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Sultana Downrigging 2026

Next: Friday, October 30, 2026

Runs until Sunday, November 1, 2026 (See all dates)

Time
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Venue
Chestertown Marina, Chestertown, MD, 21620

Sultana Downrigging combines the largest annual gathering of Tall Ships in North America and a high-energy Bluegrass festival – all set against the backdrop of Chestertown, the coolest small town in America. There’s no other festival like it.

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A Weekend of Tall Ships,
Music, & Community

Sultana Downrigging combines the largest annual gathering of Tall Ships in North America and a high-energy Bluegrass festival – all set against the backdrop of Chestertown, the coolest small town in America.  There’s no other festival like it. 

Sultana Downrigging is operated by the Sultana Education Foundation (SEF) in partnership with more than a dozen partner nonprofits. Based in Chestertown, SEF provides Environmental Literacy programs certified by the Maryland State Department of Education for more than 13,000 PreK-12 students from 15 Maryland counties. By fostering an appreciation for the Chesapeake Bay, SEF works to create a community of individuals dedicated to preserving this irreplaceable treasure. Proceeds from Downrigging support SEF’s programs and the programs of the other participating nonprofits.

Venue

Chestertown Marina
207 South Water Street
Chestertown, MD
21620

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Dates

The event runs from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM on the following dates.
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Schedule

  • The Evening Show with Lisa Barry

    7:00pm - 11:00pm

    Weekdays from 7 PM - 11 PM

  • Right Song at the Right Time

    11:00pm - Midnight

    Connecting. Strengthening.

  • Right Song at the Right Time

    Midnight - 6:00am

    Connecting. Strengthening.