Throughout the year there are many fun festivals and events to enjoy. When you stay at the Parsonage Inn you are in the heart of it all. Walk from our house to most activities and events.
Calendar of Events
April 01, 2025 - 8:30am to November 30, 2025 - 11:30am
Saturday Farmers' Market
Local fresh produce sold by area growers. Located at 206 S. Talbot St.
May 01, 2025 - 6:00pm to August 30, 2025 - 7:30pm
Thursday Evening Concerts in the Park
Enjoy a free concert at the waterfront in Muskrat Park. Bring your chair or a blanket.
June 28, 2025 to September 14, 2025
Log Canoe Races on the Miles River
Unique to the Chesapeake Bay. These antique-design sailboats race on the waters of the Miles River and surrounding areas. The Patriot Cruise offers up-close viewing for a few of the races (check with the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for their schedule.)
August 10, 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Watermen's Appreciation Day
A celebration honoring the hardworking men and women who define our coastal heritage. Boat docking contest (see the Chesapeake Cowboys in action), steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs fresh from the water, live music... Tickets available on the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum website. Stay at the Parsonage Inn, across the street and walk to the event.
August 30, 2025 - 8:00am - 1:00pm
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boat Auction
This charity event raises money for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum various programs.
October 11, 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fall Taste of St. Michaels
Come taste what St. Michaels has to offer. No tickets required. All samples $1 - $5. Plus, many restaurants will be offering special menus all weekend. Spend a fall weekend at the Parsonage Inn and taste your way around our beautiful, small town.
October 25, 2025 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
St. Michaels Oyster Festival
A celebration of all things oyster! Enjoy oysters served in a variety of ways along with other local fare, craft beer and spirits, plus live music, an oyster stew cook-off, presentations... Stay at the Parsonage Inn and walk to festival events.
December 06, 2025
St. Michaels Midnight Madness
A Holiday shopper's delight. Shops stay open late, nibbles and other activities.
December 12, 2025 to December 14, 2025
Christmas in St. Michaels
A fun, old-fashioned Christmas in our historic, coastal town - lighted boat parade, street parade, gingerbread contest, Tour of Homes, music, marketplace shopping and bake sale and more festive activities.
There are no upcoming events.
Restaurants
These are some of our favorites. We highly recommend reservations. Hover your mouse over the area to make each one appear.
Offering fresh and exceptional Mediterranean cuisine
perfectly paired with international wines and a full bar offering premium cocktails.
Bright, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean steeped in the warm, savory flavors of the Eastern Shore.
Right next door to the Parsonage Inn.
