Maryland Seafood Festival

Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Special Early Bird General Admission – $10
• Early Bird General Admission – $15
• General Admssion – $20
• Kids – 12 & Under FREE
• VIP Tickets – $80/$150

Admission includes access to the festival grounds.  Food and drinks are not included.  Once on the festival grounds you will be able to enjoy live music, local artisan vendors, contests, hands on activities and more.  

Parking is available at Sandy Point State Park ($10 in advance, $20 at the gate) and at Anne Arundel Community College Arnold Campus for $5 with free shuttle to the festival (Saturday).There in NO parking at Anne Arundel Community College on Sunday. Find more parking information here.

You can access your ticket on our ticketing site online at https://abceventsinc.account.webconnex.com and make any changes to it prior to checking in at the event.  This includes changing dates, ticket types and add-ons.  Please note that additional charges may be incurred when adding options.

General Admission does not include food or drink. Food & Drink inside the festival is purchased via cash/credit card.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the festival grounds unless they are registered service animals.

There is so much to do both days of the festival.  For the first time in 35 years, Skipjacks return to Sandy Point! Fewer than 20 skipjacks remain in working condition.  Learn about them and life on the Bay from our watermen and enjoy family hand-on activities at the Champions of the Chesapeake Pavilion and at the Park Marina.  Also enjoy live music, local artisans, contest, kids activities, contents and more! Check out our schedule of events above.

There’s lots to do for the kids!

• Inflatables
• hands-on activities 
• Mermaid & Pirate Parade
• and more!

VIP includes up front parking, VIP bathrooms, unlimited beer, wine, soda & water,  special pavilion and seating with a great view of the Chesapeake Bay.

Yes!  The Mildred Belle is offering tickets to ride out to the start of the race and watch the skipjacks from the water.  Click here for information and tickets.

Coolers and outside food/beverages are not permitted at the festival. The purchase of food and beverages inside the festival helps support local organizations and charities. The Festival offers a wide variety of food and beverages.

The festival offers a numerous areas to sit and enjoy your purchased food or just relax and listen to music. Seating is also provided at the main stage. You are more than welcome to bring your own chairs if you would like, but keep in mind that space is limited.

Profanity or obscene gestures/references on any part of visible clothing/jackets/hats etc is not allowed.  Attendee will be asked to remove items and/or refused admittance.  Refunds will not be given.

Yes. The festival map will be updated and posted prior to the festival.

Yes, the festival is handicap accessible.

Pop-up tents and beach umbrellas are not allowed at the festival.

Yes! There are discount rooms available for our customers at our partner hotel, the Crown Plaza in Annapolis. Simply click here to be directed to the site with the discount.  Dates can be adjusted for your length of stay.

There is no RV parking at the Maryland Seafood Festival.  You can find information on local RV parking at The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau website.

Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable.

The Festival is open rain or shine. The event is held in an open air setting, however there are large pavilions located on the Festival grounds.

Hurricanes and other strong forces of nature may force us to cancel/re-schedule.

We have mulitple volunteer opportunities this year.  Please fill out our volunteer form here.

Please read the information and complete our online bus reservation form if you would like to bring a bus group to the Maryland Seafood Festival.