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^Return To The Top Of Page June 2013 June 1st FARMERS' MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY THOUGH OCTOBER! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org June 7th Concerts in the Park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ Dean Sapp & Harford Express, brighten the day's end with bluegrass music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commision Phone: 410-939-2100 June 7th to June 8th American Cancer Society: Relay for life, Havre de Grace Friday 7 pm through Saturday 7am This overnight event raises funds to support the American Cancer Society and celebrates cancer survivors. Website: http://www.relayforlife.org/havredegrace June 7th HDG MAIN STREET PRESENTS: FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm Enjoy a family friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live entertainment, cafe seating, merchant specials and more! Price: Free Contact: 410-939-1811 Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ June 8th to June 9th Celtic Festival 11am- 4pm Annual Celtic Festival featuring pipe band music, Celtic music, dancing and singing, sheepherding, clan gatherings, vendors, military regiment, food, tours and more! Price: $5.00 Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ June 8th Upper Chesapeake Hospice Regatta 6pm- 10pm Delicious dinner donated by Texas Roadhouse, beer and soda provided, cash bars for wine and specialty drinks. Evening begins with the Sailboat Race and is then followed by dinner and fabulous live and silent auctions, raffles, live entertainment and dancing and fun gaming wheels. Supports the Senator Bob Hooper Residential Hospice in Forest Hill Price: $ Phone: 443-643-3460 Email: dtlenzer@uchs.org Website: http://www.uchs.org June 8th FARMERS' MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY THOUGH OCTOBER! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org June 9th Kelly- Miller Circus Two shows: 2:00 and 5:00 Kelly -Miller Circus to benefit the Level Volunteer Fire Company. The circus is held on the Legends of the Fog Show Grounds (500 Carsins Run Road). Tickets available at the HdG Visitors Center 450 Pennington Ave. Price: Adult $10, Child (under 12) $6, 2 and under Free Phone: 410-939-2100 June 14th Concerts in the park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ The Klassix, flashback to remember classic top 40 music & current hits. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 June 15th ANNUAL SPORTING CLAY CLASSIC (Sponsored by The HdG Decoy Museum) The HdG Decoy Museum invites you to this 75 target 3 Lewis Class sporting Clay shoot. Shoot will be held at Pintail Point in Queenstown, MD Price: $ Phone: 410-939-3739 Email: decoymuseum@yahoo.com Website: http://www.decoymuseum.com/ June 15th to June 16th Civil War Encampment 11am- 4pm The Civil War Encampment returns to Steppingstone this year to commemorate the sesquicentennial. Reenactors will display camp life in the civil was era and re-enact battle skirmishes. Price: $5.00 Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ June 15th FARMERS' MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY THOUGH OCTOBER! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org June 20th ELLSWORTH B. SHANK LECTURE SERIES 7 PM Held at HdG City Hall, 711 Pennington Ave. "Using archaeology to bring local history to life" presented by Ann Persson. Price: Free Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ June 21st Concerts in the park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ Gloucester City String Band, enjoy the unique mixture of Mummers music & other selections. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 June 22nd Blues Festival 2- 8pm Come to the Steppingstone Farm Museum to enjoy live blues music by local, regional & national acts. Food, beer and wine for sale; artisans in an outdoor setting. Rain or Shine event. Advance tickets sold. Price: $20 in advance, $25 at gate Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ June 22nd FARMERS' MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY THOUGH OCTOBER! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org June 24th Maiden Voyage of new lighthouse Cruise Leaving Havre De Grace 10 AM, Returning 5 PM $100.00 per person includes Tour of C&D Canal Museum and refreshments, Optional Lunch at Chesapeake Inn. Cruise to Concord Point Lighthouse, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C & D Canal) and Museum, Bethel Bridge Light House. Free tour of C&D Museum Included. Price: $100.00 per person Contact: Captain Jim and Mary Stanford Phone: 908-910-8022 Email: ClassCharter@aol.com Website: http://www.touchofclassprivatecruises.com/index.htm June 28th Concerts in the Park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ Larry Brown Quintet, delight your evening with a variety of jazz music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 June 29th to June 30th First Annual Lunar Bay Music & Arts Festival Ladies of Locust are proud to present The First Annual Lunar Bay Music and Arts Festival at the Stepping Stone in Susquehanna Park, Havre de Grace, Maryland. Lunar Bay is a festival that has grown naturally from the roots of Havre de Grace, Maryland and intends to provide an interactive venue for local and unique chefs, artists and musicians. Price: $ Website: http://www.lunarbayfestival.com/ June 29th FARMERS' MARKET - EVERY SATURDAY THOUGH OCTOBER! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org ^Return To The Top Of Page July 2013 July 2nd to July 6th Havre de Grace Independence Celebration Carnival Bring the family to the annual Independence Celebration Carnival! Rides and attractions for all ages. Price: $ Phone: 410-939-2100 Website: http://havredegracejuly4.org/ July 5th HDG MAIN STREET PRESENTS: FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm Enjoy a family friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live entertainment, cafe seating, merchant specials and more! Price: Free Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ July 6th Annual Havre de Grace Parade & Fireworks Parade 2pm, Concert 7pm, 9:15pm Fireworks Parade begins at 2pm on Union Avenue. Concert will be at 7pm and Fireworks at Tydings Park to follow at approximately 9:15pm Phone: 410-939-2100 Website: http://havredegracejuly4.org/ July 7th Summer Fun Day 11am- 4pm Steppingstone Farm Museum’s event featuring lawnmower races, car show, ice cream eating contests, entertainment, children’s crafts & games, face painting, food and tours. Price: $5.00 Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ July 12th Pirate Fest Weekend! Pirate Pub Crawl 7 PM Put on your best swashbuckling attire and join in with the Pirates as you visit some of HdG's finest pubs. There will be treasure hunts and prizes along the way. Price: $10.00 per person Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ July 12th Concerts in the Park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ EWABO Caribbean, steel drums are featured with a Caribbean flavor. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 July 13th to July 14th Pirate Fest Weekend- Pirate Encampment 10:00-4:00 Discover where the first act of piracy occurred here in our state! Visit an authentic Pirate Encampment, complete with skirmishes, music, period clothing and demonstrations. Price: $3.00, kids 12 and under Free Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ July 13th Pirate Fest 5K Run 8 AM The 4th annual Pirate 5K is run along a fast and flat certified course that takes you along Havre de Grace's historic Lafayette Trail and beautiful views of the Susquehanna River. Price: $20 early bird/ $25 regular and day of event Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ July 13th Pirate Fest Weekend- 6th Annual Pirate Gala 7:00- 11:00 PM You'll discover that no one parties like the Pirates when you attend the Gala of the Summer! Come in your best pirate finery and expect an evening filled with live music, vitttles and grog. Price: $$ Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ July 19th Concerts in the Park 7:30 PM Millard E.Tydings Park ~ Big Cam & The Lifters, get your feet moving with rock 'n roll songs. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 July 26th Concerts in the Park 7:30 PM Millard E. Tydings Park ~ LIX, classic rock from a simpler time fills your evening listening. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. Open to public~ no rain location. Price: Free Contact: HdG Arts Commission Phone: 410-939-2100 July 27th Spaghetti Dinner & Comedy Show Dinner 6:00-8:00, Show 8:00-10:00 Proceeds to benefit the HdG Ambulance Corps, Inc. Held at the HdG Community Center~100 Lagaret Lane. Featuring the One Man Comedy Tornado, Paul Venier. Draft beer & soda included, BYOL. Raffles and instant bingo. Must be 18 years of age of older to attend. Price: $25 per person, Table of 10 $200 Phone: 410-939-6658 ^Return To The Top Of Page August 2013 August 2nd HDG MAIN STREET: PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm Enjoy a family friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live entertainment, cafe seating, merchant specials and more! Price: Free Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ August 9th to August 11th Havre de Grace Seafood Festival Friday 3-8, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-6 Food, fun and live entertainment on the Chesapeake. Over 100 juried artisans/ seafood delicacies from the bay and beyond. Car Show added