The Festival, a division of OuterArts Maryland, Inc., combines world-class mentor musicians and gifted pre-professional apprentice musicians for an intense Festival experience the first two weeks of each June. All apprentices receive full scholarships and housing, mostly with host families in private homes. The two groups rehearse and perform side by side in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, choral, and chamber opera repertoire. In two weeks, these musicians present over 30 concerts and over dozens of free open rehearsals for music lovers from around the world.

Each year the Festival serves approximately 110 apprentices and employs approximately 30 mentors (including the Artistic and Executive Directors, who also teach). Musicians come to the Festival each year from more than 15 countries and 30 U.S. states. The average age of apprentices is 22, although some are older and have already completed their advanced degrees and begun their careers.

Concerts and free open rehearsals take place in a variety [...]

The Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company (RHVFC) is proud and excited to host The Pearl of the Chesapeake Rockfish Tournament, a three-day event that features a two-day tournament (June 7-8) and a Captain’s Meeting (June 6). Situated on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, Rock Hall is a charming village known as The Pearl of the Chesapeake. The tournament promotes heritage, tourism, and fishing for the town while raising funds for the RHVFC which serves it and surrounding communities.

The annual festival began in 1984. Since then, it has grown into Galena’s most well known event in town. The event is free to the community, starting with a parade through Main Street. The event continues into the community park, where there will be a plethora of vendors, entertainment, food & beer, and much more!

The annual festival began in 1984. Since then, it has grown into Galena’s most well known event in town. The event is free to the community, starting with a parade through Main Street. The event continues into the community park, where there will be a plethora of vendors, entertainment, food & beer, and much more!

In response to the British Parliament’s closing of the port of Boston, the citizens of Chestertown, Maryland met in May of 1774 and set forth “Resolves” forbidding importing, selling, or consuming tea in Chestertown. According to local legend, residents then gathered at the town center, marched down High Street to the brigantine Geddes, which was anchored in the Chester River, and tossed her cargo of tea overboard. The annual reenactment of that event is the centerpiece of the Chestertown Tea Party Festival. The re-enactment is scheduled for Saturday at 2:00 p.m. All Festival events take place along the Chester River and in the historic district of 18th-century Chestertown, Maryland. There is no admission charge to the Festival.

Start training now for this year’s Classic Distance 10 Mile Run and 5k Run/Walk. Or join the festival-goers that line High Street each year to cheer the passing of colonial militia, marching bands, costume-garbed children, and more in [...]

“Paint the Town” is a 4-day event where artists have the opportunity to lose themselves while exploring the beautiful countryside and capturing it in their paintings. After three (3) days of painting, artists gather back together on Saturday afternoon to frame and hang their finished work in the RiverArts Gallery in preparation for sale at the “Wet Paint Show and Sale”. Once the show is complete, the participating artists vote for “Best in Show” and “Best Body of Work”.

Kent County, MD, bursts with life during spring and summer, offering a packed calendar of festivals and events that highlight the area’s history, culture, and community spirit.

The season begins in May with the Galena Dogwood Festival, a cherished celebration of small-town charm. This family-friendly event features live music, artisan vendors, a parade, and delicious food, making it the perfect way to welcome warmer weather.

Art lovers won’t want to miss Paint the Town, Chestertown’s annual plein air festival, where artists capture the town’s beauty in real time, culminating in an exciting gallery exhibition and sale.

Later in May, Chestertown hosts the iconic Tea Party Festival, a tribute to its colonial history and rebellious spirit. The weekend is filled with historical reenactments, parades, a 5K and 10-mile run, local craft vendors, and the famous tossing of tea [...]