Events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Find upcoming events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including festivals, live music, arts and culture, food and drink events, and seasonal celebrations. This local events calendar highlights what’s happening in Easton, St. Michaels, Oxford, Chestertown, and nearby Eastern Shore towns, making it easy for visitors and residents to plan their time in the area.

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  • 20th Annual Eagle Festival

    The 20th Annual Eagle Festival at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate birds of prey! Don’t miss out on this free event for the whole family, with live raptor programs, kids’ activities, refuge tours, exhibits, and more! Call 410-228-2677 for more information or […]

  • Cambridge Rotary Community Foundation Oyster Festival

    Join us for a shuckin' good time at the Cambridge Rotary Community Foundation Oyster Roast! Indulge in delicious oysters, mingle with fellow oyster enthusiasts, and support a great community organization. This in-person event promises to be a shell of a good time. Don't miss out! In addition to oysters, we will have hamburgers and hot […]

  • St. Patrick’s Day Karaoke at Old Salty’s Restaurant

    Chuckie Hayward will be at Old Salty's Restaurant celebrating St. Patrick's day with karaoke! Stay tuned for drink and food specials to be posted on their Facebook Page. Date and Time Saturday Mar 16, 2024 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT Location Old Salty's Restaurant 2560 Hoopers Island Road Fishing Creek, MD 21634 Website http://ww.oldsaltys.com […]

  • RAR Brew & Irish Stew St. Day The Local Way In Cambridge

    Introducing a pop up event you won’t want to miss-our RAR BREW & IRISH STEW DRIVE THRU!!!!! RAR has sent over some of their Leprechaun Bait Out of Order cans (maybe the most popular can of the season) and we’re ready to pair it with some HOMEMADE Irish beef stew cooked up the Emily’s way!!! […]

  • Adult Easter Egg Hunt 2024

    Join in the fun at Layton's Chance! This adult only Easter Egg hunt is a twist on the traditional hunt! At 6:00pm blindfolded teams of 2 will compete during fun and goofy ways to find hidden eggs. Entertainment, prizes, and of course lots of laughs will fill this evening! After the hunt there will be […]

  • The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival

    The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival brings artisans and craftspeople who will exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. The popular festival runs 10am–5pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday, with all tickets valid for admission on both days. Each ticket includes entrance to the Eastern Shore Sea […]

  • Cambridge Craft Market and Food Drive

    Blue Ruin is teaming up with One Mission Cambridge to host the Cambridge Craft Market and Food Drive! From 3pm to 9pm on Friday, April 26th, visit Blue Ruin’s parking lot and show room at 400 Race St to shop from over twenty vendors. There will be something for the whole family, from sweets to […]

  • Cambridge Traditional Crab Run

    We are excited to say that we are returning for our traditional Sunday (Mother's Day) event!!! The Crab Run consists of a half marathon (13.1 miles) immediately followed by a 5k (3.1 miles) run, all from the grounds of Great Marsh Park, located at 0 Somerset Avenue, Cambridge. THE HALF MARATHON COURSE IS NORMALLY AN […]

  • 2024 Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta

    Racing since 1911, the oldest active powerboat race in the country happens right here in Dorchester County, Maryland. This year's race will be held on May 18-19, 2024 on the Choptank River. About 70 boats are expected to be on hand to create an exciting two days of racing. Admission is FREE with a $5 […]

  • Coastal Crab Art in Cambridge

    Event by Prodigal Creations Of Princess Anne   Venue: 1000 goodwill ave Cambridge Md   Tickets: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquare.link%2Fu%2FfErOwYqZ%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0KbCjOiy2Aa42_hIhL3dOfi4Ph4WHnAT8hWN2BpgDUHAyVbeinGzFyLxA_aem_AdUE1ZDJadUPgWXmDf4nZ8-3qPkAa3jAx5yj79L_4jq5VB9meuy0eCDjqzdxWb_Jv888iL_eklZln32zm3Qi4Wqq&h=AT0rSgshAHtpyMe4RIfBDkY0VNO8Cmu7sUSTXQdUSY-XFPtnEOLWDsopCCjSiCy7I3CPcWaSELMhkj0OzUySVKM0XZX2Zx9oGQu_ZesJC6F7SkF2IjjNra_AHD8OjuQ15gALFEC8OfsTNzf78FSvkQiWMWE

  • 17th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay & 8th Annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival

    Kent Island Yacht Club will host two prestigious events this year – the 8th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival on June 8-9, and the 17th annual St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay on September 27-29. Both events are presented by St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay. Venue: Kent Island Yacht Club The event […]

  • Old School R&B Crab & Cruise in Crisfield

    Get ready for the ultimate seafood extravaganza of the summer! This event has premium crabs measuring 6 1/4" up to 8"! 97.5FM DJ, Big Mark will be mixing up the R&B/Hip Hop hits from 90's and 00's on the upper level of the cruise while music plays on the lower level. Hurricane Hazel will be […]