If food is part of how you experience a place, 2026 is shaping up to be a delicious year to visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
From vibrant street food celebrations to classic Chesapeake Bay crab feasts, the region’s festival calendar offers a flavour-packed way to explore local culture, community and coastal tradition.
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🥢🎎 Asian American Festival: 6 April 2026, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
A lively spring celebration of Asian American culture, this festival brings together an exciting mix of food, performance and family-friendly entertainment. Expect dishes from across the region, with favourites such as Namit Filipino Barbecue, Ekiben, Bun’d Up, Seasalt Annapolis, Phowheels and Bmore Mochichi, alongside local dessert makers. Cultural performances and relaxed, open-air vibes make this an easy and engaging way to kick off the festival season.
🍗🔥 Maryland Chicken Wing Festival: 18 April 2026, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
Wing lovers will feel right at home here. From sticky and saucy to extra-crispy, this fun-loving festival celebrates one of America’s most popular comfort foods. Alongside wing samplers from local favourites, visitors can enjoy eating contests, a make-your-own sauce competition and indulgent treats like funnel cakes, donuts and even bacon on a stick.
🍕🍺 Maryland Pizza and Pints Festival: 18 April 2026, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
The ultimate dynamic duo: pizza and pints in perfect harmony. With preset tasting options, this festival lets you sample slices at your own pace while enjoying local craft brews. Expect appearances from popular pizza spots such as Timber Pizza, Fox’s Den and Secret Pizza, with more vendors announced closer to the event.
🦀🌽 Annapolis Crab Feast: 7 August 2026, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
One of Annapolis’ most loved summer traditions, the annual Crab Feast brings together nearly 2,500 people for a classic Chesapeake Bay experience. Guests enjoy all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, corn, crab soup, hot dogs and cold drinks in a relaxed, social atmosphere that feels unmistakably local. Presented by the Rotary Club of Annapolis, it’s a true taste of the city’s community spirit.
🦪🎶 Maryland Seafood Festival: 12-13 September 2026, Sandy Point State Park
Set against sweeping Chesapeake Bay views, this late-summer favourite combines seafood, live music and waterfront scenery. Highlights include a crab soup cook-off, oyster-shucking contest and crab cake eating competition, alongside local shopping and plenty of space to unwind. The festival coincides with Skipjack Heritage Days, offering hands-on activities, educational exhibits, public sails and a traditional skipjack race visible from East Beach.
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From wings to oysters – and everything in between – 2026 serves up a full year of coastal flavour across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Check the official Visit Annapolis website regularly, as more festivals are expected to be added throughout the year.
Posted by: Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Posted on: 22/12/2025