GrooveSpan (full band) is honored to perform as the opening act for the annual Potomac Jazz Festival 2023!

The Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival is back for 2023, with the main event occurring at St. Clement's Island Museum on July 8th, 2023, and Jazz entertainment throughout the Town of Leonardtown all weekend! Main Event Line-Up (July 8th, 2023) 12:00PM - GrooveSpan 2:30 PM - Latrice Carr Music Group 5:00 PM - Brian Simpson 7:00PM - Headliner, Kim Waters Tickets We are offering five ticket & package options, each with unique benefits to ensure you have a Jazzy Weekend!

VIP Hotel Package

VIP Weekend Package Includes: 2 nights at the Inn at Leonardtown, 2 VIP admission tickets to Saturday “Main Event,” trolley service for 2, deluxe VIP Swag bag.

General Hotel Package

Basic Package Includes: 2 nights at the Inn at Leonardtown, 2 General Admission tickets for Saturday “Main Event,” Trolley Service for 2, swag bag.

VIP Ticket Package

Admission all day to Saturday concert, exclusive seating in VIP tent, delicious seafood meal, dedicated open bar, swag bag, water taxi boat cruise, free museum admission, door prize ticket.

Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums Package

Available for members of the Friends of St. Clement's Island & Piney Point Museums, you can enjoy all of the benefits of the VIP Ticket Package at a reduced cost. Members can e-mail FriendsFundraisingCoordinator@gmail.com to receive their unique promo code. If interested in supporting our Museums and receiving special rates to events, free admission to our Museums year-round (including Water Taxi privileges), invites to exclusive Friends events and more, visit https://friendsmuseumstore.square.site/shop/memberships/7

General Admission ($85.00)

Tickets include entrance to Main Event, Water Taxi Boat Cruise, Free Museum Admission, and a Door Prize Ticket.

(WEATHER REFUND PROMO CODES: If you were awarded a partial refund due to the PJSF 2022 Weather Cancellation, please ensure to check your e-mail for the code. Each code is tied to the e-mail address used for last year's ticket purchase, so please ensure you sign-up with the same e-mail. Contact FriendsFundraisingCoordinator@GMail.com with any questions.)

(PLEASE NOTE: Your EventBrite Ticket will be checked at the door. E-mail updates will be sent with new information and updates as we get closer to the event, as well as posted to our Facebook Page.)

Schedule of Events Friday, July 7th, 2023

Jazz Cruise on Breton Bay, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Enhance your 3-day jazz weekend with an exclusive two-hour cruise on the beautiful Breton Bay right from the Wharf in downtown Leonardtown. Enjoy live jazz music, light seafood fare and refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks). For tickets and more information, visit this link!

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Welcome Reception, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Located in the lobby of the The Inn at Leonardtown , enjoy live music by Higher Standards, drinks and light fare to get your weekend started! Don't forget to stock up on local wine and snacks from our caterer at sponsor Quality Street Kitchen , located adjacent to the Inn.

Jazz Cruise on Breton Bay, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Enhance your 3-day jazz weekend with an exclusive two-hour cruise on the beautiful Breton Bay right from the Wharf in downtown Leonardtown. Enjoy live jazz music, light seafood fare and refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks). For tickets and more information, visit this link!

Jazzy July First Friday on the Square, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM

Join us for Leonardtown's First Friday celebration, including a performance by the Eric Byrd Trio, while you dine at one of our partner restaurants around the Square. This is a free event open to the public. There is ample room to bring your own chairs if you would like to be closer to the Stage. For more information on First Friday's, you can visit this link!

Saturday, July 8th, 2023

Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival 2023 Main Event

Gates open at 10:00AM, giving you ample time to visit our multiple craft vendors, visit our Museum, or start enjoying our many food options! 12:00PM - GrooveSpan 2:30 PM - Latrice Carr Music Group 5:00 PM - Brian Simpson 6:00PM - Headliner, Kim Waters

Sunday, July 9th, 2023

Jazz Cruise on Breton Bay, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Enhance your 3-day jazz weekend with an exclusive two-hour cruise on the beautiful Breton Bay right from the Wharf in downtown Leonardtown. Enjoy live jazz music, light seafood fare and refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks). For tickets and more information, visit this link!

Jazz Brunches Around Town

Visit one of our local restaurants around Town who will be hosting live Jazz Brunches. More information on participating businesses coming soon!

A Jazz Performance at Port of Leonardtown Winery, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Experience award-winning local wine while catching a live show by members of GrooveSpan More information to be released soon!

Jazz Cruise on Breton Bay, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Enhance your 3-day jazz weekend with an exclusive two-hour cruise on the beautiful Breton Bay right from the Wharf in downtown Leonardtown. Enjoy live jazz music, light seafood fare and refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks).