This is an annual calendar of events taking place on and around the Chesapeake Bay that are water related or related to the Bay's cultural, ecological, or maritime culture. The calendar includes a wide variety of events including festivals, boat races, boat shows, fishing tournaments, exhibitions, seminars and workshops. Chesapeake Bay EventsJulyJuly 1 - 5 -- Havre de Grace Independence Celebration Carnival. Come bring the family to the annual Independence Celebration Carnival! Rides and attractions for all ages. Havre de Grace, MD. July 3 -- Fireworks. On the beach at sunset. Chesapeake Beach, MD. July 3. Patriotic Band Concert and Ice Cream Social. Concert by the Accomack Community Band and ice cream served up by the Onancock Civic and Business Association. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Town Gazebo Park. Onancock, VA. July 3rd -- July 4th Parade. Old-fashioned parade begins at 10:00 am on Main Street. Then, head for the Rock Hall Community Center fro a taste of local feed, festivities, music, crafts, and more. Rock Hall, MD. July 3 -4 -- Annual Norfolk Harborfest. Town Point Park. More info. Norfolk, VA. July 4 -- Fireworks. 9:00pm City Dock. Crisfield, MD. July 4 -- Baltimore's Fourth of July Celebration. Baltimore's July Fourth Celebration features an array of entertainment throughout the day culminating with a fireworks show at 9:30pm over Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Baltimore, MD. July 5 -- Kent County Waterman's Day. Celebrating the men and women of Rock Hall who make a living fishing local waters. Includes anchor toss contest and work boat docking contest. Food, music, and fun for the entire family. Starts at 1:00pm. Rock Hall bulkhead. Rock Hall, MD. July 11 - Taste of Cambridge. Historic Downtown Cambridge. Crab cook off. Local restaurants compete for top honors for their crab soup, crab cakes, crab dip, and other crab delicacies. Cambridge, MD. July 15 -- Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake. All you can eat steamed crabs, clams (steamed, raw, and fried), fresh fried fish, onion rings, fries, corn on the cob, watermelon, Pepsi, beer, and water. Purchase tickets in advance. More Information. Crisfield, MD. July 19 - 21 -- Annual Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Regatta. The Chesapeake Bay premier sailing regatta held in Solomons on the third weekend of July. 175 boats are expected to take part in 2007. Boats from the entire Chesapeake region take part with boats from as far away as Florida and New York taking part. More Info. Solomons, MD. July 24 - 26 -- Mari*Fest -- The Havre de Grace Maritime Museum holds it's Grand Re-Opening, including new hands-on, state of the art exhibits and programs. Festivities include live music, Native American representatives and crafts, boat building demonstrations, local foods and crafts, living history displays, kid's activities, a boat raffle and more. Free. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Havre de Grace, MD. July 25 - 26 -- Cambridge Powerboat Regatta. American Powerboat Association Sanctioned World Championships of inboard hydroplane and flat bottom boat race. Hambrooks Bay at Great Marsh Park. Bleacher seating available. Cambridge, MD. August August 1 - 2 -- Thunder on the Narrows. Powerful hydroplane boats race at speeds over 100 mph. Family event. Food and entertainment available on the grounds. Kent Island Yacht Club grounds. More Information. Kent Island, MD. August 7 -- Annapolis Rotary Crab Fest. 5:00pm to 8:00pm. This annual event serves steamed crabs to 2,500 to 3,000 people under the grandstand of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Assortment of other foods, including corn on the cob, crab soup, hot dogs, beef barbeque, are available. Activities. More information. Annapolis, MD. August 8 -- Annual Seafood Fest-I-Val. Steamed crabs, crab soup, fried fish, fried clams, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, sliced tomatoes, corn on the cob, watermelon, ranch fries, sweet potato fries, sodas, beer (sold by the glass). Entertainment and vendors. Sailwinds Park. 1:00 to 6:00pm. More Information. Cambridge, MD. August 8 - 9 -- Annual Seafood Festival. Tydings Park; Free family event on the Bay with a wide variety of food (including Chesapeake Bay seafood), artisans, crafters and entertainment; Sat. 11am - 7pm, Sun. 11am - 6pm. More Information. Havre de Grace, MD. August 8 - 9 -- Rock Hall Pirates and Wenches Weekend. Avast me hearties! Buccaneers and landlubbers of all ages - come by land or come by sea to Rock Hall for a town-wide theme party you won't forget! Decorated dinghy flotilla, caribbean beach party, pirate ship cruises, treasure hunts, entertainment, sea shanteys, contests, games, and more for the whole family. Costumes and acts of piracy encouraged!
More information. Rock Hall, MD. August 14 -16. Hampton Cup Regatta. East Mercury Bridge, Fort Monroe, VA. Annual hydro-plane boat races. More Information. Hampton, VA. August 15 - 16-- Annual Havre de Grace Art Show. Tydings Park; Presented by the Soroptimist International. Over 250 artists and crafters from throughout the U.S. display and sell work, food and entertainment. Free shuttle from designated parking to the show, downtown, and attractions. Boat accessible. 10am-5pm Sat. and Sun. Havre de Grace, MD. August 29 - 30 -- Seawall Art Show. An outdoor juried art show that features the work of nearly 100 of the finest artist from the southeast and beyond. Sat. 10am to 6pm, Sun 10am to 5pm. More Information. Portsmouth, VA.
SeptemberSeptember 4 - 6-- Annual Hard Crab Derby and Fair. The Crisfield Crab Derby is held at Somers Cove Marina. Crab Races, Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking Contest, Parade, Boat Races, Boat Docking Contest, Crafts, Carnival, Games, Swim Meet, Entertainment, Great Seafood, Beverages and more. More Information. Crisfield, MD. September 5 - 6 -- Annual Deale Pro-Am Fishing Tournament. A no limit tournament with participants allowed to fish the entire Chesapeake Bay. Anglers may leave from any port on the bay. Deale Marina, Rockhold Creek, Deale, Maryland. More Information. Deale, MD. Sept. 11 - 12. Onancock Harborfest. Waterfront festival held at the town wharf and gazebo park. Includes live entertainment, food, cardboard boat race, and more. Onancock, VA. Sept. 12 -- Annual Duck Fair. Havre de Grace Decoy Museum. Children's activities, carvers & wildlife artists, and more. More Information. Havre de Grace, MD. September 18 - 20 -- Town Point Boat Show. Town Point Park and Waterside Marina. More info. Norfolk, VA. September 19 -- Oxford Ferry Boat Race. The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation's oldest privately operated ferry service will be pitted against paddle boats, restored boats from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and work boats in the annual Oxford Ferry Boat Race. Oxford, MD. September 19 - 20 -- Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. 8:00am to 6:00pm both days. Visit some of the most scenic spots in the state during this educational and fun-filled event showcasing Maryland's land accessible lighthouses. Visit one of more of the Challenge lights and receive a souvenir at each. Visit all ten Challenge stops and receive a special commemorative souvenir to mark your accomplishment. Chesapeake Bay authors, artists and other special guests! More Information.
September 26 -- Chesapeake Heritage Skipjack Races. Skipjacks from all over the Chesapeake come to the beautiful waterfront in Cambridge to participate in this annual race starting at 10 a.m. Before the race, beginning at 7 a.m., enjoy coffee, pastries, and a close-up look at these historic Chesapeake sailing vessels docked at Snapper's Waterfront Café, 112 Commerce Street. Cambridge, MD.
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