Feast On Oysters, Explore Hispanic Heritage With Anne Arundel, Prince George's Events

MARYLAND — An oyster festival is coming to Shady Side. Hispanic cultural and environmental events are slated in Bladensburg and Annapolis.

Moreover, a small boat celebration is planned in St. Michaels. A Baltimore Oktoberfest rounds out the upcoming offerings.

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:

"Captain Avery Oyster Festival

Come and enjoy the 24th annual oyster fest tradition at the Captain Avery Museum. The grounds and museum will be turned into a waterside extravaganza, with a string band with sweet vocals, classic rock band with blues guitar, and the Oyster Boys, who love to share their music and stories of life on the Chesapeake Bay. And, of course, there will be bushels of fresh Bay oysters – raw, with sauce, or in a shooter, as well as other seafood and festival grub, bake sale and beverages, plus crafts and pirate selfies for the kids. Oct. 16, 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. More information and tickets."

"Festival del Rio Anacostia

The annual and bilingual environmental celebration of the Anacostia River is back! There will be fun activities for the whole family. Learn about the Anacostia and enjoy boat tours, fishing, tree planting and activities for the whole family. Oct. 9, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD. More information."

"Hispanic Heritage Festival

Come join the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Conservancy, US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Corazón Latino as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day filled with family-friendly activities. Enjoy boat rides, zumba, Scales & Tails, kayaking and more! Included with entrance fee to the park. Oct. 2, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. More information."

"Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival

Once again, for the 38th time, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is hosting one of the nation’s largest gatherings of small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft. Marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation used in traditional and contemporary small craft while enjoying CBMM’s waterfront campus and indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Hundreds of amateur and professional boatbuilders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their one-of-a-kind kayaks, canoes, and other traditional small craft. Instructors will be on hand to offer boatbuilding demonstrations and on Saturday watch the Miles River small craft boat race. Entrance to the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival is included with general museum admission. Oct. 1-3, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. More information."

"Food Truck Oktoberfest

The B&O Railroad Museum is throwing a party – an Oktoberfest to be exact – and the public is invited to join in. They're bringing together amazing local food trucks to present a day of food, live music, drink, and fall fun for the whole family. Fun food offerings include Haitian fare, potatoes topped with crab, fried oreos and funnel cakes. Oct. 2, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm; B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. Tickets and list of vendors."

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