Showcase 2026 – Celebrating 50 Years!
Sunday, September 27, 2026
12:00–5:00 PM in Historic Downtown Cambridge
Rain or shine | Free admission
Celebrate 50 years of art, music, and community at the Dorchester Showcase!
Join Dorchester Center for the Arts on Sunday, September 27, from noon–5 PM as the streets of historic Downtown Cambridge come alive for the 50th Annual Dorchester Showcase.
Spend the afternoon exploring original art and handmade work from regional artists, enjoying live music and entertainment, grabbing something delicious from local food vendors, and connecting with community organizations from across the Eastern Shore. Bring the kids for hands-on activities and Chalk Walk fun, too!
🎨 Juried artists & makers
🤝 Local nonpr
ofits & community organizations
🎶 Live music & entertainment throughout the afternoon
🍴 Food vendors
🖍️ Kid Zone & Chalk Art Area for kids
Admission is FREE, so bring your friends and family, stroll downtown, meet local artists, enjoy the music, and help us celebrate a Cambridge tradition 50 years in the making!
Entertainment Schedule
DCA Stage (High Street)
| Eastern Shore Dance Academy | Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop and more | 12:00-12:45 PM |
| MD250 Voice of the Shore Album Artists | A range of styles bridging roots music and contemporary urban sounds |
1:00-2:00 PM
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| Gil and the Evolution | A high-energy mix of Go-Go music and Hip-Hop | 2:00-3:30 PM |
| Gil the Magnificent | Magic & Comedy | 3:30-4:00 PM |
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MD250 Voice of the Shore Album Artists
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A range of styles bridging roots music and contemporary urban sounds | 4:00-5:00 PM |
Cannery Way (Race Street)
| Anna Burgess | A mix of Jazz, ballads, and popular acoustic covers. | 12:30-2:30 PM |
| Quinn Parsley Music Academy | A showcase of student talent spanning jazz, Latin, swing, pop, and classical | 3:00-5:00 PM |
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors
The Nathan Foundation
Dorchester Tourism
Support Also Comes from
Queenstown Bank
320 Sunburst Hwy, Cambridge, MD 21613
My Daughters and Me Boutique
421 Race St, Cambridge, MD, United States, Maryland
Maryland State Arts Council
Vendor Applications Are Now Closed
Thank you to all of the artists, food vendors, and community organizations who applied to participate in Showcase 2026! We appreciate your interest in being part of this year’s celebration.
Applicants will be notified of their application status by Friday, September 11, 2026.
Questions or need assistance with payment? Please contact us at showcase@dorchesterarts.org.