{"id":4768,"date":"2023-06-08T12:36:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T16:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/?page_id=4768"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T16:59:56","slug":"register","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/agritourism-conference\/register\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rounded-style img{\n  border-radius: 15%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:272px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"232\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8361 size-large\" alt=\"Grapes\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/05\/Agritourism-conf-header-1024x232.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#809076\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-12f0f168588e8575c1fc61afc9258c30 wp-block-paragraph\">Maryland Agritourism Conference: Registration<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of our early-bird pricing until Aug. 31, and confirm your seat at the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early bird: <\/strong>$200 per person (sales end Aug. 31)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General Admission:<\/strong> $250 per person (sales end Nov. 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Off-site Tour: <\/strong>$75 per person (limited seats available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ADVANCED PURCHASE REQUIRED.<\/strong> No walk-ups will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile rounded-style\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/05\/CHESA_P156_Pool_Marina_Overview-copy-1024x374.png\" alt=\"Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, MD\" class=\"wp-image-4710 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/05\/CHESA_P156_Pool_Marina_Overview-copy-1024x374.png 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/05\/CHESA_P156_Pool_Marina_Overview-copy-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/05\/CHESA_P156_Pool_Marina_Overview-copy-768x280.png 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2023\/05\/CHESA_P156_Pool_Marina_Overview-copy.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For block hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyatt.com%2Fevents%2Fen-US%2Fgroup-booking%2FCHESA%2FG-UME6&amp;data=05%7C02%7CLCSileo%40umes.edu%7C4092aa29a22544878ad908de7b04f0b4%7Cf3b74c6baf13485097f02e97a8a9b7d7%7C0%7C0%7C639083458354942936%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HQn4GtjQM67vqS0KkbdftfXSjT3cKmq4bFacLSl82nY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/events\/en-US\/group-booking\/CHESA\/G-UME6<\/a>. A limited number of rooms are available at conference group pricing, which ends Oct. 16.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flight and Shuttle Service Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two recommended options to get to Cambridge via air travel; both also require ground travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest airport to the conference venue is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flysbyairport.com\/\"><strong>Salisbury Regional Airport<\/strong>&nbsp;(SBY)<\/a>. American Airlines travels between SBY and the airline\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bwiairport.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bwiairport.com\/\"><strong>Baltimore-Washington International Airport&nbsp;<\/strong>(BWI)<\/a> is an option. BWI airport is about 80 miles away from the hotel, with an estimated drive time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bayrunnershuttle.com\/customer-support\/contact-us\/\"><strong>BayRunner shuttle service&nbsp;<\/strong>offers daily transport from BWI<\/a>&nbsp;directly to the hotel and back. Check the shuttle service\u2019s online schedule before booking your flight. Rental cars are another option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/umesagritourismconference2026.eventbrite.com\">Register now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/events\/en-US\/group-booking\/CHESA\/G-UME6\">Book your hotel<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still have questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:agritourism@umes.edu\">agritourism@umes.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A limited number of scholarships to graduate\/undergraduate students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore will be awarded.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This institution is an equal opportunity provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact <a href=\"mailto:ADA@umes.edu\">ADA@umes.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/notice%20of%20filming%20and%20photography.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notice of filming and photography<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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