45th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival

The 45th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival will kick off on Sept. 8 at and continue on Sept. 9.

Early bird tickets can be purchased until Sept. 4 for $12 online, and will be $14 for general admission from then on.

From the festival's website:

The Maryland Seafood Festival is a rich tradition in the State and has been held annually for 45 years, with the most recent 30 years being held the weekend after Labor Day at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland. That tradition has been built around a safe, family friendly environment showcasing the great seafood that Maryland has to offer while bringing people from all over the East Coast in the off season.

The Maryland Seafood Festival is a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring The Capital’s Crab Soup Cook-off and the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim Award Ceremony. This family fun and feasting event draws 20,000+ visitors from the all across the mid-Atlantic region. With live music performances, delicious seafood provided by local charities and professional restaurants, Sports Bar, creative craft booths, and interactive kid zone, it is guaranteed fun had by all!

The festival is run by ABC Events, Inc., an expert event planning company with over ten years of experience. From small corporate golf events, charity fund-raisers and sporting events, to large multiple day festivals, ABC Events has the expertise to execute a diverse array of events. The ABC Events team is comprised of festival specialists with experience and knowledge in logistics, marketing, entertainment, and food and beverage management.

Schedule of events:

Sept. 8—10 a.m.–9 p.m.

• The Capital’s 22nd Annual Crab Soup Cook-off 11:30-2:30p.m.
• Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim Awards Ceremony
• Live Musical Entertainment 1:00p.m.-close
• Chef Demonstrations 11:00-5:00p.m.
• Beer Tasting 4:00-8:00p.m.
• King BMX Stunt Show Ongoing
• USTA SmashZone Ongoing

Sept. 9—10 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Live Musical Entertainment 10:30a.m.-close
• Chef Demonstrations 11:00-4:00p.m.
• Beer Tasting 1:00-5:00p.m.
• King BMX Stunt Show Ongoing
• USTA SmashZone Ongoing