Bands in the Sand

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LJ Urie


5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Philip Merrill Environmental Center   (Map)
6 Herndon Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21403

Save the date for our next Bands in the Sand, Saturday, June 14, 2025

VIP and Committee Tickets on sale March 5
General Admission Tickets on sale May 1

Interested in sponsorships? Download the 2025 Sponsorship Packet or email Jessica Rubino at [email protected]


Bands in the Sand is the party of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! Each summer 1,600 guests gather on the beach, dance the night away to live music, and raise a drink to a saved Bay.

Attendees have reason to celebrate knowing their attendance and support directly fuels our mission to save the Bay. In 2024 we raised over $500,000 with Bands in the Sand. We hope you will join us and make the 2025 Bands in the Sand the most fun and most impactful event yet!

Ticket Information

Mark your calendars and sign up for CBF emails so you don't miss the 2025 ticket sales!

VIP Tickets ($500)On sale March 5 at 9 a.m.

  • Early entry at 5:00 p.m.
  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the HASI VIP Lounge
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Parking pass for onsite parking (one per order)
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

Committee Tickets ($250)On sale March 5 at 9 a.m.

  • Early entry at 5 p.m.
  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Parking pass for onsite parking (one per order)
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

General Admission Tickets ($200)On sale May 1 at 9 a.m.

  • All-inclusive food and drink ticket
  • Access to the Choptank by Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef
  • Complimentary shuttles from remote parking lots
  • Each ticket includes a tax-deductible donation that supports CBF's education and restoration efforts throughout the year.

Sponsorship Information

Secure your tickets NOW as an event sponsor. Limited opportunities remain and are expected to sell out. Download the 2025 Sponsorship packet or email Jessica Rubino at [email protected].

We hope to see you on the beach in June!

2024 Bands in the Sand Recap

What a night! On June 8, 2024, 1,600 Bay savers rocked out in nature's greatest music venue at Bands in the Sand. With the Chesapeake Bay acting as a gracious host, concertgoers had plenty of reasons to celebrate. In one night of great music, delicious food, and good friends, we raised nearly half-a-million dollars towards saving the Bay! Thank you to all the sponsors, guests, volunteers, and vendors who made this event such a success. Bands in the Sand helps fuel all CBF’s work, including efforts over the next year, such as:

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