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.
SAVE THE DATES!
The Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, celebrating it's Holiday Edition on Saturday, November 22, 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–3pm on Saturday with all tickets valid for admission to the festival and the CBMM campus.
A list of exhibitors for the November festival will be announced soon!
**There are two entrances into the festival, the Welcome Center and the entrance off Mill Street near The Crab Claw.**
This Holiday Edition of the festival is set to highlight more than 60 exhibitors from across the country, selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more.
Sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be available to share her knowledge, including shard identification, across from the Hooper Strait Lighthouse and at 11am, she will offer a lecture, “History of the Baltimore Glass Company,” in the Van Lennep Auditorium. Bring your favorite finds to show off or to be identified.
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, including craft beer and specialty cocktails.
On Navy Point, the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand will feature live music from your favorite musicians.
The Fogg’s Landing Stage on the opposite side of campus will also feature musicians, to be announced soon.
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 to take part. Rrrrrrrrr, you ready to dress to impress?
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. Event is rain-or-shine.
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. Address for school is 200 Seymour Ave. St. Michaels, MD 21663
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.
Address for the Festival: 213 N Talbot St, St Michaels, MD 21663
We are not accepting any more vendors for the 2025/2026 festivals, we are full. 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