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NORTH EAST RIVER MARINA The fun, affordable marina
The North East River Marina has been one of Cecil County’s favorite land-and-water destinations for the past several years. Located where Caroline Street meets Water Street in historic Charlestown, the Marina features some of the newest upgrades on the Upper Chesapeake Bay. The Marina’s new, gorgeous, floating, composite docks, completely new electric and WiFi networks compliments the Marina’s reputation for security and cleanliness. With beautiful views of the North East River, the Marina offers visitors 103 slips capable of holding boats between 17- and 40-feet, as well as jet-ski slips, land storage and ramp memberships. As the only marina to provide rental motor boats on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, the North East River Marina also has a wide variety of affordable Pontoon boats, Kayaks and S.U.P’s, available to rent by the hour, day or week. We have full maintenance services year-round that provides OMC, Mercury and Volvo parts, restoration and repairs. Summer and winter storage, full winterization, shrink wrap service, spring detailing and canvass repairs can also be found on site. In the ship’s store, you may find all of your nautical needs and supplies. The next time you visit the North East River Marina, come hungry. Throughout the summer season, the Marina throws monthly themed parties for its members -- such as the Pasta Beach Party, the Lobster Party and the Chili Cook-Off. So step back in time to the less-hurried environment of the North East River Marina in the quaint town of Historic Charlestown, Md., located just minutes from four sandy beaches and nearby Delaware.
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Charters LET’S GO BOATING! Nautical Rentals & Charters is the Upper Chesapeake Bay's newest chartering facility. Housed at North East River Marina, Nautical Rentals & Charters offers SUP's, kayaks, pontoon boats, a 34-foot cruiser and a 50-foot yacht. Embark on the spacious 50-foot Carver Yacht with room for 15 people and cruise in comfort and style down the bay. The yacht has two decks with large lounges, multiple televisions, and great entertainment systems. This service is great for wedding parties, reunions, corporate meetings, customer events and many more Nautical-themed events. Step onto the Flagship 34-foot Formula Performance Cruiser. She has 850 HP for a thrill ride that can get you there fast—and in style. The captain can take three couples or a family to pristine beaches, to go eaglewatching, or to go to a nice waterfront restaurant. Jump on a 22-foot Pontoon with a 90 HP Yamaha. Take five Friends to a beach and enjoy dinner on the water or a Sunset Cruise. Our experienced Captain can take you to locations with sandy bottoms, swimming, and great places to eat. We’ve been renting pontoon boats and kayaks in the Chesapeake Bay area since 2006!
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Milburn Orchards: The destination for family fun Milburn Orchards is your destination for family fun! With seasonal events ranging from Easter egg hunts to pictures with Santa, the Milburn family has been making memories since 1902. The fourth generation of the family currently runs Milburn Orchards, with the fifth-generation learning the ropes. There’s always something new and exciting to discover! Milburn Orchards celebrates each harvest of the year, beginning with cherries in June, and blueberries, blackberries, peaches, raspberries and grapes as the summer progresses, and apples each Labor Day Weekend to October. They offer U-Pick Adventures, allowing families to “harvest” their own fruits. But more than that, it’s an opportunity for kids to put down the devices and enjoy the great outdoors. The educational group tours are a fun way to gain in-depth knowledge about food origins and how the farm works. The Milburn motto “Your Farm for Family Fun” is so appropriate. The Summer Harvest Parties, celebrating cherries, berries and peaches, offer old-fashioned fun for kids of all ages. Of course, you can always visit the BarnYard Buddies in the Big BackYard during the Farm Market Hours. The Fall Festival Weekends are a destination for families, with unique activities including hayrides through the apple orchard, a paintball shooting gallery, U-Make scarecrows, super sling, corn maze, and so much more, plus plenty of Pinterest-worthy fall decorations. You may not know Milburn’s also boasts venues, including a beautiful pavilion, for fully customizable parties of all sizes. From birthdays to family reunions, corporate events, and even weddings, Milburn’s can make your event one to remember. For a unique get-together, check out night-time bonfires and hayrides. Complete your day on the farm with lunch on the Orchard View Deck. With a variety of sandwiches and other meal options, there’s something for everyone. Got a sweet tooth? Milburn’s hand-dipped ice cream from Hershey’s and Kilby Cream to create tons of treats! Don’t forget to visit the Farm Market and Bake Shoppe for the famous apple cider donuts, Milburn pies, pastries, breads and more. You’ll also find fresh produce, meats, jams, jellies, sauces and everything else you need to make a delicious dinner when you get home. With something for everyone, no one will leave Milburn’s hungry.