on Sunday. Price: Free Phone: 410-939-1525 Email: seafoodfes@aol.com Website: http://www.hdgseafoodfestival.org/ August 9th Live Concert featuring The Oak Ridge Boys 6:30 PM Live concert with limited ticket admission; very limited VIP admission. Performers TBA Phone: 410-939-1525 Email: seafoodfes@aol.com Website: http://www.hdgseafoodfestival.org/ August 16th to August 18th 50th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am- 5pm Celebrating 50 Years of Art with Juried Artists & Craftsmen from throughout the U.S. in Tydings Park overlooking the mouth of the Susquehanna River & headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay. For the whole Family ~ No Admission fee Entertainment, Food, Handicap Accessible, Boat Accessible Price: Free Phone: 410-939-9342 Email: hdgartshow@gmail.com Website: http://www.hdgartshow.org ^Return To The Top Of Page September 2013 September 6th HDG MAIN STREET: PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm Enjoy a family friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live entertainment, cafe seating, merchant specials and more! Price: Free Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ September 7th 25th Annual Children's Arts Festival & Contest 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM Join us at Millard E. Tydings Park for our annual Children's Arts Festival. For Children ages 3-10. Craft projects, face painting, and entertainment. Children may submit art work (limit 2 per), for the Art Contest, to the HdG Library (August 1 thru Spetember 1)~Open to the Public (no rain location) Price: Free~ Children must be with an adult Phone: 410-939-2100 September 21st NORTH PARK TRAIL WALK 10 AM This guided nature and historic walk is free to the public. Distance 1.5 miles in 90 minutes. Meet at the Lock House, 817 Conesteo Street. Price: Free Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ September 21st CITY-WIDE YARD SALE 8:00AM- 4:00PM Huge, community-wide event. Yard sales, sidewalk sales, and bargains galore. Rain date September 22 Phone: 410-939-6562 or 410-939-2100 Email: info2@havredegracemd.com Website: http://www.hdgtourism.com/ September 28th Maritime Museum Crabtober Fest 6- 9:00pm Welcome fall by having all you can eat Maryland crabs and other Bay foods. Fundraiser for the Maritime Museum held at the Elk's Club, 940 Pulaski Highway, HdG. Price: $55 Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: directorhdgmm@gmail.com Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org September 28th to September 29th Fall harvest & Craft festival 11am- 4pm Come to the Steppingstone Farm Museum for the Fall Harvest Festival featuring bluegrass music, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, apple bobbing and pressing, clogging, straw maze, hayrides, crafts and food! Price: $5.00 Phone: 410-939-2299 Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ ^Return To The Top Of Page October 2013 October 4th HDG MAIN STREET: PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm Enjoy a family friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live entertainment, cafe seating, merchant specials and more! Price: Free Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ October 11th HdG Chamber of Commerce Community Bull & Oyster Roast 6:30-10:00PM Catered by Fast Eddie's pit beef, held at the HdG Community Center, DJ, door prizes, Bomboy's chocolate, Bruster's Ice Cream Price: $50.00 Contact: HdG Chamber of Commerce Phone: 410-939-3303 Email: hdegchamber1@comcast.net Website: http://www.hdgchamber.com/ October 12th HdG Main Street, Inc, Presents: 6th annual Graw days festival 9am- 6:30pm Celebration of our horse racing history and the Graw Racetrack! Live music, over 100 vendors and crafters, food and beverages. Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org October 19th Annual Maritime Museum "Rockfish" Tournament 6:30am- 3pm Striped Bass (Rockfish) and Angler Teams. Prizes for biggest and second place. Held at the Tydings Park Marina. Price: $100 entrance fee Phone: 410-939-4800 Email: directorhdgmm@gmail.com Website: http://www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org October 30th Halloween Parade presented by the HdG Recreation Committee 6 pm Registration, 6:30 pm Parade begins Meet at corner of Washington St. and Congress Ave. dressed in costume. Phone: 410-939-6724 Email: hdgactivityctr@harfordcountymd.gov ^Return To The Top Of Page November 2013 November 1st HDG MAIN STREET: PRESENTS FIRST FRIDAYS! 