August 30 - September 2.  National Hard Crab Derby.  Crisfield's famous annual event with crab races, crab picking and boat docking contests, food, entertainment, a parade, and fireworks.  More info.  Crisfield MD  

August 31. AT&T Finale Fridays. Waterfront party at the TowneBank Fountain Park, Town Point Park. Live entertainment by Cheap Thrills.  5:00pm to 9:00pm.  More info. Norfolk, VA

August 31 - September 2.  Grand Prix of Baltimore.  Indy Car racing on the streets of Baltimore, between Inner Harbor and Camden Yards.  More info.  Baltimore, MD

August 31 - September 2.  The Monty Alexander Jazz Festival.  Grammy-nominated jazz legend Monty Alexander headlines this annual event.  More info.  Easton, MD

September 1 - 3.  53rd Annual Deal Island Skipjack Races and Festival.  Car show, arts & crafts, food, and parade on Sunday. Blessing of the Fleet, Skipjack Races, and boat docking on Monday. More info. Deal Island, MD

September 1 - 3.  Annapolis Race Week. The Mid-Atlantic's premier saling regatta. More info. Annapolis, MD

September 1.  Applaud the Sun Party.  Watch the spectacular sunset over the Chesapeake Bay and enjoy food, cold drinks, dancing, and live music. Boardwalk, corner of Mason Ave and Bay Ave.  Cape Charles, VA

September 1. Cinema Under the Stars.  Free movie at TowneBank Fountain Park on the Norfolk waterfront. Movie is Footloose (2011). More info.  Norfolk, VA.

September 1. Pops in the Park Concert.  Annapolis Symphony Orchestra concert at the Quiet Waters Park Amphitheater.  Pops favorites and light classics.  Free. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic. 5:30pm.  More info.  Annapolis, MD

September 1.  2nd Annual Nautical Festival and Flea Market.  Held at the Town soccer field. The flea market features all kinds of nautical items, including arts and crafts, boats, marine parts, fishing gear, dock accessories, clothing, and marine services. Festival includes live entertainment, food vendors, and marine exhibits and displays. More info. Oxford, MD  

September 1.  Historic Houses Open House. Wright's Chance, a restored 18th Century plantation house, and Tucker House, a restored 1792 home, will be open to the public, free of charge, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Docents will lead tours of the houses. Centreville.  More info.  Stevensville, MD  

September 1.  Annual Boat Auction.  Everything from wooden rowing skiffs to classic sailboats and modern power cruisers.  Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.  More Info.  St. Michaels, MD

September 1.  Olde Towne Portsmouth Labor Day Sales.  The Farmer's Market is 9:00am to 1:00pm at High and Court Streets. Hunt for treasures at the High Street Sidewalk Sale.  Antiques to Flea Market at Middle Street Garage, 10:00 to 2:00. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at the Court Street Public Library, 10:00 - 4:00. More info.  Portsmouth, VA

September 1.  Drum Corps Associates World Championship.  The annual drum corps championship comes to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD.  About 30 drum corps are expected to compete. More info.  Annapolis, MD. 

September 2.  Boat Docking Contest.  1:00pm. Crisfield City Dock.  Crisfield, MD  

September 2.  Big Bands on the Bay.  Big band music and dancing with The Continentals at Ocean View Beach Park. 7:00pm to 9:00pm. More info.  Norfolk, VA.

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September 8 & 9, 2012.  Maryland Seafood Festival.  Annual festival held at Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis.  Food, music, activities, arts and crafts show, and things just for the kids.  More info. 

September 15, 2012.  Summer Sendoff.  Blues, Brews & BBQ.  Downtown Cambridge, 4:00 to 10:00pm.  Food, brews, live entertainment, and sidewalk sales.  More info.  Cambridge, MD.

Oct. 4 - 8, 2012.  United States Sailboat Show.  The big sailboat show, held at Annapolis City Dock and Harbor.  More Info.  Annapolis, MD. 

October 5 - 7, 2012.  Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival.  One of the nation's premier small craft events. Hundreds of amateur and professional builders display their skiffs, kayaks, and canoes. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.  More Info.  St. Michaels, MD. 

Oct. 11 - 14, 2012.  United States Powerboat Show.  The nation's oldest and largest in-water powerboat show.  More Info.  Annapolis, MD. 

November 2 & 3, 2012.  Urbanna Oyster Festival. Virginia's official oyster festival.  Attended by over 75,000 visitors. Oysters, seafood, and regional specialties. Music, exhibits, arts and crafts.  Fireman's Parade on Friday night, Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest and Oyster Festival Parade on Saturday.  Details. Urbanna, VA

November 9 - 11, 2012.  Waterfowl Festival.  This popular festival has exhibits and demonstrations located throughout the town.  Featuring some of the nation's best wildlife artists.  More info. Easton, MD

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