Oyster Festival Slated + Hispanic Cultural Events Planned In MD

Annapolis MD

28 September, 2021

5:11 PM

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MARYLAND — An oyster festival is coming to Shady Side. Hispanic cultural and environmental events are slated in Bladensburg and Annapolis. Moreover, a small boat celebration is planned in St. Michaels. A Baltimore Oktoberfest rounds out the upcoming offerings. Patch recently partnered with several local organizations to bring you their latest news. This guest contribution comes from National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways and Chesapeake Conservancy. Here's what Jody Hedeman Couser submitted to help you explore the Chesapeake Bay: "Captain Avery Oyster Festival Come and enjoy the 24th annual oyster fest tradition at the Captain Avery Museum. The grounds and museum will be turned into a waterside extravaganza, with a string band with sweet vocals, classic rock band with blues guitar, and the Oyster Boys, who love to share their music and stories of life on the Chesapeake Bay. And, of course, there will be bushels of fresh Bay oysters – raw, with sauce, or in a shooter, as well as other seafood and festival grub, bake sale and beverages, plus crafts and pirate selfies for the kids. Oct. 16, 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm; Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. More information and tickets." "Festival del Rio Anacostia The annual and bilingual environmental celebration of the Anacostia River is back! There will be fun activities for the whole family. Learn about the Anacostia and enjoy boat tours, fishing, tree planting and activities for the whole family. Oct. 9, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Waterfront Park, Bladensburg, MD. More information." "Hispanic Heritage Festival Come join the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Conservancy, US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Corazón Latino as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a day filled with family-friendly activities. Enjoy boat rides, zumba, Scales & Tails, kayaking and more! Included with entrance fee to the park. Oct. 2, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. More information." "Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival Once again, for the 38th time, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is hosting one of the nation's largest gatherings of small boat enthusiasts and unique watercraft. Marvel at the craftsmanship and innovation used in traditional and contemporary small craft while enjoying CBMM's waterfront campus and indoor and outdoor exhibitions. Hundreds of amateur and professional boatbuilders and enthusiasts come from all over the region to display their one-of-a-kind kayaks, canoes, and other traditional small craft. Instructors will be on hand to offer boatbuilding demonstrations and on Saturday watch the Miles River small craft boat race. Entrance to the Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival is included with general museum admission. Oct. 1-3, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. More information." "Food Truck Oktoberfest The B&O Railroad Museum is throwing a party – an Oktoberfest to be exact – and the public is invited to join in. They're bringing together amazing local food trucks to present a day of food, live music, drink, and fall fun for the whole family. Fun food offerings include Haitian fare, potatoes topped with crab, fried oreos and funnel cakes. Oct. 2, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm; B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. Tickets and list of vendors." Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter. Download our mobile application from the App Store or Google Play. RELATED: Track Fall Foliage + Visit Smithsonian Environmental CenterHidden Chesapeake Beach + Underground Railroad CommemorationDocking Contest, Shark Exhibit, Free Museum Tickets Offered In MDMonarch Butterflies Will Fly Over MD, Educational Events PlannedMystery & Ice Cream Train, Kayak Bird Watching Event Slated In MDRaft-Up Boat Concert, Sailboat Races Approach In MarylandSeafood Lesson, Gold Hike, Folk Festival Offered In MarylandTall Ship, Lighthouse Day, Waterfront Festival Celebrated In MDAnnapolis Tropical Concert Returns After Year HiatusChesapeake Bay Camping, Sunflower Hike: Explore Maryland's NatureFree Smithsonian Center, Train Museum Tours Offered In MDSharkfest Comes To MD Museum, Exhibit Will Feature Live PredatorsHistoric London Town Tells Revolutionary War Tales Around July 4Tall Ships Come To Annapolis For July 4, Skipjack Tours AvailableSave The Fireflies, Thank The Bees In MD: Pollinator Week EventsTrack Dolphins In Chesapeake Bay, Fish For Invasive SnakeheadsHike In Greenbelt, Paddle Board In Lothian On National Trails DayAntique Boat Show, Father's Day Cruise Come To MD Waters Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.