Opening Ceremonies

Name: Opening Ceremonies
Start: 2026-11-12T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-12T22:00:00.000Z
Location: The Tidewater Inn

The Tidewater Inn | 101 East Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601, USA

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Start Waterfowl Festival weekend with opening ceremonies in downtown Easton, including a toast, recognition of Hall of Fame inductees, and a celebration of the festival’s artists, volunteers, and Eastern Shore waterfowl traditions.

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