Chesapeake City Seafood Festival

Join us for a delicious weekend of food, fun, and family entertainment at the Chesapeake City Seafood Festival! Taking place on the scenic waterfront of Chesapeake City, this all-ages event is set to be one of the tastiest weekends of the year, packed with local flavor, live entertainment, and community fun!

Taste your way through 25+ of Chesapeake City’s best seafood vendors and restaurants, offering budget-friendly $5 tasting items and all dishes priced $15 or less. Whether you're craving crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, fish tacos, or classic Maryland-style seafood, you'll find it all here!

Enjoy continuous live music from local bands, regional acts, and fun family performances throughout both days! Dance, relax, and soak in the coastal vibes with an entertainment schedule fit for all ages.

Bring the whole family! Our kids zone includes inflatables, games, face painting, and interactive activities. Perfect for a family day out on the bay.

Stroll through our open-air market featuring local artisans, crafters, and small businesses offering handmade goods, specialty foods, art, apparel, and more. It's a true celebration of Chesapeake City’s vibrant grassroots economy.

Explore our Art Walk showcasing the incredible talents of local painters, caricature artists, sculptors, and more. Stroll through vibrant displays, meet the artists, and even take home a one-of-a-kind piece of Chesapeake City creativity.

Don’t miss the live cooking demos happening throughout the weekend! Local chefs and culinary personalities will show off their skills and share cooking tips, recipes, and behind-the-scenes insights on preparing classic and creative seafood dishes.

This event is designed to spotlight and support the Chesapeake City community. From local entrepreneurs and family-run food vendors to independent makers and nonprofit initiatives, the festival showcases the best of the town's homegrown talent and spirit — bringing everyone together for a shared celebration of food, art, and culture.

Quench your thirst with a variety of drink options, including world-famous Orange Crush bars, vodka lemonade stands, hard seltzers, and a selection of non-alcoholic and mocktail beverages perfect for guests of all ages.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Sign up for the Seafood Boil Eating Contest and go head-to-head with other seafood lovers in a deliciously competitive showdown! Prizes and bragging rights await!

Stay tuned for the official list of participating food vendors, restaurants, and marketplace businesses. We'll be revealing the full lineup in the coming weeks!

Tickets start at just $3.99 (Early Bird) and include access to the festival grounds, entertainment, kids zone, and vendor market. Children 10 and under are FREE!

Don’t miss out on the Chesapeake City Seafood Festival — where the food is fresh, the music is live, and the memories are made on the waterfront!

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