July
August
Rock Hall, Md. will be celebrating Watermen’s Day, complete with a fun and hotly contested boat docking contest. Sun July 5.
A summer tradition in Dewey Beach, Del.: Chefs, servers, dishwashers, etc. compete in the wacky Restaurant Olympics, Tue Aug 11.
The Preston (Md.) Potluck is a patriotic community dinner planned for James T. Wright Memorial Park Sat July 11.
Chestertown, Md. celebrates its African American history on Legacy Day weekend Aug. 14-16. Parade, street party, authors, more.
The Snow Hill (Md.) River Fest Sat July 18 will have anchor tosses and raft races and live music and libations and food and more.
The Milford (Del.) Museum is throwing its annual Hippiefest party on Sat Aug 15. Yes, you should dress the part.
Near Smith Island, Md. is another, smaller island that houses a spectacular pelican rookery. You can take a guided and environmentally friendly boat cruise out ther. Eight trips available in July through Delmarva Birding. Another option, with additional dates, is homegrown tour operator Experience Smith Island.
We all know that the Declaration of Independence was dated July 4, but it took weeks for word of the document to reach towns on the Lower Eastern Shore. On Sat Aug 15 Eastville, Va. will be re-creating the day that document arrived. A reading on the steps of the old courthouse. Music, walking tours, food, more.
Who doesn’t love sweet stories from days gone by? Two books filled with fun, interesting, and inspirational tales–all true. Look for You Wouldn’t Believe! or Ordinary Heroes of Old Delmarva or maybe both :-)
Celebrate Seaford (Del.) Stars and Stripes day–it starts with a “Float In” (via inner tube) on the Nanticoke River, then morphs into a street festival. Sat., July 18,
The streets of downtown Denton, Md. will be packed on Fri/Sat Aug. 21/22 for Caroline Summerfest, a free street party with two music stages, street performers, kids fun, and more.
The St. George Greek Festival in Ocean City, Md. is scheduled for the weekend of July 24 to 26. There will be lots of Greek food, plus dancers, music, vendors, more.
Celebrate Harrington (Del.) Heritage Day on Sat., Aug. 22. Parade, music, food, vendors, craft demos, and three museums for history buffs to explore..
Celebrate Betterton Day(s) Fri July 31 and Sat Aug 1 in a town that once ranked as a popular and storied beach resort. Friday fireworks and party, Saturday parade, crafts, food, vendors, more.
Fast boats from near and far will be competing in the Thunder on the Choptank races at Gerry Boyle Park in Cambridge, Md. on Sat/Sun Aug 29/30.
