Cambridge, Maryland and Dorchester County Calendar of Events for MAY 2010
Cambridge is only 20 minutes from Easton and Oxford
Heritage Month & Locals Discount on Kayaks/Bikes
Blackwater Paddle & Pedal Adventures
410-901-9255
May 1st-May 31st
Blackwater Paddle & Pedal Adventures honors local residents
with a 50% discount during Dorchester County Heritage Month!
Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse Cruise
Sawyer Charters
410-397-3743
May 1st
Depart Hoopers Island and visit six "Beacons of Light" on
the Chesapeake. Learn their fascinating history, legends, and
bits of local folklore as you enjoy a scenic cruise in an area rich
in maritime history.
2010 Six Pillars Century—Blackwater Bicycle Tour
Character Counts Mid-Shore
410-819-0386
May 1st
This bicycle tour starts at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge.
The majority of the ride is through the picturesque Blackwater
National Wildlife Refuge.
Pirate Ship Cruise and Hands-On Adventure
Pirate Adventures of the Eastern Shore
410-770-3335
May 1st-September 6th
Bring the family aboard a pirate ship for a spine-tingling,
hair-raising, side-splitting pirate adventure!
Flowering of the Church at Old Trinity
Old Trinity Church
410-228-2940
May 1st-May 2nd
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the restoration of this
17th-century church.
Great Chesapeake Bay Wellness Race and Family Walk
Eastern Shore Hospital Center Auxiliary
May 1st
10K race and 3K walk to benefit the Eastern Shore
Hospital Center Auxiliary.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
Historic Tours - Cambridge & Beyond
410-901-1000
May 1st, 11:00 am - 12:00
Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic
District of Cambridge.
Classic Car Show
American Legion - Hurlock
May 1st, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Classic Car Show with food, beverages, door prizes,
awards for all categories. Plus live music by the Jones Boys.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail
Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack
410-228-7141
May 1st, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 8th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 15th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 22nd, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 29th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay
Skipjack
Southern Gospel Music Concert and Christian Ventriloquist
Comedy
Faith Baptist Fellowship
May 1st, 5:00 pm
Featuring My Tribute Quartet, One Day Closer Quartet
and Ryan and Friends (for the children).
Mid-Atlantic Blessing of the Bikes
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
410-228-1424
May 2nd
Bring your motorcycle for a blessing.
Rebuilding a Skipjack - Lady Katie
South Dorchester Folk Museum
410-609-3093
May 5th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Capt Scott Todd and the story of Skipjack Lady Katie
Farmers' Market
Cambridge Main Street Farmers' Market
443-477-0843
May 6th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 13th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 20th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
May 27th, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The market is open Thursdays from 3-6pm in historic
downtown Cambridge.
Mother's Day Weekend Meals & Specials in Dorchester
Dorchester County, Maryland
410-228-1000
May 8th-May 9th
Find out where to go for Mother's Day meals, specials,
and giveaways.
History Comes Alive: Kids Make a Native American
Medicine Bag
La Grange Plantation
410-228-7953
May 8th, 10:00 am - 12:00
Children 5 to 11 can make a Native American medicine
bag as part of the Dorchester County Historical Society's
History Comes Alive series.
Event information changes daily. Please visit www.tourdorchester.org for up-to-date listings.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District
Historic Tours - Cambridge & Beyond
410-901-1000
May 8th, 11:00 am - 12:00
May 15th, 11:00 am - 12:00
May 22nd, 11:00 am - 12:00
May 29th, 11:00 am - 12:00
Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic
District of Cambridge.
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge
Cambridge Main Street
410-228-0020
May 8th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gallery openings, late shopping hours, entertainment,
dining
Bird Walk at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
410-228-2677
May 8th, 8:00 am - 10:00
A guided bird watching expedition—for nature lovers of all
ages and abilities!
Mother's Day Serenade at the Arts Center
Dorchester Center for the Arts
410-228-7782
May 9th, 2:00 pm
Special free concert at the Dorchester Center for the Arts
especially for Mother's Day.
Mother's Day Special
Emily's Produce
410-228-3512
May 9th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Stop by Emily's Produce for FREE Strawberry Shortcake
on Mother's Day
Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area Awards Event
Dorchester County, Maryland
410-228-1000
May 13th, 6:00 pm
Help celebrate groups and individuals who are preserving
and promoting our local heritage during this annual awards
event.
Experimental Watermedia Workshop
Dorchester Center for the Arts
410-228-7782
May 14th-May 16th
Intensive, three-day workshop with nationally recognized
artist Karen Rosasco at the Dorchester Center for the Arts.
Gallery 447 Spring Opening
Gallery 447
410-924-0692
May 15th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Marks of Six Painters
Haunted Tour of Cambridge and Dorchester County
Dorchester County, Maryland
410-228-1000
May 16th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join Mindie Burgoyne, author of Haunted Eastern Shore,
as she leads a tour of legends and haunted tales in
Cambridge and Dorchester County.
Senior Celebration 2010
Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care
410-228-0190
May 20th, 9:00 am
A educational, informative and fun event
Ribbon Cutting at Layton's Chance Winery
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
410-228-1205
May 21st, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Today is our official opening day!
Girls Night Out at the Arts Center
Dorchester Center for the Arts
410-228-7782
May 21st, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gather your girlfriends for an evening of creative fun,
wine, and lite appetizers.
Weave a Basket at the Historical Society
La Grange Plantation
410-228-7953
May 21st, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Learn to weave a basket with an experienced basket
weaver. Everyone will leave with a complete basket.
Spring Nature Walk at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
410-228-2677
May 22nd, 10:00 am - 12:00
A guided trail walk with a naturalist—for nature lovers of
all ages and abilities!
Panel Discussion - The Marks of Six PAinters
Gallery 447
410-924-0692
May 22nd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A panel discussion for the current hanging show at Gallery
447
Event information changes daily. Please visit www.tourdorchester.org for up-to-date listings.
Beckwith Strawberry Festival & Spocott Windmill Day
Beckwith United Methodist Church
410-228-7807
May 22nd, 9:00 am
Enjoy two events in one!
Horn Point Antique Fly-in
Horn Point Laboratory
410-221-8425
May 22nd, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit the past with our annual antique airplane fly-in at
Horn Point Aerodrome.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sails
Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack
410-228-7141
May 23rd, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Take a One-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay
Skipjack
View of the Vineyard at Layton's Chance
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
410-228-1205
May 23rd, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Plant a grape vine during this second annual planting
celebration at Dorchester's first-ever winery!
Bird Walk at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
410-228-2677
May 23rd, 8:00 am - 10:00
A guided bird watching expedition—for nature lovers of all
ages and abilities!
Beer Crafters Dinner with Evolution Brewery
Blue Point Provision
410-901-6410
May 26th, 7:00 pm
Enjoy gourmet food paired with brews from Evolution
Brewery.
Grand Opening Weekend at Layton's Chance Winery
Layton's Chance Vineyard and Winery
410-228-1205
May 28th-May 30th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
This weekend marks the first of many beautiful summer
days at Layton's Chance. Music, snacks, tours and tastingsbring
a friend and join the fun!
Memorial Day Free Skipjack Sails
Nathan of Dorchester Skipjack
410-228-7141
May 31st, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free Sails on the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester
Celebrating Dorchester County’s Heritage Month
Event information changes daily. Please visit www.tourdorchester.org for up-to-date listings.
Cambridge, Maryland and Dorchester County area events information for may sourced from www.tourdorchester.org
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