This year’s vendors represent many specialties; all related in some way to boats, the water, or its surroundings. They have come here from throughout the US. and Canada. We have juried fine artists and artisans, including painters, sculptors, scrimshanders, photographers, wildlife carvers, jewelers, model makers and furniture makers. We have antiques, clothing and home furnishings. We have boat builders, boat restorers, boat kits, boat products, boating safety and many other things for your boat. We have rope. We have hard to find parts. We have a chrome plater and someone who can restore your old gauges. Of course, we also have children’s activities including a live touch-tank. You will find things here that you may never have seen anywhere else. You are sure to find something that you really like. Our vendors are located throughout the Museum grounds, in our Vendor Alleys, the Vendor Tent, and inside the Small Boat Shed. If you need assistance finding a particular vendor or type of vendor, please come to the Vendor Registration Booth where Nancy, John, Lois or Jim will be happy to assist you.
2nd Time Designs
- Judy Hagen - Millsboro, Delaware - Elegant, whimsical lawn sculpture. Words cannot adeqately describe her pieces. Website: 2ndtimedesigns.com
A&M Balodis Studio
- Bokeelia, Florida - Canvas bags and hats painted with nautical and wildlife designs.
ACBS Ship's Store
- Antique and Classic Boat Society - Here you can find out more about Antique & Classic Boats, purchase ACBS clothing and perhaps join the club. Website: ACBS.org
Acute Art Reflection
- Bill Cowen - New Jersey - A bird carver with top awards from coast to coast. His works have been displayed at the White House. Website: www.billcowen.com
Adirondack Guide Boat, Inc.
- Steve Kaulback - Charlotte, Vermont - Well known throughout the East Coast for their durable, lightweight guide boats. Website: www.adirondack-guide-boat.com
American Lawn Lights
- Steve Wright - Yorktown Heights, New York - Beautiful and accurate light houses for your lawn. Website: www.americanlawnlights.com
Annapolis Classic Watercraft
- Bill Donahue - Annapolis, Maryland - Restoration, repair, maintenance and sales of antique & classic boats Website: www.uncommonboats.com
Antique Depot
- John Clifford - Monticello, Indiana - John has an impressive selection of Ships Lanterns and other Maritime Antiques. Website: www.bigshipsalvage.com
Bevard Art Studio
- Robert Bevard - Bowie, Maryland - A painter with intense images of the Chesapeake Bay and what makes it so beautiful. Website: www.Bevard-art-studio.com
Biscontini Boat Works/James~Craft Kit Boats
- Classic outboard boat kits. They are beautiful and you will be amazed at what you can make yourself. Website: www.jamescraftboat.com
Blue Ridge Mountain Pottery
- Susan Schumpert - Virginia - Pond style vases known throughout the East Coast. Website: susanschumpert.com
BOKA Gallery
- Bob & Kathy Kaye - Easton, Maryland - Nautical and wildlife images of the shore painted and etched into glass and stained glass.
by George
- George Todd - Easton, Maryland - Photography.
Captain Jim
- Jim Walter - Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada - Antique boat parts, burgees, flagpoles and horns.
Carved Fish By Dave
- Dave Newcomer - North Conway, New Hampshire - Dave travels the East Coast from New Hampshire and you can see why so many people write about him. Website: www.carvedfish.net
Chesapeake Images
- Lowell Becker - Easton, Maryland - Well known watercolor painter with Nautical Cards, Lamps, Ornaments and Cookbooks. Website: www.regionalcards.com
Classic Restoration & Supply
- Chad Brenner - Salisbury, Maryland - High quality restorations of antique & classic boats. Website: www.vintagewatercraft.com
Clothworks
Kathe & Richard Crosariole - Upper Marlboro, Maryland - Purveyors of a special cloth that will clean anything, including boats. Website: www.easycarecloth.com
Crabtown Gallery
- Rebecca Lynn Lowe - Crisfield, Maryland - Watercolor paintings of wooden hulled boats of the Chesapeake Bay
Dockside Boatworks
- Jerry & Robert LeCompte - Cordova, Maryland - Antique & classic boat restoration and maintenance. Website: www.docksideboatworks.com
Ed Kuhn
- Chincoteague, Virginia - One of the well-known bird carvers of Chincoteague, Virginia, famous for their carving community.
Etchings, etc.
- Bel Air, Maryland - Vinyl decals with the look of etched glass, screen magnets, and hand-made lamp posts. Website: www.etchingsetc.net
H2Optics
- Chuck Botts - Monrovia, Maryland - Outstanding Undersea Photography. Website: www.h2optics.biz
Jane Tukarski
- JT Scrimshaw - Crofton, Maryland -Jane is an internationally acclaimed scrimshander: a "purist" whose work has been featured in books and on television and is registered at the American Art Library at The Smithsonian.
