Kent County MD - Annual Events

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GALENA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is set for Saturday, May 8, 2010. It will take place throughout Galena from 9am–5pm. Join us as we celebrate "One Hundred and Fifty-Two Years of Galena."

	CHESTERTOWN TEA PARTY May 29–31, 2010. Come downtown to commemorate the local merchants' revolt against the British tea tax. A reenactment, parade, concessions, & craft highlight the day on Saturday. CHESTERTOWN CLASSIC LONG DISTANCE RUN on Saturday May 29, 2010.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Beginning June 5, 2010, on alternating Saturday evenings, June through 2nd Saturday in September. Fountain Park, Chestertown. 7–8:30 pm, except July 3, 2010 when the concert runs from 6:30–8:00 pm. For more information call 410-778-0500 or visit www.chestertown.com/events_calendar.php.

	ROCK FISH TOURNAMENT June 11–13, 2010. Hook the Big One and win $10,000.

FOURTH OF JULY IN KENT COUNTY Kent County celebrates the 4th of July with a series of events all week long. Events take place across the county, from Chestertown to Rock Hall to Georgetown.

	KENT COUNTY 4-H FAIR July 15–17, 2010. 4-H Exhibits, live stock auction, music, great food and lots more. Kent AG Center, Tolchester.

ART IN THE PARK September 11, 2010. Original art and crafts for sale throughout Chestertown's Fountain Park. Activities for children, food, music.

	ROCK HALL'S FALL FEST September 25, 2010 (Tentative). A celebration of the "Pearl of the Chesapeake". Main Street, Rock Hall.

TEA TIME HOUSE TOUR 40th Annual Historic Chestertown House Tour October 2, 2010. Tour historic homes. Chestertown. 410-778-3499

	CHESTERTOWN WILDLIFE EXHIBITION & SALE October 15–16, 2010. Over 60 carvers, artists and craftsmen are on display throughout the historic district.

SULTANA DOWNRIGGING October 29–31, 2010. Traditional sailing vessels from around the Chesapeake will visit Chestertown to help the schooner Sultana celebrate the close of its season under sail.

	THE HOLIDAYS IN KENT COUNTY Join Kent County for Holiday Events.

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR Date and Information TBA

	NEW YEAR'S EVE IN ROCK HALL Rock Hall Crawl Chasin' th' Blues To 2011. Countdown the New Year, with the famous "RockFish Drop" and fireworks, at midnight at Rock Hall Harbor Bulkhead.