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The Plumpton Park Zoo:
A great place to spend time with your kids If you have not been to the Plumpton Park Zoo in a while you are in for a treat! Located at 1416 Telegraph Road in Rising Sun, the zoo maintains a beautiful, exotic collection of wild animals for the public to enjoy. The owners, Cheryl and Nick Lacovara, rescued the zoo after the facility was shut down in July 2010. Most thought the facility would never reopen, but this couple, who are exotic animal keepers from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, have in five years totally revitalized the park. The zoo is now a permanent community-supported institution for everyone to enjoy. It is evident that these animals are their passion as you walk the well-maintained grounds and view how healthy and happy their animals are. The following is a list of the animals that you can view in their natural habitats: Mammals at the Plumpton Park Zoo The zoo is home to: Alpaca, American Bison, African Crested Porcupine, an African Serval, Arctic Foxes, Bactarin Camels, Bengal Tiger, a Binturong, Black Backed Jackals, American Black Bear, a Bobcat, Eurpean Brown Bear, Fallow Deer, a Giraffe, Llama, Pot Bellied Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Pygmy Goats, Reeves Muntjac, Sheep, Siamang Apes, Sicilian Donkeys, a Silver Fox, Timber Wolves, an African Watusi, a White Bengal Tiger, a White Faced Capuchin Monkey and a pair of Zebra. Birds at the Plumpton Park Zoo The zoo is home to: Barred Owl, Blue and Gold Macaw, Blue-eared Pheasant, Chinese Silky Chickens, Ducks, Harris’s Hawk, Heritage Turkey, Peacocks, Red Golden Pheasant, Sandhill Crane, and Silver Pheasant, Scarlet Macaw, Umbrella Cockatoos, Goffin Cockatoo, Sun Conure. Reptiles at the Plumpton Park Zoo The zoo is home to: African Sulcata Tortoise, American Alligator, Ball Python, Burmese Python, Corn Snake, Gecko, Green Iguana, Hermann Tortoise, Red Iguana, Red Footed Tortoise, and Red Eared Sliders. Education is an important mission of the Plumpton Park Zoo. Summer Camps give children an in-depth opportunity to learn about various animals at the zoo. The Plumpton Park Zoo is happy to offer group rates for schools, scouts, and other groups that wish to visit the zoo. Admission to the zoo is only $12 which makes it a very affordable family outing. In addition the zoo also is a great place for birthday parties, family picnics, corporate events and weddings.
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The Upper Bay Art Festival will feature a large variety of local and regional vendors The Upper Bay Art Festival is a fantastic opportunity to explore the historic town of North East, Maryland and take advantage of an afternoon on the water. Hosted at Shelter Cove Yacht Basin, the second annual Upper Bay Art Festival will feature a large variety of local and regional vendors, as well as exciting entertainment for all who attend. The festival will include food trucks, wineries, craft beer vendors, and live music. Soak up the summer sun and participate in a wine or beer tasting! There will also be face painting, games, and other fun family-friendly activities. Shelter Cove Yacht Basin will be open to tour and Galahad Marine will have a large selection of boats on display. Located just 30 miles of Kennett Square with easy access from Route 1 and Route 272…you won’t want to miss this event! For more information, find Galahad Marine on Facebook and view the Upper Bay Art Festival event page.
