Kent County Events Calendar - June 2013


Click here to add, modify or delete an event.

  • Youth Fishing Derby
  • Saturday, June 1   |  9am-1pm
  • Location: Turner's Creek
  • Contact: Stacey Clough
  • Phone: 410-778-1948
  • Email: info@kentparksandrec.org
  • URL:
  • Join together with area businesses, organizations, and volunteers to teach children how to fish-not just for the sport of it, but for the family values it can instill. This special event includes prizes for casting, biggest fish of the day, biggest fish in a species and biggest fish in each age division. Free lunch and goodie bag to all registered children. Rod and reel give-away to first 75 to pre-register and arrive by 10am the day of event. Bait will be provided. $7 ($9 if registered late) Registration May 1st - 26th, 2012. This event is RAIN OR SHINE. For more information call 410-778-1948 or email info@kentparksandrec.org.
  • Garden Puppet Theatre Mini-Museum Exhibit
  • Saturday, June 1   |  Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-2pm
  • This event runs Ongoing monthly
  • Location: Kent County Visitor Center, 122 N. Cross St. Chestertown
  • Contact: Patsy Hornaday
  • Phone: 410-778-5841
  • Email: tph203@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • Ongoing exhibit throughout the year. Promoting the arts of puppetry and gardening in Kent County, and the Martha Washington garden at the Visitor Center located in Chestertown, at Cross & Maple Streets.
  • Rock Hall Triathlon
  • Saturday, June 1   |  June 1. 8am / June 2. 9am
  • This event runs June 1-2, 2013
  • Location: Rock Hall Landing Marina
  • Contact: John Langford, Race Director
  • Phone: 703-232-2077
  • Email: john@setupevents.com
  • URL: www.setupevents.com/mts
  • Join us for our 3rd annual Rock Hall Triathlon, part of the Maryland Triathlon Series. Experience a flat, fast race course and a very tri-friendly town at this early season event.
  • 3rd National Music Festival
  • Saturday, June 1   |  9am-10pm daily
  • This event runs June 1 - 15th
  • Location: various
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-778-2064
  • Email: info@nationalmusic.us
  • URL: www.nationalmusic.us
  • World-class mentors and gifted apprentice musicians perform
    in orchestral, chamber, vocal and choral repertoire. Presenting
    over 30 concerts and over 200 free rehearsals for music
    lovers at various locations. During the Festival, check our website daily for rehearsal schedules and locations.
  • Working Artist Forum Annual Judged Show
  • Saturday, June 1   |  10am-5pm daily
  • This event runs June 1- 30, 2013
  • Location: Heron Point, 501 E. Campus Ave. Chestertown
  • Contact: Barbara Finneson
  • Phone: 410-778-3224
  • Email: finneson@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • This is an annual show of member's art work from the Working Artist Forum from the major part if the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It involves all medium of painting and drawing.
  • Beneteau Rendezvous
  • Saturday, June 1   |  2pm
  • This event runs May 31 – June 2, 2013
  • Location: Osprey Point Marina and Yacht Club
  • Contact: Vera Sohovich or Susan Parrish
  • Phone: 410-267-8181
  • Email: vera@annapolisyachtsales.com
  • URL: www.annapolisyachtsales.com/events/benetea-rendezv
  • We are pleased to host our 2013 Beneteau Rendezvous at the Osprey Point Marina and Yacht Club, May 31 – June 2, 2013. This amazing venue is located in the charming bayside village of Rock Hall and is a unique, high class yachting resort situated on 30 acres of lush solitude on Swan Creek. Rock Hall is an easy sail across the bay from Annapolis.
  • Mulebone
  • Saturday, June 1   |  8pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • Hugh Pool's excellent blues/roots guitar, vocals, harmonica and stomp-board combine with John Ragusa's virtuosity on conch shell, Jews harp, cornet, flutes, tin whistle and back-up vocals for an intense mix of slide guitar boogies, 1 chord trance riffs a la Howlin Wolf, uptempo rags, country blues: a mix of tunes written by Pool and covers from the likes of the Rev. Gary Davis, Fred McDowell and Merle Travis. Admission is $15. Call for reservations.
