What is Annapolis Baygrass Festival?
The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival is a two-day event at Sandy Point State Park celebrating bluegrass, Americana, and community. It features live music, workshops, local food, and family-friendly activities. The festival also supports Chesapeake Bay conservation and mental health awareness.
What to Expect
🎶 Catch your favorite bands with your toes in the sand! Baygrass brings the energy with two side-by-side alternating stages, keeping the music flowing so you never miss a moment.
🏖️ Kick back barefoot on the beach, enjoy local bites and drinks, move through beach yoga, or dive into music and educational workshops throughout the festival.
🦀 Savor fresh lump crab cakes, roasted and raw oysters, gourmet BBQ, wood-fired pizzas, plus a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes created by talented local chefs. Grab a craft brew at the Baytoberfest Beer Garden, or sip on fresh cocktails, mocktails, and wines showcasing the best from regional beverage partners.
🦪 Visit the Baygrass Workshop Pavilion to learn how to shuck and enjoy oysters like a pro, discover ways to support the health of the Chesapeake Bay, or pick up banjo tips from a Baygrass performer. Guests can also join a Mental Health Workshop to explore resources that may support you or someone you care about.
🎨 With beach games, crafts, activities, and workshops in the KidZone, younger festivalgoers will have plenty of ways to play and explore.
🌊 Experience this one-of-a-kind festival with your feet in the sand, incredible views all around, and a chance to discover why so many people are passionate about protecting the treasured Chesapeake Bay.
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