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The Be a-Maze-d Fall Festival at The River Plantation, September and October will provide old-fashioned fun for every member of the family. Maze games, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, putting green as well as exciting weekend specials will be like no other experience! Times are noon to 6 with special events to be determined. For more information call (800)697-1777 or (410)827-7029, email beamazed@pintailpoint.com

Historic sites throughout Queen Anne’s County throw open their doors, allowing visitors to step back in time. Please call or stop by the visitor’s center to pick up a free copy of the Heritage Explorer’s Guide Map. For more information call (410)758-3010 or (410)604-2100.

Craftsman and artists will be showing their talents and wares by exhibit and working demonstrations. Bring your children to the Kids Corner and have their faces painted, find the needle in the hay stack, decorate a pumpkin. Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park. Event is sponsored by the Centreville Rotary Club. For more information call (410)758-4349, email: Harlan@myshorelink.com

Chestertown Historic House Tour Saturday, October 2 | 1-5pm Location: Chestertown Historic District URL: www.kentcountyhistory.org This fall tour of Historic Chestertown is the day when Chestertown literally opens its doors, as homeowners invite ticket holders to see the interiors of the town's reknowned historic houses. This is the 40th annual tour offered as a fundraiser for the Historical Society of Kent County, Tickets are $30 the day of the tour; $25 advance purchase.

Craftsman and artists will be showing their talents and wares by exhibit and working demonstrations. Bring your children to the Kids Corner and have their faces painted, find the needle in the hay stack, decorate a pumpkin. Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park. Event is sponsored by the Centreville Rotary Club. For more information call (410)758-4349, email: Harlan@myshorelink.com

Bring the whole gang for a day of family FUN and yummy FOOD! This event features culinary delights from over a dozen local restaurants as well as samplings of hometown beer and wine. For the young, and the young-at-heart, there will be a children’s area complete with activites, entertainment and demonstrations. The event will be from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Chesapeake Exploration Center and is sponsored by the Kent Narrows Development Foundation. For more information call (410)739-6943, email: info@tasteofkentnarrows.org

Chestertown Wildlife Exhibition and Sale Friday, October 15 | Fri. 5-9pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm Location: Downtown Chestertown URL: www.chestertownwildlife.org Don't miss this 31st Annual Chestertown Wildlife Show. Enjoy the best that Maryland's Eastern Shore has to offer during this showcase of over 60 wildlife artists - featuring decoy carvings, paintings, photographs, other arts and crafts with a naturalist's theme and workshops. There will be activities for young and old alike, including food, music, soup sampling from area restaurants, children's activities, a decoy raffle, live raptors, and a wildlife video/film festival. Fri. 5-7 for the preview party and 7-9pm for the general public; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm. Adults/$5; Children under 12/free; Patrons/$25

18th /Early 19th Century Quilts and quilting demonstrations. Tucker House and Wright's Chance, Centreville. Open 10 am to 4 pm. Admission: $10 For more information call: (410)758-3010

Chestertown Wildlife Exhibition and Sale Saturday, October 16 | Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm Location: Downtown Chestertown URL: www.chestertownwildlife.org Don't miss this 31st Annual Chestertown Wildlife Show. Enjoy the best that Maryland's Eastern Shore has to offer during this showcase of over 60 wildlife artists - featuring decoy carvings, paintings, photographs, other arts and crafts with a naturalist's theme and workshops. There will be activities for young and old alike, including food, music, soup sampling from area restaurants, children's activities, a decoy raffle, live raptors, and a wildlife video/film festival. Fri. 5-7 for the preview party and 7-9pm for the general public; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm. Adults/$5; Children under 12/free; Patrons/$25

October 22 & 23 - Tentative dates for the annual town Ghost Walk. Details to follow. Visit www.chesapeakecity.com

Bull & Oyster Roast - October 23, 2010 When: 5 pm - 8 pm Where: Mount Harmon Plantation, Grove Neck Road, Earleville, MD Description: Bull & oyster roast, manor house tours, live music and silent auction. Handicap Accessible. Tickets required. Web: www.mountharmon.org

Revolutionary War Reenactment Festival, Saturday & Sunday October 23-24 New This Year: Mark your calendars for October 23 & 24 ~ “The British are coming to Cecil County…..Again.” Mount Harmon is hosting a full-scale Revolutionary War Re-enactment and Colonial Festival featuring over 200 re-enactors and an array of colonial craft vendors and activities for our members and the public to enjoy. Each day will feature an exciting array of military skirmishes, tactical demonstrations and drills, colonial crafts, and much more. Colonial vendors, food, music, nature trails, manor house tours and of course a full fledged Revolutionary War encampment of both British and “Rebels” (the good guys, continental and militia groups) will be at hand. Don’t miss your chance to see history come to life!

Sultana Projects' Downrigging Weekend Friday, October 29 | various This event runs Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 Location: Chestertown Waterfront URL: www.sultanaprojects.org The harbor and wharfs of Chestertown will be filled to capacity on the weekend of October 28-31, 2010 as ships from across the mid-Atlantic make their way up the Chester River to participate in the schooner Sultana's tenth annual Downrigging Weekend. Established in 2001, Downrigging Weekend marks the close of the schooner Sultana's sailing season and the beginning of Downrigging for many of the region's tall ships and traditional sailing vessels. The weekend will afford the public opportunities to view, board and sail on the assembled fleet and to join in celebrating the maritime heritage of the region. A fleet of "Tall Ships" and historic vessels are scheduled to participate in Downrigging Weekend 2010, including the KALMAR NYCKEL, PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II, schooner VIRGINIA, LADY MARYLAND, and more.