Bay Day 2020 canceled, plans underway for 2021 event

Bay Day in Ocean Pines has been canceled for 2020, but event organizers are already looking forward to the event's return on May 16, 2021.

The uncertainty of restrictions related to COVID-19 led to the decision to cancel this year's event, which is a joint effort between the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean Pines Association.

Although Bay Day was originally scheduled to be held this year on May 17, organizers hoped that the event could be postponed until the fall.
 
"The Maryland Coastal Bays Program staff agrees that it is the best decision to not proceed forward for the fall due to the current climate and the unknown the next few months," said Education Coordinator Liz Wist. "We are tremendously sad to have to make this decision, but also know it is the best call to make."

Established in 2018, Bay Day is a collaborative conservation campaign to improve the health of waterways that shoulder the residential shores of Ocean Pines through interactive displays, live demonstrations and more.

The family-friendly event, which is held in White Horse Park in Ocean Pines, is free and open to the public.