1st Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day is August 15 at CBMM

Come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels on Sunday, August 15 from 1 to 5pm and meet Chesapeake watermen celebrating their heritage at the 1st Annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day. Watch professionals in action at a 3pm Boat Docking Contest or take a chance in the silent auction, featuring the artwork of Marc Castelli & Louis Feuchter. Participants can attend a crab feast, or enjoy hot dogs & cold beer. Tour the Museum’s exhibits or listen to music and a presentation by John Mock prior to the event from noon to 1pm. Live music by Bird Dog & the Road Kings will entertain guests from 1-5pm. The event is sponsored by the Talbot County Watermen’s Association in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Museum members receive free admission. Otherwise, $10 adult admission, $6 for children ages 6-17, and five and under free. Crab feast tickets are $15 each, or $10 each with a commercial fishing license shown. For more information, visit cbmm.org or call 410-745-2916.