About this Event
🌊 CALLING ALL FINE ARTISTS, MARITIME CRAFTERS & COASTAL MAKERS! 🎨
Showcase your creativity at the 2026 Chesapeak Bay Fine Arts & Craft Fair!—a premier autumn marketplace celebrating coastal artistry, original designs, maritime heritage, and handcrafted small businesses!
🍁 WELCOME TO THE 2026 CHESAPEAK BAY FINE ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
Join painters, sculptors, woodworkers, jewelers, and creative entrepreneurs for a vibrant weekend filled with original artwork, handcrafted goods, coastal creations, and one-of-a-kind finds along the Eastern Shore.
Whether you specialize in maritime paintings, hand-carved waterfowl decoys, sea glass jewelry, pottery, textiles, nautical home decor, or handcrafted specialty foods, this is an unmatched opportunity to connect with enthusiastic shoppers in a historic waterfront setting.
📅 EVENT DETAILS
Event Dates:
- October 24–25, 2026
⏰ Festival Hours:
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location:
Historic District / Kent Island Waterfront
Stevensville, MD 21666
🎟️ Admission: Free for all guests | Parking: Free on-site & street parking
🛍️ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
- Maritime fine art, coastal photography, and original oil/acrylic paintings
- Hand-carved decoys, nautical woodcrafts, and fine pottery
- Handcrafted sea glass jewelry, fashion accessories & coastal apparel
- Artisanal specialty foods, jellies, local honey, and gourmet treats
- Authentic Eastern Shore seafood vendors and local food trucks
- Live acoustic music in a charming, historic village atmosphere
🧑🎨 VENDOR APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Fine artists, heritage crafters, coastal makers, and specialty food businesses are invited to apply for booth space.
📧 Vendor Applications & Inquiries: josh[email protected]
Please include in your application:
- Business name and full contact information
- Brief description of your products and creative process
- 3–5 high-resolution photos of your artwork/merchandise
- Photo of your 10' x 10' outdoor tent/display setup
Note: 10' x 10' booth spaces range between $100 and $225. Vendors must hold a valid Maryland Temporary Sales & Use Tax license.
Space is limited and juried on a rolling basis. Early submission is strongly recommended to secure your location!
Come showcase your craft, grow your brand, and be part of the Eastern Shore's favorite fall tradition! 🌾🎨⛵
Event venue & nearby stays
Waterfront Lawn & Landscape LLC, 124 Riverside Drive, Chester, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.