NMEA 2026 Evening Events

Sunday – Riverside Welcome

Venue: Hyatt Regency Regatta Pavilion
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: TBD; included in Full & Superfull registrations

Join us for a family-style outdoor cookout overlooking the beautiful Choptank River! Enjoy great food, friendly faces, and classic lawn games as we come together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of marine educators.

Monday – Maritime Adventure

Venue: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: TBD; included in Full & Superfull registrations

Visit Historic St. Michaels, MD and experience the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, where history comes alive. Explore the scenic museum grounds, enjoy food and drinks by the waterfront, stroll through charming downtown St. Michaels, and take part in the exciting reboot of the NMEA Chapter Twister Competition.

Tuesday – NMEA 50th Anniversary Banquet & Auction

Venue: Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: TBD; included in Full & Superfull registrations

Celebrate 50 Years of NMEA Conferences—1976 Style! Join us for a night of nostalgia with dinner, our annual auction, and great camaraderie among fellow water enthusiasts. Dress in your best ’70s fashion and help us relive the spirit of 1976!

Wednesday (Optional) – Coming Soon!

Details are still being finalized for this evening event.