Enjoy the Fall Season on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Come visit the Eastern Shore in the Fall. See spectacular colors from mid-September to mid-November. Enjoy the Fall Festivals which are family friendly with great things to keep the kids occupied.

Take in the First Annual Chesapeake Film Festival in Easton, 9/19-9/21. View the Oxford Ferry Boat Race on 9/20 and stay for the birthday-themed, lighted boat parade at night.

Visit the Blackwater Wildlife Refuge Open House on 10/4. Take a bird walk, watch caterpillar races, and check out wildfire fighting equipment.

Calling all Maritime Enthusiasts! Don’t miss the mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival at the Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. There will be hundreds of boat builders exhibiting their skiffs, kayaks and canoes on 10/4. Want more boating events? Take a day trip to Annapolis for the US Sailboat Show 10/10-10/13. The US Powerboat Show, in Annapolis 10/16-19, provides the opportunity to board the newest models and see the latest in technology and navigation equipment.

Bring the kids to Tilghman Island Day on 10/18. Compete in Oyster Shucking, Jigger Throwing and Crab Picking Contests. Another not to miss weekend for the whole family is the “Fall into St. Michaels” weekend festival held 10/24-10/16. Get into the spirit of Halloween with the costume parade and enjoy this traditional Fall Festival.

Remember to call Maritime Properties to reserve one of our waterfront properties to use as your “home base” while enjoying all the Eastern Shore has to offer this Fall.

Schedule Your Fall Vacation

While most people are relishing what remains of the summer, others are planning a Fall vacation. With so many great activities on Maryland's Eastern Shore, it is easy to understand why some would welcome cooler weather and changing leaves. Fall vacationers should be sure to add pick-your-own apple orchards and pumpkin patches to their itinerary - and don't forget the corn mazes! For the true outdoorsmen and women, waterfowl hunting and fishing are great. Finally, festivals such as the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland are great fun for hunters, art enthusiasts and shopping fanatics alike. And let's face it, there's nothing better than enjoying a hot bowl of soup, fresh local oysters or warm apple cider mulled with spices on a cool Autumn day.

The Blue Crab

There’s nothing more “Chesapeake” than crabbing. Many vacation memories have been made crabbing from a boat or dock trying to tempt the famous Blue Crab into a net with a
chicken neck on a string or the use of a crab pot. Whatever your method, the goal is a table covered with newspaper and hot steamed crabs! Whether steamed or combined with other ingredients into your favorite crab dish, they are a delicious part of a Chesapeake Bay vacation.

Crabbing is fun for the entire family and the ritual of eating these tasty crustaceans will become a lifelong memory

Enjoy the Water Trails of Talbot & Dorchester County

The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S. (An estuary is a body of water that is open at one end to the ocean, in which salt water from the ocean mixes with fresh water.) The Bay and its rivers and creeks are a paradise for coastal paddlers.

Enjoy the breathtaking views, pristine marshlands and waterfowl as you paddle our unspoiled waterways. It’s a paradise for paddlers with endless options for exploration.
You’ll come face to face with wetlands and wildlife as you paddle our unspoiled waterways. Guided kayak tours are available by contacting Maritime Properties, LLC (www.maritimeproperties.us).

Take advantage of the opportunities for canoeists and kayakers of all skill levels. Pack your lunch and camera and enjoy our breathtaking vistas! Happy paddling to all!