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Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Announces Jazz Brunch at Wicomico

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By St. Mary’s County Gov - Museum Division June 23, 2025

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Announces Jazz Brunch at Wicomico Shores Golf Course to Close Out 25th Anniversary Celebration

 

LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival, a premier Mid-Atlantic jazz event, is excited to announce a special Jazz Brunch & Golf event at Wicomico Shores Golf Course during this year’s four day 25th anniversary festival.

 

Swing into summer with jazz, brunch, and golf! Join us for a delightful jazz brunch & optional golf experience at the scenic Riverview Restaurant at Wicomico Shores Golf Course on Sunday, July 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet-style brunch while grooving to the smooth sounds of the Sweet Potatoes jazz band. It's the perfect way to relax, savor a beautiful summer morning, and close out the 25th Anniversary Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival.

 

Tickets for the Jazz Brunch are $50 per person and $90 per couple. Want to hit the links? Make it a full day of fun with a round of golf! The cost for 18 holes with cart is $50; 9 holes with cart is $27. Important note: to schedule your tee time (available from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) please call Patrick Dugan at Wicomico Shores Golf Course at (301) 884-4601.

 

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to combine great food, live music, and a round of golf in a stunning setting. Get your tickets now at: https://JazzBrunchGolf2025.eventbrite.com.

 

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Highlights:

 

Thursday, July 10 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.): “A Jazz at Sunset Affair on the Potomac” at Piney Point Lighthouse. Enjoy live music by Higher Standards, local wines, seafood hors d'oeuvres, and dancing under the stars. Tickets are $85 per person

 

Friday, July 11 (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.): “Jazz in the Neighborhood” concert will take place on the museum lawn, headlined by the sensational U.S. Navy Band, The Commodores, with a special opening performance by the St. Mary’s Ryken Jazz Band. Food trucks and vendors will be on site.

 

Saturday, July 12 (12 p.m. – 7 p.m.): The Main Event at St. Clement’s Island Museum features performances by Casual Groove, Rebecca Jade, Andréa Lisa, and Chelsey Green. Enjoy a wide selection of seafood and Southern Maryland cuisine, shop at jazzy vendor booths, and take a free water taxi to St. Clement’s Island. Free admission to the museum is included. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $95 for VIP.

 

Sunday, July 13 (various times during the day): Enhance your festival experience with a two-hour jazz cruise on the Potomac. Three exclusive cruises will depart from St. Clement's Island Museum, each featuring unique food, beverages, and live music by Sax Appeal. Tickets are $85 per person, with only 15 spots available per cruise

 

Tickets and Information

General admission, VIP tickets, tickets to all events, including the jazz cruise, are available at www.potomacjazzfest.com. Stay updated on festival details by following the event’s Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/SCIMuseum/events.

 

About the Festival

Proceeds from the Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival support the Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums in their mission to preserve and promote St. Mary’s County’s historical sites. Major partners include the Friends of St. Clement’s Island & Piney Point Museums, the St. Mary’s County Museum Division, the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, and other partner organizations.