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.

Midnight Madness in St. Michaels, Saturday, December 1st

The 17th Annual Midnight Madness will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018!

Great shops will be open 'til Midnight with refreshments and snacks, and special sales all day and night during Midnight Madness and enter a chance to win raffle prizes valued at over $15,000 with every purchase from participating sponsors.   Look for Midnight Madness sponsor posters at your favorite shop, restaurant or lodging location.

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 is a reminder of how important the small-business sector is to our economy and why it’s so important to “Shop Local” all year round.   The movement to “Give Big and Shop Small”, especially during the holidays, is needed to help support the locally owned small businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve our hometown businesses. 

Best of all, with every purchase you'll receive raffle tickets to WIN fabulous prizes! 

Last year lucky ticket holders won over $17,000 in gift baskets and special bonus prizes.

Drawings start at 11:30 p.m. and you must be present to win.   Drawing will be held in the heart of St. Michaels at The Galley restaurant located at 305 S. Talbot Street.

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

2018 Midnight Madness sponsors

Midnight Madness Ticket distribution for retailers and restaurants going on now!  Lodging tickets start Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st
 Please be sure to shop, dine and stay at the following sponsors to receive your tickets.
Thank you sponsors!

Shopping & Museums

1 Oak

American Holiday

Antiques on Talbot

Bella Soul

Broken Rudder Sportswear

Candleberry Galleria

Charisma Clothing Boutique

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Chesapeake Bay Outfitters

Chesapeake Trading Company

Classic Motor Museum

Come By Chance

Creative Xpressions

Flamingo Flats

Guilford and Company

Diana's Tilton Hilton

Justamere Trading

Olivins

Ophiuroidea  "The O"

Pemberton Pharmacy

Port of Call Cigars

Silver Linings

Simpatico

St. Michaels Essentials

St. Michaels Pet Supplies

Sunnyside Shop

Take Me Home

The Christmas Shop

The Preppy Redneck

The Shops at Sea Captain's Cottage

Woodcraft Artisans

Eating & Drinking

208 Talbot 

Ava's Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Awful Arthur's Seafood Company

Bistro St. Michaels

Blackthorn Irish Pub

Blue Heron Coffee

Carpenter Street Saloon

Crab-n-Que

Harbor Lights

Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill

The Blue Crab Coffee

The Galley

Theo's Steaks, Sides and Spirits

St. Michaels Crab & Steak House

Lodging

Inn at Perry Cabin by Belmond

Old Brick Inn

Parsonage Inn

St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina

St. Michaels Inn

Join St. Michaels for their 15th Annual Midnight Madness, Saturday, December 3rd, 2016

15^th Annual Midnight Madness to be held

Saturday, December 3, 2016

in St. Michaels, Maryland

Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 3, 2016 for our 15^th Annual MidnightMadness in St. Michaels, where you’ll take part in the annual holiday shopping tradition while enjoying a festive atmosphere in one the nation’s top ten best small coastal towns.

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.

Great shops will be open until Midnight with refreshments and snacks, and special holiday sales all day and evening. The Town of St. Michaels will be festively decorated for the season, where you’ll hear carolers singing holiday tunes and you may even catch glimpses of Santa.  

Best of all, with every purchase you’ll receive raffle tickets to WIN fabulous prizes! Last year lucky ticket holders won over $17,000 in gift baskets and special bonus prizes.
Drawings start at 11:30pm at the corner of Mill Street and Talbot Street, and you must present to win.

Participating retailers are giving raffle tickets now, and sponsoring restaurants and accommodations will also be giving out drawing tickets to patrons on December 2nd and 3rd, so make your reservations today!

 For a complete listing of SMBA events or for information on participating retailers, visit the SMBA website at www.stmichaelsmd.org.