Jim's Engine Shop
- Jim Basset - Olmsted Township, Ohio - A wide variety of hard to find original parts for restoring Chris~Craft and other classic boats, including hardware, propellers and engine parts.
Kocian Instruments
- Dale Kocian - Depere, Wisconsin - Restoration of original antique marine dashboard gauges to original condition. Website: www.ccgauges.com
LS-Photos Elements Of "U"
- Ellis Underkoffler - Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania - Nautical and Wildlife Photography of The Delmarva Pennisula and Pennsylvania.
Lucas Craft
- Lucas Fink - Pittsville, Maryland - Makers of elegant hand-crafted and durable canoes, featuring intricate wood marquetry. Website: www.lucascraft.com
Maggie Lee Designs
- Maggie Lee - Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Maggie Lee is well known for her fine jewelry; notably that based on the theme of the compass rose. Website: www.maggieleedesigns.com
Maritime Art
- Art Johansen - Norwalk, Ohio - Art has maritime paintings, philatelic covers (ask him about them) and his own line of highly detailed HO scale boat model kits that you can make. Website: maritimeartchesapeake.com
Maritime Art By John Ritter
- John Ritter - One of the truly great artists on the East Coast, his harbor paintings of ships and tugboats comes from a deep understanding of his subjects. Website: www.maritimeone.com
Mary Lou Troutman
- Cozy Cupboard - Dameron, Maryland - Our official Poster Artist for 2008; she is an award winning acrylics painter with a national following. Website: maryloutroutman.com
McCarraher's Crafts
- Parke & Jackquie McCarraher - Galesville, Pennsylvania - Original hand-crafted nautical lamps, sea shell art and furniture.
Middle Earth Studio
- Russ Orme - Easton, Maryland - Pen and ink on oak, photography, paintings and a brand new book.
Model Boats by John Into and Nancy Price
- St. Michaels, Maryland - They make models 100% from scratch for a variety of customers throughout the world including naval architects, corporations and museums. They can make a model of any boat. Website: intothings.com
Mugs-N-Us
- Whaleyville, Maryland - Mugs that change when filled with hot liquids.
Nor'easter Magazine
- Published by Ira Black - Northeast, Maryland - Find out what's happening in the world of boating and fishing in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
North East Half Hulls
- Jonathan Stout - Millsboro, Delaware - Quality half hulls representing a variety of boats.
Phillips Wharf Environmental Center
- Tilghman Island, Maryland - Dedicated to preserving the wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay. They have "touch-tanks" with horseshoe crabs and other species. Website: www.pwec.org
Ron Rantilla Rowing Systems
- Warren, Rhode Island - Ron sells an innovative rowing system, as well as boats. Website: www.frontrower.com
Seabuddy.net
- Get in the ground floor of the new up-and-coming website for recreational boaters…featuring reviews of boats, dock and dine restaurants, and events on or near the water. Website: www.seabuddy.net
Taylor Fine Art
- Paul Allen Taylor - Rochester, New York - Paul is an acclaimed artist. He was our official poster artist in 2007. Website: www.paulallentaylor.com
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Also known as the "Save the Bay" Foundation
The Old Pacrat
- John Engstrom - Wilmington, Delaware - Antique advertisements and prints.
The Rope Locker
- Jim Torbert - Felton, Delaware - Seller of rope, common and uncommon and specializes in making and teaching difficult splices and knots. Website: www.theropelocker.com.com
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 45
- Marine safety and education - Website: 20540405.uscgaux.info
Vintage Race Boats Locker
- Bob & Marie Moore - Red Bank, New Jersey - Nautical antiques, hard to find boat parts and race-boat clothing.
Wade Technologies
- Jim Wade - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - Electroplating and buyer and seller of metal parts for boats.
Will Ruhland Distinctive Finishes
- Salisbury, Maryland - Restoration and finishing of antique & classic boats
Wildfowl Carvings
- Bill Hickson - Cordova, Maryland - Bill is a well known and highly respected bird carver in the Eastern Shore tradition.
Wooden Boat Restoration
- George Hazzard - Millington, Maryland - An experienced restorer of classic wooden boats.
Woodwhims
- Centreville, Maryland - Jack O'brien is a witty master carver, whose ability to turn old sayings into wooden art pieces has earned them spots in the collections of many people, including the Smithsonian Institute.