Visit the County of Kent, Maryland for the Holidays!
The spirit of the holidays can be found all over Kent County. Join us in celebrating this festive season.
Emmanuel Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, November 17-18, 2018 | 8:30am - 2pm; Lunch 11:00 to 2:00
Location: Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 101 N. Cross Street, Chestertown
Admission: Free
Silent auction, Collectibles, Hand knitted items, Pre-owned jewelry, Plants, Christmas and Thanksgiving decorations, Gourmet goodies. The Preview Party will be Friday, November 16th, 2018; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Preview Party are TBD and include delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
55th Annual Chestertown Antiques Show & Sale 2018
Friday November 23rd, Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th
Location: Johnson Lifetime Fitness Center
The Antiques Show includes many long-time favorite dealers consistently offering quality antiques, furnishings, accessories, art, jewelry, period pieces and silver. Admission $8. Free parking.
Santa’ Arrival & the Lighting of Chestertown
Friday, November 23, 2018 | 6:30-8pm
Location: Fountain Park, Chestertown
The Kent County Community Marching Band will herald the arrival of Santa & Classic Character’s with holiday music, while Chestertown's Historic District comes aglow with twinkling holiday decorations.
Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 24, 2018 | 10:30 am
Location: High Street, Downtown Chestertown
Kick off the holiday season with Chestertown's annual Thanksgiving Weekend Parade! One of Kent County’s favorite holiday traditions! Enjoy marching bands, floats, and your favorite holiday characters.
The Garfield Center for the Arts features Tiny Tim
201 High Street, Chestertown
November 30 - December 9, 2018; Fridays 8pm | Saturdays 8pm | Sundays at 3pm
Take a break from the holiday bustle and enjoy a holiday classic at the historic Garfield Center for the Arts in downtown Chestertown.
*Online ticket sales end 3 hours before an event. Tickets may still be available at the door. Call the Box Office at 410-810-2060 to check on ticket reservations
Festival of Trees
Welcome the beginning of the Christmas season with Soroptimist International of Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties partnered with First United Methodist Church to present the Festival of Trees. In the holiday spirit of giving thanks to the community for helping with the betterment of women and girls. For more information on how to donate a decorated tree, please continue to follow our site, www.kentcounty.com.
Winterfest Wassail
December 7, 2018 | 4pm
Location: Rock Hall
Rock Hall welcomes you to enjoy extended hours at stores and shops throughout the town. Many businesses will be offering holiday discounts and specials to help kickstart this busy time of year. Rock Hall restaurants will offer discounts and specials to help fill you up and fuel your shopping adventure.
Santa Comes to Town!
Saturday, December 7, 2018 | 6pm
Location: Public landing on Bayside Avenue in Rock Hall
Santa arrives by boat at the public landing at about 6:00 PM, accompanied by the Kent County Community Band. Upon arrival, Santa is transported to Main Street where he "takes up shop" in "Santa's House" on Main Street to meet children and hear their Christmas requests while The Kent County Community Band continues to play Christmas tunes on Main Street during Santa's visit.
Santa Returns!
Friday, December 7, 2018; 6pm | Friday, December 14, 2018; 6pm
Location: Santa’s House Main Street Rock Hall
Annual Artisan Sale at The Artists Gallery
December 7th-31st 2018
Location: 239 High Street, Chestertown
A wide variety of handcrafted, creative work from the Gallery’s collection of artists on display and available for purchase.
For more information visit www.theartistsgalleryctown.com
A Dickens of a Christmas Weekend 2018
Friday, December 7th through Sunday, December 9th
Main Street Chestertown presents “A Dickens of a Christmas” celebration throughout the historic downtown.
Chestertown’s First Friday
December 7th, 5pm-8pm
As an arts-rich community with strong literary, musical, and theatrical talents, Chestertown invites visitors to enjoy a memorable weekend filled with authentically themed holiday fun. The charm of our historic 311-year-old river town will be the backdrop to a lively display of Dickens-era holiday attractions: carriage rides, street theater, live music, food vendors, decorated house tour, and more!
For more information visit www.mainstreetchestertown.org or http://artatchestertown.com/everything-dickens/
Gather ‘Round
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Garfield Center, 210 High Street, Chestertown
Christmas storytelling event at the historic Garfield Center for the Performing Arts at the Prince Theater! Hot chocolate, carols, and Christmas Joy.
For more information visit www.garfieldcenter.org
Crab Basket Christmas Tree Lighting
December 2018
Location: Main Street
Contact: Town of Rock Hall
For more information: 410-639-7719; Email: mparry@rockhallmd.gov
Join community members for Christmas music and the lighting of Rock Hall's Crab Basket Christmas Tree, featuring several hundred decorated baskets in memory/honor of loved ones.
Galena's Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 6pm
Location: Dogwood Drive, Main Street Galena, the Galena Town Hall, Galena Fire Company
For more information call Galena Volunteer Fire Co.
Come to the Town of Galena to share in the spirit of the Christmas season. Join in the Galena Volunteer Fire Company’s parade beginning at Dogwood Drive! They will be escorting Santa through town on a fire truck. The Kent County Marching Band will be parading to! Preceding down Main Street to the Town Hall, Santa will disembark from the parade to light the town’s Christmas Tree and greet the children. Light Refreshments will be provided at the Town Hall. The parade will end at the Fire House.
Hat Parade
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 6:45pm
The Hat Parade on Main Street starts the New Year's celebration off right. Parade lineup and registration at 6:45 pm in the Gazebo. Parade starts at 7:00 pm.
Decorate your hat for a chance to win many "hategories"! See www.rockhallmd.com for more information.