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The 43rd Annual Maryland Seafood Festival

September 10th-12th at Sandy Point

Sandy Point State Park will again be the host site for the 43rd annual Maryland Seafood Festival, a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring The Capital’s 20th Crab Soup Cook-off and the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim Award Ceremony. This family fun and feasting event is expected to draw 20,000+ visitors from the all across the mid-Atlantic region.

The Maryland Seafood Festival is a rich tradition in the State and has been held annually for 40+ years, with the most recent 30 years being held the weekend after Labor Day at Sandy Point State Park.

That tradition has been built around a safe, family friendly environment showcasing the great seafood that Maryland has to offer while bringing people from all over the East Coast in the off season.

Live music performances, local charities selling delicious treats, creative craft booths, not to mention everyone’s seafood favorites, guaranteed fun is had by all!

The Festival brings back happy memories with the traditionally held events and new soon-to-be favorites this year!

ADMISSION

General Adult Admission
$10 online ($12 at gate)

Kids (6-10 years)
$8

Kids (5 & Under)
Free

VIP Tickets
$60/Individual or $100/Couple
Includes admission, seafood sampler card, free beer/soda, private eat under tent, private bathroom. Purchase online and receive one complimentary parking pass for on-site parking.

$2 Discount

Win-Win! You and the Maryland Food Bank

Get $2 off your general admission at the Gate with a
non-perishable food donation to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.

New this year:

New professional food vendors – enjoy food from Phillip’s Restaurant, Red Hot & Blue, Real Seafood Co., Lures Bar & Grill, Annapolis Seafood Markets, West End Grill, Watermans Tavern and more.
Castles in the Sand - watch as Randy Hofman builds sculptures in the sand all weekend long. Chances are you’ve seen his work in Ocean City.
“Dessert Island”- Try some tasty treats from many local restaurants/caterers.

Your favorites:

The Capital’s 20th Annual Crab Soup Cook-Off
Best of the Bay Music on Two Stages
Regional Arts & Crafts
Sidelines Sportsbar where you can watch a game and have a maryland microbrew
Oyster Recovery Partnership
Beer and Wine Tastings – See the schedule of events for an idea of details and times.