Saturday, June 14, 2025
5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Q: When do Bands in the Sand tickets go on sale?
A: VIP, Committee, and Early Bird tickets will go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5. General Admission tickets go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30.
Q: How much are tickets to Bands in the Sand?
A: General Admission tickets are $200 each. They can be purchased online or over the phone until they sell out. Due to the large volume of calls, we encourage online orders.
Your tickets will be delivered via email. If you choose to print out your ticket(s), each ticket will print on an individual page. All tickets must be scanned at entry to the event, either printed or on your phone. If a ticket is found to be a duplicate you will be denied entry.
A limited number of VIP and Committee level tickets ($250-$500) with enhanced benefits are available for purchase.
Please note that there is a $5 service fee for each ticket.
Q: What is included with my ticket purchase?
A: The ticket is all inclusive at bars and the Bay Boardwalk restaurants—all you can eat and drink while enjoying three great bands on the beach.
The Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef is an expanded space that will offer fresh oysters, beach games, additional rest areas, and more.
Q: Is the price of my ticket tax deductible?
A: Yes, a portion of your ticket is considered a donation to CBF and therefore is tax deductible. The Fair Market Value of each ticket is $100.
Q: Can I pay for the charitable portion of my tickets using a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?
A: Due to IRS regulations, we are unable to accept full or partial payments for tickets using a DAF. Please check with your fund manager for more details.
Q: How do I download or print my ticket?
A: After your transaction is complete, a confirmation page (Figure 1) will appear. Please select to add to tickets to your Apple Wallet or print. If you have navigated away from the confirmation screen, you will be able to add to your Apple Wallet, print or take a screen shot of your ticket from the ticket confirmation email (Figure 2).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Q: Where do I park?
A: We have remote lots for parking located at Bay Ridge Church, Hilsmere Elementary School, and St. Anne's School. We will have a shuttle service running from 5:00-10:30 p.m. No Bands in the Sand parking is permitted at the Bay Ridge Pool.
We encourage you to carpool or use a ride share service such as Lyft or Uber. Tell your driver that drop-off is just past the CBF entrance at 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. You will need to walk the service road to the beach. Pickup will be inside the entrance, in front of the building.
Onsite parking is ONLY available with a CBF issued parking pass. Sponsors, VIP, and Committee ticket holders' parking passes will be mailed on May 15. Please contact Jessica Rubino at jrubino@cbf.org with questions.
Q: Will I be able to arrive by boat to Bands in the Sand?
A: Yes, however, we will not be providing a shuttle to bring guests to shore. If you have a dinghy, you are welcome to bring that to shore. CBF will provide a place to beach it but we do not assume any responsibly for boats, dinghies, vessels or vehicles of any kind. Please note, Whalers will not be able to beach, they must be anchored out. Tickets will be scanned at the beach area.
Q: What are the hours of the event?
A: Bands in the Sand will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025. At this time the gates will open, and the complimentary shuttle service will begin service from offsite lots to CBF. The event will end at 10:00 p.m.
Q: What do I need to know about wristbands and cups?
A: Wristbands and cups will be provided upon entry. Wristbands must be worn throughout the event. Those not wearing a wristband will be subject to removal.
Each guest will receive one event cup to reuse and bring home. Bars will only provide service to individuals using a 2025 event cup.
Q: What can I bring and what is not allowed?
A: Bring:
- your ID and your ticket—either printed out or on your phone (both are required for entry). For electronic tickets, please download to your phone prior to the event. See instructions above. Tickets can be scanned only once.
- beach chairs or beach towels
- your favorite pair of sunglasses and some sunscreen
- a sweatshirt or jacket as the winds tend to pick up later in the evening
- comfortable shoes that you can wear in the sand or come prepared to be barefoot
Don’t bring:
- coolers or outside food and drink
- dogs or pets
- umbrellas
Please note that CBF is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Bands in the Sand will be held rain or shine. In the event of unsafe weather conditions, the event may be delayed or cancelled. It will not be re-scheduled. Any such decisions will be emailed to ticket purchasers as well as posted on our website, CBF social media pages, and outgoing voicemail messages (410-268-8816). Tickets are non-refundable, and purchase is final.
Q: Can I resell my ticket if I am unable to attend?
A: CBF does not assist with or recommend the resale of tickets. We do not have the ability to track the resale of tickets or troubleshoot if issues arise with these tickets.
Should you arrive with a ticket that has already been scanned, you will not be allowed entry to the event.
Q: Are bathrooms available on site?
A: Yes, we offer bathroom trailers and portable restrooms for your use.
Q: Is this a kid friendly event?
A: Children are not encouraged to attend. This is an evening event where alcohol will be served. There are no children's activities and no reduced ticket price offered.
