What to Expect
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Get your oysters raw, steamed, fried, and more. There'll be fresh oysters shucked in front of you by members of the Anne Arundel County Watermen's Association.
Live, local music
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Tim and Savannah Finch with the Eastman String Band
return as headliners
Delicious Food
Oysters, oysters, oysters!
Kids' Activities
50/50 Raffle
Yours for a Cause!
What to Know
Admissions
- There are no physical tickets for those purchasing admission. Names and number of admissions sold will be on a registration list. You will be checked in upon entry.
- If you prepaid for admission or receive free admission with your member/sponsor benefits, you can check in at the Admissions table under the TICKET HOLDERS sign.
Payments Accepted
- There will be one ATM on site (with surcharge fees).
- All vendors are cash preferred, and some vendors are CASH ONLY.
- We will be accepting credit cards at the ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIP, and CHOOSE IT tables as well as at least one bar.
- Credit card payments may come with a payment processing fee between 2.5 and 3.0%.
Parking
- On-site parking is only for musicians, vendors, and attendees with wheelchairs or walkers. All other attendees must park off-site at either Shady Side Park (1355 E. West Shady Side Rd.) or Clarks Landing (1442 Ford Rd., Shady Side).
- A shuttle service will run between the festival and the off-site parking lots.
Alcohol and Tobacco
- There is no smoking anywhere on Museum property, including the parking lots and pier.
- Outside alcohol is not permitted.
- If you are 21+ years old, bring your ID. We are legally required to check ID for anyone who will purchase or drink alcohol. If you do not have your ID with you, we cannot serve you alcohol.
- We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for the health and safety of all attendees.
Safety
- Children under 8 years old must be supervised by an adult or guardian, including when they're in the Kids' Areas.
- This is a family-friendly event for all ages to enjoy. Anyone disrupting the peace of the event will be asked to leave.
- The Captain Avery Museum does not allow firearms, knives, or other weapons on its premises.
Raffle
- If you got raffle tickets ahead of time, bring them with you!
- Raffle tickets are cash only and can be purchased at the Raffle Table.
- The drawing will be held at 5 PM. You do not need to be present to win.
- Winner may be asked to show ID.
Pets
- We encourage you to leave your pet at home. It’s a very crowded environment and pets may not enjoy it as much as you.
- Pets must stay on a leash and are not allowed in the building. Only Service Animals are allowed inside.
Community
- We are in the middle of a residential area and ask that you be respectful of our neighbors and their properties.