Boatyard Bash - "Where Heritage Drops Anchor"

OCTOBER 10, 2026 – Noon to 6 PM

OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on Cambridge Creek at RMM’s Boatyard Bash, a celebration of our Chesapeake Bay maritime heritage. Enjoy fresh oysters, listen to live music, explore classic boats, shop with local artisans and vendors, and connect with nonprofit partners making waves in our community. And be sure to catch the Boatyard Challenge, a fun new competition to see which local boatyard has the strongest crew!

TICKETS

Purchase your tickets at the entrance gate

  • Adults – $20
  • Teens (ages 13-20) – $10
  • Kids (12 and under) – FREE
Kids with painted faces
Demos by shipwrights
Demos by shipwrights
Which boatyard has the strongest arm? Winner takes all block throwing contest.
G Method Band
Chesapeake Sons Band
Crowds at the Boatyard Bash
Classic Chris Craft boat

SPONSORS NEEDED!

Demonstrate your commitment to preserving Dorchester’s maritime heritage by sponsoring the 2026 Boatyard Bash.

VENDORS WELCOME

Does your business wish to be a part of the Boatyard Bash? Click the button below, complete the PDF, and return it to office@richardsonmuseum.org 

2026 BOATYARD BASH SPONSORS

The Boatyard Bash is made possible by these generous sponsors

Trustology.us
Yacht Maintenance Company
Morris & Ritchie Associates
Dorchester Center for the Arts - Creating Community Through the Arts
MD Two Fifty - Dorchester's Story is America's Story
Marshall Property Management
Shore United Bank
Addie Eckardt
Accounting Strategies Group
BCCTV - cable internet phone
Composite Yacht