Chesapeake Country Calendar of Events

July 2010

Chestertown Crazy Days!
Tuesday the 30th
Time: 9-5
Contact:
410-778-0500

Chestertown Crazy Days Thursday, July 29 | 9am-5pm This event runs July 29th - 31st 2010 Location: Downtown Chestertown Email: URL: www.chestertown.com Not just your average sidewalk sale. This is Downtown's famous Crazy Days sale, in the historic district. Once a year, specialty shops display bargains on the red-brick sidewalks of Chestertown. For more information visit www.chestertown.com


Queen Anne's County Events
Thursday the 1st
Time: Month-long
Contact: Queen Anne's County Tourism
410-604-2100

For events in Queen Anne's County visit, www.discoverqueenannes.com


Kent County Events
Thursday the 1st
Time: month long
Contact: Kent County Tourism
410-778-0416
tourism@kentcounty.com

For additional Kent County events, visit www.kentcounty.com


Cecil County Events
Thursday the 1st
Time: month long
Contact: Cecil County Tourism
1-800-232-45
cecil.tourism@ccgov.org

For additional Cecil County events, visit www.seececil.org


4th of July Fireworks
Friday the 2nd
Time: 6 pm
Contact: QAC Tourism Office
410-604-2100

Snag your picnic basket and join us for an evening of excellent family entertainment. Music, food and lots of kid's activities starting at 6 pm at the Chesapeake Exploration Center at Kent Narrows. Rain date is July 3rd


4th of July Fireworks
Saturday the 3rd
Time: 9 PM
Contact: Art Willis
410-778-1342

4th of July Fireworks Saturday, July 3 | 9pm Location: Rock Hall Harbor Welcome to the best pyrotechnic display on the East Coast. This is a 35-minute show choreographed to patriotic music. It can be viewed from the Bay and from anywhere in Rock Hall Harbor. 9pm, FREE! Rain Date: July 4th. For information call Art Willis, 410-778-1342


Kent County Watermen's Day
Sunday the 4th
Time: 1 PM
Contact:
410-639-7733

Kent County Watermen's Day Sunday, July 4 | 1pm Location: Rock Hall Bulk Head Phone: 410-639-7733 Email: bas36@verizon.net URL: A tradition of this small fishing village, Waterman's Day celebrates the men and women of Rock Hall, who have and still do, make a living fishing local waters. Most Patriotic Work Boat Contest, Anchor Toss Contest, Work Boat Docking Contest. Cash prizes. Food, music, dunking booth and fun for the entire family. Proceeds go towards scholarship fund for a waterman's child or grandchild. Rock Hall Bulkhead. $1 admission. 1pm For more information call 410-639-7733


Summer Sundays on the Canal
Sunday the 11th
Time: 6-8
Contact: Ron Francis
410-885-3186

:00pm - 8:00pm Summer Sundays on the Canal presents the Dane Anthony Band performing at Pell Gardens - Sponsored by Artesian Water Company.


Kent County Fair
Thursday the 15th
Time: 12-9
Contact: Beth Hill
410-778-1661
emshill@umd.edu

Kent County Fair Thursday, July 15 This event runs July 15-17 Location: Kent Agriculture Center, Tolchester Contact: Kent County Extension Office The Kent County Fair is a traditional county fair featuring great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. The greased pig contest, bull-riding and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions are popular fair events. Each evening features different foods including a fish fry and pit beef on Thursday, pork bbq on Friday and chicken bbq on Saturday. Plan a great escape right in your own back yard! Visit the Kent County Fair!


Kent County Fair
Friday the 16th
Time: 12-9
Contact: Beth Hill
410-778-1661
emshill@umd.edu

Kent County Fair Thursday, July 15 This event runs July 15-17 Location: Kent Agriculture Center, Tolchester Contact: Kent County Extension Office The Kent County Fair is a traditional county fair featuring great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. The greased pig contest, bull-riding and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions are popular fair events. Each evening features different foods including a fish fry and pit beef on Thursday, pork bbq on Friday and chicken bbq on Saturday. Plan a great escape right in your own back yard! Visit the Kent County Fair!


Kent County Fair
Saturday the 17th
Time: 12-9
Contact: Beth Hill
410-778-1661
emshill@umd.edu

Kent County Fair Thursday, July 15 This event runs July 15-17 Location: Kent Agriculture Center, Tolchester Contact: Kent County Extension Office The Kent County Fair is a traditional county fair featuring great food, 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. The focus of the fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. The greased pig contest, bull-riding and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions are popular fair events. Each evening features different foods including a fish fry and pit beef on Thursday, pork bbq on Friday and chicken bbq on Saturday. Plan a great escape right in your own back yard! Visit the Kent County Fair!


100 Voice Choir
Saturday the 17th
Time: 7-8:30 PM
Contact:
410-778-0500

100 Voice Choir Saturday, July 17 | 7-8:30pm Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/ Modern & traditional Gospel. The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30 pm. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through the fourth weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, Sept. 11 & 25. These free programs are sponsored by the Town of Chestertown with support from The Kent County Arts Council and Community Contributors. Donations may be sent to Music in Fountain Park, Town of Chestertown, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620.


Cecil County Fair
Friday the 23rd
Time: various times
Contact:
410-392-3440

Cecil County Fair - July 23, 2010 through July 30, 2010 When: Daily - call for times Where: Cecil County Fair Grounds, 4640 Telegraph Road, MD Rt. 273), Elkton, MD Description: Old-fashioned country fair with rodeo, demolition derby, midway, truck and tractor pulls, 4H exhibitis, and entertainment.. Admission fee $5 adults ages 13-59, $2 children 6-12 and seniors, under 6 free. Free parking.


Chestertown Crazy Days!
Thursday the 29th
Time: 9-5
Contact:
410-778-0500

Chestertown Crazy Days Thursday, July 29 | 9am-5pm This event runs July 29th - 31st 2010 Location: Downtown Chestertown Email: URL: www.chestertown.com Not just your average sidewalk sale. This is Downtown's famous Crazy Days sale, in the historic district. Once a year, specialty shops display bargains on the red-brick sidewalks of Chestertown. For more information visit www.chestertown.com


Chestertown Crazy Days!
Saturday the 31st
Time: 9-5
Contact:
410-778-0500

Chestertown Crazy Days Thursday, July 29 | 9am-5pm This event runs July 29th - 31st 2010 Location: Downtown Chestertown Email: URL: www.chestertown.com Not just your average sidewalk sale. This is Downtown's famous Crazy Days sale, in the historic district. Once a year, specialty shops display bargains on the red-brick sidewalks of Chestertown. For more information visit www.chestertown.com


Mount Harmon Lotus Blossom Festival
Saturday the 31st
Time: 10-3
Contact:
410-275-8819
info@mountharmon.org

Mount Harmon Lotus Blossom Fesival - July 31, 2010 When: 10 am - 3 pm; rain date - August 1st Where: Mount Harmon Plantation, Grove Neck Road, Earleville, MD Description: Ticket required. Handicap accessible. Web: www.mountharmon.org