Chesapeake Country Calendar of Events

June 2010

Queen Anne's County Events
Tuesday the 1st
throughout month
Contact:Queen Anne's CountyTourism
410-604-2100

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


Kent County Events
Tuesday the 1st
month long
Contact:Kent County Tourism
410-775-0416
tourism@kentcounty.com

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


Cecil County Events
Tuesday 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


Dinner on the Farm
Tuesday the 8th
6:30 pm
Contact:Marilyn Klompus
410-810-4898
info@homegrownandgreen.com

Dinner on the Farm Friday, June 18 | 6:30pm Location: Lockbriar Farm, 1005 Worton Rd., Chestertonwn, Md URL: www.homegrownandgreen.com Farm-to-Table Dinner. A culinary adventure that brings you closer to the food we grow, the people who grow it, the land that provides this bountiful harvest. An opportunity to connect with the rural magnificence of Maryland's Eastern Shore. A fete prepared by a team of chefs - Hors d'oeuvres followed by a 4 course meal with wine selections and Chef demonstrations.


Chestertown Farmer's Market
Saturday the 12th
8-1
Contact:
410-778-0416

Chestertown Farmers' & Artisans' Market This event runs Saturdays April 10-Dec 18, 2010 Location: Fountain Park, at High and Cross Streets URL: www.chestertown.com\market This longest running market in the state of Maryland, is open every Saturday morning from the beginning of April until Christmas. Lots of fresh produce and hand made goods and crafts displayed throughout Fountain Park, in the heart of Downtown Historic Chestertown.


Dinner on the Farm
Friday the 18th
6:30 pm
Contact:Marilyn Klompus
410-810-4898
info@homegrownandgreen.com

Dinner on the Farm Friday, June 18 | 6:30pm Location: Lockbriar Farm, 1005 Worton Rd., Chestertonwn, Md URL: www.homegrownandgreen.com Farm-to-Table Dinner. A culinary adventure that brings you closer to the food we grow, the people who grow it, the land that provides this bountiful harvest. An opportunity to connect with the rural magnificence of Maryland's Eastern Shore. A fete prepared by a team of chefs - Hors d'oeuvres followed by a 4 course meal with wine selections and Chef demonstrations.


Art in the Park
Saturday the 19th
9-4
Contact:Bannon Studio
410-643-9075

Artists and craftsman from all across the region show off their best creations.


Art of the Deals
Saturday the 19th
9-1
Contact:Darcey Schoeninger
(410) 758-25
questions@arts4u.info

A town-wide event featuring artists and artisans, community groups, demonstrations, sidewalk sales and fun for all ages. Located on the Courthouse Square and downtown Centreville.


Chester River Run-Off
Saturday the 19th
7-8:30 PM
Contact:
410-778-0500

Chester River Runoff Saturday, June 19 | 7-8:30pm Location: Fountain Park, Downtown Chestertown Phone: 410-778-0500 Email: URL: www.chestertown.com/events/musicpark/ Bluegrass, Country, Americana The 16th season of Music in Fountain Park by the fountain in Historic Downtown Chestertown. Bring a blanket or chair. 7-8:30 pm, except July 3, 2010 when the concert starts early at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:00 pm in order to give people time to get to local fireworks displays. Concerts every other Saturday night, June through second weekend in September. Remaining Dates: July 3(early 6:30 pm start for this concert only), 17, & 31, Aug 14, 28, and Sept. 11. 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.


Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday the 19th
11-6
Contact:
410-810-1416

Juneteenth Celebration - Fish Fry & Open House Saturday, June 19 | 11am–6pm Location: African American Schoolhouse Museum-11730 St. James Newtown Road, Worton Contact: Karen Somerville, Founding Director Phone: 410-810-1416 Email: africanamericanheritagecouncil@gmail.com URL: www.africanamericanheritagecouncil.shutterfly.com Grill Master Charlie cook'n at the Fish Fry & Open House. Featuring USCT reenactors open the Flag Raising ceremony. A sneak preview of CD "Our Stories Our Songs" produced from the storytellers and local musicians gatherings at the 2009 event. Games for Kids of all ages, real Good Food, including homemade Ice Cream and Funnel Cakes, a B.Y.O blanket, tent, or chair picnic style, Zumba with Bonnie Clark stay all day Family Fun event at the 120 yrs. old one-room 'colored' schoolhouse. A treasure of 19th century photographs and artifacts. Comments: This is a SMOKE FREE EVENT! No Pets Please!


Canal Day
Saturday the 26th
8-5
Contact:Harriett Davis
410-885-2415

Music, Food, Fun, and Craft Vendors to celebrate 3 Decades of Canal Days! We have lots to choose from, with up to 200 vendors on display, including raffles for charity, kid's activities at the George Street overlook and much more. BANDS "Hit Man" in the morning & "Frenzy" in the afternoon. Parking will be handled by Boy Scout Troop No. 336 from Chesapeake City. Traffic to be handled by Rising Sun Fire Police. Parking: $10 per car (includes air-conditioned bus transport to and from from parking location).