I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism

I Love Dorchester Heritage & Tourism Official page of Dorchester County Tourism on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Heart of the Chesapeake.
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Dorchester County Tourism promotes and preserves the heritage of this county located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, while strengthening the area’s economic development through tourism. Stop by the Dorchester County Visitor Center at 2 Rose Hill Place in Cambridgeβ€”look for the building with the huge sail by the Route 50 bridge over the Choptank River. The Visitor Center is open every day (except majo

r holidays) from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You can reach us at 410-228-1000 or [email protected]. You can submit your event to our calendar at visitdorchester.org/submit-event. FACEBOOK GUIDELINES: This page welcomes family-friendly comments and posts. We reserve the right to immediately remove content that contains personal attacks, profanity, or information unrelated to the topic. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions on the I Love Dorchester Facebook policy.

Here's something fun, tasty – and useful! Cooking classes at Four Eleven Kitchen! Check out what they have coming up: 🌎 ...
07/24/2025

Here's something fun, tasty – and useful! Cooking classes at Four Eleven Kitchen! Check out what they have coming up:
🌎 Around the World In A Day - July 29, 1:30-3:30p or 5:30-7:30pm
πŸ₯¬ Plant Based Pleasers - July 31, 1:30-3:30p or 5:30-7:30pm
πŸ₯š Brunch & Bougie Saturday - Aug. 2, 11a-1p
πŸ“Œ Get all the details at 411.kitchen (click on Events).
πŸ“Œ Four Eleven Kitchen is located inside Packing House in Cambridge.

β˜€οΈGET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! β˜€οΈ Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 24-27!βœ”οΈ Cambridge Farmers ...
07/24/2025

β˜€οΈGET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! β˜€οΈ Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 24-27!
βœ”οΈ Cambridge Farmers Market Thurs 3-6p, Long Wharf
βœ”οΈ Vintage Family Farms has Sunflower Nights with different flowertainment each night 5-9p – art, vendors, movie, food, music! Schedule: vintagefamilyfarms.com
βœ”οΈ Choptank Riverboats has cruises Thurs-Sun. tinyurl.com/338a888b
βœ”οΈ Blue Point Provision Co. has deck party Thursday 5-7p with music, specials
βœ”οΈ Cabin Fever has open play Fri 9a-7p; Sat 9a-7p; Sun 10am-4p
βœ”οΈ Simmons Center Market has parking lot party Fri 3-8p
βœ”οΈ Vienna Farmers Market Fri 3-6p
βœ”οΈ Portside has Reagan Kent Thurs 5-8p; Sam Pugh Sat 5-8p
βœ”οΈ 2-Hour Sunset Cruise at Hyatt Chesapeake Fri & Sat 6:15pm. Open to all. bit.ly/453U1CF
βœ”οΈ Overflow Cafe has Praise N Worship Open Mic Night Fri 6:30p
βœ”οΈ Old Salty's has Cliff Cody Fri 7-10p; Pete Baker Sat 1-4p; SouthBound4 Sat 6-10p
βœ”οΈ Blue Ruin has Star-Spangled Hustlers Fri; Heavy Fred Band Sat
βœ”οΈ Johnny’s Tavern has Golden Touch Band Fri 8p
βœ”οΈ Skipjack Nathan has sail Sat 10a-12p. skipjack-nathan.org
βœ”οΈ Summer Vibes @ Sailwinds Sat 10a-4p with vendors, music. Dorchester Visitor Center
βœ”οΈ Emily’s Produce has Peach Palooza Sat & Sun 10a-3p plus U-Pick wildflowers
βœ”οΈ Unity Festival Sat 2-8p. Pine Street, Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Michener’s Library at Hyatt Chesapeake has Edward Sparks Solo Sat 7-10p
βœ”οΈ Layton’s Chance Winery has KG Band Sat 6-9p. Tix: tinyurl.com/mprymr59
βœ”οΈ Cambridge Ghost Walk Sat 8p. chesapeakeghosts.com
βœ”οΈ Christopher’s Corner has expanded Sun hours, 11a-7p with food & drink specials
βœ”οΈ Sunnyside has summer sale on women's clothing
βœ”οΈ Bay Country Shop has 50% off summer clothing
βœ”οΈ Shorelife Home & Gifts has furniture & artwork 20% off; lamps 25% off
βœ”οΈ Mowbray's Garden Center has 65% off all ceramic pots
βœ”οΈ Harriet: A Taste of Freedom Art Exhibit, Thurs-Sat 12-3p. Tubman Freedom Center, 3030 Center Dr., Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Main Street Gallery features Jose Ramirez
βœ”οΈ Last Chance for Members Show at Dorchester Center for the Arts on Sat
βœ”οΈ Laughing Lotus: Art & Gifts showcases 30+ artists. 450 Race St., Cambridge
βœ”οΈ 3ten Art Gallery has shows by Lori Dever & Sherry Christopher

