Antique Boat Show Coming To MD + Father's Day Cruise Offered

MARYLAND — Looking for some summer fun in Maryland? Residents can explore an antique boat show or take a Father's Day cruise. Locals can also attend a pride parade or enjoy fishing on license-free days.

Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay:

"Antique & Classic Boat Festival

This father’s day weekend the St. Michael’s Maritime Museum is hosting its 34th Antique & Classic Boat Festival and the Arts. This year’s festival celebrates “Built on the Chesapeake,” highlighting Bay-built boats like Trumpy, Owens, Ancarrow and Carlisle, as well as other marque classic boats, including cruisers, runabouts, and racers. The show attracts everything from the finest runabouts to yachts, and includes race boats, work boats, launches, hydroplanes, and utilities. The festival’s signature Arts at Navy Point pavilion brings juried fine artists, craftspeople, and vendors to CBMM’s waterfront campus, offering nautical and maritime-themed items for [boats and homes]. June 17 and 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; St. Michaels Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. Tickets and more information."

"Father’s Day Cruises

Celebrate Dad over brunch aboard the Wm. B. Tennison! Relax together and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Solomons Harbor and Patuxent River. June 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Or you can treat Dad to an evening cruise as the perfect ending to his special day, with heavy hors d'oeuvres served on board. June 19, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Both cruises: $35 for adults, $15 children ages 5-12, $10 for children 4 and under. Calvert Maritime Museum, Solomons, MD. More information and tickets."

"Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival

You are invited to join the LGBTQ+ people from all over the world [in] getting together and celebrating who they are. This year’s second annual Annapolis Pride theme is “Many Faces, One Pride.” Annapolis Pride recognizes that the LGBTQ+ community is inclusive of many people, all skin tones, genders, sexualities, religions, and abilities. The Annapolis Pride parade [will start at noon on June 4. It will travel] along West Street, Amos Garrett Boulevard to Calvert Street, [and] Clay Street. The Festival, [which runs] from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., will take place on West Street, between Calvert Street and Church Circle, The People’s Park and adjacent parking lots. The festival will include a line-up of great music: funk, R&B, gospel, soul, rock, jazz, latin, rap, and youth bands. And, of course, you won’t want to miss the drag performances. More information, schedule (including pre- and post-festival events), parking."

"Enjoy License Free Fishing

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced June 4, June 11 and July 4 as its 2022 license-free fishing days. These days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing a fishing license, trout stamp, or registration. On these days, any individual may catch and possess finfish in any tidal and nontidal waters of Maryland, as long as it’s for recreational purposes. All anglers must follow current size and catch limits found in the DNR fishing and crabbing guide. The state of Maryland also has many areas where recreational anglers can fish year-round without a fishing license. When fishing in these areas you are exempt from all license and stamp fees and requirements. You are required to observe all other fishing rules. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated license free fishing areas located in tidal water, you may register online through the Maryland licensing system. More information about license free fishing days and license free fishing areas."

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