  • Live Playwrights’ Society
  • Monday, June 3   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre - 210 High Street, Chest
  • Contact:
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: lfoster@garfieldcenter.org
  • URL: www.garfieldcenter.org
  • Playwriters, readers, observers & critics aims to foster a community of playwrights, actors and critics. They meet the
    first Monday of every month. Open to all ages. Free! New plays read and critiqued!
  • Meet & Greet Prospective Candidate Series
  • Wednesday, June 5   |  6:30pm
  • Location: 327 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620
  • Contact: Dawn Jacobs
  • Phone: 410-924-4442
  • Email: dawniebird@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • The Republicans of Kent will be hosting Major Charles Lollar. Great opportunity to get to know a prospective Republican candidate for Governor in 2014. Real dialogue - not just sound bites! Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Chestertown's 1st Fridays
  • Friday, June 7   |  5-8pm
  • Location: Downtown Chestertown
  • Contact:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
  • URL: www.kentcounty.com/artsentertainment
  • Meander the red-brick, tree-lined sidewalks of Historic Chestertown, while enjoying extended shop hours and arts and entertainment throughout Downtown. For a list of activities, please check this calendar for specific listings.
  • Maryland Watermen's Association Rockfish Tournament
  • Friday, June 7   |  Until 4pm each day
  • This event runs June 7-9, 2013
  • Location: Bulkhead, Rock Hall
  • Contact: Melissa Boe
  • Phone: 410-216-6610
  • Email: melissa@marylandwatermen.com
  • URL: www.marylandwatermen.com
  • $10,000 first prize, $5,000 second prize and $3,000 third prize. Catch the fun and excitement of this big money tournament. Join the fleet or just watch as contestants weigh-in daily at the Rock Hall bulkhead in late afternoon. For more information, call Maryland Watermen's Association 410-604-0909.
  • Featuring artist, Nancy Thomas
  • Friday, June 7   |  Reception, 5-8pm show hangs until July 28
  • Location: 239 High St Chestertown, Md
  • Contact: The Artists' Gallery
  • Phone: 410-778-2425
  • Email: lindahall@atlanticbb.net
  • URL:
  • art Works
  • Judged Photography Show
  • Friday, June 7   |  5-8pm First Friday
  • This event runs June 7-29
  • Location: Chestertown RiverArts, 315 High Street, Suite 106
  • Contact: Chestertown RiverArts
  • Phone: 410-778-6300
  • Email: RiverArts@verizon.net
  • URL: www.ChestertownRiverArts.org
  • photos
  • Oklahoma, a musical
  • Friday, June 7   |  Fridays, Saturdays, 8 pm, Sundays, 2 pm
  • This event runs June 7 to June 23, 2013
  • Location: Church Hill Theatre
  • Contact: Church Hill Theatre
  • Phone: 410-758-1331
  • Email: office@churchhilltheatre.org
  • URL: churchhilltheatre.org
  • Oklahoma, a musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
  • Finding Excitement Through Light – Artist: Michael Bignell
  • Friday, June 7   |  5pm–8pm
  • Location: Owl Pen Fine Art Gallery
  • Contact: Laura Drons
  • Phone: 443-480-4055
  • Email: ljdrons@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • Bignell is known for his breathtaking realism. His huge paintings tempt you to join the scene. This event runs from June 7 – June 30.
  • Neville Dickie with the Midiri Brothers
  • Friday, June 7   |  8pm
  • Location: The Mainstay, 5753 Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: The Mainstay
  • Phone: 410-639-9133
  • Email:
  • URL: www.mainstayrockhall.org
  • From the UK, Neville Dickie is one of the world's great Stride and Boogie Woogie piano players. He is respected both here and abroad for his Fats Waller style of playing: a rumbling left hand providing counter-melodies to the sparkling improvisations on the right. He will be joined for this swinging evening by the Midiri Brothers: Paul Midiri on vibes & drums and Joe Midiri on clarinet and sax. Admission is $15. Call for reservations.
  • First Friday Celebration - Marc Castelli - Climbing the Stars
  • Friday, June 7   |  5 -7pm
  • Location: Carla Massoni Gallery, 203 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
  • Contact: Carla Massoni
  • Phone: 410-778-7330
  • Email: info@massoniart.com
  • URL: www.massoniart.com
  • Meet the artist - Marc Castelli - and enjoy a town-wide celebration June First Friday. After our reception, plan to attend the National Music Festival concert at 7:30 pm.
