Events

Bay Paddle  July 25 | Kent Island Yacht Club The Bay Paddle returns for another year of paddling with purpose. This unique event invites YOU to get out on the water to help protect and heal the Bay. Whether you're a novice, an experienced paddler, or a committed paddling team member, the Bay Paddle is your chance…

Celebrate National Oyster Day with us at McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar on Wednesday, August 5 from 6pm-8pm by learning one of the Bay's most iconic skills: oyster shucking! 👉 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Whether you've never picked up a shucking knife or you're looking to sharpen your technique, this hands-on class is the perfect way to…

Ocean City Seafood Festival   August 29 | 1 - 8 pm | North Side Park | Save on Tickets to the Festival! Seafood, sunshine, steamed crabs, cold drinks, live music—sounds like a pretty great day at the beach. The Ocean City Seafood Festival returns to Northside Park with local restaurants, cooking demos, family-friendly fun, and plenty…

Maryland Seafood Festival September 12 & 13 | Sandy Point State Park The Maryland Seafood Festival returns to Sandy Point State Park this September, bringing together decades of Chesapeake tradition with fresh seafood, live music, local vendors, family activities, and the iconic Crab Soup Cook-Off. ORP is proud to be part of this long-running celebration of Maryland’s…

Baygrass Music Festival September 19 & 20 | Sandy Point State Park The Baygrass Music Festival brings together live bluegrass, Chesapeake Bay culture, and conservation for an unforgettable waterfront weekend in Annapolis. Enjoy nationally recognized artists, local food and drink, and a festival atmosphere that celebrates the people, traditions, and natural beauty of the Bay. ORP is excited…

Save the Date: Motorkat x Ace Hardware Collab September 28 - October 4 | 6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Oysters, shopping, and Chesapeake Bay restoration. What's not to love? Join ORP, Motorkat, and Ace Hardware for a week of oyster specials, community fun, and easy ways to give back - 10% of oyster sales will benefit ORP!…