis will feature the newest tackle and deals on saltwater and freshwater gear for all Chesapeake Bay species. Plus, storewide savings on hunting, crabbing, apparel, and more outdoor gear. Prizes, raffles, and more round out the event. March 2nd and 3rd.
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SRA's John Wright Speaker Series: Gary Jobson
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:30 | MD
Join the Severn River Association’s February edition of the John Wright Speaker series with guest speaker Gary Jobson, on February 27th, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Cafe Mezzanotte in Severna Park. Pre-registration required.
Click here for full details.
Bio: Gary Jobson is a former All-American collegiate sailor. He won the America’s Cup in 1977 as tactician for Ted Turner. As a broadcaster/producer (he is ESPN’s Sailing Analyst), lecturer, and writer (he is an Editor at Large for Sailing World and Cruising World magazines), Jobson is the pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S. Gary has authored 23 sailing books and is Editor at Large of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines. He is President of the National Sailing Hall of Fame, and former chair of the Board of Trustees for the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Annapolis Restaurant Week
2024-02-24 08:00 - 2024-03-03 23:00 | MD
Seafood lovers rejoice! Annapolis Restaurant Week, presented by the Downtown Annapolis Partnership, will return February 24th to March 3rd. This dining event will be hosted at about 40 restaurants in the Annapolis area, including downtown Annapolis, Eastport, Forest Drive, Parole, and surrounding areas. Restaurants are offering special fix price menus during the event featuring 2-course breakfasts, 2-course lunches, and 3-course dinners. A wide variety of cuisines including Italian, Asian, Central American, seafood, steak, and all-American will be offered. Plus, some locations have bonus menu items and specials, which may include 1/2 price bottles of wine, discounted appetizers, or specialty drinks.
Participating restaurants, menus, and how to make reservations will be posted at www.annapolisrestaurantweek.com as they are announced by participating restaurants.

National Outdoor Show & Muskrat Festival
2024-02-23 17:00 - 2024-02-24 23:00 | South Dorchester Elementary School, 3485 Golden Hill Road, Church Creek, MD, 21622, United States
This beloved festival harks back to Eastern Shore traditions associated with muskrat trapping, hunting, and preparing, as well as crabbing, fishing, oystering, and more! Held February 23rd and 24th, the festival will feature a number of pageants, outdoors and cooking demonstrations, and the hallmark muskrat skinning competitions.
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35th Annual Fisherman's Flea Market
2024-02-17 08:00 - 13:00 | MD
Sponsored by Central Maryland Bassmasters. At Gamber & Community Fire Hall, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, Maryland. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission $4. Children 12 & under free. Door prizes.
Tables and boat spaces still available.
For more information, email centralmarylandbassmasters@yahoo.com

41st Annual OC Seaside Boat Show
2024-02-16 10:00 - 2024-02-18 16:00 | Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD, United States
Held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland.
More than 350 boats on display, including sportfishing vessels, cruisers, powerboats, and 140 exhibitors. Visit website for full list of vendors.
Click here for full details.

Eastern Shore Outdoor Show
2024-02-09 16:00 - 2024-02-10 18:00 | Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD, 21804, United States
The Eastern Shore Outdoor Show will be coming to the: Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury on February 9th from 4-9pm and February 10th from 9-6pm!​

Over 15 hotels within a few miles of the venue

​Free Wi-Fi and Parking

Location: 500 Glen Avenue Salisbury, Maryland 21804

Click here for full details.

1st Annual Fishing and Hunting Expo
2024-02-04 08:00 - 14:00 | North Point – Edgemere VFD, 7500 North Point Rd, Sparrows Point, MD, 21219, United States
New expo taking place at North Point – Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department. There will be lure makers, gun experts, waterfowl enthusiasts, guides, and so much more on site. Bring a friend and come join in on the fun. Raffles and giveaways will be done thru the course of the day.
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Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival
2024-01-13 09:00 - 2024-01-14 17:00 | MD
The 23rd Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival will be held at The Meadow Events Park, just a few miles outside of Richmond, Virginia, on January 13th and 14th, 2024.
The festival — the largest event of its kind in the country, drawing fly anglers from as far away as New York and Georgia — appeals to anglers of all ages and stages.
Festival attendees listen to lectures from various experts and practice hands-on skills at the two-day, family-friendly event. Several wineries from throughout the Old Dominion provide free wine tastings for those 21 and older.
The festival will be held regardless of the weather. All vendors are under roof and contained within the Farm Bureau Building at Meadow Event Park located approximately 2 miles east of Kings Dominion.
Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn Blvd
Doswell, Va. 23047
Click here for full details at vaflyfishingfestival.com.

North Beach VFD's 2nd Annual Fishing & Outdoor Expo and Flea Market
2024-01-13 08:00 - 14:00 | MD
Hosted by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department at 8536 Bayside Road, North Beach, Maryland. The expo will feature fishing, crabbing, and boating vendors, charter captains, marine and wildlife artists, custom services, and much more. $5 entry for adults; children under 12 are free.
For details, call Billy Gee at 410-703-2549 or Kenny Fusco at 301-672-2225.
Click here for the North Beach VFD website.

49th East Coast Commercial Fishermen's & Aquaculture Trade Exposition
2024-01-12 18:00 - 2024-01-14 16:00 | Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD, United States
Annual expo for Maryland’s watermen and the commerical seafood industry. Held at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Ocean City, Maryland, from Friday, January 12th through Sunday, January 14th. Features cocktail reception, membership meeting, seminars, waterman of the year competition, and more.
Click here for full details.
