What to do when you come to Crisfield
1st stop - The J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum and Visitor's Center
The Visitor's Center is staffed with knowledgeable, friendly people, eager to point you in the direction of town attractions and areas of interest. The historical museum is a perfect start to any Crisfield adventure, offering information on Crisfield's beginnings, culture, history and current area lifestyles.
| Crisfield Events for 2008 |
March 31-April 1
42nd Annual Daffodil Show "A Bouquet of Eastern Shore Treasures"
Sat 1-5pm/Sun noon-4 pm. Peninsula Bank/Somerset Ave/Princess Anne.
Blooms & arrangements. ADA . Somerset Co. Garden Club (Kathy Green)
410-651-0556
April 26-29
Delmarva Birding Weekend
Migration of shorebirds, waterfowl & nesting birds. Guided &
self-guided tours. Partially ADA . DLITE 800-852-0335 $
May 12
Princess Anne Street Fest
10 am-3 pm. Downtown Princess Anne. Food, children's activities,
crafts & entertainment. ADA . Princess Anne C of C (Sharon Harris)
410-651-0422
May 12
McTavish's " Olde Town Market"
907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays, 443-735-2567(anytime)
May 20
Smith Island Day
Ewell. Skiff docking, art & traditional activities, food. Exhibits at
museum. Crisfield-Smith Island Cultural Alliance 410-425-3351 $ for
some events
May 26
Fairmount Academy 's 32nd Annual 1800's Festival
11 am-5 pm. Fairmount Rd/Fairmount. 1800's classroom & spelling bee,
entertainment, crafts, seafood, desserts. Rain date 6/2. ADA .
Fairmount Historical Association (Karl Zickrick) 410-651-3945
May 26
McTavish's " Olde Town Market"
907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays, 443-735-2567(anytime)
May 27
15th Annual Soft Shell Spring Fair
Noon-5 pm. Crisfield City Dock. Seafood/sides/beverage. Crafts,
entertainment, kids' activities, Watermen's Hall of Fame. ADA .
Crisfield Lions & Lioness/Crisfield Area C of C
410-968-2500/800-782-3913
May 25, 2008 - Sunday 16th
SOFT SHELL SPRING FAIR12 noon - 5 pm at the City Dock, fresh local seafood, arts and crafts, Waterman's Hall of Fame Awards, Live entertainment. FREE Admission.
July 4
Fireworks 9 p.m. Somers Cove Marina/Crisfield. Independence Day Celebration. ADA. Crisfield Area C of C 410-968-2500/800-782-3913
June 16
McTavish's " Olde Town Market" 907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays,
443-735-2567(anytime)
July 4
Ice Cream Social 1-3 p.m. Teackle Mansion Garden/Princess Anne. ADA . Somerset County Historical Society 410-651-2238 $
July 16, 2008 - Wednesday
32nd ANNUAL J. MILLARD TAWES CRAB AND CLAM BAKE
ALL YOU CAN EAT Steamed Crabs, Clams – (Steamed, Raw Bar & Fried,) Fresh Fried Fish, Onion Rings, French-Fries, Corn on the Cob,
Watermelon, Pepsi, beer & water. Tickets should be purchased in
advance! $35.00 – all-you-can-eat!
July 18
30th Annual J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake
1-4:30 pm. Somers Cove Marina/Crisfield. Entertainment & all-u-can-eat
seafood (crabs/clams/fish/sides/beverage). Advance tickets
recommended. ADA . Crisfield Area C of C 410-968-2500/800-782-3913
July 23-29
Somerset County Fair
Civic Center, Princess Anne. Exhibits, animals & judging, food,
crafts, contests, kids' activities. ADA . Somerset County Extension
Office 410-651-1350
August 4
McTavish's " Olde Town Market"
907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays, 443-735-2567(anytime)
August 31-September 1-2
60th Annual National Hard Crab Derby & Fair
Somers Cove Marina/Crisfield. Crab races & picking, parade, boat
docking, carnival, arts & crafts, seafood, entertainment, fireworks.
ADA . Crisfield Area C of C 410-968-2500/ 800-782-3913 $
September 2-3
47th Annual Skipjack Races & Festival
Sun 1-11 pm/Mon 7 am-6:30 pm. Deal Island Harbor . Skipjack race 9:30
am 9/3. Parade, food, arts & crafts, kids' activities, contests. ADA .
