Bands in the Sand
2026-06-13 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
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Celebrating 20 years of Bands in the Sand!
Bands in the Sand is the party of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! For two decades, Bay savers from across the region gathered on the warm beach, danced to live music, enjoyed all-inclusive food and drink, and raised a drink to a saved Bay.
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bands in the Sand, we are humbled to reflect on the memories made and impact created through this event. Since its inception, Bands in the Sand has raised $5.5 million to help save the Bay. This is thanks to every sponsor, donor, and attendee who has made Bands in the Sand the kick-off to summer. A special thank you to Dick Franyo, who stood on the Philip Merrill Environmental Center beach 20 years ago and had the brilliant idea to host the most fun fundraiser on the Chesapeake.

38th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair
2026-06-19 10:00 - 2026-06-21 15:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
Wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique boats return to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum from June 19-21 for the 38th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair.
Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, this Father’s Day weekend tradition is one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region and annually brings a sense of nostalgia to the Miles River and CBMM’s waterfront campus.
In addition to the wide range of vessels on display representing a multitude of makers and eras, the Antique & Classic Boat Festival is accompanied by a juried Coastal Arts Fair showcasing vendors whose products, services, and art represent boats, the water, and coastal life.
Guests can purchase their two-day tickets for Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday online now or at the door. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain or shine event.
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.
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National Women's Fly Fishing Day
2026-06-27 | MD
This one is for you lady anglers! Today is National Women’s Fly Fishing Day! The day is dedicated to honoring and promoting female fly fishing anglers throughout the world! Emerald Water Anglers is the woman responsible for the establishment of this holiday observation in 2020. Women are encouraged to form friendships with other female anglers in their communities and fly fish, learn, uplift, and support one another.

Maryland Free Fishing Day
2026-07-04 | MD
During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations. Maryland’s free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.
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Green Careers Fair
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
Are you passionate about caring for the environment? When you think of your future, do you envision yourself working to protect our natural world? If so, look no further! On August 1st, Arundel Rivers Federation is hosting a Green Careers Fair at Quiet Waters Park to introduce middle and high school students to a variety of careers in the hopes of uncovering the path that leads them to their dream profession. This event entails a walk to two restored streamline projects, along with multiple guest speakers from different environmental disciplines, including park staff, engineers, construction specialists, and more. Come prepared to learn, and leave with a newfound confidence in your future!
From this event you will learn invaluable information on how to progress in the discipline of your choosing. It is incredibly important for students to have access to a network of people in the professions they are interested in pursuing, of which this event will provide. From careers that do require a college degree to those that don’t, there is something in the environmental field for you.
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2026 Anglers White Perch Open
2026-08-02 05:30 - 17:00 | Podickory Point Yacht Club, 2116 Bay Front Terrace, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Hosted by Anglers Sport Center. 10th Anniversary of the acclaimed, local, fun tournament. Pre-registration required!
5:30 am: Fishing Starts!
No need to check in first. Get your lines in the
water where ever you choose to fish!
11 am-3 pm: Weigh-ins at Podickory Point
Each Angler will weigh in three fish. You must be in line for weigh ins by 2:30.
12 pm-5 pm: After Party at Podickory Point!
Includes a DJ, Fried White Perch, catering from Mission BBQ, Water, Beer and
drinks for kids!
4 pm: Awards Ceremony
Prizes will be awarded for Adult 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Youth 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (16 and under) and Longest Perch!
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White Marlin Open 2026
2026-08-03 05:30 - 2026-08-08 17:00 | Ocean City, Maryland, Ocean City, MD, United States
2026 tournament will be held August 3rd through 8th.
The White Marlin Open is a 50-plus-year-old deep-sea fishing tournament held annually in Ocean City, Maryland. The tournament awards prize money for catches of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin, and swordfish. When measured by both the amount of prize money and the number of participants, the White Marlin Open is not just the “World’s Largest and Richest Billfishing Tournament,” it is arguably the “World’s Largest and Richest Fishing Tournament” of any kind.
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Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
2026-09-19 10:00 - 2026-09-20 22:00 | Sandy Point State Park, 1100 E. College Parkway, Annapolis, MD, 21409, United States
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival held at Sandy Point State Park blends the finest progressive bluegrass music with a gorgeous beachfront venue and a core mission to protect and restore the Bay. You’ll enjoy top touring bands on 2 stages over 2 days, delicious local food, microbrews, wines, craft cocktails/mocktails, workshops, craft vendors, and fun activities for all ages.
This year’s music lineup includes: Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Mountain Grass Unit, Tophouse, Shadowgrass, and many more!
Artists-at-Large: TBD
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The Taste (Maryland) - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Fundraiser
2026-09-24 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 The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers for the 2026 Taste in Maryland as we celebrate the Chesapeake Bay watershed, along with our Maryland Watershed Champion and our Frances Flanigan Environmental Leadership award recipient.
In addition to our awardee recognition, The Taste in Maryland will offer live music, Chesapeake-inspired foods creatively curated by Palate Pleasers, 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.
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8th Annual Tangier Classic
2026-09-25 06:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | MD
The Annual Tangier Classic is a three-day, multi-species fishing tournament. Catch-photo-release format. The eligible species include: Rockfish, slot and over slot sized Red Drum, Cobia, Speckled Trout, Grey Trout, Bluefish, Flounder, Spadefish, Croaker, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, and White Perch. Special calcuttas for invasive species (snakehead and blue catfish).
Powerboat teams and individual kayaker and youth divisions, too. Proceeds directly benefit pre-selected families in need.
Crisfield American Legion Post #16 is the Tournament Headquarters location.
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7th Annual Delmarva Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show
2026-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 | MD
To be held at the East New Market Fire Hall in East New Market, Maryland. Contact: Burt Campbell at (302) 750-0248. Admission $6.
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CCA Maryland - Annapolis Chapter Celebration of Conservation Fundraising Banquet
2026-10-01 17:30 - 21:00 | Philip Merrill Environmental Center, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD, 21403, United States
The Annapolis Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland welcomes you to join a celebration of conservation, and all things Chesapeake Bay. As a recreational fishing based organization, we know that the public’s connection to the Chesapeake Bay through fishing and boating is what drives the passion to ensure that future generations will also enjoy what is so near and dear to us. This fundraising dinner directly supports CCA Maryland’s focus on ensuring the health of our marine resources and anglers access to them, and our objective to conserve, promote and enhance our marine resources for the benefit of the general public. As a local hub of volunteers from the Greater Annapolis area, our chapter has come together for more than 25 years to support our cause, and connect with others throughout our community.
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Annapolis Powerboat Show
2026-10-08 10:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | City Dock Annapolis, 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
October 8th through 11th at Annapolis City Dock.
October brings the transformation of Ego Alley and Annapolis Harbor into a boater’s dream, as floating docks create a temporary marina showcasing new and premiering boats and the latest in boating accessories, equipment and apparel during the Annapolis Powerboat Show.
Whether you are a boater, angler, or just getting started, you will want to grab your family and head to downtown Annapolis and soak in the boating lifestyle, catch up with old boating friends, and make new ones as you walk the docks.
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Annapolis Sailboat Show
2026-10-15 10:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | City Dock Annapolis, 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
October 15th through 18th.
Sailors from around the globe gather in beautiful downtown Annapolis every October for the Annapolis Sailboat Show.
This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, sailing dinghies and more. Show tents line the shore, stocked with the latest in nautical gear and accessories, electronics, communication equipment, sails, rigging, education, charter companies, clubs and more.
Seasoned and novice sailors alike are invited to expand their horizons and connect with fellow sailors during this internationally acclaimed show.
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