Boatyard Beach Bash

Annapolis Maritime Museum 723 Second Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

Concert and outdoor festival benefiting Annapolis Maritime Museum. Let yourself be whisked away to Key West as you immerse yourself in the incomparable talent of world-class musicians. This year in memory and in honor of Jimmy Buffett, be prepared to be: Captivated as John Frinzi, accompanied by Coral Reefers Doyle Grisham, Eric Darken, Nadirah Shakoor, as well as Frinzi […]

Angler’s Night Out w/ Captain Tom Weaver

West End Grill 2049 West Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

Join CCA Maryland at West End Grill in Annapolis to hear a talk on angling tactics with the 1 and only Captain Tom Weaver, talking about fly fishing for your favorite Bay species, from beginner to advanced levels, + a recap of Tom’s past year guided fly fishing on the Bay. Free event. Gather @5:30pm, […]

World is Your Oyster Fest

Get ready for an unforgettable shell-e-bration at the Bay’s biggest bivalve bash, World is Your Oyster Fest (WIYO)! Enjoy the finest local oysters, seafood, and handcrafted drinks. Learn to 'Shuck Like a Pro, cheer for pros competing in the Tito's Handmade Vodka Shucking Competition, and learn why oysters are the answer to Chesapeake Bay restoration. The […]

Pasadena Sportfishing’s Fall Kid’s Derby

Fort Smallwood Park 9500 Fort Smallwood Road, Pasadena, MD, United States

Kid’s Derby – September 28, 2024 @ Ft. Smallwood Park Casting range – hit the fish eye all kids win a prize. Open classes on safety, rigging, baiting hooks, and tying knots. Free bait and P.S.G. Volunteers will assist you with your fishing and measure your “catch”. TWO AGE GROUPS: (4 – 8) (9 – […]

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N. Talbot Street, St. Michaels, MD, United States

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront will be filled with unique watercraft and their passionate owners and builders at Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival XLI on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6. You’re invited to marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation showcased through these vessels alongside hundreds of small craft enthusiasts at one of the nation’s largest gatherings of its kind. […]

Fall Fest at the Preserve

Join Sultana Education Foundation for an old-fashioned harvest fest at Sultana’s new Lawrence Wetlands Preserve in Chestertown.  Bring a blanket, bring the family, and spend a few hours surrounded by nature as you enjoy great music, food, friends, and drink.  Did we mention there will be plenty to do for the kids? Here’s some of […]

RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit

Restore America's Estuaries hosts the annual summit. At the RAE 2024 Coastal & Estuarine Summit, we’ll explore the latest research, policy, and practice in coastal restoration. With a focus on the future of restoration practice, this event is your opportunity to connect with other leaders in the field, share your insights, and help shape the […]

Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit

ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit is a space to come together and have exciting conversations on the importance of outdoor recreation to Maryland’s environment, workforce, quality of life and economy! WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Outdoor industry enthusiasts including non-profits, community organizations, private businesses, university students, and public decision makers. WHY ATTEND? Make new […]

CCA Maryland – Annapolis Chapter Annual Fundraising Banquet

Philip Merrill Environmental Center 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD, United States

The Annapolis Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland welcomes you to join us for 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 […]

UMCES Horn Point Laboratory Open House

UMCES Horn Point Laboratory 2020 Horns Point Rd, Cambridge, MD, United States

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory invites the public to its annual free Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This 2024 Open House theme is “Treasure Your Bay.” Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the many reasons to treasure the Chesapeake Bay, including […]

Cox Creek Open House 2024

Cox Creek Dredged Material Containment Facility 1000 Kembo Road, Curtis Bay, MD, United States

The Maryland Port Administration is pleased to offer the public the opportunity to explore Cox Creek, only accessible a few times a year, including during our Open House! Cox Creek is an active dredged material placement site that is undergoing expansion and the site also includes 126 acres of preserved wetlands. The open house event will include birding […]

58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival

It's possibly...probably...the largest two-day festival dedicated to everything oysters, plus live music, entertainment, activities, plenty of food and drink, shucking contests, and much more. At St. Mary's County Fairgrounds. Click here for full details.