Community Events

For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions.

Learn how the island was formed, what birds fly overhead, and what creatures inhabit our ocean and coastal bays.  

The St. Michaels Farmers Market (SMFM) is an independent, non-profit, producer-only farmers market, located in the waterfront town of St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

On Saturday mornings from April through November, we seek to support local farmers, foster community, and provide access to fresh food in Talbot County.

Grab your tote bags. Bring your friends and family.
We can’t wait to see you.

For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions.

Discover the wildlife that inhabit our ocean and coastal bays as you watch our aquarium animals eat their morning meal.

For five days, 50 artists compete for the top prizes of cash and prestige as they spread out across the area to paint famous vistas. These “plein air” artists are professionals; many are award winners in multiple competitions.

Learn about the U.S. Life-Saving Service and the heroic men who rescued ships in distress off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.

Learn how to be safe in the surf and spell your name using semaphore. The famous OC Beach Patrol is on hand with everything you need to know.

Become an expert at nautical knots with help from the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Discover what types of sharks are found off the coast of Ocean City!