Maryland Seafood Festival

Saturday, Sept. 7 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 8 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets are non-refundable.

In case of inclement weather:

The Festival is open rain or shine. The event is held in an open air setting, however there are multiple eat-under tents provided on the Festival grounds.

• VIP Tickets – $65 single / $120 couple
• General Admission – $15 Online through September 9th
• Seniors 65 & Older (must present valid ID) – $10
• Military (must present Valid ID) – $10
• Kids – 12 & Under FREE

General Admission does not include food or drink. Most food inside the festival is purchased via cash, although some food vendors accept credit cards.  You can click here to see a copy of the 2017 menu.

VIP Tickets Include: admission, beer/wine/soda/water. Exclusive restrooms. Complimentary priority parking adjacent to the main entrance available with online purchases only.

Live entertainment is provided during the weekend long event. Special events include the Crab Soup Cook-off, Chef Demonstrations, Craft Beer & Oyster Tastings and much more. The Festival also features a large variety of artisans and craft vendors, interactive kids zone and much more. There is plenty to do, for all members of the family.

While the park is handicap accessible, visit the Sandy Point State Park’s website to learn more about their accessibility.

Please note, the Festival is held on the South Beach area which has a majority of hard packed dirt and beach access. Some of the Festival events/activities do include the sandy beach, but no stairs. To get a better idea of the grounds, visit our link for the Festival Grounds Map or you can also visit the Sandy Point State Park website to view their map.

Yes. Here is the 2018 Grounds Map.

There’s lots to do for the kids!

• Entertainment Avenue – Inflatable Moon Bounce House, obstacle course and Slide
• Fishmobile – Offering Live Exhibits & Touch Tanks (provided by Chesapeake Bay Trust)
• “Raptor’s Eye” display – includes live birds of prey as well as “touchables” for the kids.
• and more!

Yes! We are looking for friendly people to help us put on a great event. Volunteers receive free parking at Anne Arundel Community College and admission to the Festival. Click here for more information.

Parking at Sandy Point State Park requires a pre-purchased parking ticket, available online for $10. There is also parking at Anne Arundel Community College for a suggested donation of $5 and free shuttle to the festival. Please visit the Festival’s Parking Information page for more information.

Yes. DoubleTree of Annapolis offers discount rates for the Maryland Seafood Festival! Click here  to book a room.

Yes! We have a number of Green initiatives to do our part to protect the Chesapeake Bay and the seafood bounty it provides. The Maryland Seafood Festival will continue the Maryland Seafood Festival’s Pledge to “Go Green!” With our crowds enjoying the bounty of the Bay, it only makes sense to be good stewards in return.

This year’s Festival efforts include:

• Eco Stations – Recycling, Trash, and Composting Bins at food-oriented sites with signage and instruction
• Dedicated oversight of both patron and vendor activities
• Grease recycling
• Oyster shell “recycling”
• Support of local charities
• Support and promotion of “True Blue” – Maryland’s support of the native Blue Crab!
• No more paper tickets for food purchases

And remember, without a healthy Bay there is no Maryland Seafood! Thanks for doing your part for the Bay and joining in our efforts!

Sandy Point State Park does not allow camping or overnight parking on grounds. The Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau should be able to help you find camping/RV locations. You can also check the website for the Maryland Association of Campgrounds. If you are using the “interactive directory” on their site, Central Maryland Area would probably be the closest to the festival, which is located in Annapolis, MD.

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, beer, wine, soda, tea, and water.

The festival offers a large eat under tent where chairs and tables are provided. 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 the festival spans about 2-3 football fields.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at the festival.

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.