THE TALBOT COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM


VISIT TALBOT COUNTY AND ENJOY THE "HAMPTONS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY"

WELCOME TO TALBOT COUNTY

Break away from the daily grind and head for Maryland`s Eastern Shore. The summer months abound with so many places to visit. This area was once known for its working watermen making their living on the Chesapeake Bay, and now it has also become a paradise for boaters, and a haven to relax for locals and visitors.

Explore the colorful and quaint waterfront towns. They each have their own story and are rich in history.

There is charming Tilghman Island, Oxford with its Colonial roots, and St. Michaels with its alluring blend of old and new. Up the road is the beautiful town of Easton with its own special landmarks not to be missed.

Enjoy an exhilarating cruise on a historic skipjack. This area is home to a small fleet of these vessels, the last sailing workboats in the United States. Then there is the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, with fun-filled maritime festivals and exhibits of exceptional workmanship of wooden boat builders…. not to mention sailing, fishing, biking, and just relaxing. We also should not forget eating! The shore is a delight to seafood lovers.

So whether you’re looking for the solitude of a sailing trip on a sun-kissed afternoon, a rollicking festival, or a relaxing stroll through one of these villages, you’ll find it and much more, all here in Talbot County.

Summer Events….

First Friday Gallery Walk , July 3, August 7, and September 4 - Stroll the brick paved streets of Historic Downtown Easton to browse an abundance of art galleries, antique and specialty shops and award-winning restaurants - all nestled among vintage Federal-style buildings. Enjoy live music or an outdoor concert before relaxing at one of the town`s charming inns. Many art and antiques venues, with styles spanning from classical to contemporary, welcome you with open doors at this delightful monthly event.

”Plein Air” Competition and Arts Festival, July 20 to 26 - Easton`s "Plein Air" - which means painting in the moment outdoors, national painting competition, exhibition and arts fair. This is an opportunity for artists to create pieces, exhibit and sell works through-out the weekend.

Talbot County`s Third Annual Crab Cookoff, July 26 - County chefs are gearing up for the 3rd Annual “Talbot County Crab Cook-Off” at 12:00 noon at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. A large audience is expected to watch competing Talbot County chefs as they vie for the coveted Talbot County “Crab Cup”. The challenge is to prepare a special Crab Dish, defined as “anything containing Crab”. A panel of distinguished judges will proclaim the winner after being presented with a taste of each dish.

TRED AVON PLAYERS, August 14,15,16,21,22,23,27,28,29,30, Oxford - “Damn Yankees,” the all-time favorite baseball musical, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross, book by George Abbott and Oxford’s own Douglas Wallop. How the old-time Washington Senators sold their souls to the Devil to beat the Yankees. “You’ve Gotta Have Heart,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” and many more wonderful songs plus a fast-moving plot that will deliver joy to the whole family. You mustn’t miss this one!

CINEMA BY STARLIGHT, August 21 - Do you remember the excitement of going to the movies at the drive-in? You bring the lawn chair or blanket to spread out on the grassy hill, and we’ll bring back those memories … kids are welcome, but with adult supervision. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Avalon Theatre, at no charge. No alcohol allowed, of course. Plenty of free parking available in the area….open lot beside the County building on N. Harrison St. (across from the parking lot used for Easton Farmers Market).

12th Annual Boat Auction, September 5 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels - Buy the boat of your dreams from a collection of classic sailboats, wooden rowing skiffs, and modern power cruisers.

ANNUAL OXFORD FERRY BOAT RACE , September 19 - The Oxford Bellevue Ferry, believed to be the nation`s oldest privately operated ferry service will be pitted against paddle boats, restored boats from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and work boats in the annual Oxford Ferry Boat Race.



For more information about these activities and all the other great things there are to see and do in Talbot County, contact:

THE TALBOT COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM

410-770-8000(phone) / 410-770-8057(fax)
Debbi Dodson, Executive Director -
ddodson@talbgov.org(e-mail)

The Talbot County Visitors Center
11 South Harrison Street
Easton, Maryland 21601

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