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Maryland Agritourism Conference: Registration

Registration is now open for the Maryland Agritourism Conference to be held Nov. 15-17, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland.

Take advantage of our early-bird pricing until Aug. 31, and confirm your seat at the conference.

Cost

Early bird: $200 per person (sales end Aug. 31)

General Admission: $250 per person (sales end Nov. 1)

Off-site Tour: $75 per person (limited seats available)

*Only ticketholders will be permitted entry to event content, sessions, panels, workshops, reception and meals. A separate ticket is required for the off-site tour; only UMES off-site tour ticketholders will be permitted to take part in the UMES tour, tasting, Sunday lunch and transportation. The format of the conference and off-site tour is geared toward adults.

ADVANCED PURCHASE REQUIRED. No walk-ups will be accepted.

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, MD

For block hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, visit https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CHESA/G-UME6. A limited number of rooms are available at conference group pricing, which ends Oct. 16.

Flight and Shuttle Service Information

There are two recommended options to get to Cambridge via air travel; both also require ground travel.

The nearest airport to the conference venue is the Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY). American Airlines travels between SBY and the airline’s hubs in Charlotte or Philadelphia only. SBY is located 38 miles from the hotel, with an estimated drive time of about 45 minutes. From SBY to the hotel, you can rent a taxi/Uber or drive a rental car.

Also Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is an option. BWI airport is about 80 miles away from the hotel, with an estimated drive time of about 1 hour 30 minutes. BayRunner shuttle service offers daily transport from BWI directly to the hotel and back. Check the shuttle service’s online schedule before booking your flight. Rental cars are another option.

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Still have questions? Email agritourism@umes.edu.

Scholarships

  • A limited number of scholarships to graduate/undergraduate students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be awarded.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact ADA@umes.edu.

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