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May 17 & 18, 2025

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

The Southern Maryland Heritage Festival returns for its 2nd year, celebrating local food, culture, and history over two days. The festival offers opportunities to explore regional heritage through food sampling, artisanal shopping, historical exhibits, and diverse musical performances, with family-friendly activities including a dedicated kids' area.

This page is being updated constantly as we get new information and bring on new exhibits, vendors, and more. Check back frequently for the latest updates!

 

Ticket Pricing

Two-Day Entrance (Adults): $18 in advance, $25 at the gate

One Day Entrance (Adults): $10 in advance, $15 at the gate

Children 12 & Under: FREE

Boondocking at Southern Maryland Heritage Festival

For the first time this year, the Southern Maryland Heritage Festival will allow 2 nights of on-site RV camping (May 16 & 17)! Guests will be able to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Sotterley and the festival experience.
Camping Registration costs $200 and includes 2 adult two-day tickets to the festival. To reserve your spot, please reach out to Sotterleyfest@gmail.com
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2025 Exhibitors

 

Bee Keeping Demos

Bee Keeper Grand Newman will be talking about the mechanics and importance of bee keeping and giving hive box demos. 

Briar Branch Alpaca Farm

Ever seen an alpaca up close? You can now! This Clements-based farm will be bringing one of their treasured alpacas to greet guests and showing off some of the products they make with the wool.

Bunky's Charter Boats

Take a moment to appreciate our beautiful waterways with a quick trip aboard a Bunky's Charter Boat.

Chesapeake Heritage and Paleontology Tours

These National Parks Service and Maryland Department of Tourism Certified Chesapeake Bay Storytellers are bringing the fossils directly to you to show off the history of biodiversity in our home watershed.

Free State Ciders

Small local winery specializing in hard apple ciders made by pressing apples into juice. Check out how apples were pressed historically with their demonstration.

Harry Jackson Decoys

Experience how true American folk art is made by participating in bringing a piece to life.

Historic Sotterley Garden Guild

Historic Sotterley's Colonial Revival Garden is kept beautiful year-round by a dedicated group of gardeners who care as much about its history as the plants that grow in it. Learn about the garden directly from its caretakers!

Jubilee Farm Fermentations

With a focus on fresh, sessionable farmhouse ales, this local brewery is influenced by historic methods and the significant contribution neighborhood farm breweries offer to a thriving, rural community.

Maryland Agriculture Showcase

Loaded with colorful displays and interactive exhibits that highlight Maryland’s many commodities, the Maryland Agriculture Showcase attracts and informs visitors about the importance of Maryland agriculture in their lives.  

My Mustard Seed

This Calvert-based farm is spreading the word about the benefits of microgreens! Learn how you can pack more nutrients into your diet while supporting local agriculture.

Ring Jousting

The Maryland State Sport!  Ring jousting -- a test of skill and horsemanship where riders pass through a series of arches, attempting to spear three dangling rings and present them to the judges. Both Professional and Amateur rides will be at the Heritage Festival.

North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association

This non-profit not only champions the versatile hunting dog breeds that are a part of both North American history and modern hunting - they aid in game conservation and prevention of animal cruelty. NAVHDA will be providing demos and answering questions about these hunter-dog teams.

St. Maries Citty Militia

Colonial Maryland "armed band" re-enactors. The unit is organized as a typical English militia unit of the 1630s and 40s , armed with musket and pike and marching to the drum and commands of nearly 400 years past.

Shorething Shellfish

Oysters have long been an important part of Southern Maryland's economy, and this local oyster farm will be with us to talk about the importance of farming and how it's improved the sustainability of the industry.

Southern Maryland Antique Power Association

The association will be featuring up to 100 antique tractors pulling various loads, showing off our agricultural heritage and history and how impressive these machines are.

Southern Maryland Audubon Society

Our local chapter of the Audubon Society is an all-volunteer organization that works on education, outreach, and advocacy to support birds locally and nationally. They'll be with us to talk about our important feathered friends!

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance

This upbeat group preserves and promotes the appreciation and performance of traditional and contemporary folk music and dance. They'll be leading attendees in contra dances with a live band!

Suttler Post Farms Clydesdales

Suttler Post Farm is home to Southern Maryland's only six horse hitch of Clydesdales and home to 8 Clydesdales geldings. These beautiful horses will be at the Heritage Festival and just waiting to pose for your photos!

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

Check out the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail's Mobile Visitor Center to learn more about this 560-mile land and water route that tells the story of the War of 1812.

2025 Artisan Vendors

Basket By the Bay

Pine needle baskets, coasts, wreaths, goat milk soap

Beachy Photography

Travel and landscape photography

BML Plasma Arc Works

Metal art

Boon Doggie Farm

Locally made relishes and preserves

Chaos in the Park Studio

Jewelry, book binding, metalsmith

Compass Rose

Handsewn pine needle baskets, hand-crafted leather bracelets

Dad and Daughter Woodwork

Handcraft American flags made from 100 year old barn wood

Dayzi Doodles

Earth-inspired pottery

Ellen's In Stitches

Textiles like aprons, table runners, cozies, bags, etc.

J&M Creations

Resin and glass artwork

Jeanne Norton Hammett Serigraphs

Silkscreen printed art

Kiley Elyse Creations

Beautiful jewelry

Maple WoodCraft

Home decor and useful wood items

Marisa Mansueti Paintings

Local landscapes, still life oil paintings

Nutt House Wine & Wood

Repurposed barrel products - wine racks, charcuterie boards, furniture

Occasionally Round Pottery

Handmade pottery

P & K Rocks

Rough Pallet Man

Creative and practical pallet repurposing

Sassy Chassis Wear

Hand painted, dyed, batik and marbled silk and bamboo scarves & accessories

Tonglen Art

Dried local floral art

The Shedshop Studio

Custom rings and more made from deer antler, wood, & resin

Wheels of Whimsy

Handmade  wreaths

Live Music

Our lineup of bands is in development and a full schedule of performances will be available closer to the event. Be sure to check back for updates!

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HyraFX

These local stars perform a mix of cover, tribute, and original music, utilizing a unique blend of rock and reggae. Their brand new album, "Here & Now", is available on Spotify now!

Event Sponsors

We are actively seeking additional sponsors for the 2025 Southern Maryland Heritage Festival! If you're interested in being a part of this incredible event that celebrates our region's unique history and culture, please reach out to sotterleyfest@gmail.com. A sample of our sponsorship form is linked below.

Gold Sponsors