Galahad Marine will have a large selection of boats on display
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Cecil College completes construction of new athletic building After more than a year of designing and planning, Cecil College completed the construction of its new athletic building in record time this week. This addition to the North East Campus is befitting as Cecil College celebrates 50 years as the beacon of higher education in the county. Through private donations, the Cecil College Foundation has raised funding for the purchase of a 60-foot by 120-foot pole barn structure (22 feet high) for an indoor practice facility. It will house the recently donated pitching machines for the baseball and softball teams, as well as soccer goals. The interior field surface will be artificial turf, allowing the College’s summer camp programs to continue unabated during inclement weather. The individuals making this vision a reality are Mark and Juliana Mortenson, who initiated the “stone soup” concept of gathering talent, financial and other resources to construct a building. Through their efforts, donations were collected to cover the cost of the construction. Mark Mortenson is the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Giving Campaign Chairperson and a member of the Cecil College Board of Trustees. The Mortensons generously stepped forward to donate $60,000 for the pole barn structure and have continued to work tirelessly with business and community supporters to garner further donations of engineering plans, stone, trucking, site work, trades labor and more. McCrone engineering and design services provided a significant portion of the cost for the development of the engineered plans for this project. In the first stage of the construction, Stewart Companies donated the use of heavy earth-moving equipment along with covering the cost of fuel. Utilizing a Caterpillar D5 dozer, a Caterpillar 953 Crawler Loader and Caterpillar CS433E Vibratory Smooth Drum Roller, the Stewart crew removed more than 20 loads of dirt to level and grade the site. After the site was graded, the Bobby Reynolds, LLC, trucking company donated and delivered 22 tons of stone. Reynolds is a Cecil College alumnus and a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. This material was used to create a fiveinch stone foundation on the leveled pad. Also making this stage possible was the Collette’s Service Center, which donated its services to transport the heavy equipment to the North East Campus site. After the site was prepped, the crew from Shirk Pole Buildings descended to set the poles, frame the walls, set the trusses and close in the structure in a span of four days. With the structure closed in, the next phase of the installation of interior mechanicals is planned for later this month. This includes electric, lighting, water, and the artificial playing surface.
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Annual Fundraiser The Crab Crawl is a strolling and tasting event spanning an easy half-mile stroll through downtown North East, Maryland. “Crawl” throughout town and visit these five restaurants in any order you desire: unWined, Port House Grill, Pier 1 Restaurant, Bella Pizza, and Woody’s Crab House. All proceeds from the Crab Crawl support Cecil County Public Library’s Summer Reading and Learning Program
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Explore all that Cecil County has to offer Located between Philadelphia and Baltimore, on I-95, Cecil County offers fabulous cuisine, history, beautiful countryside, and family fun. Whether you’re craving succulent steamed crabs, sizzling steaks, seafood specialties, family fare, or a multi course gourmet garden-to-table dining experience, Cecil County has award winning, locally owned options. You’ll find restaurants along the waterfront, in charming small towns, and in the countryside. Experience mouthwatering treats such as local wines, confections from the chocolate shop, baked goods, farm fresh produce and honey, apple cider doughnuts from the orchard, and homemade ice cream on the farm. Cecil County has five shimmering rivers, the C&D Canal, and Chesapeake Bay. Take a drive along scenic roads to visit a historic plantation and a country zoo, or catch the action at the casino or dragway. Historic south Chesapeake City, is a picturesque 1800s canal side village. Today, ships and pleasure vessels from around the globe slip through the canal and beneath the town’s majestic bridge. Antique and specialty shops, waterfront restaurants, and charming inns await your stay. The Town of North East offers neighborly charm, shopping, and dining. Gift, collectible, antique, fashion, specialty food, wine tasting, and accessory shops line Main Street. Hungry visitors can choose from an array of taste tempting eateries, and families can enjoy the license free fishing, museum, and picnic options at the town’s park. If you love the great outdoors, Cecil has two State Parks with over 80 miles of mixed use trails. Take a horseback trail ride, hike or bike through the woods, camp under the stars, launch your boat, or cast a fishing line. Enjoy nature photography, paddling our shorelines, bird watching, and the breathtaking view from the cliff at Turkey Point Lighthouse. Cecil County…Just a Daydream Away! 1-800-CECIL-95 / www.SeeCecil.org.
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Lighthouse Gifts is a unique family owned and operated gift shop and gallery packed with a variety of Nautical decor and gifts , flags ,pottery ,souvenirs decoys , Iron art, jewelry and more. We offer personalized service, including free gift wrapping and Custom Gift Baskets. We also have a custom frame shop to framing art prints documents photographs and more.
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Spotlight on Chesapeake City M/V Bay Breeze offers a variety of tours and sightseeing cruises, including special events ranging from a day out with the family to corporate outings or wedding rehearsals. The business is owned by Steve Connell and his father, Tom Connell, who encourage all their passengers to bring along a camera to capture images of the memorable experience on the Bay Breeze. For more information about one of the cruises, call 410-885-5500 or visit mvbaybreeze.com.
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Enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water. Sandy Point in the C & D Canal.
One of the popular special cruises offered by M/V Bay Breeze is the Wednesday Wine Down. Food options aboard the Bay Breeze range from local favorites like hard shell blue crabs or shrimp to more casual options like cheese trays and veggie trays. It’s hard to beat wine with snacks and a sunset.
