Maryland Seafood Festival

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept 25, 2022 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• General Admission – $15 Online through September 25th
• Seniors 65 & Older (must present valid ID) – $10
• Military (must present Valid ID) – $10
• Kids – 12 & Under FREE
• VIP Tickets – $80 single / $150 couple

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 2019 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 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.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at the festival or in Sandy Point State Park.

There’s lots to do for the kids!

• Entertainment Avenue Inflatables
• 2 playgrounds on site
• Gaming truck
• Remote control cars
• and more!

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.

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

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.

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 East Beach area which has a majority of grassy areas, beach access and some paved paths.  A few of the Festival events/activities do include the sandy beach, but no stairs. To get a better idea of the grounds, visit the Sandy Point State Park website to view their map.

Parking at Sandy Point State Park requires a pre-purchased parking ticket, available online for $10. On Saturday and Sunday, there is also parking at Anne Arundel Community College for $5 and free shuttle to the festival. Sandy Point State Park will charge $20 per car to anyone trying to enter the park without a pre-purchased parking pass.  Please visit the Festival’s Parking Information page for more information.

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.

Yes! There are discount rooms available for our customers at Country Inn and Suites by Radisson. Simply go to radissonhotelsamericas.com/countryinn, put in Annapolis for destination and use the Promotional Code = ABC22.

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.

At this time, we do not have any volunteer opportunities.

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.