Bands in the Sand

Bay Boardwalk

CBF is proud to partner with local restaurants for Bands in the Sand so you can enjoy the best beach fare in Annapolis!

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Evening beach party and stage. Text reads 20 Years - Annapolis Subaru proudly sponsors Bands in the Sand.

Come prepared to eat at the 2026 Bands in the Sand! With this remarkable group of Bay Boardwalk partners, there is something for everyone. A special thank you to Founding Sponsor Boatyard Bar & Grill, Plant-Based Food Sponsor HASI, and the Oyster Reef Sponsor Atlas Restaurant Group.

The Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef

Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, beach games, and a fun space to relax in the shade at the Atlas Restaurant Group Oyster Reef.

Atlas Restaurant Group logo, including The Admiral's Cup, Marmo, Boatyard Bar & Grill, Armada, The Choptank.

Restaurants

Enjoy an assortment of beach inspired options from Boatyard Bar & Grill, street-style tacos from Caliente Grill, brick-oven pizzas from Timber Pizza, gourmet sliders from The Bell House, and for dessert: Smith Island Cake!

Boatyard Bar & Grill.

Blue Cat Slider with Caribbean Slaw

Roasted Vegetable Salad Over Rice with Balsamic Reduction (vegan)

Blue catfish are an invasive species but incredibly delicious! Eating blue catfish is one of the tastiest ways to help save the Bay!

Caliente Grill.

Chicken Tacos
Street style tacos with smoky salsa & chips

Bean & Cheese Pupusas
Soft corn shell filled with beans and cheese, yuca, salsa, and curtido

Bean Pupusas (vegan)
Soft corn shell filled with beans, yuca, salsa, and curtido

Timber Pizza Co. Graphic of a farm truck hauling a pizza oven.

Green Monster Pizza
Pesto base with feta, mozzarella, zucchini, and kale

Bentley Pizza
Provolone, mozzarella, cured chorizo, soppressatta, Peruvian sweet peppers, and spicy honey

Cheese Pizza
Tomato sauce, provolone and mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, and basil

The Lulu (vegan)
Vegan cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes, oregano

The Bell House - Scratch to Finish. Colorful logo has a graphic of cooking utensils.

Italian Sliders
Beef sliders topped with giardiniera, provolone, and mayo on a French baguette

Grilled Mushroom Slider (vegan)
Grilled mushrooms, peppers, onions, and zucchini, topped with arugula and lemon aioli on a French baguette

Plant-Based Food Sponsor HASI

With the support of the Plant-Based Food Sponsor, HASI, the Bay Boardwalk will include a variety of vegan and vegetarian options.

HASI. Investing in climate solutions.
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