St. Michaels, MD (Official Event)
Sun, Aug 09
|Saint Michaels
This is one of our favorites!! Get your ticket at the gate or find it online: https://cbmm.org/event/watermens-appreciation-day/ Free parking Food vendors on site! Live music during the event!
Time & Location
Aug 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saint Michaels, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N Talbot St, St Michaels, MD 21663, USA
About the event
Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore at Watermen’s Appreciation Day, hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10am-4pm.
Held in partnership with the Talbot Watermen Association since 2010, this annual celebration honors the hardworking men and women who bring the Bay’s bounty to our tables. The festivities include a must-see workboat docking competition, live music, a locally harvested crab feast, with plenty of additional options to eat and drink, plus more fun for the whole family.
Tickets are on sale now, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.
Join the celebration
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