First Friday
On the first Friday of the month, downtown shops stay open until 8 pm and galleries stage opening and special events.
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On the first Friday of the month, downtown shops stay open until 8 pm and galleries stage opening and special events.
The Town of Chestertown hosts their annual fireworks display on Friday, July 4th. The display will begin at dark, around 9:10 pm. Viewing area will be at Wilmer Park, 413 Cross Street, Chestertown. In case of brief rain, the fireworks will be set off when the rain stops. Rain date: July 5, 2025
Every summer, the Garfield Center presents a new slate of ten-minute plays as a part of their annual "Short Attention Span Theatre." Frequently premiering new works by local and Maryland […]
Join author Erika Quesenbery-Sturgill and the staff at the Kent County Historical Society and The Bookplate for an evening author event at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church to discuss her new […]
Every third Thursday, April through October, weather permitting. Owners share classic, antique, and custom cars on the 300 Block of High Street. No registration necessary.
Downtown Chestertown’s annual sidewalk sale, Crazy Days! The bargain shopping begins on Thursday, July 24 and runs through Saturday, July 26, with many stores carrying the specials into Sunday. Shops […]
On the first Friday of the month, downtown shops stay open until 8 pm and galleries stage opening and special events.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Garfield Center for the Arts and promises a fresh twist on our beloved show, blending high-style fashion […]
Join Dr. Lucy Maddox, Professor Emeritus of History and American Studies at Georgetown University and the 2024–25 Patrick Henry History Fellow at the Starr Center for the Study of the […]
Sink your claws into summer fun at Echo Hill Outdoor School's 2nd Annual Crab Feast! Join us on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 5:30-8pm at the foot of High Street […]