Events Calendar

expand Arts on the River First Friday
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 5:00 PM

Location: Downtown Snow Hill

Description:

Merchants and shop owners in downtown Snow Hill will have extended hours until 8:00 pm. Start off your weekend with a leisurely stroll through the galleries and shops of Snow Hill. New art exhibits and special offers abound. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments. Black lanterns will be hung outside the doors of participating businesses. 

Dinner options for First Friday include The Palette and Bayside Bill’s on Green Street. Reservations are strongly recommended. The Emporium Ice Cream and Dinette on Pearl Street is also open for dinner on First Fridays.
 
First Fridays are sponsored by Snow Hill’s Arts and Entertainment District, Arts on the River, the Worcester County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information, contact Ann Gibb at 410-546-1978.

expand Face Painting and T-shirts at Adcock Studio
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 5:00 PM

Location: Adcock Studio Gallery [Directions]

Description:

Come to Snow Hill to begin your 4th of July weekend on Friday evening at 5:00 pm. Dawn Tarr will be at Adcock Studio Gallery, located in the John Blair House on East Green Street  to provide patriotic face painting.

Each face painting will be $3.00.

Tie-dyed t-shirts will also be available for $5.00.

Stay around for Fireworks at dusk. Viewing area is in Sturgis Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the show by Fireworks Productions from the banks of the Pocomoke River.

 

expand Rotary Club holds Chicken Barbecue
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 6:00 PM

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

The Snow Hill Rotary Club will hold a Chicken Barbecue at the small pavillion in Sturgis Park on Friday, July 3rd at 6:00 pm.

Dinner will include 1/4 chicken, applesauce, baked beans, and a roll. Each dinner will come with a bottle of water.

cost: $6.00 per dinner.

Stay in town for First Friday events in the downtown area. Face painting and tiedyed t-shirts at Adcock Studio Gallery. The Steel Drum Band from the Delaware School for the Performing Arts. Summer Artists Market on Green Street and Washington Streets. The art of  Phyllis Whiton  at Bishop's Stock Fine Art &  Fine Craft Gallery.

Fireworks at dusk in Sturgis Park!

Bring the whole family!

expand Steel Drum Band to Play
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 7:00 PM

Location: Downtown Snow Hill

Description:

SHARP, Snow Hill Alliance for Responsible Progress welcomes the Steel Drum Band from the Delaware School of the Arts which will play for First Friday in downtown at 7pm. They will be set up on the corner of Green Street and North Washington Street. Their hour long concert of engaging rhythms and sounds will be heard throughout Snow Hill as visitors stroll through the shops and galleries.

At dusk the Town's Fireworks display will be visible from Sturgis Park on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Neon glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets will be sold to benefit the Julia A. Purnell Museum. Fun for the whole family!

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

expand Evening Canoe Paddle
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 7:00 PM

Location: Pocomoke River State Park, Rt 113 [Directions]

Description:

Pocomoke River State Park

expand Snow Hill Fireworks Display
Date/Time: 07.03.09 / 9:00 PM

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

Come to Snow Hill's First Friday celebration on July 3rd from 5-8pm and then stay in town and come to Sturgis Park on River Street for fireworks. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the Independence Day Fireworks Display at dusk.

Neon glow sticks, necklaces and bracelets will be sold to benefit the Julia A. Purnell Museum.

RAIN date is Sunday July 5th at dusk

This event is sponsored by the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Snow Hill..

Call 410-546-1978 for more information.

 

expand Furnace Town celebrates the 4th of July
Date/Time: 07.04.09 / 11:00 AM

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Musuem [Directions]

Description:

Have fun as Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum celebrates American's birthday on the 4th of July.

Pie Baking Contest
Live entertainment
Old fahsioned games
Arts and Crafts

Bring you own Picnic Lunch to enjoy under the pavillion.

