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With the 56th annual celebration of the traditional food, Maryland Seafood Festival 2024 is ready to grace Annapolis again on 14-15 September 2024. Last year, the festival was organized in downtown Annapolis, but this year, it is going to electrify the Sandy Point State Park. Inviting visitors across all regions of mid-Atlantic, Maryland Seafood Festival is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Since the festival holds multiple activities, a significant portion of proceeds go to the non-profit organizations. Savor the taste, delight the thrills.
The event is an all-in-one food and fun festival for those seeking an ideal deal to enjoy everything at one place. Enjoying the adventurous activities along the shores of Chesapeake Bay, this event is going to be the most memorable experience. Embracing the five decades of culinary delights of Maryland, let’s get to know what the event has in store for attendees and what are the key highlights of the festival.
A Festival of Seafood Flavors
Maryland Seafood Festival is a heaven and heart of seafood wonders in Maryland. People of Annapolis and all seafood lovers from Maryland can experience the best culinary delights of the region. Further, event features steamed crabs to crab cakes, shrimps, fishes, chicken tenders, oysters, hot dogs, and whatnot. Local restaurants and chefs join the festival, offering their specialties to attendees with a diverse experience of authentic seafood cuisine. Moreover, carefully hand-crafted wine and beer tasting is another highlight of the festival, providing wine lovers a chance to explore different combinations of wine with seafood cuisine.
- Crab Soup Cook-off
A traditional celebration for 30 years, Crab Soup Cook-off is back with Maryland Seafood Festival 2024. It features the best chefs and restaurants, taking part in the best soup contents with local celebrity judges and attendants to choose the winner. Furthermore, you can get a chance to enjoy more than 20 soups of different tastes, cooked with different creative recipes. Prizes and Awards will add more excitement and motivation.
- The Naptown Seafood Sampler
Offering a ticket for just $25, The Naptown Seafood Sampler features a delightful experience of exploring the 8 sample dishes from different restaurants. Visitors can enjoy oysters dishes and various seafood cuisines with a perfect fusion of beer, wine, soda drinks, and water. Besides, the tickets for these samplers are limited, so don’t wait and grab your pass at the first opportunity.
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Adding more to your culinary experience, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is pre-booking the steamed crabs with a limited quantity. So, don’t miss the chance to enjoy their mouth watering steamed crabs and pre-order them till 5 September 2024.
Cooking and Art Demonstrations
The festival is a great opportunity for cooking enthusiasts looking for the secret behind the savory and tender seafood dishes of top-notch chefs and restaurants. Significantly, various chefs demonstrate their cooking style and share tips to cook the perfect seafood cuisine.
Furthermore, the Chesapeake Art Village will feature the local artwork and artists, highlighting the art and culture of Maryland. In addition, you can buy remarkable pieces of artwork from many local vendors exhibiting their talent. Besides, residents and visitors can buy hand-made jewelry, pottery, home decorations, and many other souvenirs from the event.
Music and Fun Activities
Making sure of a memorable and fun experience at Maryland Seafood Festival 2024, many artists are going to perform live in the event. For example, 8 Ohm Band, Sons of Pirates, Honey Sol, and Rick & the Revolving Doors are confirmed to perform live on the main stage of Sand Point State Park. You can check the official Facebook website of Maryland Seafood Festival to know the schedule of their performances.
Moreover, special activities, such as painting, playing zoom, and crafts are going to entertain kids, enjoying a day out with family. On top of it, Annapolis Peake Social is going to arrange a volleyball tournament at Maryland Seafood Festival 2024. The game will entertain competitors and audiences on 15 September 2024 at 1 Pm in Sandy Point State Park. All sports enthusiasts are invited to join and enjoy the women’s 4s, men’s 4s, and coed 6s. Additionally, you can register yourself for the game at their official website link.
Chesapeake Bay tours on Sigsbee
Living Classroom Foundation will offer sailing and boating opportunities to all maritime lovers on 14 and 15 September. Moreover, you can book your Saturday Sunset Cruise and Sunday Afternoon Cruise, learning about the maritime heritage of Chesapeake Bay. To boot, the tour offers picturesque views and the soothing sound of water waves while enjoying your seafood. All proceeds from the tickets will go to the education of needy students.
How to Join the Maryland Seafood Festival 2024
All tickets and registration options are available on the official website of Maryland Seafood Festival. VIP tickets will feature many additional perks of enjoying tasting, seating in VIP lounges, and front rows for live performances. Furthermore, parkings for pre-booked areas is limited and available online for $10 and $15. Besides, the extra parking options are available at Anne Arundel County Community Park.
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