Photo Courtesy Dorchester County Office of Tourism
Cambridge, MD - This is the 5th year for the Ice and Oyster Fest and it will be bigger and better than ever. It is a family-friendly fun event. No admission to attend the festival. There will be a kick-off event Friday night, Jan. 16 with the main event on Saturday, Jan. 17.
- See dazzling ice sculptures showcasing Eastern Shore culture, wildlife, and more!
- New in 2026 is a Patriotic Ice Maze as the theme for this year is Celebrating America's 250th.
- Entertain your family with kid-friendly golf, thrones, ice slide, and other games
- Chill out while feasting on local oysters and craft beer
- Amazing Ice Bar with drinks to warm you from the inside out!
- Watch top ice carvers demonstrate the artistry of their craft
- Warm your hands or make a S’more at one of our fire pits
- Enjoy live music
- Back again this year: Synthetic Ice Skating and Winter Village at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa, run by Blackwater Adventures, with hot chocolate station, cocktail bar, fire pit stations for s'mores roasting and local vendors.
- While you're downtown, check out the Rescue Fire Company Train Garden celebrating over 90 years.
- Downtown restaurants and retail shops will be open.
The Festival is in Downtown Cambridge, Maryland from Cannery Way to Blue Ruin. You can enter 411 Academy Street into your GPS to get to the entrance of the main parking lot. There is also an ice skating rink at the Hyatt Regency 100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, MD.
Shuttle service will be available between sites, so park once and enjoy all locations.
Dates and times are subject to change based on weather so please check closer to the event on Facebook or Instagram to confirm times. Not just storms but high temps could impact set up.
