Upcoming Events in the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District
Hideaway Farm Fresh Produce and Jams
Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm. 111 North 11th Street
The Hideaway Farm is a small farm using organic methods for growing veggies. They also operate a greenhouse with bedding plands, perennials & veggie plants. Catch them in Crisfield every Saturday in season.
Crisfield Legacy Dinner
Sept 27 – 6 pm to 9 pm Tawes Museum - sold out
Sept 28 - 4 to 7 pm - 952 W Main
Based out of Salisbury, Maryland, Jessica L. Schlegel is a watercolor artist who delves into the world around her. Growing up on the Eastern Shore, Jessica fell in love with the array of landscapes and wildlife in such a small area.She focuses on her watercolor and acrylic paintings, along with craft items like hand painted glasses that are sold at The Bay Gift Vault.
Sept. 28 - 11 am - 4 pm
Somers Cove Marina, 715 Broadway Ave, Crisfield
Join us for a waterfront festival celebrating the heritage, cuisine and fishing culture of the Chesapeake. Highlights include food & beverage tents, demonstrations, contests and entertainment.
tasteofcrisfield.com
National Good Neighbor Day - Live music, local food and art by the Chesapeake Bay!
Whether you live in Crisfield or on the Shore or are just visiting, have a good neighbor and meet a good neighbor at this event celebrated with live music, artists and vendors, beer and wine and festival foods. Enjoy live music with
Joshua Barrett
sponsored by
Cafe's Carry Out
while you stroll, shop and experience great local food. 4th Saturday Bay Strolls are sponsored by the Somerset County Arts Council, WBYC 107.3 Crisfield Community Radio, the City of Crisfield and the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project. More information on this and other events is available at
CrisfieldArts.org
Crabplace Crab & Cruise Motown
Fall Grand Finale - The Ultimate Seafood Party season is closing out with a bang. The best crabs of the year show up in the Fall and we'll be putting the cream of the crop on your table. Our Jumbo grade ranges from 6 1/4" to 8"!
October 1 - Ocean City Art League,
502 94th Street Ocean City
At seven different locations across Maryland, MSAC will be hosting its second annual Regional Arts Institutes as part of our professional development series this fall for all arts constituents (independent artists, arts organizations/programs, County Arts Councils, A&E Districts, etc.).
1. One-on-one networking and resource opportunities
2. New MSAC Strategic Plan
3. Launching of the Independent Artist Network
4. Review of the Grants for Organizations on-year full application
5. Presentations by MSAC Partners, MD State Department of Education, Maryland Citizens for the Arts, Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance & more
Original Ward Brothers Workshop Open -FREE
Oct 5 - 10:30 am till 2:00 pm - 3195 Sackertown Road
The original workshop of decoy carvers Steve and Lem Ward. The Workshop is preserved in a state much like it would have been during the Ward brothers’ lives. Also open by appointment by calling 410.968.2501. Admission is free.
Oct 5 - 9 am to 3 pm - Community Wide
A community wide yard sale and yART sale (= yard art)!
Oct 5 - Crisfield to Smith Island, 8 am to 4 pm
$115/person, includes lunch
Depart Somers Cove Marine in Crisfield, Maryland, for a daylong birding cruise to historic Smith Island in the heart of the Chesapeake Bay.
These species nest on and around Smith Island in the summer, and most are preparing to head south for the winter. This may be your last chance to see these birds in 2019, so please join us to wish them farewell before their fall migration!
We will bird by boat during the morning, with stops in the villages of Ewell and Tylerton for short hikes and birding. At midday, enjoy a a hearty lunch of crab cakes and Smith Island cake at the world-famous Drum Point Market (lunch is included in the trip cost; non-seafood options available). The boat returns to Crisfield around 4:00 p.m.
The Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Project presents this poetry workshop led by Delaware Beat Poet Laureate Babs McGrory. Pi-ku is a type of poetry similar to Haiku but based on the first 3 digits of pi (3.14) with the associated number of syllables per line.
Attendees pay $10 and will be provided with an issue of Pi(e)-ku Poetry magazine with their own poetry in it which will be mailed to them within 3 weeks, & Pie from Johnnysweets
A limited number of scholarships are available, no questions asked, simply select the scholarship option.
Sign up
here.
Sign up deadline is Oct 8
Ways to Lower the Cost of Flood Insurance
Oct 17 - 5 to 7 pm - Former Corbin Library, 4 E Main St
Crisfield Mayor Barry Dize invites Crisfielders to a free workshop on
reducing the cost of flood insurance led by Kevin Wagner, MDE
The meeting will begin with free pizza. RSVPs are encouraged but not
required. Please RSVP to jmerritt@crisfieldcityhall.com.If you have a copy of your flood insurance policy or Elevation Certificate, please bring it with you to the workshop.
Original Ward Brothers Workshop Open -FREE
Oct 19 - 10:30 am till 2:00 pm -
3195 Sackertown Road
The original workshop of decoy carvers Steve and Lem Ward. The Workshop is preserved in a state much like it would have been during the Ward brothers’ lives. Also open by appointment by calling 410.968.2501. Admission is free.
Halloween Parade & Party
Oct 26 - 12 pm - FREE
Then walk to
Somers Cove Marina, 715 Broadwa
y for the party & trunk or treat. If you would like to participate in being a part of the trunk or treat please call Jayna at 410-968-1300.
4th Saturday Bay Stroll - Eat, Drink & Be Scary
Come in costume to compete for a first-place prize for both children and adults. Don’t miss the costume dog parade!
Arts & Entertainment District Planning Meeting
Nov 12 - 5 pm - Corbin Studio & Gallery, 4 E Main St
Be a part of something great! All are welcome!
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Support your town & your community and get unique local items here in Crisfield!
Giving Tuesday - Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District
Save the date! Dec 3 More information coming soon.
Support Crisfield's economic growth, artistic community, and free and reduced cost art and entertainment programs and workshops!
Christmas Parade
Dec 6th, 2018 - 6:30 pm - Main Street
Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit at the Tawes Museum
Dec 7, 2019 through Jan 18, 2020 - 3 9th St, Crisfield, MD 21817
