Events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Find upcoming events on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including festivals, live music, arts and culture, food and drink events, and seasonal celebrations. This local events calendar highlights what’s happening in Easton, St. Michaels, Oxford, Chestertown, and nearby Eastern Shore towns, making it easy for visitors and residents to plan their time in the area.

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  • 2023 Spring Fling

    Let’s welcome all new beginnings for Cambridge Main Street with an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and a live auction. Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets. We look forward to welcoming you! Funds raised from Spring Fling go to support Cambridge Main Street operating expenses.

    $85
  • Cambridge Farmers’ Market

    Operating May through November in 2023, Thursdays from 3pm – 6pm, the Long Wharf Farmer’s Market is a local favorite!  What’s better than a waterfront Farmer’s Market? The market is situated in the Long Wharf park, nearby public parking. The market is within walking distance to the Municipal Marina, Skipjack Nathan, the replica Choptank River […]

    Free
  • Blackwater Refuge Wildlife Drive

    The 4-mile long Wildlife Drive is open from sunrise to sunset every day, takes you through several types of wildlife-rich habitat found at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.   Wildlife Drive is paved, and can be accessed by vehicle, bicycle, or foot. An entrance fee is required for the Drive, and can be paid at the […]

    $3
  • Emily’s Produce

    The market with a U-Pick strawberry, blackberry, blueberry and cherry patch, U-Cut flower patch, and a beautiful selection of hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, and planters straight from their own greenhouse. Delicious homemade desserts are made daily. The market offers the freshest and sweetest homegrown sweet corn and tomatoes starting in late June as well as […]

    Free
  • Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta

    The oldest active powerboat race in the country happens right here in Dorchester County, Maryland. This year's race will be held on May 20-21, 2023 on the Choptank River. About 70 boats are expected to be on hand to create an exciting two days of racing. Admission is FREE with a $5 a day charge […]

  • Sail on the Skipjack Nathan (May 27th)

    Nathan sails from May through October. Each sail is two hours long and generally includes an oyster dredging demonstration. Sails are unique depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Advance reservations are recommended and accepted online use the link below, until midnight of the day before the sail. We carry up to 20 passengers per […]

    $40