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Galahad Marine Our mission statement, “Quest for Excellence”, encapsulates our operational goals. Galahad Marine strives to provide an industry-leading experience to all recreational boaters. Whether you are buying or selling a boat with our highly professional sales team, renting a slip at one of our community oriented marinas, or getting a yacht serviced by a certified technician, you will notice a superior difference with Galahad. Every Galahad Property offers wet and dry storage, fuel docks, ship stores, certified service departments, mobile marine service, new and used boat sales, and brokerage services. We currently have two full-service marinas in North East, Maryland and one in Deltaville, Virginia. In order to provide our guests with a luxury experience, Galahad Marine members will enjoy the same concierge-level quality at all properties. This includes full access to services and amenities when traveling away from their homeport. Galahad is a factory authorized dealer for some of the most respected names within the industry. We offer an extensive inventory of sport, family, fishing, cruising, and day boats at competitive prices. Our sales team is dedicated to helping customers find the perfect boat for their lifestyle. We are confident that we can help you achieve your dream boating experience!
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Steak & Main—
a star in the culinary world Steak & Main, located in North East, was purchased and remodeled by Tony Covatta in September of 2003. Steak & Main became the crowning star in the culinary world for restaurants between Philadelphia and Baltimore, and a favorite for professional food critics and your everyday gastro-skeptics. The Covatta family has plenty of history in the culinary world, having owned 22 restaurants from Philadelphia to the Main Line and now to North East, Maryland. The restaurants have been featured on six different Travel Channel shows. “My grandfather told me no matter what you name your restaurant, make sure your customers call it ‘Tony’s,’” explained Tony Covatta. “That’s how you tell the customer has become your friend.”
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Maryland’s favorite family-friendly hangout on the water Located in downtown Port Deposit, Lee’s Landing Dock Bar is Maryland’s favorite family-friendly hangout on the water. Join us for fresh seafood, delicious drinks, live music and a waterfront view that can’t be beat!
We’re open for the season! We have free wifi, a family-friendly menu and pirate ship playground for the kids, a casual atmosphere (well-behaved pets are also welcome on the deck), and plenty of parking space whether you come by land or by water. Only an hour and 20 minute boat ride from Baltimore, Lee’s Landing has over 1100 feet of (free!) docking space. Tune into channel 71 for docking information and then just pull into the pier and look for the Lee’s Landing pontoon boat that will shuttle you right to the restaurant! We offer large group and event space. Feel free to give us a call about hosting your next event at Lee’s Landing! Due to demand, Lee’s Landing does not accept reservations on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Open during warm weather months, and available for private events, founders Dave Carey and Bud Craven invite you to come and enjoy our riverside and outdoor seating, weekend brunch, raw bar, craft beers and boozy beverages, Ocean City favorites and regular music events. See you on the decks!
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Official 25th Anniversary
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In cooperation with the Middletown Historical Society, Middletown Life magazine will publish a special souvenir edition for the 25 th Anniversary of the Middletown Peach Festival. The popularity and growth of the Peach Festival has been incredible with last year’s attendance surpassing 30,000 people. This special Festival and Visitors Guide will contain all the important information everyone needs to know on the Festival, the Middletown area, the Historical Society and Peaches in a colorful and beautiful magazine format.
The 2018 25th Anniversary Issue is the best way to reach thousands of people before and after the Peach Festival and help the Middletown Historical Society. Publishing Date August 8, 2018 Space Reservation uly 13, 2018 Advertising Deadline uly 20, 2018 PROCEEDS TO HELP BENEFIT THE MIDDLETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
TOTAL CIRCULATION 23,000 COPIES PLUS ONLINE VIEWERS Includes direct mail coverage BEFORE the Festival to most single-family homes in Middletown (19709), Odessa (19730) and Townsend (19734) PLUS complimentary copies at local business. At the event thousands of copies will dispersed via complimentary sponsorship gift bags. Our web friendly E-Edition will be displayed prominently on www.middletownpeachfestival.com and www.middletownlifemagazine.com
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Cecil County Food & Wine Festival
Upper Bay Art Festival
Date: July 12, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Location: North East Community Park (200 Walnut St., North East, Md.) Enjoy wine tastings featuring Cecil County and Maryland wines, food, live music, craft vendors, demonstrations and more! Visit www.cecilwinefest.com.
Date: Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Shelter Cove Yacht Basin (230 Riverside Dr., North East, Md.) Free admission. Chesapeake Bay and boating inspired arts and crafts, food trucks, beer and wine, music by DJ Bob Cross, face painting and children’s activities, Sailfish and South Wind Boats. Visit www.galahadmarine.com.
