Kent County MD - Annual Events

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Chestertown Taste of the Town The third annual Tate of the Town will be Sunday May 1, 2011. Sample signature dishes from a wide variety of Chestertown restaurants, as well as local wines and beers. Live auction, raffle and cookbook sale, all under the tent in Wilmer Park, rain or shine. Sponsored by The Downtown Chestertown Association.

GALENA DOGWOOD FESTIVAL The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is set for Saturday, May 14, 2011. It will take place throughout Galena from 9am–5pm.

CHESTERTOWN TEA PARTY May 27–29, 2011. 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 28, 2011.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Beginning June 5, 2011, on alternating Saturday evenings, June through 2nd Saturday in September. Fountain Park, Chestertown. 7–8:30 pm, except July 3, 2011 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, 2011. 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 21-23, 2011. 4-H Exhibits, live stock auction, music, great food and lots more. Kent AG Center, Tolchester.

Betterton Appreciation Day August 6, 2011. Join us for a fun-filled day at Betterton Beach! Parade starts down Main St. at 10:30 followed by rides, crafts, food and vendors at the beach. Free Admission. Parking and Rides Avaliable.

Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend August 12-14, 2011 Avast me hearties! Buccaneers and landlubbers of all ages -- come by land or come by sea for a town-wide waterfront theme party that you won't forget! Sea shanty sing-a-long, decorated dinghy flotilla and race, beach party, pirate's ball, treasure hunts, costume contests, live entertainment, merchants, mayhem on Main Street and much more for the whole family! Costumes and acts of piracy encouraged!

ROCK HALL'S FALL FEST September 24, 2011. A celebration of the "Pearl of the Chesapeake". Main Street, Rock Hall.

CHESTERTOWN HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR 40th Annual Historic Chestertown House Tour October 1, 2011. Chestertown. 410-778-3499

CHESTERTOWN WILDLIFE EXHIBITION & SALE October 14–15, 2011. Over 60 carvers, artists and craftsmen are on display throughout the historic district.

SULTANA DOWNRIGGING October 27–30, 2011. Traditional sailing vessels from around the Chesapeake will visit Chestertown to help the schooner Sultana celebrate the close of its season under sail.

12th ANNUAL ARTWORKS' OPEN STUDIO TOUR & SHOW October 29 & 30 and November 5 & 6, 2011. Here's the chance to enter into the working studios of area artists and craftspeople, ask questions, see them at work and get a chance to purchase incredible art at studio prices. he self guided Studio Tour will include studios in Chestertown, Rock Hall, Galena, Betterton, Church Hill and Arts at Still Pond Station.

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

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR 27th Annual Holiday House Tour in Historic Chestertown. Saturday December 10th–1-4pm

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.