The Maryland Seafood Festival
September 11th, 12th, & 13th, 2026
Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD
Please check our website for details: www.mdseafoodfestival.com
The Maryland Seafood Festival has been gracing the shores of the Chesapeake Bay since 1966 with delectable crab, oysters, shrimp, mussels, and locally caught fish prepared any way you like it! Come for the food and stay for the views! Join us for loads of seafood vendors, local shopping and vendor options, a fantastic beverage selection, live music, Skipjack Heritage Days, and tons of kids activities, all hosted along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay.
New this year, we will be open from 5pm - 9pm on Friday, September 11th. There will be discounts for military and 1st responders in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Join us for live music, featuring bands with members representing 4 branches of the armed forces. Food and craft vendors will also be on site.
This year, we welcome the World's Largest Duck - Mama Duck, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Maryland Seafood Festival.
Want to take a ride on an actual Skipjack? Purchase an admission ticket to gain access to a free ride on a Skipjack and hear about their history on the bay. No additional ticket needed.
Ticket add-ons (steamed crab, crab soup cook-off, sip & paint, parking) will show if available once the general admission/VIP tickets are selected.
Purchase your tickets early to take advantage of early bird pricing. Tickets are available online and at the door. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is Rain or Shine. NO PETS ALLOWED in the Festival.
In the event of inclement weather, pre-purchased ticket can be used either Saturday or Sunday.
**Processing fees cover the following: credit card processing fees, ticketing platform processing fees, and Maryland's 10% Sales and Amusement Tax.**