All activities are included in regular site admission

expand Ice Cream Social & Raptor Show
Date/Time: 07.04.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Pocomoke River State Park, Rt 113 [Directions]

Description:

Pocomoke River State Park

$3 fee per person

Call 410-632-2566 for more information

expand Snow Hill's Farmers Market
Date/Time: 07.07.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Green Street Parking Lot

Description:

Come to the Green Street Parking lot each Tuesday through September 29 for the freshest in summer vegetables and fruits.

Vendors welcome. 

Free string market bags available at Town Hall. Limited quantity. One per farmers market customer please. 

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

expand Children's Heritage Arts Workshop
Date/Time: 07.08.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Julia A Purnell Museum [Directions]

Description:

Bring your children to learn about arts projects that were popular in the Snow Hill area.

Call the Julia A. Purnell Museum for more information: 410-632-0515

expand Children's Heritage Arts Workshop
Date/Time: 07.08.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Julia A Purnell Museum [Directions]

Description:

The Julia A.Purnell Museum will be hosting a series of heritage craft activities where kids can learn about history through hands-on projects. The first heritage craft activity will take place on Wednesday, July 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
 
Letting children experience history hands-on is a really effective way of getting them interested in the way people lived in the past,” said Julia A. Purnell Museum Director Claire Otterbein.
 
The summer Heritage Crafts are free with the price of general admission, just $.50 for children, and $2 for adults. Kids should expect to spend about 15 to 30 minutes working on their projects. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
For more information, contact the
Julia A.Purnell Museum
at (410) 632-0515.
 
 

expand Shop local - Shop Snow Hill
Date/Time: 07.08.09 / 5:30 PM

Location: Train Station on Belt Street

Description:

The Town of Snow Hill is launching a Shop Local - Shop Snow Hill campaign. The goal is to raise awareness and to educate consumers of the importance of shopping at Snow Hill businesses.

All retail business owners are asked to join us for a creative meeting to discuss our ideas and to hear yours.

Train Station on Belt Street

Contact Kelly Brewington at 410-632-2080 for more information

expand Steel Magnolias at Ocean Pines
Date/Time: 07.10.09 / 9:52 AM

Description:

Ocean Pines Players

"Steel Magnolias", the Ocean Pines Players next production will open Friday, July 10 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School on Rt. 589 and continue July 11,12,17, 18 and 19.

Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00pm, Sunday shows begin at 4:00pm. Box office opens and hour before showtime.

The play, now in rehearsal, is being directed by Kate Moskowitz and Jackie Todd.  The cast: Heidi Kelley and Kyra Voulo;  Edie Brennan, Eileen Stamnas, Em Hench and  Alex Stamnas.

For more information, please call 410-208-9544.

expand Kids' Fiber Art Workshop
Date/Time: 07.13.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Snow Hill Library [Directions]

Description:

The Delmarva Fiber Guild will hold a free workshop for children at the Snow Hill branch of the Worcester County Library on Washington Street.

Admisssion is free.

Call: 410-632-3495

expand Snow Hill's Farmers Market
Date/Time: 07.14.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Green Street Parking Lot

Description:

Come to the Green Street Parking lot each Tuesday through September 29 for the freshest in summer vegetables and fruits.

Vendors welcome. 

Free string market bags available at Town Hall. Limited quantity. One per farmers market customer please. 

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

expand Important Public Meeting
Date/Time: 07.14.09 / 7:00 PM

Location: Snow Hill Middle School

Description:

 The Mayor and Council will be holding a Public Meeting on July 14, 2009 from 7pm – 9pm. This will be held at the Snow Hill Middle School cafeteria. The topic of discussion is new Wastewater Treatment Plant. 

The public meeting will be in place of the regular monthly Town Meeting. 

For more information, call 410-632-2080

expand Car Show & BBQ
Date/Time: 07.18.09 / 12:00 AM

Location: Snow Hill Fire Department

Description:

The Snow Hill Fire Department will sponsor its annual Car Show and BBQ at the station on Rt 12.

