Chesapeake Country Calendar of Events

August 2010

Queen Anne's County
Sunday the 1st
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
Sunday the 1st
month long
Contact:Kent CountyTourism
410-778-0416
tourism@kentcounty.com

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


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

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


Thunder on the Narrows
Saturday the 7th
12-5
Contact:Wheeler Baker
(410)643-585

Hydroplanes and Jersey speed skiffs racing on a 1-1/4 mile closed course at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The event is sponsored by the Kent Narrows Racing Association and is held on the Kent Island Yacht Club grounds, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 with an adult are free.


Thunder on the Narrows
Sunday the 8th
12-5
Contact:Wheeler Baker
(410)643-585

Hydroplanes and Jersey speed skiffs racing on a 1-1/4 mile closed course at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The event is sponsored by the Kent Narrows Racing Association and is held on the Kent Island Yacht Club grounds, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Admission is $7 for adults and children under 12 with an adult are free.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Monday the 9th
4-10PM
Contact:
(410)758-026

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Tuesday the 10th
9 AM to 10 PM
Contact:
410-758-0267

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Wednesday the 11th
9 AM to 10 PM
Contact:
410-758-0267

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Thursday the 12th
9 AM to 10 PM
Contact:
410-758-0267

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Friday the 13th
9 AM to 10 PM
Contact:
410-758-0267

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Queen Anne's County Fair
Saturday the 14th
9 AM to 10 PM
Contact:
410-758-0267

County Fair with 4-H shows in dairy, beef, swine, sheep and goats as well as 4-H horse shows. Open class shows in dairy, beef, swine and goats. There will also be exhibits in 4-H indoor and open class home arts and farm crops. Rides, contests, live entertainment for everyone! Saturday come watch a Rodeo and Truck Pull. Hours are August 9- Monday- Opening Day, 4:00 pm to 10 pm; August 10 to 14, 9:00 am to 10: pm. Admission is $2 Monday through Friday and $3 on Saturday.


Pirates & Wenches Weekend
Saturday the 14th
all day
Contact:Callico Anne Read
410-935-3491
firstandonlymate@aol.com

Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend Saturday, August 14 | All Day This event runs Aug. 14 - 15 Location: Rock Hall URL: www.rockhallpirates.com Avast me hearties! Buccaneers and landlubbers of all ages - Come by land or come by sea to Rock Hall for a town-wide waterfront theme party you won't forget! Decorated dinghy flotilla, Caribbean beach party, Live entertainment, Pirate ship cruises, Treasure hunts, Costume contests, and much much more fun for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged.


Pirates & Wenches Weekend
Sunday the 15th
all day
Contact:Callico Anne Read
410-935-3491
firstandonlymate@aol.com

Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend Saturday, August 14 | All Day This event runs Aug. 14 - 15 Location: Rock Hall URL: www.rockhallpirates.com Avast me hearties! Buccaneers and landlubbers of all ages - Come by land or come by sea to Rock Hall for a town-wide waterfront theme party you won't forget! Decorated dinghy flotilla, Caribbean beach party, Live entertainment, Pirate ship cruises, Treasure hunts, Costume contests, and much much more fun for the whole family. Costumes are encouraged.


Summer Sundays on the Canal
Sunday the 29th
6-8
Contact:Ron Francis
410-885-3186

Summer Sundays on the Canal presents the "Larry Tucker Band" performing at Pell Gardens and sponsored by the Atlantic Broadband.