Calendar of Events for Historic Downtown Cambridge, MD

 Cambridge Weekend Update

Find out what's going on around downtown Cambridge this weekend.  Click for the May 17-19, 2013 Weekend Roundup!

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


This annual conference explores the life of Dorchester County native Harriet Tubman and the legacy of the work she and others performed leading slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. The details of the event are available on the conference's website.



Volunteers will be out with brooms, shovels, rakes, edgers, wheel barrows, and more as the City of Cambridge organizes "Neat Streets," a morning event that aims to spruce up all the "gateways" into downtown Cambridge. Crews will be working on Maryland Avenue, Cedar Street, Pine Street, Locust Street, and Glasgow Avenue. The event funs from 7am to 1pm. To volunteer or get more information: e-mail Sherise Mobley or call 410.221.6074.



Organized by local residents, this "Saving Second Base" cancer awareness fundraiser brings top talent in country music to downtown Cambridge. Stay tuned for more detailed information on ticket availability and concert start times. The event will be held outdoors at Sailwinds Park--"boots and blankets required"--from 2-10pm. (You can also bring lawn chairs.) The talent includes Billy Currington, David Nail, Eric Karge, and Chuck Wicks. You can find ticket information here. Click below for more info on the performers and links to their websites and videos.



Bistro Poplar is teaming up with Van Gogh Vodka to offer a special Vodka tasting dinner on Friday, June 7. Chef Ian Campbell will create five courses, each paired with a different Van Gogh Vodka. Based in Schiedam, Holland, Van Gogh is a family-owned firm that's been making premium vodkas for more than 130 years. The cost is $80 (excluding tax and gratuity). Reserve at 410.228.4884. Click below for more details.



This monthly event in downtown Cambridge features late shopping hours, free gallery receptions with refreshments, live music in area restaurants, and much more. Shops and galleries stay open until at least 8pm. Event is sponsored by Cambridge Main Street--like Main Street on Facebook here! 443.477.0843. office@cambridgemainstreet.com.



The biggest event of the year in downtown Cambridge, Maryland. Come out and enjoy a free street festival with music, kids' activities, souvenirs, gallery openings, late shopping, and more. Purchase a ticket to taste all entries in the Crab Cook Off competition that has top local chefs competing in categories of best crab cake, crab soup, crab dip, and crab specialty dish. 5-10pm, Saturday, July 13 on Race and Poplar Streets. 



Make the most of the end of the summer during the seventh annual Summer Send-Off in downtown Cambridge 4-10 p.m., Saturday, September 14. Enjoy the end of the summer season with great food; wash it down with a variety of brews. Listen to great live music and entertainment, and browse the sidewalk sales. The event features the wacky and fun Main Street Mile, which has teams from local businesses and organizations doing a relay race on tricycles, wearing snorkel flippers, etc. Free admission. Centered at the 400 block Race Street (at Race and Gay Streets) in downtown Cambridge. Plenty of free parking available.


 

 

 

  

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Second Saturdays! Downtown Cambridge rolls out the red carpet every Second Saturday of the month.  Shops stay open late; galleries and museums host openings; music, food, and kids' activities are often on tap as well.

 

 

Arts in Cambridge

Did you know that downtown Cambridge is home to a thriving and eclectic arts scene? Check out the half-dozen galleries and you'll see everything from classic Eastern Shore landscapes to vibrant folk art to contemporary work. Find out what's showing where on our Arts in Cambridge page.

 

ONGOING EVENTS


Historic Cambridge Walking Tours

Join a costumed guide for a one-hour walking tour of beautiful, historic High Street. Every Saturday at 11am, April through October. Weather permitting. Meet at Long Wharf at the end of High Street. $8 for adults; 12 and under free. Reserve at 410.901.1000.

Skipjack Cruises

Public cruises on the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester are offered May through October. One- or two-hour cruises happen most weekends. Leave from Long Wharf at the end of High Street. See the schedule.


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Farmers Market

The Cambridge Main Street Farmers Market happens every Thursday, 3-6pm in season, May through October. Find out more.


 



 

 

 

 

Taste of Cambridge on Maryland's Eastern Shore