Ophiuroidea "the O"
110 Channel Marker Way Suite 100 (Kent Narrows) Grasonville, MD 21638
410-304-2049
100 S. Talbot Street St. Michaels, MD 21663
410-745-8057
kim@ophiuroidea.com
Mary McCarthy
Sunday, April 13th 11am - 1pm Van Lennep Auditorium
Presentation: Sea Glass Royalty: America’s Best Finds Coast to Coast
What does it take to be a winner? What are some of the finds that have been judged the winners in sea glass contests coast to coast? Learn what the different judging categories are in different contests and how they were developed over time, as well as what makes finds unique enough to make them competitive with the best of the best. Also see rare examples in person from a contest-worthy beach find collection.
Bring your favorite pieces for Shard ID or to show off after the presentation.
The Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, celebrating it's 15th year, will be held on April 12-13, 2025 on the waterfront campus of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and offers fun for the whole family with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more. The popular celebration of all things coastal will run 10am–5pm on Saturday and 10am–4pm on Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days.
Tickets are on sale now, including new VIP tickets offering exclusive swag, giveaways, discounts, and access throughout the festival or a CBMM Festival Season Pass.
There are two entrances into the festival, the Welcome Center and the entrance off Mill Street near The Crab Claw.
This edition of the festival is set to highlight more than 100 exhibitors from across the country, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more.
Throughout the weekend, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification, across from the Hooper Strait Lighthouse. On Sunday at 11am, she will offer a lecture, “Sea Glass Royalty: America’s Best Finds Coast to Coast,” in the Van Lennep Auditorium. Bring your favorite finds to show off or to be identified.
For the first time at CBMM, the Chesapeake Mermaid will present her enchanting show on Saturday at 11am and 2pm in the Van Lennep Auditorium, sharing tales from the Bay and introducing her fascinating wildlife companions.
While enjoying all the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival vendors and offerings, guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s 18-acre campus.
While enjoying all the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival vendors and offerings, guests are invited to explore the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s campus. Food and beverages will be available for purchase both days, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.
On Navy Point, the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand will feature live music from local acts throughout the weekend. Chris Sacks Band (10am–1pm) and The Bohs (1:30-5pm) are set to take the stage on Saturday, while the acoustic duo Chesapeake Sons (10am–1pm) and Levi Stephens (1:30–4pm) will provide Sunday’s entertainment there.
The Fogg’s Landing Stage on the opposite side of campus will spotlight Dave Hawkins (10am-1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-5pm) on Saturday and Justin Ryan (10am-1pm) and Anna Burgess (1:30-4pm) on Sunday.
New this year, we've also added a Pirate and Mermaid Costume Contest! This is for everyone (children and adults), so dress to impress and have fun with it! Those interested in joining in the fun, come to the Tolchester Beach Bandstand on Navy Point by 1pm on Saturday and Sunday to take part. We will have winners each day.
Patriot Cruises will be celebrating its opening weekend in conjunction with the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. We are ringing in the new season with a Toast to the Chesapeake Cruise on Saturday at 3:30pm featuring a delectable menu from Blue Heron Catering, a champagne toast, and door prizes to mark the occasion. As part of the festivities, guests can also save $10 on adult and senior tickets for Narrated Historical Cruises on Saturday (12:30pm) and Sunday (2:30pm) by using coupon code SEAGLASS2025 at online checkout. (Please note this discount is not to be combined with any other offer.) Purchase Patriot Cruises tickets here.
Two-day festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. New this year, CBMM is offering VIP tickets for the ultimate festival experience! This limited-availability offering includes two-day festival admission with early entrance, a commemorative festival cup and discounts at the bar, a swag bag with giveaways, coupons, and vendor specials, and access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge. Buy yours today to celebrate sea glass in style on our waterfront campus!
Also for the first time this year, we’re excited to offer a CBMM Festival Season Pass! This is a chance to secure your place at our full slate of 2025 annual festivals, including entry to both Sea Glass Festivals, Antique & Classic Boat Festival & Coastal Arts Fair, Big Band Night, Watermen’s Appreciation Day, OysterFest, and Winter on the Chesapeake. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $120 for non-members. More details on CBMM season pass here.
Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will have a special opportunity to enter the festival 30 minutes early at 9:30am. Ticket sales at the door begin at 10am. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain-or-shine event.
During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running both days.
For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.
We are not accepting any more vendors for the 2025 festivals. thank you.
The Chesapeake Mermaid
Saturday, April 12th 11am & 2pm Van Lennep Auditorium
The Chesapeake Mermaid will present her enchanting show on Saturday at 11am and 2pm in the Van Lennep Auditorium, sharing tales from the Bay and introducing her fascinating wildlife companions. She also will have her book series available.
Live Music Line-Up
Saturday, April 12
Tolchester Bandstand Navy Point
10am - 1pm
1:30pm - 5pm
Fogg's Landing Stage
10am - 1pm
1:30 - 5pm
Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
Sunday, April 13
Tolchester Bandstand Navy Point
10am - 1pm
Chesapeake Sons - Jason Morton Acoustic Duo
1:30pm - 4pm
Fogg's Landing Stage
10am - 1pm
Justin Ryan
1:30pm - 4pm
Short Video Our first festival at the CBMM in November 2019.
Chesapeake Bay Magazine