The Chestertown Recreation Committee invites you to attend.  

This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High

We want to celebrate you, your growing family, and your new little one! If you are a new or expectant parent or caregiver, join us for a fun online Community Baby Shower featuring live Zoom meetups, games, prizes, and tons of information about local resources for your family. This event is for Moms, Dads, Foster… Continue Reading Virtual Community Baby Shower for new and expecting parents, Kent County, MD.

Beginning on the Summer Solstice (Sunday, June 20) until June 26, ShoreRivers will host a new kind of Solstice Celebration that offers something for everyone. Instead of one evening under the tent, the week-long celebration will include small-group expeditions, an online auction, and a free livestream concert with Philip Dutton and the Alligators. ShoreRivers is… Continue Reading ShoreRivers Solstice Celebration

This Father's Day join us for a glass of award-winning Crow wine and a personal wood-fired pan pizza by Chef Paul McCormick. Ticket includes 1 glass of featured Crow wine, 1 personal pan pizza and a salad. Additional food and wine by glass or bottle will be available for purchase.

In this class, you will learn techniques for creating miniature paintings on tea bags. Learn a few tips, create a sailing scene together, and then try some designs of your own. Experienced local artist, crafter, and teacher Brenda Foehrkolb will guide us through this fun activity while we enjoy camaraderie with each other. Make some… Continue Reading June 23: Painted Tea Bag with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)

NMF celebrates its 10th Anniversary Festival, in Chestertown, Aug. 1–14. Leading up to the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade will be held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August. June 24, 7-8 PM, features Jared Hauser, oboist, praised for his “subtle refined style” by Gramophone Magazine. He was appointed… Continue Reading FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival

Join us for our 2021 Vines to Wine Farm to Table Summer Dinner! Start with welcome Sparkling and appetizers, then tour the vineyard to see our 2021 vine growth. You will then be seated on our patio for a 4-course meal crafted by celebrity Chef Robbie Jester and enjoy newly released Crow wines. Menu to… Continue Reading Vines to Wine Farm to Table Summer Dinner

We want you to feel safe when participating in our bicycling event. Social distancing & precautions will be maintained. The Chestertown Lions Club welcomes cyclists to its summer bicycling challenge, the Bay to Bay ride. The tour consists of five routes between 26 and 102 miles in length. The flat loop routes take in the… Continue Reading Bay to Bay Bicycle Ride

Learn something new & enjoy the camaraderie of creating with others in this casual lunchtime class. We will be creating a beautiful and simple kind of illuminated letters, using materials you already have at home. An alphabet font will be provided upon registration. Suggested supplies include: * Paper - card stock, watercolor paper, mixed media… Continue Reading July 8: Fancy Lettering with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)

This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High

NMF celebrates its 10th Anniversary Festival, in Chestertown, Aug. 1–14. Leading up to the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade will be held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August. July 22, 7-8 PM, featuresParker-Harley, associate professor of flute at the Univ. of South Carolina and an experienced orchestral soloist.… Continue Reading FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival

Run for Wine at the Amazing Crow Vineyard! NEW IN 2021 — Summer Evening Race featuring Post Race Barbecue!Race and Post Race Features Include: Chip-Timed 5K Run with instant results Flat Cross Country style course through the 365 acre farm and 12 acre vineyard Post Run Wine (1 complimentary glass of wine included for those… Continue Reading Run the Vineyards – Crow 5k

We had hoped to bring live concert music back to Kent County in August 2021, but, though the COVID-19 situation is improving, it is not yet possible for us to responsibly and successfully hold a two-week orchestral event with musicians who travel from far and wide to be here. Therefore, the NMF Board of Directors… Continue Reading National Music Festival – 10th Anniversary Season

Take a peaceful hour for yourself to create this simple yet elegant turtle design. You'll have fun learning techniques to add unique doodles & some special effects. Enjoy the camaraderie of creating with like-minded souls. Suggested supplies include: * Paper * Thin black micron pen * A black Elegant Writer marker (must be this brand)… Continue Reading August 17: Zen Turtle with Brenda Foehrkolb (via Zoom)

This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High

NMF celebrates its 10th Anniversary Festival, in Chestertown, Aug. 1–14. Leading up to the occasion, a series of delightful live discussions recalling the decade will be held via Zoom on 4th Thursdays, April - August. August 26, 7-8 PM, features Tom Parchman, principal clarinetist with the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine, and professor at the… Continue Reading FESTIVAL FORUM from the National Music Festival

Learn the secrets of great photography as dusk approaches in downtown Chestertown. You will walk the cobblestone streets, learning to capture images of this historic colonial riverside town. Kris is a fantastic teacher and professional photographer who will open your eyes to new possibilities. Bring your camera & wear your walking shoes!

Tickets on sale now - https://www.garfieldcenter.org/gcaevent/chestertown-jazz-festival-25th-anniversary/ Schedule Thursday 9th: Jazz at The Mainstay in Rock Hall Friday 10th: Gala Cocktail Party & Concert in the Festival Tent, WiImer Park (tickets $40) The Bratcher Project Special performance by The Sholbertshire Quintet Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails Saturday 11th: An Afternoon in Wilmer Park of Fabulous Jazz featuring… Continue Reading 25th Annual Chestertown Jazz Festival

This series of gatherings takes place in downtown Chestertown every third Thursday of the month, April through October, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., weather permitting. The Town closes the 300 block of High Street, adjacent to Fountain Park, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and owners line up their antique, exotic, classic, or custom cars to share… Continue Reading Cars on High

We had hoped to bring live concert music back to Kent County in August, but, though the COVID-19 situation is improving, it is not yet possible for us to responsibly and successfully hold a two-week orchestral event with musicians who travel from far and wide to be here. Therefore, the NMF Board of Directors has… Continue Reading National Music Festival – Delayed Until 2022 – Hope to See You Then