Kent County Maryland Calendar of Events- August 2017
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August 1
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ORLANDO RISING- PLAY BY LOCAL PLAYWRIGHT EARL LEWIN
- Tuesday, | Fridays and Saturdays - 8pm Sundays - 2pm
- This event runs July 29 to August 6
- Location: Church Hill THeater
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BC Productions proudly announces the premiere of Orlando Rising, the latest script by Chestertown playwright Earl Lewin. Set in November1963 on the heals of the Kennedy assassination, this drama in tw...
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River Arts Photo Club Show
- Tuesday, | 10am - 5pm Daily
- This event runs August 1 to August 31
- Location: Heron Point, 501 E. Campus Ave.
August 2
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National Night Out
- Wednesday, | 6 - 9pm
- Location: Main Street
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Community gathering for activities, food, entertainment and to meet and greet local law enforcement officers
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August 4
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Chestertown First Friday
- Friday, | 5 - 8pm
- Location: Historic District
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Enjoy late shopping hours in unique shops, gallery exhibit openings, special tastings and a variety of dining options during Downtown Chestertown's monthly progressive open house....
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Festive Friday
- Friday, | 6pm
- Location: The Gazebo - Main and Rte. 20
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History Happy Hour
- Friday, | 4pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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Bordley History Center, 301 High Street, Chestertown
Learn more about Kent County and Maryland history while enjoying a glass of wine and the company of other history lovers. For more information cal...
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August 5
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Mikee Jones JamFest - all are welcome!
- Saturday, | 2pm
- Location: Lelia Hynson Pavilion at Wilmer Park
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Join us again this year as we jam out in honor of Mikee Jones and his Scholarship that is endowed at Loyola University of New Orleans. (Music Majors). We are not having the Vacation Raffle this year b...
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Recipe Swap
- Saturday, | 1pm
- Location: Worton Park
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Lunch in the park. Bring your favorite Colchester Farm CSA veggie recipes to sample and share.
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Yard Sale/Vendor Event
- Saturday, | 8am - 12pm
- Location: Worton
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Come support the Kent County Spartans Football and Cheer Teams! Come out and find some treasures or get rid of some $10 for a yard sale spot, $15 for a talbe and vendor spots are also available. Conta...
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August 8
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Kingstown Farm Home and Garden Horticulture Meeting: Pruning
- Tuesday, | 6 - 7pm
- Location: Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden
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We will discuss pruning plants that flower in the spring. How, when, and how far to prune. Horticulture meetings are held from 6-7 pm at Kingstown Farm, Home & Garden unless otherwise noted. Walk ...
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August 9
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Food Preservation Workshop at Colchester Farm
- Wednesday, | 6pm
- Location: 31285 Cemetery Road, Galena
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How can we make the tastes of summer linger all winter long? Learn tips and techniques about how to freeze, can, and pickle vegetables.
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Essential Oils 101 presented by Hilary Chubb
- Wednesday, | 6pm
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Learn the basics of integrating essential oils into your life!
This program will include information about the process of making essential oils, discussion of how to safely use oils in a variety of w...
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August 11
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Festive Friday
- Friday, | 6pm
- Location: The Gazebo - Main Street and Rte. 20
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Festive Friday
- Friday, | 6pm
- Location: The Gazebo - Main Street and Rte. 20
August 12
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Candidate Meet & Greet Series: Alec Ross, Democratic Candidate for Maryland Governor
- Saturday, | 11am - 2pm
- Location: Farmers Market & 357 High St.
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Come and meet Candidate Ross Saturday, August 12
11am -12 Noon at the Chestertown Farmer’s Market
12 Noon -2 pm at the Democratic Club of Kent County Headquarters, 357 High St. Chestertown...
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August 18
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Rock Hall Cruise Night by Smilin' Jake
- Friday, | 5:30 - 8:30pm
- Location: Main St.
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Festive Friday and Cruise Night
- Friday, | 5:30 - Cruise Night; 6:00 - Festive Friday
- Location: Festive Friday - Gazebo at the Village - Main & Rte. 20; Cruise Night - Main Street
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Festive Friday - musical entertainment; Cruise Night - antique cars displayed on Main Street.
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August 19
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Lessons from the Caulk family: How to Do Family History Research
- Saturday, | Saturday 10am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Legacy Day
Presented by Dr. Jeanette Sherbondy in partnership with the Historical Society of Kent County.
An information-packed talk on researching African-American family history, including informa...
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Legacy Day
- Saturday, | 4:30 - 10pm
- Location: Bordley History Center
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“Music in the Park” joins forces with the Kent County Histrical Society to present Chestertown’s 4th annual “Legacy Day.” Revel with our community in this outdoor multi-c...
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August 23
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Reception: Celebrating 27 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Wednesday, | 5:30 - 7:30pm
- Location: 408 High Street
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5:30pm Reception & Resource Fair
View Advocacy: A History of People Speaking Up for Themselves, a touring exhibit on loan from the Museum of disAbility History, coordinated by the Maryland Depart...
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August 25
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Festive Friday
- Friday, | 6pm
- Location: The Gazebo at the Village - Main and Rte. 20
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Sultana Public Sails (Music Sail)
- Friday, | 5 - 7pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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All of the fun of a regular SULTANA trip with the added treat of hearing great music by local artist.
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Little Nippers - Oyster Tonging Boat in Chestertown
- Friday, | 11am
- Location: Main Meeting Room, 408 High Street
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Try your hand at oyster tonging on a 5ft x 8ft boat that will be installed inside the library! Learn about the practice of tonging for oysters in the Chesapeake and explore the Little Nippers boat wi...
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Little Nippers - Oyster Tonging Boat in Rock Hall
- Friday, | 2pm
- Location: 5585 Main Street, Rock Hall
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Try your hand at oyster tonging on a 5ft x 8ft boat that will be installed inside the library! Learn about the practice of tonging for oysters in the Chesapeake and explore the Little Nippers boat wi...
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August 26
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Sultana Public Sails (Ecology)
- Saturday, | 11am - 1pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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Sultana Public Sails
- Saturday, | 2 - 4pm
- Location: 200 S. Cross Street
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Departing and returning from SULTANA’s home port of historic Chestertown (and occasionally other ports around the Chesapeake), SULTANA’s two-hour public sails are a great way to sail the C...
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Candidate Meet & Greet Series: Rich Madaleno, Democratic Candidate for Maryland Governor
- Saturday, | 11am
- Location: 357 High st. & Farmer's Market
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Come and meet Candidate Madelano
11am -12 Noon at the Chestertown Farmer’s Market
12 Noon -2 pm at the Democratic Club of Kent County Headquarters, 357 High St. Chestertown...
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