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The Chesapeake Seafood Festival In Maryland Is About The Tastiest Event You Can Experience

The Chesapeake Seafood Festival in Maryland offers a variety of seafood, local wine and beer, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Updated Mar 31, 2023

Written by 

Jamie Alvarenga

Hello, seafood lovers! Ready for one of the tastiest events in the Old Line State? Then save the date and purchase tickets for the following Chesapeake Seafood Festival in Maryland. With steamed crabs, crab cakes, oysters, scallops, shrimp and more, PLUS local wine and beer, this delicious event makes for a tasty day, indeed. Read on for the delectable details, and try not to salivate...

The Chesapeake Seafood Festival is one of the most delicious festivals in the state of Maryland.

Map of Baltimore highlighting Harbor Point Central Plaza with nearby parks and landmarks.
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It is held at beautiful Harbor Point - Central Plaza in Baltimore.

You may have attended events or markets in this area before...

A bustling outdoor market with tents, people walking, and greenery under a cloudy sky.
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..and for culinary fans it is a big draw...

...but the Chesapeake Seafood Festival is one the tastiest festivals yet.

Hands pouring seasoning over a basket of crabs at a seafood festival, with people in the background.
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Folks come from all over the Old Line State to dig their teeth into all of this seafood deliciousness!

You can purchase general admission as well as special VIP tickets.

A large seafood platter with crabs, shrimp, mussels, clams, and corn, garnished with spices in a red-checkered basket.
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Special gifts like souvenir wine glasses are sometimes included with both options, and you can enjoy add-on packages that have includes lots of other tasty food goodies.

There are plenty of beverages to sample here.

A bottle of Blue Moon Belgian White beer next to a cooked crab and a bottle cap on a table.
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What goes better with delicious seafood than some great brews or wine?

And there will also be plenty to eat as well.

Baskets filled with freshly cooked crabs, showcasing their vibrant orange and red shells.
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So be sure to bring enough money to partake in the wide variety of steamed crabs, crab cakes, oysters, and much more.

Plenty of local restaurants and food trucks will be onsite so be sure to arrive hungry.

A smiling couple enjoys a seafood feast at an outdoor festival, with crabs and drinks on their table.
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You'll also love the live music and family-friendly activities all around.

Prepare your best crab-themed apparel and mark your calendar!

A bustling outdoor market with people browsing tents and stalls under clear blue skies and autumn trees.
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As one of the most fun things to do in Maryland, you're sure to have a great time!

Learn more about the Chesapeake Seafood Festival, and purchase tickets, by visiting the official event website. You can also follow the Drink Eat Relax Events Facebook page for more festivals and events happening around the Old Line State, and beyond.

Have you ever been to this awesome seafood festival in Maryland? If so, which dishes were your favorites? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

Speaking of seafood, how about a great local restaurant that also boasts some of the best views in the state? The Panoramic Views From The Hobbit Restaurant In Maryland Are As Praiseworthy As The Food!

If you’re still in the mood for more culinary adventures, take a look at this mouthwatering video:

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