Name: Rock the Reef Bash
Start: 2025-09-27T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-27T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center

Bass Fishing at Wye Mills

Post published:July 20, 2025
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We catch a bag of largemouth bass at a centuries-old mill lake on Maryland's Eastern Shore using a tried 'n true technique!

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Post published:September 26, 2024
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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. Now in its 41st year, this family-friendly festival runs 10am-5pm all three days. Learn more about all the festivities planned at cbmm.org/MASCF.

ShoreRivers 20th Annual Ride for Clean Rivers

Post published:July 25, 2024
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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, or 20-mile routes. All routes begin and end at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills and include SAG support from Queen Anne's County Amateur Radio Club, and rest stops with food and drink from Sprout. Staggered group send-offs at 8am and 9am will include a police escort across Route 50. Upon returning to the college campus, riders and volunteers will enjoy a boxed lunch from Sprout and beer from Ten Eyck Brewery. Participants are also encouraged to join teams and create their own fundraising pages to boost support for their ride from others. ShoreRivers extends special…

Land Jam

Post published:May 8, 2024
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On Saturday, May 11th, from 1pm to 4pm, at the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy will be holding LandJam – an annual family-friendly gathering to celebrate the land of our beautiful, bountiful Eastern Shore! Click here for full details and to register. Priced for family accessibility, this celebration of the Eastern Shore will offer live music from Black Dog Alley and The 599s, local food from Taqueria Floritas and Catering by Jamie, local beer from Cult Classic Brewing, nature trails, birding walks and games. We can’t wait to see you there! We will also be announcing the winner of our PRS guitar raffle! One lucky winner will receive a brand new beautiful SIGNED PRS SE CE Standard 24 Satin electric guitar in Vintage Cherry (like a cardinal!) and a PRS Signature Logo 2″ Poly Guitar Guitar Strap. Tickets can be purchased online here or at LandJam and are $20…

Rock the Reef Bash

Post published:October 23, 2023
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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.

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival

Post published:October 12, 2023
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The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum hosts the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival April 12th and 13th. A fun-filled tradition since 2011, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival highlights artisans and craftspeople who come from near and far to exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days. For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.