21st Annual Midnight Madness to be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 in St. Michaels

 Celebrating the holidays in St. Michaels is a tradition for many, and this year is no different. Maryland’s Eastern Shore is home to many picturesque towns, but none embody an old-fashioned holiday feel quite like St. Michaels.  With our quaint shops, world-class dining and jolly spirit, St. Michaels is transformed during the holidays into a Christmas Village. The holiday spirit is felt throughout town, which makes coming to St Michaels during the holiday season a special experience, year after year, and provides a wonderful backdrop to shop for the holidays. 

Our Countdown to Christmas starts with Small Business Saturday on November 26^th, followed by the 21^st Midnight Madness on December 3^rd where you can Shop, Dine and Stay at participating businesses to receive tickets for your chance to win amazing gift baskets. 

The second weekend in December brings the 36^th Christmas in St. Michaels to town December 9th-11th with Breakfast with Santa, home tours, lighted boat parade, parade through town and much more.  On December 17^th and 18^th we will celebrate “It’s a Wonderful Life in St. Michaels” with participating stores offering specials and refreshments and will donate a portion of their sales to the St. Michaels Community Center.

This year’s 21st Annual Midnight Madness event starts with the lighting of the Christmas Tree at St. Luke's Church on Friday, December 2nd.  The tree lighting started in 2021 to show support for the businesses in town and adorns ornaments representing the town’s businesses. 

Start collecting your tickets at participating retailers on November 12^th through December 3^rd and on December 2^nd at participating restaurants and lodging partners.  On the morning of Midnight Madness, start your day out with a brisk run or walk with St. Michaels Running Company's Holiday Hustle, a scenic 5k Run/Walk along St. Michaels Nature Trail (weather permitting).  New this year, the elves will put on a special event during the day from 1pm - 4pm at St. Luke's Church which will include a Cookie Contest and Ugly Sweater Contest for humans and dogs!   There will also be a jewelry sale at St. Luke's Church during the special event. 

As day turns to night, St. Michaels becomes a beautiful twinkling Christmas Village.  Shops will be open late with refreshments and snacks, and special sales during Midnight Madness, plus each purchase at participating businesses gives you a chance to win raffle prizes valued at over $15,000.   Look for Midnight Madness sponsor posters at your favorite shop, restaurant or lodging locations.  Drawings start at 11:00pm at The Galley Restaurant and participants must be present to win. 

Details can be found on the SMBA website www.stmichaelsmd.org

20th Annual Midnight Madness to be held December 3rd-4th in St. Michaels

Celebrating the holidays in St. Michaels is a tradition for many, and this year is no different. Maryland’s Eastern Shore is home to many picturesque towns, but none embody an old-fashioned holiday feel quite like St. Michaels. With our quaint shops, world-class dining and jolly spirit, St. Michaels is transformed during the holidays into a Christmas wonderland.

Visiting St. Michaels during the holiday season is a special experience and provides a wonderful backdrop to shop for the holidays in our coastal harbor town as we celebrate Christmas in St. Michaels.   

The Town of St. Michaels is filled with the holiday spirit and the festivities will begin on the first weekend in December for the 20th Annual Midnight(ish) Madness on Saturday, December 4th

The holiday spirit is felt throughout town, which makes coming to St Michaels during the holiday season a special experience, year after year, and provides a wonderful backdrop to shop for the holidays.   

Join us Friday, December 3rd at 6pm in front of St. Luke's Church for our Small Business Holiday Tree lighting.  

The Midnight Madness elves have worked hard to keep the tradition alive while keeping in mind the welfare of businesses and visitors to make your experience safe and enjoyable.     The hybrid virtual/in person drawing will be held at The Galley, the Midnight Madness headquarters, located in the heart of town on Talbot Street.   

As in previous years, Midnight Madness will have amazing gift baskets donated from participating businesses.    Participating businesses will distribute raffle tickets with qualifying purchases on Friday, December 3rd and Saturday, December 4th.  Limited distribution and less tickets offers more opportunities to win amazing baskets filled with gift certificates and goodies!   

The Midnight(ish) Madness Gift Basket Drawing will be held at The Galley Restaurant and on our Midnight Madness St. Michaels Facebook Page starting at 10pm!!  Winners will be notified via phone call starting at 10 pm so be sure to watch and wait for the call!  You must answer to win!  

Thanks to the many participating Midnight Madness sponsors and donations from businesses, Midnight Madness would not happen without them! 

Visit www.stmichaelsmd.org for details.

14th Annual Midnight Madness to be held Saturday, December 5th 2015 in St. Michaels, Maryland

14th Annual Midnight Madness to be held Saturday, December 5th 2015 in St. Michaels, Maryland.

Great shops will be open 'til Midnight with refreshments and snacks, and special sales for that day and evening. The Town will be festively decorated for the season, and Carolers stroll the streets. You may even meet Santa... 

Each year, the town of St Michaels is transformed into a picture perfect holiday postcard, the shops, restaurants and B&B’s are decorated with stunning greenery, lights and festive cheer.  The holiday spirit is felt throughout town, which makes coming to St Michaels during the holiday season a special experience, year after year, and provides a wonderful backdrop to shop for the holidays.  

Midnight Madness in St. Michaels, Maryland could not happen without the support of the sponsoring and non-sponsoring members of the St. Michaels Business Association, the Town of St. Michaels, Maryland and the Talbot County Tourism Office.

Midnight Madness retail sponsors distributing tickets! Friday Dec 4 and Saturday, December 5th, Lodging and Restaurant Sponsors will hand out DOUBLE tickets!

Each ticket will give the opportunity to win one of the many baskets, valued over $1,500 each, on December 5th, starting at 11:30pm at the corner of Mill and Talbot Streets at Marcoritaville.

 NEED TO BE THERE TO WIN!

Each year the SMBA members donate over $10,000 worth of merchandise, services and gift certificates!
Visit St. Michaels, Maryland Escape to Talbot County
http://stmichaelsmd.org/pages/MidnightMadness/

Midnight Madness sponsors are:
Shopping

a/h American Holiday
A Wish Called Wanda
Blue Heron Coffee, LLC
Broken Rudder Sportswear
Calico Toys & Games
Candleberry Shoppe
Charisma Clothing Boutique
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Chesapeake Bay Outfitters in St. Michaels, Maryland
Chesapeake Trading Company
Come By Chance
Dragonfly Galleria LLC
Flamingo Flats
Flying Fred's
Guilford and Company
Jewel
Justamere Trading Post - St. Michaels
Knotty Living
Olivin's
Ophiuroidea "The O" St Michaels, Maryland
Ouvert
Pemberton Pharmacy St Michaels
Rings and Things
Simpatico St Michaels
St. Michaels Essentials
St. Michaels Pet Supplies
Take Me Home
The Preppy Redneck
The Shops at Sea Captain's Cottage
The Christmas Shop
Woodcraft Artisans

Eating & Drinking

Awful Arthur's St. Michaels Maryland
Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Carpenter Street Saloon
Marcoritaville Tiki Bar & Grill
Mike & Eric's Front Street Restaurant & Bar
Theo's Steaks, Sides & Spirits

Lodging
Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond
St. Michaels Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa