Pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, hayrides!

Turner's Creek

Fall Festival

Saturday, October 1, 2011

11am – 4pm

Turner's Creek/Knock's Folly

 Come out and enjoy a day of family fun at Turner's Creek.

 Activities include pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, fishing derby, hayrides, Scales & Tales, Apple Butter making, games, demonstration, food and more.

 Sponsored by the Maryland Park Service, Kent County Parks and Recreation and the Kent Museum.

Turner's Creek/Knock's Folly

John L. Ohler

410-820-1668

johler@dnr.state.md.us

http://www.kentcounty.com/

Hayrides, Petting Zoo!

Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 1, 2011

10am – 4pm

Kent Fort Farm

Saturdays in October...

 Free hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch! Free petting zoo!

 Pumpkins, apples, Asian Pears and other Fall Produce.

 For more information call (410)643-1650 or email: kentfort@crosslink.net

Kent Fort Farm

135 Eastern Lane,

Stevensville, MD 21666

http://www.qac.org/

Open to the public every weekend in October

3rd Annual

A-Maze-ing

Corn Maze

Saturday, October 1, 2011

11am – 7pm

 

The River Plantation

 

 The amazing 5 acre corn maze with new design and interactive games open to the public every weekend during the month of October.

 Pick your own pumpkin patch, exciting sport games for 8-12 year olds, putt -putt golf, corn hole and food vendors. For more information call The River Plantation at (410)827-7029 or visit: http://www.theriverplantation.com/

 

The River Plantation

511 Pintail Point Farm Lane

Queenstown, MD 21658

http://www.qac.org/

 

A day for family!

Greensboro

Autumn Fest

Saturday, October 1, 2011

10am – 4pm

 

Carnival Grounds, Sunset Ave, Greensboro

 

 This family community day features local bands, arts and crafts, old-fashioned games, kid’s rides, food and more! Free!

Contact (410) 482-6222

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

 

Haunted hay rides, ghost stories, parade, train rides, pumpkin pie!

Hurlock Fall Festival

& Train Rides

 

September 30, 2011 

and October 1, 2011

 

 The 20th annual Hurlock Fall Festival for the first time kicks off Friday evening, Sept. 30th, with haunted hayrides 5-9pm. Travel through town and hear the ghost stories. Meet at the Hurlock train station. $5 per person. Mindie Burgoyne, author of 'Haunted Eastern Shore,' will also be on hand signing (and selling) copies of her book.
 The festival gets into high gear on Saturday, Oct. 1, with a parade at 10am. The festival officially begins with a parade through the town. Elected officials, local fire companies, school bands, antique cars, and many others make the parade one of the highlights of the day.
 Arts and crafts and food vendors are on hand from 8am-5pm. Music and entertainment. Plus free horse rides until 2pm, the Lone Ranger, bike show, best pumpkin pie contest, and more.
 You can also board the Hurlock Express and ride back in time. Relax and enjoy your scenic journey through some of the most beautiful farmland in Dorchester County.
 This pleasant round-trip train ride goes from Hurlock to Federalsburg and back. Train departs from the Hurlock train station on Gay Street at 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm. $8 per person.
 For more information, call 410-943-4181.
Event Website: http://www.tourdorchester.org/exit?http://www.hurlockmd.net/
http://www.tourdorchester.org/

Children's activities, waterfront exhibits

Rock Hall FallFest

Saturday, September 24, 2011 

10am – 5pm

 

Rock Hall, Maryland

 

 Welcome to the Rock Hall FallFest on Main Street in Rock Hall starting at 10am.

 There will be a street fair with artisans, craftspeople, music, food, children's activities and waterfront exhibits. Bring the whole family for a fun Fall day! 

 

Main Street

Rock Hall, Maryland 21661

410-778-0416

 

www.mainstayrockhall.org/fallfest

http://www.visitmaryland.org/

Find a treasure

Antique Show And Sale

Saturday, September 24

9am – 3pm

Federalsburg Area Heritage Museum

 Find a treasure at the Federalsburg Historical Society’s Antique Show and Sale.

 The museum shop will be open to all those who wish to take home a beautiful Christmas ornament, tee shirt or book reminiscent of Federalsburg.

 In addition, there will also be refreshments and baked goods available for sale.

 Admission is $1.00.

 

100 Covey & Williams Alley

Contact: June Truitt

410-754-8974

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

Watch a race of skipjacks!

Choptank Heritage

Skipjack Race

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Cambridge, Maryland

 

 Watch a race of skipjacks from throughout the Chesapeake Bay, hosted by Cambridge's ambassador skipjack, Nathan of Dorchester.

 Views from Long Wharf and other locations along the banks of the Choptank River. One of only two skipjack races left on the Bay.

 Free event.

Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester

526 Poplar St

Cambridge, Maryland 21613

410-228-7141

http://www.skipjack-nathan.org/

http://www.visitmaryland.org/

The unlikeliest of hit musicals

"Spelling Bee"

 

Church Hill Theatre

 

 It's "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and it's now playing thru October 2.

 With music and lyrics by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin, "Spelling Bee" chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.

 The show’s Tony Award-winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

 It’s a jolly good time as audience members are invited up to the stage to participate as contestants!

 For more general information, dates and times call (410)758-1331 or visit: http://www.churchhilltheatre.org/

 

103 Walnut Street

Church Hill, MD 21623

http://www.qac.org/

 

Fun for the whole family, and Alpacas!

Alpaca Festival & Farm Days

Saturday September 17, 2011
10am-5pm and
Sunday, September 18, 2011
1pm – 5pm

Outstanding Dreams Farm

 

 Come join Phil and Vickie Liske, owners of Outstanding Dreams Farm, for their 2nd annual National Alpacas Farm Days Open House.

 There will be fun for the whole family and visitors will be able to learn about these wonderful animals. The event will feature children's activities, Alpaca products, fiber arts demonstrations, food, craft vendors and, of course, Alpacas!

 

24480 Pinetown Road

Preston, MD 21655

Contact: 410-673-2002 or

pvliske@gmsil.com

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

 

View the official state sport free

Ridgely Jousting

Tournament

Sunday, September 18, 2011

1pm – 3pm

Martin Sutton Park, Ridgely

 Come see the official state sport of Maryland in action at the Ridgely Jousting Tournament.

 There are 4 classes of riders competing for 4 places in each class.

 FREE!

410-479-0565

jdwooters@comcast.net

http://www.tourcaroline.com/

Free outdoor concert in Oyster Court

The Obsoleets

Saturday, September 17, 2011
7pm – 9pm

The Mainstay, Rock Hall

 

 Come to a free outdoor concert in Oyster Court behind the Mainstay with this American roots string band featuring vocals, guitar banjo, mandolin, tenor guitar, ukulele, tiple, percussion, bass, erhu (Chinese violin), accordion and turntable with unusual but entertaining arrangements of American roots and blues classics.

 If it rains or is too hot the concert will move indoors to the Mainstay.

 Bring a comfortable chair.

The Mainstay

5753 Main Street

Rock Hall, Maryland

410-639-9133

http://www.mainstayrockhall.org/

http://www.rockhallmd.com/

Singers, drumming, crafts, food, a tomahawk throw!

Native American Festival

Saturday, September 17 thru

Sunday, September 18, 2011

 

10am-5pm

 

Vienna, Maryland

 

 The Native American Festival features traditional dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists' demonstrations, food, a tomahawk throw, a large silent auction and more. Rain or shine.
 The festival is held at the Vienna ballfield. Admission: Adults $5, children 12 and under $1 and seniors 62 and over $3.
Ball Field

Vienna, Maryland 21869

Dorchester County

410-376-3889

http://www.turtletracks.org/

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

http://www.visitmaryland.org/

 

Walk through a field lit by fireflies

The Best Night Hike Ever

Friday, September 16, 2011

 

Pickering Creek

 

 What is your fondest memory of being outside past sunset?

 The Pickering Creek naturalists discussed this question and came up with a list of their favorites for this Best Night Hike Ever.

 Walk through a field lit by fireflies, call in owls with an expert, head out on a starlit paddle down Pickering Creek and settle in by the campfire for S’mores and storytelling. We’ll do them all as we discover the ‘afterhours’ side of Pickering Creek.

 Fun for children and/or adults! Adults only, registration required. $50 per person.

http://www.pickeringcreek.org/

 

You won't want to miss

All-Stars Comedy Show

Thursday, September 15, 2011

8pm – 10pm

 

Stoltz, Avalon Theatre, Easton

 

 If you could use a good laugh - or perhaps even several good laughs - then you won't want to miss the first All-Stars Comedy Show in the Stoltz!

 The show brings together some of the most popular comics who performed in the Avalon Theatre's popular Comedy at the Stoltz Series from the last year.

 Whether you're seeing them again or for the first time you'll want to be there for the return of these comedic favorites appearing together in one jam-packed show:

 Andy Haynes: "Last Comic Standing" contestant and 2008 Seattle International Comedy Competition semifinalist.

 Sally Brooks: Popular YouTube funny gal best known for her character "Suzy Jenkins-the Suburban Housewife Rapper."

 Will Hessler: A seriously funny and distinct voice from the DC comedy scene.

 Randolph Terrence: DC-based comic whose style pairs a smooth delivery with sharp, funny material.

 Jared Stein: An amiable, zany comedian who lists George Carlin and Fozzie Bear among his influences.

www.avalontheatre.com

No entry fee

Waterman's Rodeo

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Starts at 1pm

 

Hooper's Island Volunteer Fire Company

 

 Welcome to the Waterman's Rodeo at Hooper's Island Volunteer Fire Company. Come out and see the "Best on the Bay" Boat docking contest.

 Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun. There will be no entry fee, admission is free so feel free to come and enjoy yourself.

 There will be cash prizes & trophies, a gun raffle & 50/50 raffle.

 Also they will have shirts for sale.

 Food and sodas will be available as well. (no coolers please).

 Hosted by Hoopers Island Volunteer Fire Co. call 410-397-3631.

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

 

Free Admission!

Chestertown Book Festival

Saturday, September 10, 2011

10:30am – 5pm

Prince Theatre, Chestertown

 The 3rd Annual Chestertown Book Festival will host authors, publishers, illustrators and booksellers. There will be exhibits. A children's time will be 10:05am.

 Admission no charge.

Author Readings are as follows:
10:20, Cornelia Nixon
10:50, David Healey
11:20, Meredith Hadaway, Patricia Valdata
11:50, Stan Salett
12:20, Edith Foley
12:50, David Taylor
1:20, Mindie Burgoyne
1:50, Peter Manseau
2:20, The Delmarva Review Poets: Amanda Newell, Wendy Elizabeth Ingersoll, Iain S. Baird

 Reading locations will be posted at the Prince Theatre.

 There will be a special reading by John Barth Friday, Sept. 9, 7 pm, at Washington College in the Hynson Lounge. A reception will follow.

Prince Theatre

210 High St.

Chestertown, MD

Jim Dissette

443-480-5830

chesbookfest@gmail.com

http://www.chestertownbookfestival.org/

http://www.kentcouny.com/

Enjoy Bluegrass and Barbecue

Pig Roast & Chicken BBQ

Saturday, September 10, 2011
1pm – 5pm

Grubby Neck Century Farm on Black Dog Alley

  Come to the Pig Roast & Chicken BBQ at Grubby Neck Century Farm on Black Dog Alley Saturday, September 10, 1pm to 5pm.  (Rain date: Sunday September 11)

 They will be serving up Eastern Shore Pork Roast and Chicken BBQ with Cool Southern Bluegrass music. Enjoy this fun day, DOWN ON THE FARM, at one of Talbot County’s beautiful century farms, “Grubby Neck.”

 There will be plenty of refreshments available and games to play. BBQ will be served with all the fixings, and guests will be encouraged to stomp and clog to the harmonies and melodies of a Bluegrass Band.

 Registration required. $75 per adult, $25 per child 12 and under.

 http://www.pickeringcreek.org/

Visit Dorchester and take a walk

Health Freedom

Celebration Walk

Saturday, September 10, 2011

 

206 High Street in Cambridge

Registration is 8am

Walk is 9am

 

 Come on a journey to free yourself from the bondage of poor health habits. Health Freedom, Inc. and the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center are sponsoring a Health Freedom Celebration Walk on Saturday, September 10, starting at the Court House Building at 206 High Street in Cambridge.

 Registration begins at 8 am and the three-mile walk begins at 9am.

 There is no cost for this event and the first 50 people registered will receive free T-shirts.

 To get more information or to register for the walk, please call Health Freedom, Inc. at 410-669-6340 or locally call Maryland Healthy Weighs at 443-205-4421 or visit http://www.healthfreedominc.com/

http://www.tourdorchester.org/

 

Garfield Center for the Arts

First Annual

One Act Play

Festival

September 9 through 18, 2011

 

Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

Sundays at 3pm

 

Prince Theatre, Chestertown

 

 Come see the First Annual One Act Play Festival.

 Performances run at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays and 3pm Sundays: September 9/10/11/16/17/1​8, 2011.

 Talk-back with directors, cast and crew following the September 18 matinee performance.  All ticket holders are invited to come back for this discussion so hold on to your ticket stubs!

 

Garfield Center for the Arts

Prince Theatre

210 High St

Chestertown, Maryland 

Contact: Prince Theatre Foundation

Phone: 410-810-2060

Email: office@princetheatre.org

http://www.princetheatre.org/

http://www.kentcounty.com/

Support the Grasonvlle Community Center

Labor Day

Parade & Picnic

Monday, September 5, 2011 

12pm – 2pm

 

Grasonville, Maryland

 

 Parade and picnic on Route 18 to raise money for the Grasonville Community Center.

 For more information call (410)827-8684.

 

http://www.qac.org/

 

Learn about oysters from children's books with Olly the Oyster!

Book Signing

by Children's Book Author

Elaine Allen

September 3, 2011

2pm to 4pm

Town Soccer Field, Oxford, Maryland

 Have your "Olly the Oyster" book signed by Elaine Allen, Maryland Author and Eastern Shore Native, at Oxford's Nautical Festival and Flea Market.

 She will be there among nautical arts and crafts vendors, which will be housed in a tent on the property so the event can go on rain or shine. 

 Elaine Allen is the author of  "Olly the Oyster" and "Olly's Treasure." Olly the Oyster works hard every day cleaning the water in the Chesapeake Bay. Here are just a few great things about Olly and his oyster friends:
  • Oysters are great for the environment.
  • Oysters filter and clean the water just by breathing.
  • A single oyster can filter 60 gallons of water a day!
  • Oysters live together in groups called oyster reefs.
  • Oyster reefs provide homes for many other sea animals like crabs, worms, and small fish.
http://www.ollytheoyster.com/

http://www.portofoxford.com/

All you can eat shrimp!

Second Annual

Motorcycle Show

And Shrimp Feast

Saturday, September 3, 11am – 4pm

 

Goldsboro Fire Company

 

 Plan to attend the Second Annual Motorcycle Show and Shrimp Feast Saturday, September 3 at the Goldsboro Fire Company, 700 Old Line Rd., Goldsboro, Maryland. 

 Features include all-you-can-eat shrimp, chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, cucumbers & onions, rolls, brownies, cookies, tea and lemonade.

 Doors open from 11am to 4pm.

 $20 per person and $35 per couple.

 Trophies to be given out for the Bike Show are: Classic, New, Sporty, Most Chrome, American, Foreign and Custom Motorcycles.

http://goldsboro700.com/