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St. Michaels, MD - CBMM will kick off festival season by hosting the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on April 12–13.
The Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival offers fun for the whole family with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. The popular celebration of all things sea glass will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days. Tickets are on sale now, including new VIP tickets offering exclusive swag, giveaways, discounts, and access throughout the festival.
This edition of the festival is set to highlight more than 90 exhibitors from across the country, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more. More information, including a full listing of exhibiting artisans, can be found at seaglassfestival.com.
Mary McCarthy, sea glass expert, will be available for shard identification throughout both days.
While enjoying all the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival vendors and offerings, guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s campus. Food and beverages will be available for purchase both days, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.
On Navy Point, the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand will feature live music from local acts throughout the weekend. Chris Sacks Band (10am–1pm) and The Bohs (1:30-5pm) are set to take the stage on Saturday, while the acoustic duo Chesapeake Sons (10am–1pm) and Levi Stephens (1:30–4pm) will provide Sunday’s entertainment there.
The Fogg’s Landing Stage on the opposite side of campus will spotlight Dave Hawkins (10am-1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-5pm) on Saturday and Justin Ryan (10am-1pm) and Anna Burgess (1:30-4pm) on Sunday.
Patriot Cruises will be celebrating its opening weekend in conjunction with the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. In addition to Narrated Historical Cruises on Saturday (12:30pm) and Sunday (2:30pm), we are celebrating the new season with a “Toast to the Chesapeake” cruise on Saturday at 3:30pm featuring a delectable menu from Blue Heron Catering, a champagne toast, and door prizes to mark the festive occasion.
Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Admission is set at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $10 for active and retired military members, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.
CBMM members receive discounted pricing to the Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival and other annual festivals throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. To support CBMM’s mission as a member and discover all the terrific benefits of membership, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.
New this year, CBMM is offering VIP tickets for the ultimate festival experience! This limited-availability offering includes two-day festival admission with early entrance, a commemorative festival cup and discounts at the bar, a swag bag with giveaways, coupons, and vendor specials, and access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge. Buy yours today to celebrate sea glass in style on our waterfront campus!
Also for the first time this year, we’re excited to offer a CBMM festival season ticket! This is a chance to secure your place at our full slate of 2025 annual festivals, including entry to both Sea Glass Festivals, Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, Big Band Night, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, OysterFest, and Winter on the Chesapeake. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $120 for non-members.
Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.
During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days.
For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.
Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
Date/Time: Saturday, April 12, 10am-5pm, and Sunday, April 13, 10am-4pm
Location: CBMM’s campus
