Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival returns to CBMM

ST. MICHAELS, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 – On Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival will return to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for its annual holiday edition.

 Following a successful April event, the festival is back at CBMM’s waterfront campus for a fun-filled fall weekend, running 10am–4pm Saturday and 10am–3pm Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.

 “We’ve had such a great response to last year's fall festival that we decided to have one in November again,” said Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival Founder and Organizer Kim Hannon. “It's a great way to help people get a jump on their holiday shopping and enjoy some fabulous art, food, and fun.”

 

This edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, now in its 11^th year, will highlight artisans and craftspeople who will exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. An emphasis for the event will be placed on festive arts and crafts heading into the holiday season. A full listing of vendors and more information can be found at seaglassfestival.com.

 

Each two-day festival ticket includes entrance to the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, live music, and all the exhibitions and historic structures on the CBMM campus. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, including beer, wine, and cocktails.

 

CBMM’s Tolchester Beach Bandstand will host a full schedule of live music over the two days. Anna Burgess (10am–12:30pm) and Nelly’s Echo (1–4pm) are set to perform on Saturday, while Chris Sacks (10am–12:30pm) and Dave Hawkins (1–3pm) take the stage on Sunday.

 

Executive Director of The Beachcombing Center and sea glass expert, Mary McCarthy, will be available for shard ID under the Hooper Straight Lighthouse on Navy Point both days.

 

On Saturday, festival guests are invited to view a live iron pour demonstration in the Shipyard, beginning at noon, as part of Pour on the Shore hosted by CBMM and Butter Pat Industries.

 

The two-day festival ticket is $6 for CBMM member adults and active members of the military (with ID); $18 for non-member adults; $15 for seniors (age 65 and up), college students and retired military (both with ID); $6 for non-member children ages 6–17; and free for member children 6–17, and all children 5-and-under. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive the $6 discounted admission for two adult guests.

 Advanced admission tickets can be purchased online at cbmm.org/seaglassfestival, with tickets also sold at CBMM the day of the event. No single-day tickets will be sold.

 Additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running throughout the day.

 

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 On Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival will return to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s waterfront campus. For tickets and more information, visit cbmm.org/seaglassfestival.

6th Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival to be held April 8 - 9, 2017

The 6th Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 9, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   

The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival will be held outdoors under tents and will be a rain or shine event.  The festival is hosted by Ophiuroidea “The O”, a coastal inspired clothing, home décor and gift shop located at 609 S. Talbot St. in St Michaels, Maryland.   The festival will be held in the Historic Mill District, creating a unique backdrop for the festival.

The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival will include two fun filled days and over 35 artisans from all over the East Coast, from Maine to South Carolina.   Renowned author of Pure Sea Glass, Richard LaMotte and wife Nancy, sea glass artisan, will be at the festival all day Saturday only.   Local musicians will keep the festival atmosphere going throughout the weekend.  The festival entrance fee is $5.00 per person, per day, children under 12 are free.   The festival is a tented event and will be held rain or shine.

 Parking is available at the St Michaels School Campus parking lot two short blocks away, as well as municipal parking lots throughout the Town of St. Michaels.  

Retail shops throughout town will also feature their favorite sea glass artisans all weekend long, a list of participating shops and galleries can be found on the festival website.

For a list of participating artisans, musicians, parking and general information, please visit www.seaglassfestival.com

2017 Festival Poster available during the festival or at Ophiuroidea. 

Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival to be held April 9th -10th

Ophiuroidea “ The O” located at 609 S. Talbot St. in St Michaels, Maryland, will host the 5th Annual Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival, to be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.    

Parking is available at the St Michaels School Campus parking lot two short blocks away, as well as municipal parking lots throughout the Town of St. Michaels.  

The festival entrance fee is $5.00 per person, per day, children under 12 are free.  The festival will be held outdoors (tented) and will be a rain or shine event. 

