LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The 24th Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival is right around the corner! Taking place from July 12 – 14, 2024 in St. Mary’s County, the Jazz & Seafood Festival will feature music from nationally renowned jazz artists and delicious local seafood.
The three-day event offers a variety of activities for jazz enthusiasts at multiple locations such as the Town of Leonardtown and the St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point.
Proceeds from the Jazz & Seafood Festival go towards funding the non-profit Friends of St. Clements Island & Piney Point Museums’ mission of supporting the museums and historic sites under the care of the St. Mary’s County Museum Division.
On Friday, July 12, 2024, festivities will kick off with a welcome reception at the Inn at
Leonardtown, with music and light fare at 2 p.m. There will be one jazz cruise later that day, where passengers will have the opportunity to enjoy seafood, beverages, and live music from Marcus Mitchell on a 2-hour sightseeing excursion. Click here to purchase tickets for the Jazz Cruise! The highlight of the night will be a free concert at 5 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland in Leonardtown, featuring Casual Groove. Attendees are encouraged to dine at one of Leonardtown’s many fine restaurants, visit an art gallery, or shop around town!
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, the main event will be held at St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point! Opening the day at 1 p.m. will be local favorite Latrice Carr. Then, the music continues at 3:15 p.m. with the fantastic Marcus Mitchell and the famed Joi Carter. Finally, the day ends with nationally acclaimed jazz artist Julian Vaughan at 5:30 p.m. Tickets may be available at the door for a higher rate if available, so make sure you get your tickets now!
A wide variety of food vendors, offering seafood and other Southern Maryland fare, will be available throughout the day, as well as other jazzy vendors. Free water taxi rides around picturesque St. Clement’s Island, the first landing of English settlers in Maryland in 1634, will be offered, as well as free museum admission. Special memorabilia commemorating the festival, including the ever-popular music poster with this year’s design, will be on sale. The party continues back in Leonardtown with an after-party at Brudergarten at 10 p.m.
On Sunday, July 14, 2024, visitors are encouraged to have brunch, shop, and explore the charm of downtown Leonardtown. Port of Leonardtown Winery will offer jazz music, food, and wine tastings of their award-winning vino. Exclusive jazz cruises on Breton Bay will also be available.
The Festival offers special discount packages, including hotel stays, festival tickets, and more! Click here to purchase your tickets now before it’s too late!
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