5pm- 9pm No outdoor activities this month but merchant and restaurant specials abound along with a scavenger hunt! Price: Free Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com/ November 11th Veteran's Day Observances 11 am Join members of the American Legion in recognition of our veterans. Phone: 410-939-0234 November 16th NORTH PARK TRAIL WALK 10 AM This guided nature and historic walk is free to the public. Distance 1.5 miles in 90 minutes. Meet at the Lock House, 817 Conesteo Street. Price: Free Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ November 16th Thanksgiving open hearth cooking 1- 4pm Join Steppingstone Farm Museum for an Open House and Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration in the historic farm house featuring Colonial period recipes. The Country Store will be open for all you Christmas shopping needs. Featuring crafted goods and some made by museum artisans. Find truly unique gifts this year at Steppingstone. Price: $3.00 Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ November 27th SUSQUEHANNA MINISTERIUM: Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical Worship 7:00 PM Havre de Grace United Methodist Church, 101 S. Union Ave. Phone: 410-939-2464 ^Return To The Top Of Page December 2013 December 6th FIRST FRIDAYS! 6pm Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting with Santa!! Contact: HdG Main Street Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org December 7th to December 8th Christmas Boutique Saturday 9AM- 3PM, Sunday noon- 8PM Enjoy shopping in a historic setting at the Lock House for hand crafted traditional holiday shopping. All of the items are one of a kind made by the Lock House ladies. Fresh greens will be available. Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ December 7th to December 8th Christmas Open House 11am- 4pm Historic farmhouse decorated for the holidays, music in the parlor, cider and cookies in the kitchen. Museum store will be open for holiday gift shopping. Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2299 Email: director@steppingstonemuseum.org Website: http://www.steppingstonemuseum.org/ December 8th 41st Candlelight Tour 4:00- 8:00 PM Take a tour of selected Havre de Grace historic homes and buildings. Enjoy the candlelight illuminated streets of Havre de Grace and songs of Christmas carolers. Price: $15.00 Contact: Susquehanna Museum of HdG at the Lock House Phone: 410-939-5780 Email: lockhousemuseum@gmail.com Website: http://www.thelockhousemuseum.org/ December 15th to December 25th SUSQUEHANNA MINISTERIUM: Annual Outdoor Nativity Scene Contest Register by calling the Susquehanna Ministerium by Dec. 14 to be recognized for residential or business awards. Open to greater HdG community. Phone: 410-939-5233 December 29th SUSQUEHANNA MINISTERIUM: HdG Church Tour 2:00-4:00PM Self-guided tour of Havre de Grace's 19th and 20th century churches. Beautiful stained glass windows and nativity scenes angelically decorated for Christ's birth. Price: Free Phone: 410-939-2464 ^Return To The Top Of Page Ongoing Events April 6th to October 26th Historic Walking Tours Saturdays & Sundays, 10am & 2pm by appointment Havre de Grace is Rich in History! Take our Historic Walking Tour to find out who really discovered Havre de Grace. Find out the significant history that was made in Havre de Grace. Tours begin at Jana's Java, 217 N. Washington Street and are conducted by costumed, professional guides and last for 1 1/2 hours. Price: $, group rates available Contact: Main Street, Inc. Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net May 4th to October 26th Farmers' Market - Every Saturday though October! 9:00am -12:00 noon Come to Pennington Ave. at Washington St. to enjoy all of the treats from our local farmers. Fresh fruit and vegetables of the season, dairy products, meats, honey, baked goods, cut flowers, pesto and more! Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: hdgmainstreet@verizon.net or rory.white@edwardjones.com Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.org June 7th to June 26th Concerts in the park Fridays 7:30 pm Millard E.Tydings Park ~ Dean Sapp & Harford Express, bluegrass music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. No Concert on July 5. No Rain Location. Price: FREE Phone: 410-939-2100 September 6th to October 26th Haunted History Ghost Tours 7pm and 8:30pm Havre de Grace Main Street, Inc. will be hosting Haunted History and Ghost Tours through the historic downtown district. A significant factor in Havre de Grace tours is that the history and murder stories are TRUE stories documented either by newspaper or local historians. And the ghost stories are first-hand accounts told to Main Street from the people who experienced them. Tours are approximately 1 1/2 hours long. Please note that the tours may not be appropriate for children of 8 years and younger. Price: $ Contact: HdG Main Street, Inc. Phone: 410-939-1811 Email: www.hdghauntedhist@hotmail.com Website: http://www.mainstreethdg.com ^Return To The Top Of Page