Maryland Boating Events

Boaters and other nautical enthusiasts will find a never-ending list of boating-related events in Maryland. Things to do include boat docking contests, boat races, exhibitions, festivals, and other events.

2015 Boating Events

Pocomoke Boat Docking Challenge
Saturday August 29, 2015
Downtown Pocomoke City, MD

Deal Island Skipjack Races and Festival
September 5-7, 2015
Deal Island Harbor
10319 Richard Webster Road
Deal Island, MD 21821

National Hard Crab Derby
September 3, 4, 5, 6, 2015
Somers Cove Marina
Crisfield, MD

Crisfield Maryland Boat Docking Contest
September 6, 2015
Somers Cove Marina
Crisfield, MD

Solomons Plein Air Festival
September 15 – 20, 2015
Solomons Riverwalk
Solomons Island MD

Water Works Art Exhibition
September 17, 2015 to November 01, 2015
Maryland Federation of Art
Annapolis, MD

Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Long Wharf Park
Cambridge, MD 21613

Crisfield Maryland Dock Day on the Bay
September 26, 2015
Somers Cove Marina
Crisfield, MD 21817

Tales of Annapolis & the Chesapeake Bay (boat cruise)
October 01, 2015 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Departs: Cruises on the Bay by Watermark
Annapolis, MD

Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival and Maritime Model Expo
October 3-4, 2015
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
St. Michaels, MD

Downrigging Weekend - Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival
October 29- November 1, 2015
Chestertown Waterfront
Chestertown, MD

Maryland 2012 Hunting and Fishing Day Expo

On September 22nd, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the State’s 2012 National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration and Expo. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore in Marriottsville.

The show will include more than 30 fishing and hunting clubs, conservation organizations and local businesses. A number of interactive activities will be available, including spin casting, waterfowl calling lessons, dog demonstrations, archery and target shooting with expert instructors. There will also be hunting and fishing displays and demonstrations.

Local sponsors of the event include the National Wild Turkey Federation-Maryland Chapter, National Wildlife Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International- Chesapeake Chapter, Baltimore County Game and Fish Protective Association, Tudor Farms Inc., Maryland Fur Trappers Inc., and the Maryland Bowhunters Society.

The event will take place at the Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, 11518 Marriottsville Rd., Marriottsville, Md. 21104. Citizens who would like more information, or those who are interested in becoming a vendor, may call 410-260-8537 or visit dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/Hunt_Trap/NHFD/index.asp

source: MD DNR

Maryland Fishing Shows, Expos and Flea Markets

The following list includes several Maryland fishing shows, expos and flea markets that will occur in February and March 2011.

19th Annual Pasadena Sportfishing Group Flea Market/Show
February 19 & 20
Saturday and Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Both Days
Admission $3
Earleigh Heights Fire Hall
161 Ritchie Hwy (Rt. 2)
Severna Park, MD 21146

MSSA Annapolis Chapter Saltwater Fishing Expo
Saturday, February 26
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission $5
Annapolis Elks Lodge #622
2517 Solomons Island Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037

MSSA Dorchester Chapter Fishing/Hunting/Boating Flea Market
Saturday, March 12
8:00 AM
Admission $3
American Legion Post #91
Foot of Rt. 50 Bridge
Cambridge, MD

MSSA Essex-Middle River Chapter Fishing Flea Market
March 19 & 20
Saturday 9am-4pm / Sunday 9am-2pm
Admission $3
Commodore Hall
1909 Old Eastern Ave
Essex, MD 21221

MSSA Southern MD Chapter 18th Annual Fishing Fair
March 26 & 27
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Admission $2
Solomons Firehouse