2023 Dates to be Announced Soon, stay tuned! Pricing and info is for 2022.
Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD
We can’t wait to see you at this staple of Maryland heritage!
The event is rain or shine! Parking at Anne Arundel Community College will be available on SATURDAY and SUNDAY. Pre-purchased on site parking is available for $TBD (Sandy Point State Park charges $TBD per car). Please plan ahead.
AGAIN THIS YEAR – Due to the limited availability of crabs and crab meat this year, crab prices are higher than previous years. In addition, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is taking pre-orders for steamed crabs. A LIMITED number of steamed crabs will be available on-site without pre-orders. PLEASE PRE-ORDER BY SEPT. 2023.
The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping and vendor options, a fantastic beverage selection with lots of local craft beer and tons of kids activities, all hosted along the beautiful shores of the scenic Chesapeake Bay.
Tickets are non-refundable. NO PETS ALLOWED!
Options | Prices |
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VIP (Includes Beer & Wine, Lite Snacks, VIP Parking, & Private Bathroom) | $80 (or $150/couple) |
General Admission | $15 |
General Admission – Seniors (65+)/Military (Active Duty with ID) | $10 |
Kids (12 & under) | FREE |
On-site Parking | $10 |
Crab Soup Cook-Off (Saturday Only) | $15 (Limited ticket availability, get yours now!) |
Steamed Crabs (1/2 dozen) | $40 (pre-order only). Limited availability and Market Price the day of event. |
Time | Activity/Event | Location |
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11:00am | Festival Opens to the Public | |
11:00am | Island Breeze | Main Stage |
11:30pm-Soup runs out or 2:30pm | Crab Soup Cook-Off | Beer & Oyster Tent |
1:00pm | Moran Tripp Band | Main Stage |
3:00pm | Back Pages Band | Main Stage |
3:00pm-7:00pm | Beer & Oyster Tasting | Beer & Oyster Tent |
5:00pm | U2TOPIA | Main Stage |
7:00pm | Festival Closes | Please Drive Safely |
Time | Activity/Event | Location |
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11:00am | Festival Opens to the Public | |
11:00pm | The Chris Sacks Band | Main Stage |
12:00pm | Bay Bridge Paddle Awards Ceremony | Main Stage |
1:00pm – 6:00pm | Beer & Oyster Tasting | Beer & Oyster Tent |
1:00pm | Another Day Band | Main Stage |
3:00pm | Wheelhouse Rock Band | Main Stage |
5:00pm | 8 Ohms Band | Main Stage |
7:00pm | Festival Ends | Please drive safely! |
Things to Do | September 24 | September 25 |
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Festival Doors Open | 11:00am | 11:00am |
Kids Zone | All Day | All Day |
Axe Throwing | All Day | All Day |
Mobile Escape Room | All Day | All Day |
Phillips Wharf Fishmobile | All Day | All Day |
King BMX Stunt Show | 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm | 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm |
Park Closes | 7:00pm | 7:00pm |
Click here for 2022 menu and map.
Food vendors:
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls
Sherri’s Crab Cakes
Chesapeake Food Works
MacBrand Foods
Green Valley
Myras New Orleans Food
3 Jay’s Seafood
Laughing Crab Catering
Renzi’s Wood Fire Pizza
Sweet Satisfaction
Funnel Fare
Kathy’s Mini Donuts
and more…
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept 25, 2022 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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!
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.
In kind donations: