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SUMMARY:Moth Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Moth Lighting event to discover nighttime insect biodiversity with naturalist\nKerry Wixted. Using lights to attract moths\, participants will observe local species.\nActivities for kids and bake sale will be offered from 8:00-8:30. \nThe moth lighting program will begin at 8:30 PM.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/moth-lighting/
LOCATION:Captain Avery Museum\, 1418 E West Shady Side Road\, Shady Side\, MD\, 20764\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maritime,Nature
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Skipjack Heritage Days at The Maryland Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual Skipjack Heritage Days at The Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park on September 12-13\, 202 \nBuilding on a successful inaugural year in 2025\, the festival returns to Sandy Point State Park for a two-day celebration of the maritime culture of the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s iconic skipjack fleet. Guests will enjoy the rare opportunity to see 15 historic skipjacks and two traditional buy boats\, with public deck tours and free rides aboard historic skipjacks on Saturday from 1-5pm. All skipjack tours\, rides and the race are free to any MD Seafood Festival attendee \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Maryland Seafood Festival has been gracing the shores of the Chesapeake Bay since 1966 with delectable crab\, oysters\, shrimp\, mussels\, and locally caught fish prepared any way you like it! Come for the food and stay for the views! Join us for loads of seafood vendors\, local shopping and vendor options\, a fantastic beverage selection\, live music\, Skipjack Heritage Days\, and tons of kids activities\, all hosted along the shore of the Chesapeake Bay. \nThis year\, we welcome the World’s Largest Duck! \nWant to take a ride on an actual Skipjack?  Purchase an admission ticket to gain access to a free ride on a Skipjack and hear about their history on the bay.  No additional ticket needed.\n\nTicket add-ons (steamed crab\, crab soup cook-off\, sampler\, parking) will show if available once the general admission/VIP tickets are selected.  \n\nPurchase your tickets early to take advantage of early bird pricing.  Tickets are available online and at the door.  Tickets are non-refundable.  Event is Rain or Shine.  NO PETS ALLOWED in the Festival.\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather\, pre-purchased ticket can be used either Saturday or Sunday.\n\n**Processing fees cover the following: credit card processing fees\, ticketing platform processing fees\, and Maryland’s 10% Sales and Amusement Tax.**\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.skipjackheritage.com/content/races/\n\n\nhttps://mdseafoodfestival.com/
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/second-annual-skipjack-heritage-days-at-the-maryland-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Sandy Point State Park\, 1100 E College Pkwy\, Annapolis\, MD
CATEGORIES:Maritime,Sailing
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SUMMARY:Galesville Maritime Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nA new Chesapeake Bay tradition is coming to the West River this fall as the inaugural Galesville Maritime Heritage Festival launches on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the historic waterfront village of Galesville. Presented by the Galesville Heritage Society\, the free\, family-friendly festival will celebrate the rich maritime traditions\, boatbuilding heritage\, and waterfront culture that have shaped the village for generations. \n  \n  \nFestival activities will take place throughout Galesville and along the waterfront\, featuring: \n\nNarrated boat tours on the West River\nA midday parade of classic and antique boats\nWatermen’s demonstrations and traditional fishing exhibits• Children’s maritime discovery activities at the West River Sailing Club\nLive music on the waterfront\nMaritime exhibits and author talks at the museum\nLocal food\, farmers market\, specials at our local restaurants\n\n  \nThe festival will also highlight Galesville’s unique role in Chesapeake history. A port of entry since 1672\, the village became known for its working waterfront\, seafood industry\, boatbuilding traditions\, and connections to the Chesapeake Bay sailing community. “We want people to experience Galesville not just as a destination\, but as a living waterfront village with deep roots in Chesapeake culture\,” Kathy Bergren Smith\, festival chair said. “This\nfestival is about celebrating the people\, traditions\, and stories that make this place special.” The event will include opportunities for visitors to explore historic sites connected to the region’s\nmaritime past\, including the legacy of the Hartge family boatyard and the contributions of black watermen. \nFor updates and additional information\, visit galesvillemaritimefestival.org or follow the GHS on Facebook.
URL:https://chesapeakecrossroads.org/event/galesville-maritime-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Galesville Heritage Museum\, 988 Main St\, Galesville\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maritime
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