Chesapeake Catfish Cook-off
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025 12-4PM
Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd)
Taste delicious Chesapeake catfish dishes from local restaurants.
Judged by: Photographer Jay Fleming, Chef John Shields & Kevin Atticks, MD
Secretary of Agriculture
Ticket Price: $55
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Live Music | Signature Cocktails | Cooking Demos | Food trucks | Fish Cutting Demos | Invasive Species Lectures
The Chesapeake Catfish Cook-off isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Invasive catfish threaten the Chesapeake Bay, and together, we’re tackling the problem head-on while serving up an unforgettable experience.
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Invasive catfish threaten the Chesapeake Bay, and one way to tackle the problem head-on is by cooking up a tasty Catfish appetizer. Chef Matt Lego from Leo Annapolis provides this recipe. The Annapolis Maritime Museum has an inaugural foodie event on May 3, where you can taste dishes like this and others from Leo Annapolis and 10 other local restaurants.
Chef Jeremiah Langhorne On Being A Champion Of The Chesapeake
Today, the health of the bay is better, and yet not without its challenges. “Another issue that has occurred and has been difficult to overcome, outside the shellfish realm, is blue catfish,” Langhorne said. “It’s an invasive species that was introduced from Asia and originally introduced for sport fishing. But guess what? On the plus side, blue catfish are delicious.”
Calling All Sponsors!
Sponsorships are available! Contact Vice President of Development, Kelly Swartout at kswartout@amaritime.org for more information.
