Dorchester County Events October 2010

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Dorchester County Events for October

Hurlock Fall Festival	October 01, 2010 - October 02, 2010	Enjoy a parade, train rides, craft tables, line-dancing, live music, pony rides, games and plenty of food at our annual festival.
Happy Hour at the Winery	October 01, 2010 - November 19, 2010 4:00 pm 3 Hours	Oct. 1st and 15th, November 5th and 19th. May be extended!
'Spirit World' at the Main Street Gallery	October 01, 2010 - November 01, 2010	Halloween-season exhibit featuring works on themes of spirits, spirituality, and more by top contemporary regional artists.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail	October 02, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours	Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District	October 02, 2010 11:00 am	Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
End of Summer Concert- Randy Lee & the Saltwater Cowboys!	October 02, 2010 6:00 pm 3 Hours	Randy Lee Ashcraft and the Saltwater Cowboys
Bird Walk	October 02, 2010 8:00 am 4 Hours	with Terry Allen
Blackwater Refuge Open House	October 02, 2010 8:00 am 8 Hours	A day of fun at the Refuge for the entire family
Photography Workshop	October 02, 2010 9:00 am 6 Hours	with Jim Clark
Blessing of the Animals	October 03, 2010 2:00 pm 2 Hours	Animals of all kinds are welcome, with proper restraints.
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge	October 07, 2010 3:00 pm 3 Hours	The market is open Thursdays from 3-6pm in historic downtown Cambridge.
Second Saturday in Downtown Cambridge	October 09, 2010 5:00 pm 4 Hours	Gallery openings, late shopping hours, entertainment, dining
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District	October 09, 2010 11:00 am	Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
Horn Point Lab Open House	October 09, 2010 10:00 am 5 Hours	Open House at The University of MD Center for Environmental Science
Make your own scarecrow!	October 09, 2010 - October 10, 2010	Scarecrow weekend at Breckenridge Farms!
Nature Walk	October 09, 2010 10:00 am 2 Hours	with Shirley Bailey
Sailwinds Park East Kite Festival	October 10, 2010 11:00 am 4 Hours	Let's go fly a kite at Sailwinds Park East!
Farmers' Market in Downtown Cambridge	October 14, 2010 3:00 pm 3 Hours	The market is open Thursdays from 3-6pm in historic downtown Cambridge.
Happy Hour at the Winery!	October 15, 2010 4:00 pm 3 Hours	Live Music at the Winery- 1st & 3rd Fridays
Beckwith Apple Festival	October 16, 2010 9:00 am 5 Hours	Features a large flea market and crafts, face painting, apples, apple dumplings, apple pies, oyster sandwiches, BBQ chicken, burgers and fries.
Crabtoberfest	October 16, 2010 12:00 pm	Oktoberfest, Dorchester County Style!
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail	October 16, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours	Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District	October 16, 2010 11:00 am	Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
Wild Goose Chase Bicycle Tour for Women	October 17, 2010	One-day bicycle tour for women takes in and around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sails	October 17, 2010 11:00 am 2 Hours	Two sails are offered, departing at 11 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a one-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. Adults: $15; Children 6-12: $7; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
Dorchester Genealogy Club Lunch	October 20, 2010 12:00 pm 3 Hours	Monthly meeting of genealogy buffs free and open to the public, begins at 12 noon and goes until ? bring a bag lunch
5th Annual Schooner Rendezvous	October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010	Schooners and other historic vessels from around the country gather in Cambridge.
Girls Night Out at the Arts Center	October 22, 2010 7:00 pm 3 Hours	Reserve at 410.228.7782.
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail	October 23, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours	Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District	October 23, 2010 11:00 am	Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
Pumpkin Carving Contest	October 23, 2010 - October 24, 2010	Breckinridge Farms has a pumpkin carving contest
Nature Walk	October 23, 2010 10:00 am 2 Hours	with Shirley Bailey
Halloween Party	October 23, 2010 4:00 pm 4 Hours	Pumpkin carving and costume contest!
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sails	October 24, 2010 11:00 am 2 Hours	Two sails are offered, departing at 11 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a one-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. Adults: $15; Children 6-12: $7; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance	October 26, 2010 6:30 pm	This event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments. Meeting to start at 7 p.m.
Flashlight Maze Event	October 29, 2010 - October 31, 2010	Flashlight weekend at Breckinridge Farms
Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Public Sail	October 30, 2010 1:00 pm 2 Hours	Take a Two-Hour Sail on a Traditional Chesapeake Bay Skipjack Enjoy a two-hour sail aboard a traditional Chesapeake Bay skipjack on the beautiful Choptank River. Each sail is unique, depending on wind, weather, captain and crew. Our volunteers will treat you to an unforgettable experience of the age of sail and oyster dredge boats. On most two-hour sails, we demonstrate oyster dredging, giving a glimpse of the waterman's life on the Bay. Adults: $30; Children 6-12: $10; Under 6: Free. Call 410-228-7141 or email info@skipjack-nathan.org for reservations. Visit our website, www.skipjack-nathan.org for more info.
1-hour Walking Tour of Cambridge Historic District	October 30, 2010 11:00 am	Enjoy a 1-hour Walking Tour of the West End Historic District of Cambridge.
Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise	October 30, 2010 6:00 pm 3 Hours	Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise on The Choptank River Boat
Halloween Extravaganza at the Main Street Gallery	October 30, 2010	Come in your most creative costume!
Bird Walk	October 31, 2010 8:00 am 4 Hours	with Harry Armistead

Dorchester County, Maryland event information sourced from http://www.tourdorchester.org/calendar.php?last_clicked=11