Festival
Enjoy fresh oysters, oyster shucking contests, live entertainment, shopping, family-friendly fun, and more at the U.S. Oyster Festival held annually in St....
Maryland's Original Destination
We are St. Mary's
We invite you to discover our vibrant and bountiful county brimming with historical firsts. Come explore our lush forests, abundant waterways, and expansive coastline.
Featured 
Activities
Activities
Local Cuisine
Whether you are a day tripper or a world traveler, your “best trip ever” story most likely includes some fabulous foods you ate along the way.
Upcoming 
Events
Events
Oct 15 - Oct 27
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch @ Bowles Farms
Check out Southern Maryland's largest corn maze at Bowles Farms! Find your way through 14 acres of corn plus enjoy food, cupcakes, rides, a playground, barn...
Oct 15 - Oct 27
Moments in Nature Art Exhibition @ Historic Sotterley
Come see Joi Lowe’s new art exhibition, “Moments in Nature: Acknowledging spiritual connections to the landscape of Historic Sotterley”. The exhibit features...
Oct 15 - Oct 31
Scarecrow Stroll @ Town of Leonardtown
Check out the unique and custom scarecrows all throughout Leonardtown and vote for your favorites! The contest runs from October 4th through October 31st.
Oct 16
People & Perspectives with Ralph Eshelman @ Historic Sotterley
Ralph Eshelman, specialist in maritime history, joins Historic Sotterley to talk about the Patuxent River and highlight some lesser-known facts about the...
Oct 18
Fall Friday Night on the Farm & Tractor Treat @ Lyon Family Farms
Join Lyon Family Farms for their 2nd annual Fall Friday Night on the Farm where you can check out the farm equipment up close, visit with mini farm animals,...
Oct 18
Vampire Manor @ Historic St. Mary's City
Vampire Manor beckons you to an evening shrouded in immortal allure. Dress in your most resplendent vampire garb to attend this frightful event. Feast your...