CBMM Gets in the Holiday Spirit with the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Nov. 23

The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the festive season by welcoming exhibitors from across the country to its waterfront campus on Saturday, Nov. 23, for the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.
Now held twice annually at CBMM, the popular celebration of all things sea glass is back for fall fun, offering guests the chance to get a jump on holiday shopping. Tickets are on sale now at cbmm.org/seaglassfestival, with discounted pricing for CBMM members.
Running 10am-4pm, this edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival will showcase more than 70 artisans and craftspeople, selling an array of unique coastal and sea glass goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more, with an emphasis on festive arts and crafts to fit the holiday season. A full listing of vendors and more information can be found at seaglassfestival.com.
Each ticket includes entrance to the festival, live music, and the chance to explore all the exhibitions and historic structures spread across CBMM’s 18-acre campus. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.
There will be live music on both sides of campus, with Chris Sacks Band (10am-1pm) and Anna Burgess (1:30-4pm) playing the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand on Navy Point and Dave Hawkins (10am-1pm) and Jayme Dingler (1:30-4pm) performing on Fogg’s Landing.
Throughout the day, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification.
After the festival, guests are invited to keep the sea glass excitement going by registering for Paint Night in the Van Lennep Auditorium from 4-6pm. Local artist Nancy Lorentz will offer step-by-step instructions for painting a Chesapeake sea glass scene during this fun and relaxed class. Learn more and sign up now at cbmm.org/SeaGlassPaintNight.
Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. 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.
Admission is set at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $10 for active and retired military members, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.
CBMM members receive discounted pricing for this and other annual festivals celebrating the best of the Bay throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive the $10 discounted admission for two additional adult guests.
CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or [email protected].
During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service running to and from CBMM.
For safety reasons, non-service dogs must be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited.