Eastern Shore Culture

The United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week is a celebration for Midshipmen, their families, and the entire town of Annapolis.
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Celebrate Maryland Shore Culture

From nationally renowned performers and venues to festivals full of local charm and flavor, the Chesapeake Bay Area's cultural offerings have a little something for everyone.

The Waterfowl Festival in Easton, one of the area's most popular events, draws crowds from throughout the region each November.
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The Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival features balloon rides, live music and vendors.
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Catch a Navy game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
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You can find crab feasts all summer long in towns along the Chesapeake Bay.
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Under the baton of conductor Michael Repper, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra brings live and virtual concerts to venues throughout the Shore.
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The annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Annapolis is a fun-filled day for the whole family.

The century-old Avalon Theatre in Easton, an historic art deco landmark, is the area’s prime venue for the performing arts.
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Chestertown RiverArts has a multitude of offerings.
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Iconic PRS guitars are made in Stevensville.
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There's a music festival or concert for just about everyone in towns throughout the Shore, especially during the summer months.
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Check out the upcoming Annapolis Boat Shows, Oct. 5-8 and Oct. 12-15.
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The Chesapeake Fire and Ice Festival in Easton offers a slice of Winter Wonderland fun for adults as well as kids.
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The Ward Museum offers a unique vantage point.
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Chesapeake Ghost Tours offers walking tours of local haunts in a number of Eastern Shore towns, including Easton and St. Michael’s.
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Plein Air Easton is the country’s largest and most prestigious outdoor painting competition - dozens of artists will take to the streets and countryside with their brushes and easels for a week in July.
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