Things to Do

Tilghman Island Day

Knapps Narrows from Tilghman Island view

This fall, experience and learn about the Eastern Shore’s connection to the seafood industry on Tilghman Island.

Tilghman Island Day will take place on October 17th 2026, at the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company, Tilghman Island, Maryland.

Drone photo of the drawbridge in Tilghman Island.

What to Expect

Get a taste of the Eastern Shore by visiting “the home of the seafood industry” on Tilghman Island Day. Enjoy local, fresh-from-the-bay seafood along with live music by the bluegrass band Bird Dog and the Road Kings. This event is packed full of fun activities starting with an anchor throw and ending with an oyster shucking contest. All proceeds, including an auction at the end of the day, benefit the Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company.  

Make a Weekend of It

Turn your visit into an Eastern Shore getaway. Stay the night at one of Tilghman Island’s waterfront hotels and learn about the area at Tilghman’s Waterman’s Museum. Explore nearby towns like St. Michaels and Easton for even more cultural experiences and a variety of restaurants.


Endless fun

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