Bands in the Sand

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5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Philip Merrill Environmental Center   (Map)
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21403

All-inclusive fundraiser includes:

Live Music • Beach Cuisine • Open Bar • Raw Oysters • Waterfront Views

Save the Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024


Bands in the Sand is the party of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! Each summer 1,600 guests gather on the beach, dance the night away to live music, enjoy a variety of foods, and raise a drink to a saved Bay.

Tickets are all-inclusive and include a tax-deductible donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Attendees have reason to celebrate knowing their attendance and support directly fuels our mission to save the Bay. Last year we raised over $500,000 with Bands in the Sand. We hope you will join us this year and make the 2024 Bands in the Sand the most fun and most impactful event yet!

Ticket Information

One of the region's most beloved traditions, Bands in the Sand tickets sell out quickly. Mark your calendars and sign up for CBF emails so you don't miss the 2024 ticket sales!

Additional event details are available on our FAQ page.

VIP Tickets ($500)
Buy Now

  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the HASI VIP Lounge
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Early entry at 5:00 p.m.
  • Parking pass for onsite parking (one per order)
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

Committee Tickets ($250)
Buy Now

  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Early entry at 5 p.m.
  • Parking pass for onsite parking (one per order)
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

General Admission Tickets ($200)On sale May 1 at 9 a.m.

  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Complimentary shuttles from remote parking lots
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

Sponsorship Information

Secure your tickets NOW as an event sponsor. Limited opportunities remain and are expected to sell out. View the 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities brochure or contact Jessica Rubino at [email protected] or 443-482-2084 for more information. See our current list of sponsors.

We hope to see you on the beach this June!

2023 Bands in the Sand Recap

The record-breaking night showed why Bands in the Sand has become such a beloved annual tradition. The money raised through the festivities help support the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and our efforts to achieve clean water and a healthy environment for everyone living in the Bay’s watershed. Bands in the Sand helps fuel all CBF’s work, including efforts over the next year, such as:

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2023 Photo Gallery

Posted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation on Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Bay Needs You

The State of the Bay Report makes it clear that the Bay needs our support now more than ever. Your donation helps the Chesapeake Bay Foundation maintain our momentum toward a restored Bay, rivers, and streams for today and generations to come.

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