The Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival, one of the Mid-Atlantic's signature, award-winning jazz events, provides visitors with lots of jazz music, seafood, stunning waterside views and a variety of activities for jazz enthusiasts in St. Mary's County, Maryland, where visitors are encouraged to relax waterside on the scenic museum lawn and enjoy national jazz artists, lots of delicious local seafood and gorgeous views of the Potomac River.

This popular, annual festival, which has become known for over two decades for showcasing local culinary delicacies of Maryland's Mother County in addition to renowned, national jazz talent, draws close to 1000 jazz enthusiasts every year. The event, beginning back in 1999, was expanded to a 3-day weekend event in 2019 for its 20th Anniversary. The 20th anniversary festival was recognized by the Maryland Office of Tourism's "Maximizing Opportunities Award" - the only event in Maryland to receive this distinction.

Proceeds from this event go towards funding the non-profit Friends of St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums' mission of supporting the museums and historic sites under the care of the St. Mary's County Museum Division. The event's major partners include the Friends of St. Clement's Island and Piney Point Museums, St. Mary's County Museum Division, the St. Mary's County Arts Council, Visit St. Mary's MD and more.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Jazz Brunch and Golf at Wicomico Shores Golf Course

Cost: $75 General Admission/$95 VIP

Join us for a delightful jazz brunch and optional golf experience at the scenic Riverview Restaurant at Wicomico Shores Golf Course. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style brunch while enjoying the smooth sounds of the Sweet Potatoes jazz band. It's the perfect way to relax and savor a beautiful summer morning.

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m: Jazz Cruises

Enhance your 25th anniversary Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival weekend with an exclusive two-hour jazz cruise on the Potomac River from St. Clement's Island Museum that includes food, beverages and live music from Sax Appeal jazz.

There are 3 different unique cruises to choose from on Sunday, July 13, 2025 (with ticket links):

- Early Bird Jazz Cruise includes pastries, fruit and mimosas (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): https://EarlyBirdJazzCruise2025.eventbrite.com
- Seafood Jazz Cruise includes seafood fare with beer, wine, water and soda (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.): https://JazzSeafoodCruise2025.eventbrite.com
- Casual Evening Jazz Cruise includes charcuterie board with beer and wine (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.): https://EveningJazzCruise2025.eventbrite.com

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