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Museum visitors can marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation used in traditional and contemporary small watercraft while enjoying CBMM's waterfront campus and hands-on exhibits, including a new tugboat exhibit and the historic restoration of the skipjack Rosie Parks.
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Sailing skiffs, rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, prams, and one-of-a-kind boats will be on display and in the water throughout this family-oriented event. Boat owners hailing from all over the country will also be available to share their knowledge and boating experiences with visitors.
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Live music, scenic river cruises, food, and beverages will be available to round out the weekend festival.
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On Saturday, museum boat yard staff and Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders School instructors will be on hand to offer boat-building workshops and maritime demonstrations. Beginning at 1pm, a lively race of small craft out on the Miles River can be watched from the museum's waterfront and docks. Festival-goers can also vote for their favorite boat, with the People's Choice award and others announced Saturday evening among participants.
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On Sunday, festival-goers are also invited to ing nautical items to swap or sell at a traditional swap meet.
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The Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival is free for museum members and children under six– otherwise admission is $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $6 for children ages 6 to 17, with all museum exhibits open throughout the two-day festival. For more information, visit www.cbmm.org/mascf.
