The Eastern Shore offers many diverse areas to discover and activities to enjoy. The Chesapeake Bay, Chester River and other waterways provide natural settings to enjoy the ever-changing landscapes and wildlife. The Eastern Shore is popular for hunting, biking, fishing, oysters, crabs and boating activities.
Historic Chestertown is a great destination for a day trip or weekend getaway at a local B&B or Inn. Enjoy the Chester River Walk, shops, cafes and the many parks and walking trails. The historic fishing village of Rock Hall offers canoe rentals and boat charters. Annual Eastern Shore events include the Chestertown Tea Party, Sultana Downrigging Festival and the Easton Wildlife Festival.
Visit our site for local information about the area and communities.
Found 96 entries about Explore the Eastern Shore - Events and Things to Do.
It's that time of year again...Downtown Chestertown 2013 Crazy Days are July 25, 26, 27 ! Shops have sidewalk sales and there is free parking downtown all 3 days. For kids, there will be 'Fun in the Park' with Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, and a Puppet Show. More Crazy Days Info
1566 Views, 0 Comments
The Kent County Fair is being held July 18, 19 & 20, 2013. The focus of the Kent County Fair is agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for county youth. The Fair features 4-H and community exhibits, animals, tractors, games and entertainment. Popular fair events include bull-riding and the 4-H livestock and cake auctions. Each evening features different foods including a fish fry and pit beef on Thursday, pork bbq on Friday and chicken bbq on Saturday. More Kent County Fair
1767 Views, 0 Comments
The annual Log Canoe races will be held on the Miles River on June 29, 2013. Boat cruises aboard Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s replica buyboat are available to view the Log Canoes. The cruise departs from the museum at 1pm, with space limited and advanced registration needed. To register or for more information, call 410-745-4941, or visit Talbot County Info
The history of the log canoe is closely tied to the development of the oystering industry on the bay. In pre-power days, the log canoe was an inexpensive craft which could be assembled without recourse to shipbuilders
The log canoe is a type of sailboat developed in the Chesapeake Bay region. Based on the dugout, it was the principal traditional fishing boat of the bay until superseded by…
2022 Views, 0 Comments
Paint Annapolis 2013 is an event with juried artists painting throughout downtown Annapolis for three days. There will be a ticketed evening reception and a juried exhibition at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. For more information on this event, visit Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
1517 Views, 0 Comments
ST. MICHAELS - ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL - JUNE 14, 15, 16, 2013
Antique boats and wooden classics come to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) this June 14 – 16 for the 26th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels, MD. It is hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS), this Father’s Day weekend event brings an era of by-gone days to CBMM’s waterfront campus.
CBMM’s buyboat Mister Jim will offer scenic cruises along the Miles River throughout the three-day festival. Owners of some of the most beautifully restored yachts and cabin cruisers will offer boarding along CBMM’s docks, with Friday noted as the best day for tours.
The festival is highlighted by the largest collection of…
1671 Views, 0 Comments
The Kent Island Federation of Arts (KIFA) in Stevensville, Maryland is planning its fourth annual “Gardens By The Sea” tour for the weekend of June 8th and 9th, 2013. Most gardens will either be directly on the Chesapeake Bay or on inlets of Cox and Thompson Creeks, Eastern Bay, Prospect Bay, and the Wye River. Enjoy a self-guided tour of these gardens with docents greeting one at each garden and pointing out special features that make these gardens unique. There will be plein air artists at work as well.
In addition to beautiful flowers, gorgeous landscapes, water views and unique gardening techniques, a very special feature of this year’s tour once again will be the Cascia Vineyards on Kent Island. With the KIFA Garden Tour ticket booklet,…
1523 Views, 0 Comments
The Annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival will be underway this weekend, May 25-26. Events include the reenactment of the 'Tossing of the Tea Overboard' down on the Chester River. Folks will be wandering around in Colonial costumes including the colonial militia reenactors. Handmade crafts are for sale with demonstrations on how colonial items were made. Enjoy great food and entertainment for the whole family. A Walking Tour of the Historic District is also offered. On Sunday, have fun watching the zany Annual Raft Race.Â
Wine Tasting The Chestertown Tea Party will host a wine tasting. The event will be held at Wilmer Park from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature ten local…
1857 Views, 0 Comments
Kent County is hosting the annual "Taste of the Town" event this weekend:
Sunday, April 28, 2013
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fountain Park - HIstoric Chestertown
Local restaurants and chefs will be offering food samples, local wine and local beer. For more information, visit the link:  Taste of the Town Kent County. Also this weekend is the "Paint the Town" plein air event featuring numerous local artists. More information about this event is available through this link Kent County Paint the Town
1595 Views, 0 Comments
St. Michaels Wine Fest 2013 is dedicated to the victims and heroes of the Boston Marathon. The event will be held on April 27-28, 2013. Dignitaries from wineries around the world will be on hand to tell you about production of their wines. Wine dinners will be held in St. Michaels, Oxford, and at Scossa in Easton. Find out about other scheduled activities and how to get tickets with this link St.Michaels, Md Wine Fest
1699 Views, 0 Comments
Eastern Shore Manor Home - Radcliffe Cross c.1770 is set on 20.5-Acres across from the Chester River. The stately brick house is one room deep, with a center hall opening to the front and rear of the home. A gracious stairway winds up to the second and third floor bedrooms. Other notable features are a paneled library, detailed mouldings and original random width floors.
Located less than 1-mile from downtown Chestertown, offers views of Radcliffe Creek and the pond. On the grounds are a barn and other outbuildings. Offered at:Â $947,000
Note:Â Also for sale is an additional 7.5 Acres with a Tenant House which is being offered for $335,000 to the purchaser.
1648 Views, 0 Comments