Cecil County Fair begins Date: July 20, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Fair Grounds (4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, Md.) Carnival midway, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, professionallysanctioned rodeo, shows, 4-H competitions, contests, 5K run/walk, and food. Visit www.cecilcountyfair.org.
Blackberry Bash Harvest Party Date: July 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Milburn Orchards (1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, Md.)
Lotus Blossom Art & Nature Festival Date: Aug,. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Mount Harmon Plantation (600 Mount Harmon Rd., Earlville, Md.) The Art & Nature Festival showcases the American Lotus in peak bloom and features an array of nature-inspired fine arts, crafts and exhibitors, a classic car show, guided nature walks, children’s activities, food vendors and more. Admission: $5, FOMH members and children 12 and younger, free. Tickets available upon entry. Visit www.mountharmon.org.
Peach Party Date: Aug.4-5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Milburn Orchards (1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, Md.) Each Harvest Party includes homemade and hand-cranked ice cream making demonstrations for the flavor of the weekend theme (11 a.m. and 2 p.m.); pieeating contest for kids (12:30 each day); pedal tractor pull competition for kids (1 p.m.); family activities such as sack races and bean bag toss. Free samples of the weekend theme fruit in the market. Visit www.milburnorchards.com.
Rockin’ Raspberry Harvest Party Date: Aug. 18-19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Milburn Orchards (1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, Md.)
Lions Club Car Show Date: Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Town Of Chesapeake City The show features collectible vehicles, street rods, trucks and woodies. Local shops and restaurants will be open all day and evening. Spectator parking is at the Jack Ritter Little League Ball Field, with shuttle service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DJ Terry will play the hits of the ‘50s and ‘60s on the stage at Pell Gardens. The Food Court is on Third Street between George Street and Bohemia Avenue. There will be judging of show cars by select members of the Delaware Street Rods Car Club. Prize drawings for participants to start at 11:30 a.m. at Pell Gardens. Winners’ names will be posted on white boards at Pell Gardens and the Food Court. Participants must be present at the car show to win/collect for prize awards. Car Show Awards presentation to start at 2:30 p.m. in Pell Gardens. A 50/50 drawing will follow. The 50/50 winner does not need to be present to win.
North East Triathlon & Duathlon Date: Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m. Location: North East Community Park (200 Walnut St., North East, Md.) Sprint Distance Tri or Du: 750 Meter Swim or 1.5 Mile Run ~ 13 Mile Bike ~ 3.1 Mile Run. Visit www.piranha-sports.com.
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Crabcrawl and Auction Date: Sept. 9 Town of North East on Main St. Crawl around and sample different crab features from our downtown restaurants and bid on custom designed wooden crabs that are decorated and designed by our Main Street Merchants. One our favorite events ALL year! Contact our friends of the Cecil County Public Library for Crab Crawl Tickets Crab Crawl is Ticketed/Auction is Free.
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National Revolutionary War Re-enactment and Festival Date: Sept. 15-16 (Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Sun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Mount Harmon Plantation Mount Harmon is hosting a National Revolutionary War Re-enactment & Colonial Festival featuring nearly 1,000 re-enactors, and an array of colonial craft vendors, and living history activities for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure to join us for all of the time traveling fun and see history come to life! Each day will feature colonial merchants, military skirmishes and battles, tactical demonstrations and drills, and of course a full-fledged Revolutionary War Encampment of both British and “Rebels” (the good guys, continental and militia groups) will be at hand. The public will be able to: tour the encampments, shop at the colonial market faire, enjoy children’s activities, hearth cooking demonstrations, manor house tours, food and beverage vendors, and much more. Free parking & shuttle. Admission: $5 per person, Children 12 & under & FOMH Members Free
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Bull & Oyster Roast Date: Oct. 14, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Mount Harmon Plantation (600 Mount Harmon Rd., Earleville, Md.) The Bull & Oyster Roast is a favorite fall event and great time to visit Mount Harmon and enjoy one of the Eastern Shore’s finest delicacies – freshly shucked oysters. The event is an important fundraiser for Mount Harmon. Tickets include oysters on the half shell and roasted oysters, a barbeque buffet, dessert, beer and wine, silent and live auctions, manor house tours, and live music. Advance tickets are $65 per person ($500 for a reserved table for eight). Reservations Required. Email info@mountharmon.org or call 410-275-8819.
