Sharptown readies for 93rd Firemen’s Carnival
It wouldn’t feel like summer on the Eastern Shore without the traditional carnivals operated by volunteer fire companies. One of the largest and longest-running of those is the Sharptown Firemen’s Carnival, opening for its 93rd year at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1. The time-honored tradition of the firemen’s carnival is enough to get people out […]
Popular St. Peter’s organ concert is Sunday, Aug. 4
Need a break from global warming? “St Peter’s Episcopal Church is offering a late afternoon program of light, engaging music to refresh body and spirit,” said Daniel Cherrix, new music director at the Downtown Salisbury church. The one-hour concert of sacred as well as popular favorites is Sunday, Aug. 4, at 4 p.m., followed by […]
Calling all animals for this week’s 3rd Friday
This week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury is going to the animals. The monthly event will be held outdoors — weather permitting — with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music on the Plaza. This month’s theme is Animal Kingdom -– so grab a leash, and the pooch — and head on Downtown. 3rd […]
Poplar Hill Mansion Festival is Saturday in Newtown
Poplar Hill Mansion, a historic house museum and Salisbury’s oldest house, will hold its second- annual award-winning festival on Saturday, centering around the early 1800s. The Poplar Hill Mansion Festival: Celebrating Over 200 Years of History will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a War of 1812 re-enactment with the […]
Salisbury Festival kicks off Friday in city’s Downtown
The Downtown Salisbury Festival begins Friday evening, complete with carnival rides, live music, great food and local vendors – all presented by Toyota and Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive. This weekend’s action will take place along Main Street, Market Street and the Riverwalk, with the Paul Reed Smith Band kicking off Friday night. The event continues […]
Memorial Day ceremony is Monday at Civic Center
On the morning of Memorial Day, the public is invited to honor Wicomico County veterans who have died in the line of duty at the 17th annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The ceremony is set for Monday at 10 a.m. at the Wicomico War Veterans’ Memorial in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. All […]
‘Wheels’ is the theme for this 3rd Friday Downtown
This week’s 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury will be held outdoors with artists and crafters filling the streets, live music on the Plaza, fun themes and special events. This month’s theme is Wheels -– so get ready to see bicycles, roller skates, skate boards and more. 3rd Friday will begin experimenting with a new footprint. […]
Salisbury Festival will return to Downtown June 7-9
The Downtown Salisbury Festival returns this June 7-9, complete with carnival rides, live music, great food and local vendors – all presented by Toyota and Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive. This year the action will take place along Main Street, Market Street and the Riverwalk, with the Paul Reed Smith Band kicking off Friday night. From […]
‘Sound of Music,’ ‘Jersey Boys’ officially canceled
“The Sound of Music” show and “Jersey Boys” concert, both rescheduled after being canceled at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, have now been canceled without plans to reschedule. According to a news release from the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism Department, the cancellations are the result of a letter from NETworks, the management […]
Mardela Spring Festival is this Saturday
On Saturday, the Westside Historical Society will be producing the 32nd Spring Festival celebrating the traditions, heritage and life in this part of Delmarva. Festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a parade featuring many of these traditions, and highlighting the prize-winning Mardela High School Marching Band, under the direction of Cory Boltz. The fun […]
