The Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce Presents:

Snow Hill River Fest
📍 Sturgis Park | Snow Hill, MD
📅 Saturday, July 18 | Starting at 12 PM

Get ready for one of Snow Hill’s most exciting summer celebrations! Snow Hill River Fest is a full day of fun for the whole family, set along the beautiful Pocomoke River at Sturgis Park.

This action-packed event brings the community together with something for everyone, whether you’re competing, relaxing, or just soaking in the atmosphere. Anyone ages 10 and up can participate in the events (All participants MUST sign above participant waiver with a parent signing up anyone under the age of 18).

🚣‍♂️ On the Water:
Cheer on (or join in!) the kayak races, paddleboard races, and the crowd-favorite 3rd Annual Pocomoke River Raft Race, where creativity meets competition on the water.

Pocomoke River Raft Race: $75 per team of 1-4 (Official rules HERE)

Kayak Races: $25 (Kayak and life jacket will be provided by Pocomoke River Canoe Company. Kayak seats 1)

Paddle Board Races: $25 (Bring your own paddle board or rent one from Pocomoke River Canoe Company. Must bring lifejacket)

🎯 On Land:
Test your skills in the anchor toss and official cornhole tournament, or explore a variety of local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities.

Anchor Toss Competition: $10 for those 16 and over. $5 for kids ages 10-15. (Bring cash the day of the event to sign up).

Cornhole Tournament: $50 for team of 2 people.

🎶 Entertainment & Refreshments:
Enjoy live music by Jay & Friends at 5pm while grabbing a drink from the beer wagon or sipping on a signature orange crush. Don’t forget to try your luck in the multiple raffles throughout the day!

Snow Hill River Fest isn’t just a great time; it’s a celebration of community. Proceeds from the event support the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce, helping strengthen local businesses and enhance the vibrancy of our town.

Come out, bring your friends and family, and experience the energy, creativity, and charm of Snow Hill like never before!

This event is FREE for spectators.

Snow Hill River Fest

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Sturgis Park • Snow Hill, Maryland

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Schedule of Events

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

✅ Event Registration & Check-In

• 🛶 3rd Annual Pocomoke River Raft Race Check-In

• 🚣 Kayak Race Check-In

• 🏄 Paddleboard Race Check-In

• 🎯 Cornhole Tournament Registration & Check-In

⚠️ Raft Race Participants: Please arrive by 12:00 PM to check in your raft and prepare for the race.

1:00 PM

🛶 3rd Annual Pocomoke River Raft Race – Heat #1

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🎯 Anchor Toss Competition

• Ongoing competition throughout the afternoon

• Kids Division (Ages 10–15) – $5 Entry Fee

• Adult Division (Ages 16 & Over) – $10 Entry Fee

• Participants may register at the Anchor Toss area prior to competing

• Please bring cash for Anchor Toss entries

1:30 PM

🎯 Cornhole Tournament Begins

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

🚣 Kayak Races

• Kids Heat

• Adult Heat

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🏄 Paddleboard Races

• Kids Heat

• Adult Heat

4:00 PM

🛶 3rd Annual Pocomoke River Raft Race – Championship Final Heat

5:00 PM

🏆 Awards Ceremony

🎶 Live Music Begins
Featuring Jay & Friends

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

🎵 Live Music by Jay & Friends

🚣 Evening Kayak Tours (Rentals Available)

🏄 Evening Paddleboard Tours (Rentals Available)

🎟️ Money Board Raffles

👕 Merchandise Station

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Activities

🛍️ Vendors

🍔 Food Trucks

🍺 Beer Wagon

🍊 Orange Crush Station

Happening All Day

🍔 Food Trucks

🛍️ Vendors & Exhibitors

🍺 Beer Wagon (Cards Accepted)

🍊 Orange Crush Station

🎟️ Money Board Raffles

👕 Snow Hill River Fest Commemorative Shirts for Sale(Cards Accepted)

🎧 DJ Entertainment (Until 5:00 PM)

🎶 Live Music (After 5:00 PM)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Activities

🌊 Fun Along the Beautiful Pocomoke River

💵 Cash Recommended: Please bring cash for Anchor Toss entries, Money Board Raffles, and other activities. Cards are accepted by many vendors, but not all vendors may be able to accept credit or debit cards.

⚠️ Schedule Disclaimer: Event times and activities are subject to change due to weather conditions, river and water conditions, safety concerns, participation levels, or circumstances beyond the control of the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce. Please listen for event announcements throughout the day and follow event staff instructions.