The pollen may be thick in the air but that won’t keep us from enjoying every second of this beautiful springtime weather. The Eastern Shore is known for unpredictable weather patterns, particularly in the spring months, so the run of warm and sunny weather we’ve been experiencing is intoxicating, to say the least. What’s more, the weekend looks to be warm and sunny as well, and with so many outdoor events on our schedule, you can guarantee we will be outside all weekend long.
Berlin is celebrating spring again with their annual May Day Play Day. Cambridge is gearing up for the 4th Annual Beer Festival. Ocean City is welcoming in the busy season with Springfest. And the Lower Shore Land Trust is holding their annual Native Plant Sale. It’s springtime in all it’s glory on Delmarva this weekend….check out all your weekend happenings:
May Day Play Day
When: Friday, May 8 @ 5pm
Where: Main Street, Berlin
What: Berlin loves any excuse to celebrate, including May Day! Ocean 98.1 is teaming up with Berlin to throw an epic Main Street Berlin party with bands, food, beverages and tons of fun. It’s also the 2nd Friday Art Stroll in Berlin that night so be on the lookout for arts on display along with dining deals. See you all there!
Springfest
When: Thursday, May 7 – Sunday, May 10
Where: Ocean City Inlet Parking Lot
What: You know the drill, it’s time to officially kick off the busy season in OCMD with the annual Springfest celebration! Arts & crafts vendors, sinfully delicious fried foods, and live entertainment headline the four-day long event but what we’re really looking forward to are the ticketed acts: Beatlemania Again, Vince Gill (sold out), and Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo(also sold out). As country music fans, we were quick to nab tickets to see Vince Gill Friday night so stay tuned for LOTS of photos.
4th Annual Cambridge Beer Festival
When: Saturday, May 9, 1pm-6pm
Where: High Street, Cambridge
What: Rain or shine, Downtown Cambridge will be throwing a major craft beer party on Saturday, with LOTS of breweries from the Mid-Atlantic region, including their very own hometown brewery, RAR Brewing. Other local flavors will include Evolution Craft Brewing, Burley Oak Brewing Company, Tall Tales Brewery, The Brewers Art, and Stillwater. Tickets are $25 and include all the tastings you want plus a tasting glass.
Iron Furnace 50
When: Saturday, May 9
Where: Starting and ending at Furnace Town Living Heritage Village
What: Each year, the Rotary Club of Snow Hill and the Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum co-sponsor the annual fifty mile fun ride. The course (which includes 50k and 100k alternatives) takes riders through the scenic and pristine countryside on the Eastern Shore. The flat landscape makes for ideal biking conditions. The ride includes a route map with turn by turn, well-marked road paint, a rider number, SAG vehicle patrol, free admission to Furnace Town, and a free luncheon with entertainment and complimentary beverages. There are also rest stops along the way, including an ice cream pit stop at Chesapeake Farms!
Shark Tank
When: Saturday, May 9 @ 10am
Where: Perdue Hall, Salisbury University
What: Ever watch Shark Tank and think, ‘I should be on there pitching my idea’? Well, now’s your chance. WMDT ABC is hosting an open casting call for the show on Saturday at 10am, giving local entrepreneurs the chance to pitch their product or business plan. On-site registration starts at 9am, with interviews from 10am until 4pm.
Lower Shore Land Trust Native Plant Sale
When: Saturday, May 9, 9am-1pm
Where: Ward Museum, Salisbury
What: The Lower Shore Land Trust and the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art have partnered once again for their annual Native Plant Sale Celebration. The event will feature over 60 different native perennials, as well as ferns, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees…all specifically selected for their beneficial qualities such as high wildlife and pollinator value, drought tolerance, deer resistance, hardiness, beauty and authenticity. There will also be a Scales and Tales environmental education program by the Pocomoke River State Park from 10am until noon. Maryland Master Gardeners will also be at the sale to answer all of your plant-related questions. And last but not least, a demo beehive by the Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers Association!
Beat Down at the Beach
When: Saturday, May 9
Where: Ocean City Performing Arts Center
What: Get ready for a night of Olympic-style boxing! Jake “The Snake” Smith’s Baltimore Boxing presents Beat Down at the Beach, a fundraising event for the Worcester County Humane Society. Doors open at 6:30pm; fights start at 8pm. Tickets are $25-$75 and can be purchased at the OC Visitor Center on 40th Street or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-551-SEAT. For more information, call 410-289-2800. After party at the Abbey Burger on 126th Street.
Sip and Scoop
When: Sunday, May 10, 12pm-5pm
Where: Fenwick Wine Cellars
What: Fenwick Wine Cellars invites you to join them for a wine and ice cream pairing. There are two options, the Sundae Tasting and the Scoop Tasting. The Sundae Tasting is $18 and includes a full wine tasting and four wine and ice cream pairings. The Scoop Tasting is $10 and includes four wine and ice cream pairings for $10. All ice cream served will be from the Blue Scoop. Groups of six or more are encouraged to call for a reservation.