Call 410-430-5593 for more information

expand Dancing Under the Stars
Date/Time: 07.18.09 / 8:00 PM

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

The Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Dancing Under the Stars on July 18th in Sturgis Park. The popular local band Mid-life Crisis will be playing under the pavilion next to the Pocomoke River.

There will be a cover charge of $7.50 per person and a cash bar.

All proceeds go toward programs sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to benefit Snow Hill youth.

Call 410-632-1700 for more information

expand Free Day at Furnace Town
Date/Time: 07.19.09 / 10:00 AM

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

Description:

Enjoy a free day at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.

Call 410-632-2032 for more information

expand Snow Hill's Farmers Market
Date/Time: 07.21.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Green Street Parking Lot

Description:

Come to the Green Street Parking lot each Tuesday through September 29 for the freshest in summer vegetables and fruits.

Vendors welcome. 

Free string market bags available at Town Hall. Limited quantity. One per farmers market customer please. 

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

expand Children's Heritage Arts Workshop
Date/Time: 07.22.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Julia a Purnell Museum

Description:

The Julia A.Purnell Museum will be hosting a series of heritage craft activities where kids can learn about history through hands-on projects.

Letting children experience history hands-on is a really effective way of getting them interested in the way people lived in the past,” said Julia A. Purnell Museum Director Claire Otterbein.

 The summer Heritage Crafts are free with the price of general admission, just $.50 for children, and $2 for adults. Kids should expect to spend about 15 to 30 minutes working on their projects. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
For more information, contact the
Julia A.Purnell Museum at (410) 632-0515.

expand Canoe Joust
Date/Time: 07.25.09 / 11:00 AM

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

Come to Sturgis park on the banks of the Pocomoke River to see this unique and entertaining event sponsored by the Snow Hill Fire Department.

Call Brian Riley at 443-235-3300 for more information

expand Snow Hill Farmer's Market
Date/Time: 07.28.09 / 2:00 PM

Location: Green Street Parking Lot

Description:

Come to the Green Street Parking lot each Tuesday through September 29 for the freshest in summer vegetables and fruits.

Vendors welcome. 2pm- 6pm

Free string market bags available at Town Hall. Limited quantity. One per farmers market customer please. 

Call 410-632-2080 for more information.

expand Blessing of the Combines & Antique Car Show
Date/Time: 08.01.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Downtown Snow Hill

Description:

This unique event celebrates the agricultural heritage of Snow Hill. Watch as huge combines and other farm equipment new and old travel through the streets of Snow Hill. Activities for all ages, and food vendors will be located near and around Green Street in Snow Hill. Antique Cars will be centered around Sturgis Park.

Tractor Pull at George Walter Smith Park at 4:30pm

Call 443-783-1715 for more information

expand Heirloom Tomato Tasting
Date/Time: 08.02.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

Description:

Come to Furnace Town and enjoy a sampling of heirloom tomatoes. You will have the pleasant job of rating the tomatoes by color and taste. Vote for your favorite.

Daily admission applies

Call 410-632-2032 for more information.

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

expand Worcester County Fair
Date/Time: 08.07.09 - 08.09.09 

Location: Byrd Park [Directions]

Description:

The Worcester County Fair in located in Byrd Park on the banks of the Pocomoke River.  Admission and parking are free. Handicapped parking is available on the grounds and all others will be parked at Snow Hill Middle School.

Friday hours: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Salurday hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday hours 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Attractions include: Horse Show,  livestock competition, Karate and judo demonstrations, music, craft vendors, food vendors, and antique cars,  and a Talent Show.

Call 410-632-1972 or visit the fair on the web at www.worcestercountyfair.com

expand Arts on the River First Friday
Date/Time: 08.07.09 / 5:00 PM

Location: Downtown Snow Hill

Description:

Merchants and shop owners in downtown Snow Hill will have extended hours until 8:00 pm. Start off your weekend with a leisurely stroll through the galleries and shops of Snow Hill. New art exhibits and special offers abound. Enjoy complimentary light refreshments. Black lanterns will be hung outside the doors of participating businesses. 