The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival is hosted by Ophiuroidea “The O”, a coastal inspired clothing, home décor, gift and art gallery, located in St Michaels, Maryland.   The first festival was held in 2011 and featured 12 local artisans.  Each year the festival has grown, as the love of sea glass grows in popularity.  This year, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass andCoastal Arts Festival will include two fun filled days, and over 35 artisans from all over the East Coast, from Maine to South Carolina.    Local musicians will keep the festival atmosphere throughout the weekend.

As an added bonus, retail shops throughout town will also feature their favorite sea glass artisans all weekend long, a list of participating shops and galleries can be found on the festival website.

For a list of participating artisans, musicians, parking and general information, please visit www.seaglassfestival.com

Upcoming Events in St. Michaels and Tilghman Island

St. Michaels offers a variety of annual festivals and events all year long. The festivals are kicked off in early April, with the Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival on April 9th-10th, a festival which brings artisans from all over the East Coast.  Later in the month, the sea glass festival is followed by the highly anticipated annual WineFest at St. Michaels. Winefest is a premier Maryland wine festival, offering a unique experience throughout the Town of St. Michaels and a VIP event on Friday April 22nd.

As Spring turns warmer, the St. Michaels Running Festival , now in it's 5th year, includes a newly designed 5K that heads down gorgeous country lanes, traverse our breathtaking rails to trails runners path and finishes right in downtown St. Michaels at the runner's after party. St. Michaels Brewfest is held June 4th this year, and will feature over 70 beers including one-off’s, seasonal’s, collaborations and casks from local, regional & national breweries. This will all take place throughout three locations within easy walking distance in the heart of St Michael’s, MD.
After you've attended the festivals, it's the perfect time to stroll the historic streets, dine in our award winning restaurants, shop in the many unique boutiques and galleries and wind down in one of our many enchanting Inns and Bed & Breakfasts!   See you soon!

April

Talbot Restaurant Week 

April 3 - 9, 2016

The popular Talbot Restaurant Week launch party featured 25 restaurants and food businesses that offered generous samples, as well as a chance to interact with chefs and owners. Dishes ranged from escargot brulee and crab eclairs to jambalaya and salted caramel brownies.

Book a reservation today and enjoy the best that Talbot restaurants have to offer!

Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival 

April 9 - 10, 2016 

Saturday 10am - 5pm  Sunday 10am -3pm

Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival is hosted by Ophiuroidea 609 S. Talbot St. Artisans from around the country selling their sea glass and coastal inspired jewelry, art, featuring music and fun for all. 410-745-8057 www.seaglassfestival.com

WineFest at St. Michaels   

April 26 - 28, 2016  

Friday evening VIP event

Saturday & Sunday  12pm - 5pm

Winefest at St. Michaels is unique amongst wine tasting events, WineFest at St. Michaels is a streetscape festival  where hundreds of wines will be poured and available for purchase at pouring venues throughout the beautiful Town of St. Michaels, MD.  

 

May

Bay Day  

May 14, 2016

A great day for families and friends of the Chesapeake Bay. Many free demonstrations, kids activities, live music and more! Bring the whole family!

Free admission.  Hosted by the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center.

St. Michaels Running Festival 

May 21, 2016

  

St. Michaels Running Festival it’s a fun, community spirited event benefiting the town of St. Michaels and its local businesses. The day will start with various races including a 1 mile fun walk, a 5K, a 10K and a 1⁄2 marathon.

The races followed by an all day festival with food, vendors and live music. We welcome you all to join St. Michaels local businesses, organizations and food purveyors for a day of exercise, fun and entertainment. 

St. Michaels Brewfest 

June 4, 2016  

12pm - 5pm

St. Michaels Brewfest, featuring over 45 Craft Beers, Casks, Seasonals, Meet the Brewmasters. Held throughout three locations in the Heart of St. Michaels. 

Hosted by Eastern Shore Brewing.