Educational Lectures - Van Lennup Auditorium - Fogg's Landing
Saturday, April 20th
11am - Mary McCarthy
Sea Glass: A Disappearing Resource
Coastal erosion, social media, plastics and other factors impact the collectability of sea glass worldwide.
Join beachcombing expert Mary McCarthy as we explore some ways to protect and appreciate this diminishing resource many have come to love and appreciate even in its reduced availability.
2pm - Sharon Brubaker
Let the Sea Glass Tell the Story...
Join best-selling author Sharon Brubaker for a virtual book tour highlighting the Chesapeake Bay beaches and history where her award-winning book series takes place.
Sunday, April 21st
11am - Mary McCarthy
Genuine Vs Artificial Sea Glass: What’s the Difference?
More and more each year fake sea glass has appeared on the landscape: at craft festivals, online and in beach shops. How can you tell if what you’re purchasing is genuine and from the ocean, manufactured or tumbled in a cement mixer?
Join sea glass and beachcombing expert Mary McCarthy and learn how to detect the differences.
Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival
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
Live Music Line-Up
Saturday, April 20th
Tolchester Bandstand - Navy Point
10am - 1pm Chris Sacks Band
1:30pm - 5pm The Boh's Band
Fogg's Landing Stage
10am - 1pm Dave Hawkins
1:30 - 5pm Anna Burgess
Sunday, April 21st
Tolchester Bandstand - Navy Point
10am - 1pm Jeff Washington
1:30pm - 4pm Anna Burgess
Fogg's Landing Stage
10am - 1pm Bobby Reed
1:30 - 4pm Jayme D
The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Festival will be held Saturday, April 20th and Sunday April 21, 2024 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Maryland.
A fun-filled tradition since 2010, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival highlights artisans and craftspeople who come from near and far to exhibit and sell coastal and sea glass related jewelry, home décor, art, and more. The popular celebration of all things sea glass 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, with discounted pricing for CBMM members.
Tickets will be available at the gate the day of the festival as well.
Now held twice annually on CBMM’s waterfront campus, the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival offers fun for the whole family with fantastic shopping, great food and drinks, live music on two stages, and more.
This edition will highlight more than 90 exhibitors from around the country. These artisans and craftspeople will be selling an array of unique coastal and sea-glass related goods, including jewelry, home décor, art, and more.
View List of Participating Exhibitors Here.
In addition, sea glass expert Mary McCarthy will be on hand both days to share her expertise with a series of sea glass focused lectures in the Van Lennep Auditorium (VLA) and shard identification before and after the talks. On Saturday at 11am, "Sea Glass: A Disappearing Resource" will explore ways to protect and appreciate the diminishing resource and at 2pm join best-selling author Sharon Brubaker for "Let the Sea Glass Tell the Story..." a virtual book tour highlighting the Chesapeake Bay beaches and history where her award-winning book series takes place.
Mary returns to the VLA on Sunday at 11am for "Genuine Vs. Artificial Sea Glass: What's the Difference?" where Mary will tackle spotting the difference between real and artificial sea glass.
Mary McCarthy, sea glass expert, will be available for shard identification throughout both days when not lecturing.
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 and experience the new storytelling and amenities in its new Welcome Center. 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 Boh’s Band (1:30-5pm) are set to take the stage on Saturday, while Jeff Washington (10am–1pm) and Anna Burgess (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 Burgess (1:30-5pm) on Saturday and Bobby Reed (10am-1pm) and Jayme D (1:30-4pm) on Sunday.
The cruise boat PATRIOT will also be opening its season that weekend. Guests can save on Narrated Historical Cruises at 12:30pm and 2:30pm both days by using code SEAGLASS2024 during checkout at patriotcruises.com to save $10 off adult and senior tickets. (Note: This discount is available online only and cannot be redeemed at the ticket booth.)
Each ticket includes entrance to the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival, live music, and all the exhibitions and historic structures on the CBMM 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 stages on both the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand and Fogg’s Landing.
The two-day festival ticket is $10 for CBMM member adults and active members of the military; $22 for non-member adults; $19 for seniors (age 65 and up) and college students; $18 for retired military; $7 for non-member children ages 6–17; and free for member children 6–17, and all children 5-and-under. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive the $10 discounted admission for two adult guests.
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.
Additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM running throughout the day.
Food and drinks are available for an additional cost, with carry-on alcohol prohibited. For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept home during CBMM festivals, including the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.
We are not accepting any more vendors for the 2024 festival. thank you.