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The driving route courses through the farms, forests and
Underground Railroad sites until you arrive in Denton, where
you’ll explore the Choptank on a two-hour cruise. Tours are

offered August 10th and September 14th. The cost is $95 per
person. Visit https://delmarvabirding.com/choptank-river-
cruise-caroline-county/to register.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
Eastern Shore Jousting Association will be holding a joust
at the Queen Anne’s County Fair starting at 5 PM at Queen
Anne’s County 4-H Park, 105 Dulin Clark Road, Centreville,
Jousting is Maryland’s offi cial state sport. Open to the public

to watch. Gate admission benefits the fair. Please bring your
own chairs. For more information, contact Karen A. Callahan
at 410-310-8934.
Bring the family out and enjoy Denton’s Friday Night
Cruise-In on the 2nd Friday of the month from 6 – 9 PM.

There will be a DJ spinning oldies tunes, food vendors, and

more! This event takes place on the 200 block of Market Street
in historic downtown Denton. Have a car you would like to
display? Contact Patti’s Petals at 410-479-4445.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
21st Annual Peach Festival, 9 AM - 2 PM at Preston Fire Hall,
3680 Choptank Road, Preston. Local peaches, ice cream, baked

goods, scrapple sandwiches, soft crab sandwiches available as

well as crafters and vendors. Contact us at 410-673-7538, or

offi ce@prestonbethesdaumc.org. Benefits Bethesda United
Methodist Church. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUGUST 18-19
You won’t want to miss Caroline Summerfest, an annual
Exeter Open House. Exeter, located at 408 Old Denton Road
end-of-summer celebration that unfolds on the streets of
in Federalsburg, is one of the oldest remaining structures in

Downtown Denton! This free, family-friendly festival features
southern Caroline County, dating back to around 1800. Many
three stages of regional & local entertainment, a Friday battle
of its early residents were millers who worked in the grist
of the high school marching bands, Saturday fi reworks show,
mill across the road on the Marshyhope Creek. Docents will
strolling performers, artisans, free KidzArt activities, games
be available. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed!
and food vendors featuring local non-profits. Free parking and

For more information, please contact 443-434-3114 or
shuttle bus transportation will be available from the Health
federalsburgmuseum@comcast.net.

and Public Services Building off 6th Street (across from Fire
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 Hall) on both days.Learn more at CarolineSummerfest.com.
Eastern Shore Jousting Association will be holding their SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Queen Anne County Joust starting at 4 PM at the Tuckahoe

The 31st Annual Native American Festival will be held from
Equestrian Center, 619 Crouse Mill Road, Queen Anne.

10 AM- 6 PM This is a one day only, rain or shine event, held
Jousting is Maryland’s offi cial state sport. Open to the public
at 214 Middle St., Vienna under the water tower. Cost is $7
to watch. Please bring your own chairs. For more information,
per person, 4 & under are free. Bring your lawn chairs and
contact Diane Sherwood at 410-310-7945.
spend the day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Head to downtown Denton on the Th ird Th ursday of every
Beginner Square Dance Lessons at Maple Elementary School
month from 5-7 PM as downtown businesses extend their
Cambridge. Classes will be held every Tuesday starting at 5:30
hours and offer specials! Where can you shop for the freshest

PM. Try it for free to see if it is for you. Singles, couples and
floral arrangements, find one-of-a-kind gifts and home decor,

children over 10 are welcome. Contact: Profnanny@aol.com.
dine on the porch with views of the Choptank River or enjoy a
delectable fusion of Irish-American fare in a traditional public SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
house? Downtown Denton during Th ird Th ursdays! Come Cordova Day from 10 AM-2 PM at the Cordova Firehouse.
rediscover downtown Denton as restaurants and businesses For more info call 410-820-2131.
extend their hours and off er specials on the 3rd Th ursday of
every month. Contact: DowntownDenton.com,
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