Deal Island/Chance Lion's Club (Bill Sailer) 410-784-2785 $ for some
events
September 15
McTavish's " Olde Town Market" 907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays, 443-735-2567(anytime)
September 22
"A Taste of Smith Island " Dinner
6 pm. Ewell. Food native to Smith Island . Tickets must be purchased
in advance. ADA . Crisfield-Smith Island Cultural Alliance (Marian
Patterson) 410-651-2292 $
October 19
2nd Annual Watermen's Festival
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Somers Cove Marina/Crisfield. Entertainment &
all-u-can-eat seafood (crabs/oysters/sides/beverage). Oyster shucking contest, arts & crafts. ADA . Crisfield Heritage Foundation 410-968-1225
October 20-21
14th Annual Native American Indian Heritage Festival & Pow-wow
10 am-5 pm daily. Bending Water Park/Marion. Native American Indian
cultural event & celebration. ADA . Rudy Hall 410-623-2660 $
October 20-21
Olde Princess Anne Days/1812 Heritage Festival
Sat 10 am-5 pm/Sun noon-5pm. Princess Anne. Historic house & garden
tour. Craft demos, military encampment, music, kids' activities.
Partially ADA . Somerset County Historical Society
410-651-2238/800-521-9189 $
December 1
Christmas in Princess Anne
Parade, breakfast & pictures w/Santa, arts & crafts, farmer's market,
pony rides, kids' activities. ADA . Princess Anne C of C (Sharon
Harris) 410-651-0422
December 1
Christmas Candlelight Tour
6-10 pm. Princess Anne. Tour of private homes in historic district
followed by holiday reception at Teackle Mansion . Somerset County
Historical Society 410-651-2238 $
December 8
McTavish's " Olde Town Market"
907 W. Main Street , Crisfield , MD.
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Contact #410-968-2968 weekdays, 443-735-2567(anytime)
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| Area Attractions |
The Tangier Sound area and lower shore of Maryland's Eastern Shore abounds with activities and fun for all ages. The Crisfield town dock is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the B & B. Their is golfing, fishing, charter boat tours, beaches, shopping and more. The Links below refer to several of our area attractions that are all within one hours drive of the B & B. |
| Historic Towns |
City of Crisfield - Crab Capital of the World - shopping, boating, charter boats,
restaurants, museum.
Pocomoke City
Princess Anne
The Town of Snow Hill |
| Beaches, Seashore, Wildlife |
Ocean City
Assateague Island
Chincoteague
Deal Island Wildlife Management Area
Jane's Island State Park - Camping, hiking, bird watching, canoeing |
| Local Inhabited Islands |
Smith Island
Tangier Island
Deal Island |
| Things to See and Do |
CRISFIELD HERITAGE FOUNDATION OPERATIONS
Call (410) 968-1225 or visit crisfieldheritagefoundation.org for information on the
following 3 attractions:
J. MILLARD TAWES HISTORICAL MUSEUM, VISITOR'S CENTER & GIFT SHOP
3 Ninth Street & Somers Cove Marina
Crisfield , MD 21817
Trolley & walking tours Memorial-Labor Day
Mon-Sat 9 am-5 pm ADA $
J. MILLARD TAWES LIBRARY & WARD BROTHERS WORKSHOP
Open by appointment and trolley tour
SOMERSET COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Burton Avenue Gallery
26430 Burton Avenue, Crisfield , MD 21817
(410) 968-2787
Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm. Artwork. Classes available |
| Golfing |
Great Hope Golf Course
8380 Crisfield Highway
Westover , MD 21871
(410) 651-5900 or (800) 537-8009
7047 yard, links style, championship golf course. 5 sets of tees per
hole. Driving range, putting green, pro shop, PGA instruction,
restaurant, outings & tournaments welcome. Closed Christmas Day.
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| Other possibilities for fun in Crisfield |
Trolley ride through Town or an escorted Walking Tour. (April through September),
See Visitor's Center
Trips to Tangier Island and Smith Island
JANES ISLAND STATE PARK
26280 Alfred Lawson Drive, Crisfield , MD 21817
(410) 968-1565 or (410) 968-0651
104 campsites, 50 w/electric, 4 full size cabins, 5 camper cabins,
heated bath houses, conference center, park store, canoe/kayak/bike
rentals, picnic shelters, playground & recreation area, nature center
& trails, observation tower, fish cleaning table, boat ramp. Camping
Apr 1-Nov 1.
SOMERS COVE MARINA
P.O. Box 67, Crisfield , MD 21817
(410) 968-0925 or (800) 967-3474
450 slip Marina & Charter Fishing Center, 100 transient slips, boat ramps, bathrooms w/AC, laundry facilities, pool, concierge services for grounds, pump-out stations, fish cleaning stations, playground, pavilions, dataport, monitor VHF channels 16 & 9, gas & diesel. Open year-round.
Visit 3 area Museums
1) J.Millard Tawes Historical Museum
2) Ward Brothers Workshop
3) J. Millard Tawes Library
Janes Island State Park - camping, fishing, boating, canoeing, nature trails
Visit the Cedar Island Marsh Sanctuary
Charter Boat Fishing and Cruises
Have a great meal or two.
Go Shopping downtown for gifts, supplies and essentials.
Fish off the City Dock or Somers Cove Marina
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