Maryland Seafood Festival 2017: Fireworks, Tickets, Schedule Of Events

ANNAPOLIS, MD — There's still time to get your tickets to feast on crab and other fresh seafood at the 50th annual Maryland Seafood Festival, which is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, at Sandy Point State Park in Anne Arundel County. The festival will feature seafood dishes, interactive cooking demonstrations, competitions, kids activities and fireworks.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 9, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 10. While you sample seafood, check out maritime-related exhibits, contests, and activities, plus local shopping and vendor options. Organizers say festival-goers can expect a selection of local craft beer and wine, plus tons of kids activities, all hosted along the shores of Chesapeake Bay.

EVENTS: Currently scheduled to appear, Jimmy Riffle of Animal Planet’s Gator Boys, with his traveling Zoo Road Show, which will allow you to get up close and personal with some of the world's most feared but misunderstood reptiles.

Plus, look for Yogibo musical chairs, a Sprint Treasure Hunt, the Annapolis Crab Derby, crab-shell painting, a sand volleyball tournament, musical performers, chef demonstrations, a crab soup cook-off, fishing challenge, sand soccer and more.

FIREWORKS: Celebrate the 50th festival with fireworks at the beach on Saturday, Sept 9, at 8:30 p.m.

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VOLUNTEERS: Looking to help out? Check out our volunteer page to sign up.

PARKING: Parking at Sandy Point will be available only for those who pre-purchase a parking pass online. Additional parking is available at Anne Arundel Community College, and there will be shuttles to take guests from the parking lots to the Maryland Seafood Festival and back again.

TICKETS: Can be purchased online through Sept. 10.

• VIP Tickets – $65 single / $120 couple
• General Admission – $15 Online through September 10th
• Seniors 65 & Older (must present valid ID) – $10
• Active Duty Military (must present Valid ID) – $10
• Kids – 12 & Under FREE

FESTIVAL BENEFITS: A portion of the proceeds from the festival go to the local YMCA Camp Letts.

For more information, including ticket details, visit www.mdseafoodfestival.com

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