Weekend Fun on the Eastern Shore; Paddleboards, Bathtub Races, Sundaes and more!

Weekends on the Eastern Shore in the summertime are always crowded, packed with festivities and revolving largely around sharing our local towns with the many tourists that come over the Bay Bridge every Friday afternoon. Fortunately for us locals, we are happily welcoming a weekend when not too much is going on! Weekends like this are far and few between and we are planning on taking full advantage of the (hopefully) mild summer weather. Don’t get us wrong, just because it’s not Fourth of July Weekend doesn’t mean there isn’t more than enough to fill your weekend with all sorts of fun plans. This July weekend includes a little bit of everything, from local businesses duking it out in bathtubs races to a local fair that offers much more than fried Twinkies. Happy middle of July everyone!

Friday, July 18^th 

Berlin Bath Tub Races

Head to “America’s Coolest Small Town” and experience the 25^th Annual Bathtub Races. This hilariously competitive race is open to the public and is pure entertainment for people of all ages, areas, and interests. Watch on the sidelines as local businesses try to steer a bathtub to the finish line. The races start on Main Street at 6pm and local businesses have drinks and food available during the event, making it something you definitely don’t want to miss out on.

Delaware State Fair

The biggest fair on the Eastern Shore takes place in Harrington, DE starting July 17^th with tons of headlining artists to perform, sinful foods to indulge in, and tons of attractions to behold. Each year tourists and locals alike flock to the middle of nowhere to spend days sweating in the hot sun and enjoying small town America. With plenty to do at all hours of the day, you definitely won’t be bored. The fair goes from July 17^th until the 26^th.

BONUS: Popular music group Train performs Sunday night, July 20^th at 7:30, tickets are still available.

Saturday, July 19^th

Red, White & Brew at Brew River

A favorite of locals and beer enthusiasts, the Red, White & Brew event at Brew River in Salisbury offers delicious food and brews to people who attend. This all-you-can-eat cookout benefits the Coastal Kids Supportive Care with your purchase of a $45 dollar ticket. There are craft beer tastings by Fin City, Evo, Union, Heavy Seas and Backshore Brewery along with live music from Drymill Road. Attendees can dress in their finest MD pride outfits for a chance for some terrific prizes. Brew River will also be giving out complimentary logo pint glasses when you leave.

6^th Annual Jesse’s Paddle in Snow Hill

Head to Snow Hill this Saturday at 5pm for the 6^th Annual Jesse’s Paddle at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company. Boats, canoes, solo and tandem kayaks, and standup paddleboards will be available for the free event. Pledges of support are encouraged however, with support to go to the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship and youth suicide prevention. Also included in the event is the paddling scavenger hunt, live music by guitarist Nick Haglich, food and beverages, and a silent auction. For more information, visit www.jessespaddle.org

Sunday, July 20^th

Sundaes in the Park- Free Concert & Family Entertainment

This fun family-friendly event revolves mostly around outdoor live music, children’s activities and ice cream; it screams summer time to us. Make sure to pack a picnic basket full of snacks, a lawn chair and head to Northside Park on 127^th Street and indulge in ice cream sundaes and some awesome bands. This event is free and you won’t hate seeing the sunset over our beautiful bay. This week’s band is Robert Eric (Tribute to Billy Joel ‘The Piano Man’) & Lollipop the Clown. Have a sundae for us!