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Cecil County Fair events and entertainment In 2018, enjoy the following at the Cecil County Fair: Team Uprooted
Hot dog pig races
Team Uprooted: Marty Long has been coming to the Cecil County Fair for several years. His extreme chainsaw carving show, “Team Uprooted,” never fails to draw a crowd. Marty began his carving career in 1992 with “Fear No Ice” an ice carving company and he competed on the N.I.C.A. competition circuit. In 2000 he tried his hand at woodcarving and then joined “Masters of the Chainsaw.” During a 45-minute show, from behind protective netting, onlookers will observe an original and captivating high-energy performance. With chainsaw roaring and chips flying, Marty’s precision and skill quickly transforms a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Nearly every show will result with a chainsaw carving being produced from start to finish, with as many as four chainsaw carvings per day. Two days during the fair, the carvings are auctioned off at a live auction, and several pieces are raffled off.
Dachshunds in hot dog bun costumes and racing pigs! These awkward, but cute and cuddly racing animals fascinate spectators. Real crowdpleasers, these natural comedians bolt from the starting gate and race around the track snorting and squealing, stubby legs churning and curly tails sailing along behind.
Mobile Glass Studio Ryan Gothrup, of Mobile Glass Studios, has been producing one-of-akind glass objects for twenty years. Gothrup received his B.F.A. degree from Kent State University and received his M.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University. He exhibits and sells his glass across the country. Gothrup Glass exemplifies a combination of Italian, Swedish, and German techniques with an American twist.
Horses, horses, horses Lisa Dufresne has turned her love of animals into a lifelong career. From her youngest days growing up, her natural skill with horses led her to a career performing, choreographing and competing with horses. With over 20 years’ experience training animal acts of all kinds, Lisa’s performances with her animals have delighted audiences across the world. Her horses have waltzed their way into Japan, danced in the Main Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in New Your City, appeared on stage at Lincoln Center during the Lincoln Center Theatre Festival, and circled the United States for various circuses, stage shows, fairs and horse theatres, including Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey. Lisa is a Gold and Silver Medalist in the United States Dressage Federation and has won numerous awards competing in dressage at the international level with her Danish Warmblood and Oldenburg horses.
Danny Grant Danny Grant has been putting smiles on people’s faces since he was just a baby, while entertaining at fairs and festivals in his parent’s variety show, “Bounce, OOO LaLa and Danny.” Growing up as a second-generation entertainer, Danny was taught many performing skills and he has used these to create a fantastic show of his own. Available for stage, street, or strolling shows, Danny Grant’s Cowboy Circus features family- friendly comedy, cowboy tricks, juggling, guitar pickin’, audience participation and more, and makes up one of the best & exciting new acts in the entertainment industry. Danny’s charm, personality, and talent is guaranteed to be a wonderful attraction for guests of all ages at your next event.
2018 Band Schedule: Saturday, July 21 - 7 p.m. Rio Bravo (classic rock) Sunday, July 22 - 7 p.m. Brad Bomberger (Contemporary Christian) Monday, July 23 - 7 p.m. Backlash (rock) Tuesday, July 24 - 7 p.m. Josh Daniels and Friends (bluegrass) Wednesday, July 25 - 7 p.m. A Different Breed (country)
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LOTUS BLOSSOM ART & NATURE FESTIVAL Art & Nature Festival for all Ages SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 10:00am – 4:00pm Please join us for our annual Lotus Blossom Art & Nature Festival, Saturday, August 1st from 10am – 4pm, an art and nature festival for families and people of all ages. This will be a great day to visit Mount Harmon ~ an historic Tidewater plantation and 200-acre nature preserve, and enjoy a wide variety of nature inspired artists, artisans, and activities! Visitors will delight in seeing the rare American Lotus in full bloom, enjoy local Artists, Artisans, Fine Arts & Crafts Sale, Authors & Naturalists, Nature & Craft Activities for Kids, Plantation Wagon Rides, Colonial Re-enactors & Living History Demonstrations, Live Music, Local Food & Beverage vendors, Manor House Tours, and much more! Contact info@mountharmon. org for vendor information, and a full list of exhibitors and activities. Advance tickets or purchase upon entry For information, call 410-275-8819 or e-mail info@mountharmon.org. Admission $5 FOMH Members & Children under 12 Free Friends of Mount Harmon, P. O. Box 65, Earleville, MD 21919 410-275-8819 or www.mountharmon.org Mount Harmon Plantation, a scenic and historic treasure.