Welcome to the 48th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival filled with a variety of delicious seafood, exciting and new demonstrations and competitions, toe tapping musical entertainment, kids activities, loads of shopping options, vendors, exhibits, contests and more! Enjoy the
extensive variety of activities, the good food and drink, and have a relaxing great time on the beautiful shores of the Chesapeake Bay!
Parking is available at Anne Arundel Community College Lots A & B for $5 per car (payable at AACC). Limited parking is also available at Sandy Point State Park with pre-purchased parking permit. No on-site parking will be available without a pre-purchased
parking permit.
FEATURES
- 25th Annual Capital Crab Soup Cook-off – Come taste the best crab soups in Maryland featuring Maryland (vegetable), cream and
alternative crab soup! Learn more about the Crab Soup Cook-off
- Xpogo Professional Pogo Stick Demonstrations –Xpogo Professionals will thrill crowds with their high energy bouncing and unique tricks.
- Department of Natural Resources Maryland Fishing Challenge Angler Awards Finale – Award Ceremony begins at 10:00 AM on SUNDAY
- Cooking Classes – sponsored by Williams-Sonoma
– Expand your foodie experience by attending our VIP cooking class sponsored by Williams-Sonoma. Purchase tickets or $60 for early admission, parking at the park and a cooking lessons and samples from 3 chefs. PLUS receive 15% off a shopping experience at Williams-Sonoma.
- Soak up the
SUPsine at the Maryland Seafood Festival with free stand up paddle and SUP yoga demos all weekend long, thanks to Mantra Fit and Sunrise SUP.
- Inaugural Paddle for Betterment event – This family friendly paddle competition is in the format of a poker run, where competitors paddle
to checkpoints to collect playing cards. The best hands of poker win fantastic prizes. Everyone who enters will enjoy admission to the festival, an event T-shirt, delicious lunch and a day of fun. Competitors can bring their own board or rent a board in advance.