  • Camp Tockwogh Summer overnight camp
  • Wednesday, June 12   |  ongoing
  • This event runs June 12-August 16
  • Location: 24370 Still Pond Neck Rd. Worton, MD
  • Contact: Rhonda Poux or Alex Flaxenburg
  • Phone: 410-348-6000
  • Email: rpoux@ymcade.org
  • URL:
  • YMCA overnight summer camp on the Chesapeake Bay! We offer a 3 day Mini-camp (completion of grades K-5), 1 and 2 week sessions (completion of grades 2-10), and 4-week leadership programs (completion of grades 10 & 11). Your children will meet new friends, enjoy exciting and challenging activities all in a safe environment.
  • RHYC Down River Race and One-Design Regatta
  • Friday, June 14
  • This event runs June 14-16
  • Location: Rock Hall Yacht Club
  • Contact: Connie Ranney
  • Phone: 410-639-2182
  • Email: web@RockHallYachtClub.org
  • URL: www.rockhallyachtclub.org
  • The Down River Race is a 75 year old Chester River sailing tradition where any one-deisgn sailboat races from CRY&CC to RHYC. That race is followed by the annual Summer One-Design Regatta at RHYC which includes 2 days of sailboat racing and fun! Open to all sailors!
  • Chester River Chorale at National Music Festival
  • Saturday, June 15   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Johnson Fitness Center, Washington College
  • Contact: Bentley Orrick
  • Phone: 410-928-5566
  • Email: benorr@verizon.net
  • URL: chesterriverchorale.org
  • The Chester River Chorale and Philadelphia's Singing City Choir will provide the choral voices for the triumphant conclusion of Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2, the Resurrection Symphony, as the National Music Festival concludes its third season with a stirring full orchestral and choral presentation under the direction of guest conductor Gilbert Kaplan.
  • Dragonfly Heart Triathlon/Dragonfly Heart Youth Triathlon
  • Sunday, June 16   |  7:15am kids start, 8:15am adult start.
  • Location: Wilmer Park
  • Contact: Kiki
  • Phone: 410-778-4179
  • Email: loverslane5@verizon.net
  • URL: www.piranha-sports.com
  • Great kids and first timers race. Kids race is a 100 yd swim, 2.4 mile bike and a .4 mile run. The adult race is 1/4 mile swim
    12 mile bike and a 2.5 mile run.
  • Parents Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
  • Tuesday, June 18   |  7pm
  • Location: tbd
  • Contact: Linda Dutton
  • Phone: 443-480-3138, 410-778-344
  • Email: pflagchestertown@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • Monthly Chapter meeting offering programming related to LGBT Education, Support and Advocacy. Walk in's are welcome.
  • Meet & Greet Prospective Candidate Series
  • Wednesday, June 19   |  6:30pm
  • Location: 327 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620
  • Contact: Dawn Jacobs
  • Phone: 410-924-4442
  • Email: dawniebird@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • The Republicans of Kent will be hosting Major Charles Lollar. Great opportunity to get to know a prospective Republican candidate for Governor in 2014. Real dialogue - not just sound bites! Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Meet & Greet Prospective Candidate Series
  • Wednesday, June 19   |  6:30pm
  • Location: 327 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620
  • Contact: Dawn Jacobs
  • Phone: 410-924-4442
  • Email: dawniebird@verizon.net
  • URL:
  • The Republicans of Kent will be hosting David Craig, current Harford County Executive. Great opportunity to get to know a prospective Republican candidate for Governor in 2014. Real dialogue - not just sound bites! Everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Rock Hall Cruise Night
  • Friday, June 21   |  5:30–8pm
  • Location: Main Street, Rock Hall
  • Contact: Smilin' Jake's
  • Phone: 410-639-7280
  • Email: smilinjakes@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • 3rd Cruise Night for 2013. So...clean up that rod and cruise on down. Don't have one, then just come and join in the fun and check out the cars, music, and relive the 60's.
