Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
- Dates
- Sep 18 to 19, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Sandy Point State Park, East Beach
- Price
- $161 to $273
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 27, 2026
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival returns to Annapolis, MD, Sep 18 to 19, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival is a two-day beachfront gathering at Sandy Point State Park on the Chesapeake Bay, pairing a rotating bill of progressive bluegrass, jam, and Americana acts across two alternating stages with locally sourced food, craft vendors, and family programming. The event ties its identity to Chesapeake Bay conservation and mental-health awareness, built around the motto that every performance supports both causes. Barefoot dancing on the sand and uninterrupted bay views are central to its self-described vibe, and the festival has been nominated for International Bluegrass Music Association Event of the Year.
What people love
Attendees who return year after year describe Baygrass as a relaxed, family-friendly weekend with a consistently strong bill of bluegrass and jam acts, several citing the scenic bay-front setting and the warmth of fellow festivalgoers as reasons they keep coming back. Ease of arrival and low-key logistics also come up favorably. Ticket value draws mixed reactions: some call the multi-day pass a bargain given the depth of the lineup, while others have found pricing steep in past years.
Last time around (2025)
The most recently held edition ran September 20-21, 2025, headlined by Greensky Bluegrass's Baygrass debut alongside returning act Railroad Earth and a bill of progressive bluegrass and jam acts across two beachside stages. Press recaps described favorable weather, smooth arrival and parking, and strong turnout, framing the weekend as a success. Attendee discussion ahead of the following year's lineup announcement continued to reference the festival warmly, with several multi-year ticket-holders confirming plans to return.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport BWI.
How do I get to Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival. The nearest major airport is BWI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Both operators run scheduled coach service into Annapolis from Washington DC's Union Station and other regional hubs. Greyhound's Annapolis stop has relocated to the Harry S. Truman Park-N-Ride (off Harry S. Truman Pkwy, near the MVA), the SAME park-and-ride lot served by the Official Baygrass Shuttle, so a Greyhound rider can step off the coach and pick up the festival shuttle there (Weekend Shuttle Pass required) without a separate transfer leg. FlixBus stops at 80 West Street downtown.
Book / infoFree county bus running directly between BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and Annapolis Mall, with intermediate stops at Millersville Park & Ride and Crownsville. Boards at two curbside stops on the Arrivals/Lower Level roadway (near Door 1/Southwest and Door 18/International). Reaches Annapolis Mall, not the venue itself. Sandy Point State Park is a further taxi/rideshare hop (~15-20 min) from the mall.
Book / infoAlternative to the free county shuttle: take the airport's Light RailLink connector to the Patapsco light rail stop, then transfer to LocalLink Route 70 (Patapsco Station. Annapolis), which runs into downtown Annapolis on the standard MTA fare/CharmPass system. More transfers and a longer ride than the BWI Express, but more frequent daytime departures.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
Not an airport shuttle, it runs between the Harry S. Truman Park-N-Ride (2580 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401), the festival's five official lodging partner hotels, and the Capitol KOA, ferrying riders on to Sandy Point State Park. Anyone arriving at the Park-N-Ride by bus, taxi/rideshare, or self-drive, or staying at a partner hotel, uses this for the final leg. A separate paid Weekend Shuttle Pass is required (one pass covers both festival days).
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Direct door-to-door service from BWI arrivals to Sandy Point State Park. On arrival at the festival, rideshare uses a dedicated on-site pickup/drop-off zone separate from the general parking lots (official FAQ).
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost GA parking itself is complimentary, with an on-site lot shuttle to the festival gates. Sandy Point State Park separately charges a $5/person facility fee at the gate (weekend rate, cash recommended). A dedicated Ride Share pickup/drop-off zone operates on festival grounds, separate from the parking lots. VIP ticket holders get closer priority parking. ADA parking is available near the entrance.
🚙 Car hire
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On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
347 Kinkaid Road, Annapolis, MD 21402
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 2
Downtown Annapolis, MD. Not a Baygrass shuttle-route partner
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates134 Prince George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
Downtown Annapolis waterfront, MD. Not a Baygrass shuttle-route partner
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
1741 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1739 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD 21090
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 6
Downtown Annapolis, MD, official Baygrass lodging partner
Shuttle Named on the festival's own Lodging & Camping page as an Official Lodging Partner on the Baygrass Shuttle Route. The shuttle is the festival's, not the hotel's own service.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAnnapolis, MD, official Baygrass lodging partner
Shuttle On the official Baygrass Shuttle Route. Listed as "Almost Sold Out" for the 2026 festival weekend when last checked.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAnnapolis, MD, official Baygrass lodging partner
Shuttle Same official Baygrass Shuttle Route documentation as above.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAnnapolis, MD, official Baygrass lodging partner
Shuttle Same official Baygrass Shuttle Route documentation as above.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAnnapolis, MD, official Baygrass lodging partner
Shuttle On the official Baygrass Shuttle Route. Listed as SOLD OUT for the 2026 festival weekend when last checked.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonDowntown Annapolis, MD (historic district). Not a Baygrass shuttle-route partner
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Festival-weekend Airbnb prices for Annapolis aren't known. The official hotel-partner rates run $169-$284/night for 2026, and two of the five properties were sold out or nearly so five weeks before the event. That early sell-through suggests short-term rentals in Annapolis will be tighter than on an average weekend, but treat it as a guess, not a quote.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists private-land camping, RV and glamping options near Annapolis (private, beach, RV, hiking, cabins, pet-friendly) as an alternative to a hotel if you're comfortable camping off-site and driving or ridesharing in for the two festival days. No listing is confirmed to be within walking or shuttle distance of Sandy Point State Park, so this is a budget basecamp that needs a car (see car hire), not a festival-adjacent one.
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What to bring
Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
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Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival 2027?
Sep 18 to 19, 2027
How much are Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival tickets?
$161 to $273 per person, from the official ticket page. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.
Where is Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival held?
Sandy Point State Park (East Beach), Annapolis, MD.