August Events On the Shore

Wicomico Farm & Home Show – Aug. 14-16. New events this year include an Antique Tractor Pull on Friday evening, A”Model Horse” Show on Saturday afternoon, and a redesign of our Annual Thursday night Cake Auction to “turn it back in time” to a family oriented opportunity to recognize you own special cake (or pie) Baker & also support the Farm & Home Show. Hope to see everyone of you there…And don’t forget to bring your favorite politician. Schedule of events.

Purnell-Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament – through August 17, Salisbury University Tennis Courts. Professional tennis comes to the shore with a total purse of $40,000. Charitable proceeds from the event benefit Coastal Hospice.

Caroline Summerfest – August 15-16, Downtown Denton and Daniel Crouse Memorial Park along the beautiful Choptank River. Caroline Summerfest is a free, family event. It features more than 100 musicians and performers on four stages. There is rock, country, bluegrass, blues and jazz music. There are jugglers, magicians, acrobats, dancers and variety entertainment strolling the grounds and on stage.

Delmarva Shorebirds – August 15-18, Home games versus the Savannah Sand Gnats. Friday night NFL Night with Washington Redskin’s Cheerleaders and fireworks. Saturday night fireworks. Sunday lunch bag giveaway. Monday night Robinson’s Jewelry and Clock Store Diamond Dig.

Sizzlin’ Summer Music Review – August 15-17, Mar-Va Theater, Pocomoke, MD. Presented by the Community Players of Salisbury.

Choptank Rivah Run 2008 – Saturday, August 16, 2008, 10:00 a.m., Martinak State Park To Choptank River. A fun open 2-mile paddling event for children and adults of all ages (under 18 must be with adult). Any type of paddle craft is eligible for this “POKER RUN”. Entry form.

28th Annual East Coast Skimboarding Championship – August 16-17, Dewey Beach, DE.

Queen Anne’s County Fair – Aug 11-16, Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park.

Sharptown Fireman’s Carnival, Sharptown, MD. Through August 23. Opens at 7:00 PM nightly. Closed Sundays. No admission charge. Free parking. Ride wristbands $10. Food offerings include oyster sandwiches, french fries, pizza, ice cream and funnel cakes. Sharptown lays claim to the shore’s largest fireman’s carnival now in its 82nd year.