  • Short Attention Span Theatre
  • Friday, June 21   |  3pm & 8pm
  • This event runs June 21-30
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre, 210 High St, Chestertow
  • Contact: Lucia Foster
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: lfoster@garfieldcenter.org
  • URL: www.garfieldcenter.org
  • 9th Annual Short Attention Span Theatre Fest June 21, 22, 28 & 29 @ 8pm June 23 & 30 @ 3pm
    Tickets $15 Students $5 with valid ID An engaging evening of 10-minute plays, designed to hold your attention for just. long. enough. The Play Fest showcases a range of actors, directors and authors - including original works by local playwrights!
  • Two Hour Public Sail-Schooner Sultana
  • Saturday, June 22   |  11am-1pm (Ecology Sail), 2-4pm
  • Location: Cannon Street Pier, Chestertown
  • Contact: Liza Brocker
  • Phone: 410-778-5954
  • Email: lbrocker@sultanaprojects.org
  • URL: www.sultanaprojects.org
  • Departing and returning from Sultanas home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), Sultanas two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the Chester River onboard a traditional schooner. Passengers are encouraged to help raise the sails, steer using Sultanas seven-foot long tiller and explore the authentically reproduced crews quarters below-decks.
  • Bay to Bay Ride
  • Sunday, June 23   |  6:30-9 am
  • Location: Betterton, Md.
  • Contact: Chestertown Lions Club
  • Phone: 410-778-4881
  • Email: president@chestertownlions.org
  • URL: www.chestertownlionsclub.org
  • The Chestertown Lions Club welcomes cyclists to this summer's bicycling challenge, the Bay to Bay ride. The tour consists of five routes between 27 and 104 miles in length. The flat loop routes take in scenery of the heartland of the Upper Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. The 27 mile ride goes through historic Downtown Chestertown for those who want a less challenging ride. Registration starts at 6:30am and ride begins at 7am. For more information visit www.chestertownlionsclub.org or call Kitty at 410-778-7356. Or register online at www.active.com.
    Cost: $20.00 until May 15
    $25.00 June 23, 2012
    $30.00 Day of ride
  • Sassafest River Jam
  • Sunday, June 23   |  12 Noon-5pm
  • Location: Georgetown Yacht Basin
  • Contact: Sophie Foscue
  • Phone: 410-275-1400
  • Email: sfoscue@sassafrasriver.org
  • URL: www.sassafrasriver.org
  • Join Sassafras River Association at Georgetown Yacht Basin from noon – 5pm for our annual music event and fundraiser. Activities include the annual wade-in, dinghy poker run, and kayak race. Kitty Knight House will sell local food and drink and a variety of environmental exhibitors and local vendors will be present.
  • Lost Heroes Memorial Motorcycle Ride
  • Sunday, June 23   |  8:30am
  • Location: Rock Hall American Legion
  • Contact: Beverly Fabri
  • Phone: 410-778-1871
  • Email: bfabri@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • Lay wreaths at 4 different gravesites honoring our fallen soldiers and police officer. Registration starts at 8:30am Kickstands up at 10am
  • Open Mic Night
  • Wednesday, June 26   |  7:30pm
  • Location: Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre - 210 High Street, Chest
  • Contact: Lucia Foster
  • Phone: 410-810-2060
  • Email: lfoster@garfieldcenter.org
  • URL: www.garfieldcenter.org
  • Free and open to all ages! To request a time slot, email Ford at fordo1@aol.com.
  • Two Hour Public Sail-The Lions of Bluegrass
  • Saturday, June 29   |  11am-1pm, Lions of Bluegrass, 2-4pm
  • Location: Cannon Street Pier, Chestertown
  • Contact: Liza Brocker
  • Phone: 410-778-5954
  • Email: lbrocker@sultanaprojects.org
  • URL: www.sultanaprojects.org
  • Departing and returning from Sultanas home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), Sultanas two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the Chester River onboard a traditional schooner. Passengers are encouraged to help raise the sails, steer using Sultanas seven-foot long tiller and explore the authentically reproduced crew's quarters below-decks.
  • Lost Heroes Memorial Motorcycle Ride
  • Sunday, June 30   |  10am
  • Location: VFW Millington MD
  • Contact: Beverly Fabri
  • Phone: 410-778-1871
  • Email: bfabri@gmail.com
  • URL:
  • To benefit the Nick Spry Memorial Fund. We travel to 4 fallen hero's graves and lay wreaths. Music and food to follow.