River Days Festival – Fort Smallwood Park

This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and […]

Maryland Seafood Festival

Sandy Point State Park 1100 E. College Parkway, Annapolis, MD, United States

The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park on Saturday, September 14th, and Sunday, September 15th, 11 a.m . to 7 p.m. each day. Live music, kids activities, vendor village, food trucks, and plenty of seafood (steamed crabs, crab soup, oysters, and much, much more) round out the event!   Click here for […]

ShoreRivers 20th Annual Ride for Clean Rivers

ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers cherished by all Eastern Shore communities. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully supported Metric Century (62-mile), 35-mile, […]

6th Annual Tiki Lee’s Rockfish Invitational

Striped bass tournament based at Tiki's Lee's Dock Bar in Sparrows Point, Maryland. Scheduled for September 19th to 22nd. Postponement dates are September 26th to 29th. Click here for full details and updates. 

Rappahannock Riverfest

It's the party of the year to raise funds for Friends of the Rappahannock River. Enjoy a day of crab feasting, drinks, music, and more all to benefit the conservation work, programs, and education of FOR. On the banks of the Rappahannock River in Downtown, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Save the Date: This year's Riverfest is September […]

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 […]