North Beach First Fridays

About

Held in North Beach on the first Friday of each month from May through October, First Fridays is Southern Maryland's premier boardwalk festival hosted alongside the Chesapeake Bay. The event runs 6–9 p.m. with DJ music, classic cars, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, small pop-up shops, craft vendors, and free beach access. Vendor categories include food trucks, food vendors, beer & wine vendors, artists, craftspeople, small business pop-ups, boutiques, and other unique vendors. The event draws in visitors from around Southern Maryland, and runs rain or shine.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

First Fridays, May - Oct 2026

Venue

Bay Ave between 3rd & 7th St

Tags

• waterfront
• artisan
• craft
• food-trucks
• beer
• outdoor
• pop-up
• family-friendly