April
Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Crisfield Library
100 Collins Street, Crisfield, MD
This is an opportunity to engage with local officials, voice your concerns, and stay informed about key city initiatives. Share your thoughts on community matters, learn about City updates, and collaboration between officials and residents. Ask questions!
Shrimp Night at the Legion
Event on Friday, April 4, 2025
American Legion
126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield, MD
Description: Open to the Public! Join us every first Friday of the month for hot steamed shrimp, clams, and hush puppies! Support our veterans and families!
Kite Making Workshop
Saturday, April 5, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Somers Cove Marina
715 Broadway, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
Bring your family and friends for two FREE events to celebrate National Kite Month. On April 5th, in this workshop, you will learn how to construct and decorate your own kite. Kites and supplies are free and will be provided. arts@crisfieldcityhall.com
Eastern Correctional Institution Art Showcase
The show runs from April 11th – May 10th
Open Reception: April 11, 2025, from 5 – 7 PM
West Main Street Gallery
1100 West Main St, Crisfield, MD
Join West Main Street Gallery for their very first art show showcasing art from the Eastern Correctional Institution.
Kite Festival
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Janes Island State Park
26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
Come fly your kites. See science instruments and NASA technology with kites. If you have your own kite, we welcome you to come fly with us! arts@crisfieldcityhall.com
Wellington’s Beach Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 2025, 12 PM
Corbin Featured Artist Art Show
Corbin Studio & Gallery
4 E Main St, Crisfield, MD
The exhibit runs for the Month of April
Opening Reception: April 12, 2025, from 4 – 6 PM, with refreshments
Be Inspired and Reflect through the Brush and Lens of April Reese and Kathryn Redden. Join us for an evening of creativity, showcasing stunning artworks that explore the beauty of nature through painting and photography.
Celebrating Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 4:30 PM
An unveiling/reception for the art wall and Somerset County students
Janes Island State Park Nature Center
26280 Alfred J Lawson Dr, Crisfield, MD 21817, USA
Janes Island State Park invites students to celebrate Earth Day, by participating in an art show
Easter Theme Paint Night
Tuesday, April 7, 2025, 6 PM
Water’s Edge Café
West Main St, Crisfield, MD
Our First Paint Night of the Season is Monday Evening @ 6 pm on April 7th. Please Reserve your Spot by texting or calling 443 754 7122. A fun-filled Night of great creativity. A great night to get together with your friends, and coworkers, or just a relaxing night on your own.
It will be an Easter Themed Painting.
May Events
Shrimp Night at the Legion
Event on Friday, May 2, 2025
American Legion
126 Lorrie Quinn Drive, Crisfield, MD
Description: Open to the Public! Join us every first Friday of the month for hot steamed shrimp, clams and hush puppies! Support our veterans and families!
Salisbury University Environmental Studies
Interviews will be conducted between March 15th and April 18th 2025
Contact SU team at: Crisfield.OralHistories.2025@gmail.com
Presentation: May 3, 2025, from 2 – 3 PM
Gallery 413
413 W. Main St, Crisfield, MD
Salisbury University Environmental Studies students are documenting personal experiences with environmental changes and nature, particularly tidal flooding, storms, etc. The hope is to contribute to a broader effort to understand and preserve Crisfield’s history in the face of environmental change. Participants will receive a monetary stipend.
Tawes Historical Museum
The JM Tawes Historical Museum opens for the season on Saturday, May 3rd. Come see the new and updated exhibits for this season. The Gift Shop will be open with new merchandise and many sale items. The Museum will be open on Tuesday-Saturday from 10 – 2 PM.
Dr. Paul Ewell will talk about Capt. Leonard S. Tawes on May 3rd at 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30 and light refreshments will be served.
The Ward Brothers Workshop will be open on May 3rd, 17th , and 31st from 10 – 2 PM with tours and carving demonstrations.
2025 Hangin’ Out Art Show
May 14 – 18, 2025
Reception: May 16, 2025, from 5 – 8 PM
Corbin Studio and Gallery
4 E Main St, Crisfield, MD
The Hangin’ Out Art Show warmly invites all artists, musicians, writers, and creative hobbyists to present their work at this inclusive gallery event. There are no entry fees, and everyone is welcome to attend. This show is not juried and is not censored, unlike our month-long exhibits, so you may express yourself freely. Artists can submit a single original piece and have the option to sell it with a 15% commission. Participants may choose to display their names or remain anonymous. The show embraces a range of art forms, including sketches, sculptures, digital art, and performances. Inspired by a 19th-century Paris exhibition, this event continues the tradition of inclusive art shows. Be a part of this very special annual event. Register online or in-person at Corbin Studio in Crisfield.
Tangier Sound Music Festival
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 2-10 PM
Gates open at 1:30 pm
1103 Jersey Rd
Crisfield, MD 21817
Immerse yourself in the ultimate music festival experience at the Tangier Sound Music Festival in Crisfield, MD. Enjoy the perfect blend of live music, breathtaking sunsets, and delectable local seafood.
The Tangier Sound Music Festival is back! The Tangier Sound Music Festival began in Crisfield, MD in 1990. With its beautiful waterfront location on Hammock Pointe, the festival attracted more than 15,000 concert goers each year. Attendees got to see artists such as John Michael Montgomery, Vince Gill, Brooks & Dunn, Martina McBride, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw.
The High Tide Club of Crisfield, MD and its nonprofit affiliate, Rising Tide Crisfield, are bringing back this legendary music festival in 2025! Get ready for a day filled with amazing music, good vibes, great food, and unforgettable memories. Join us on May 24, 2025 in the beautiful waterfront community of Crisfield, MD. So, grab your friends and be part of the revival of the Tangier Sound Music Festival!
Crisfield Soft Shell Festival
Sunday, May 26, 2025, 12 – 4 PM
Waterman’s Hall of Fame Ceremony at 2 PM
Crisfield Soft Shell Festival is a fun filled day with soft crabs, live music, crabcakes, local seafood, beer/wine, and artisan vendors.
Learn to Play Magic: The Gathering
Saturday, May 31, 2025, and Sunday, June 1, 2025
Corbin Studio & Gallery
4 E Main St, Crisfield, MD
$5 per person Reserve your spot – limited to 20 participants.
Scholarships available—email Karen at artsincrisfield@gmail.com for info.
Join us for a fun workshop that combines math, reading, and strategy through the card game of Magic: The Gathering. This workshop is perfect for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills.
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a card game created by Richard Garfield in 1993. Players use cards to cast spells and summon creatures. The aim is to reduce opponents' life totals to zero or achieve alternative win conditions. Explore the strategic world of Magic: The Gathering at this educational and entertaining workshop.







MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Our popular ANNUAL EVENTS!
Start getting excited for the 2025 Summer by planning your stay in Crisfield for our upcoming annual events:
Stars and Stripes Fest: July 4th Weekend
Sea Glass Festival
Wheels on the Waterfront: July 26th
BIG Little Townfest: August 1- 3rd
National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend
Tawes Crab and Clam Bake: September 25th
Crisfield Heritage Festival and Ward Foundation Chesapeake Challenge Decoy Contest