August's theme will be All About Agriculture

Dinner options for First Friday include The Palette and Bayside Bill’s on Green Street. Reservations are strongly recommended. The Emporium Ice cream and Dinette is also open for dinner on First Fridays.
 
First Fridays are sponsored by Snow Hill’s Arts and Entertainment District, Arts on the River, the Worcester County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information, contact Ann Gibb at 410-546-1978.
 
 
 
 
 

 

expand Evening Paddle
Date/Time: 08.08.09 / 7:00 PM

Location: Pocomoke River State Park [Directions]

Description:

Enjoy a quiet summer's evening paddling on the peaceful Pocomoke River.

Fee per person.

Call 410-632-2566 for more information.

expand Jesse's Paddle
Date/Time: 08.09.09 / 3:00 PM

Location: Pocomoke River Canoe Company [Directions]

Description:

JOIN US FOR
JESSE’S PADDLE
Sunday, August 9, 20093:00 P.M.
At the Pocomoke River Canoe Company
&
SUPPORT THE
JESSE KLUMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

 

We’ll be paddling to raise funds for the Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to Snow Hill High graduates who have demonstrated a superior strength of character and academic achievement, and to celebrate Jesse’s contributions to the community. Don’t have your own canoe or kayak? We’ll provide one for you at no charge (you must reserve a boat in advance). All we ask is that whether you use your boat or ours, you solicit pledges from your friends and family to support this important scholarship.

For more information on the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund or Jesse’s Paddle, ask anyone at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company (410-632-3971) or call (443) 982-2716.

 
 

Get more info at: www.jessespaddle.org

expand Children's Heritage Arts Workshop
Date/Time: 08.12.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Julia A. Purnell Museum [Directions]

Description:

The Julia A.Purnell Museum will be hosting a series of heritage craft activities where kids can learn about history through hands-on projects.

Letting children experience history hands-on is a really effective way of getting them interested in the way people lived in the past,” said Julia A. Purnell Museum Director Claire Otterbein.

 The summer Heritage Crafts are free with the price of general admission, just $.50 for children, and $2 for adults. Kids should expect to spend about 15 to 30 minutes working on their projects. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
For more information, contact the
Julia A.Purnell Museum at (410) 632-0515.

expand Dancing Under the Stars
Date/Time: 08.14.09 / 8:00 PM

Location: Sturgis Park

Description:

The Lower Shore Family YMCA will sponsor Dancing Under the Stars on August 14th in Sturgis Park. The popular local band, Mid-life Crisis, will be playing under the pavilion next to the Pocomoke River.

There will be a cover charge of $7.50 per person and a cash bar.

All proceeds go toward programs sponsored by the YMCA.

Call 410-957-9622 for more information.

expand Children's Heritage Arts Workshop
Date/Time: 08.26.09 / 1:00 PM

Location: Julia a. Purnell Museum [Directions]

Description:

The Julia A.Purnell Museum will be hosting a series of heritage craft activities where kids can learn about history through hands-on projects.

Letting children experience history hands-on is a really effective way of getting them interested in the way people lived in the past,” said Julia A. Purnell Museum Director Claire Otterbein.

 The summer Heritage Crafts are free with the price of general admission, just $.50 for children, and $2 for adults. Kids should expect to spend about 15 to 30 minutes working on their projects. 
Children must be accompanied by an adult. 
For more information, contact the
Julia A.Purnell Museum at (410) 632-0515.

expand Nassawango Outdoor Quilt Show
Date/Time: 09.17.09 - 09.20.09 

Location: Furnace Town [Directions]

Description:

The second Nassawango Outdoor Quilt Show will be held at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.

Admission: $8 which includes site admission

Call 410-632-2032 for more information

expand Chesapeake Celtic Festival
Date/Time: 10.03.09 / 11:00 AM - 10.04.09  / - 5:30 PM

Location: Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum [Directions]

Description:

The Chesapeake Celtic Festival is held at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum.

Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 2-12

Call 410-632-2032

Get more info at: www.furnacetown.com

 
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