January 16 & 17, 2026
Celebrating America's 250th
New in 2026 Patriotic Ice Maze
5 - 8 pm Friday
11 am to 7 pm Saturday
Free, Family Friendly Fun
About Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival
2026 Cambridge Ice and Oyster Festival
For our 5th Annual Event we will be
Celebrating America's 250th
In addition to many of the crowd favorites like the Ice Slide, Hunting Blind, and Graffiti Wall this year we are adding an Ice Maze. Come out to see how good you are navigating the frozen maze.
Black Water Adventures and the Hyatt will be hosting the synthetic ice rink again this year and there will be a free shuttle between the sites.
This is a great family friendly event that is fun for all ages.
Check out our FAQ's for more information and maps
History of Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival
The first year of the event was 2022 and happened during a snow storm. In our third and forth years we had 50+ Ice Sculptures and over 8,000 visitors. This year will be even bigger and better as we host our 5th Annual Event. The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa is once again the 2026 Presenting Sponsor. Be sure come to enjoy the ice slide, fun for children of all ages and the ice skating rink.
To learn more about sponsoring an ice sculpture click here.
At the Event
- See dazzling ice sculptures showcasing Eastern Shore culture, wildlife & more!
- Entertain your family with kid-friendly golf, thrones, ice slide, and other games
- Chill out in Cannery Way while feasting on local oysters and craft beer
- Check out amazing Ice Bars with drinks to warm you from the inside out!
- Watch top ice carvers demonstrate the artistry of their craft
- Warm your hands or make a S’more at one of our fire pits
- Enjoy live music on two stages throughout the event
- Oyster Shucking demos
- Rescue Fire Company Train Garden Celebrating over 90 Years
- Ice Skating at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort and Spa
- All downtown restaurants and retail shops will be open to serve you
Location
The Festival is in Downtown Cambridge, Maryland from Cannery Way to Blue Ruin. You can enter 411 Academy Street into your GPS to get to the entrance of the main parking lot. There will be an ice skating rink at the Hyatt Regency 100 Heron Blvd. Shuttles will be available between sites.
Contact Us
Cambridge Ice & Oyster Festival Contact Info
Give us a call at 410-228-3575, drop us an email at info@dorchesterchamber.org or message us on Facebook.
Meet Your Hosts
Ice Lab
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
Ice Lab proudly serves resorts, restaurants, cocktail bars, caterers and special events producers across the country with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic, including the Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk delivery areas.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
The Dorchester Chamber of Commerce is the community's oldest, largest and most effective business advocate. The Chamber membership represents all sectors of business and community activity found in the heart of Chesapeake Country.