Check out all these great "flowertainment" events happening during Sunflower Nights at Vintage Family Farms in Hurlock! ...
07/23/2025

Check out all these great "flowertainment" events happening during Sunflower Nights at Vintage Family Farms in Hurlock! Runs daily 5-9pm throughout this sunflower season.
🌻 Wednesday: 7/23/25 Kids Karaoke and Highland Ice
🌻 Thursday: 7/24/25 Flower Smashing! Transform
a hard week into a fun flower art experience. Release your frustration by creating beautiful flower art.
🌻 Friday: 7/25/25 - Vendors Market with Nordic Cottage, Pistacheo Baking Company, Flyway Bakery, Speakeasy Wax and Highland Ice! It’s a baking sensation!
🌻 Saturday: 7/26/25 - Free Outdoor Movie! Bring your chairs or blankets for a fun family movie.
🌻 Sunday: 7/27/25 - Grab the family or make it a Moms’ Morning with Breakfast and Bouquets with Ms. P’s Kitchen’s breakfast burritos and yogurt parfaits. Pick and arrange flowers from our Build-Your-Own-Bouquet and Sunflower Fields. Build your own stunning summer centerpiece. Registration required.
🌻 August 1 - FREE Reagan Kent Concert! Bring your chairs or blankets for an evening of music!
🌻 August 2 - Petals and Pie! Enjoy eating T’s Divine Sweets Pie while picking and making a gorgeous summer flower centerpiece. Registration required.
πŸ“Œ Get all the details and registration info at the link in our bio.

Check out all these great "flowertainment" events happening during Sunflower Nights at Vintage Family Farms! Runs daily ...
07/23/2025

Check out all these great "flowertainment" events happening during Sunflower Nights at Vintage Family Farms! Runs daily 5-9pm throughout this sunflower season.
🌻 Wednesday: 7/23/25 Kids Karaoke and Highland Ice
🌻 Thursday: 7/24/25 Flower Smashing! Transform
a hard week into a fun flower art experience. Release your frustration by creating beautiful flower art.
🌻 Friday: 7/25/25 - Vendors Market with Nordic Cottage, Pistacheo Baking Company, Flyway Bakery, Speakeasy Wax and Highland Ice! It’s a baking sensation!
🌻 Saturday: 7/26/25 - Free Outdoor Movie! Bring your chairs or blankets for a fun family movie.
🌻 Sunday: 7/27/25 - Grab the family or make it a Moms’ Morning with Breakfast and Bouquets with Ms. P’s Kitchen’s breakfast burritos and yogurt parfaits. Pick and arrange flowers from our Build-Your-Own-Bouquet and Sunflower Fields. Build your own stunning summer centerpiece. Registration required.
🌻 August 1 - FREE Reagan Kent Concert! Bring your chairs or blankets for an evening of music!
🌻 August 2 - Petals and Pie! Enjoy eating T’s Divine Sweets Pie while picking and making a gorgeous summer flower centerpiece. Registration required.
πŸ“Œ Get all the details and registration info at vintagefamilyfarms.com/activities

Time is running out to apply for Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area Mini-Grants! These small, matching grants of ...
07/22/2025

Time is running out to apply for Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area Mini-Grants! These small, matching grants of up to $5,000 are available to museums, local municipalities, and non-profit organizations for projects that enrich heritage resources or events in Dorchester County. Past grants have helped fund and support historical research and documentation, brochures and marketing efforts, interpretation and education, preservation planning, events, feasibility studies, exhibits and way finding, and natural resource projects.
⏰ Apply by August 1, 2025
πŸ“Œ Find out more at visitdorchester.org/heritage-mini-grant-applications-open

Free waterfront concert this Saturday, July 19, 4-7pm in Vienna!
07/18/2025

Free waterfront concert this Saturday, July 19, 4-7pm in Vienna!

Heads up everyone! We are playing Saturday, July 19th in Vienna for music on the Nanticoke! Going to be an amazing time with a waterfront view! Bring your friends and family, we can't wait to see you there! Music on the Nanticoke Free Summer Concert Series Kevin McCoy Nevin Martin Nevin Martin-Music

😎 GET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! 😎 Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 17-20!βœ”οΈ Cambridge Farmers M...
07/17/2025

😎 GET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! 😎 Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 17-20!
βœ”οΈ Cambridge Farmers Market Thurs 3-6p, Long Wharf
βœ”οΈ Vintage Family Farms has Sunflower Nights daily 5-9p; plus Sat 10a-9p with 15 types of sunflowers. Plus vintage games, food
βœ”οΈ Eastern Shore Hospital Center continues Christmas in July sale Thurs 10a-4p. Food trucks, ice cream. Clothing, accessories, Christmas items, more
βœ”οΈ Choptank Riverboats has crab feast, sightseeing, other cruises Thurs-Sun. tinyurl.com/338a888b
βœ”οΈ Blue Point Provision Co. has deck party Thurs 5-7p with live music, specials
βœ”οΈ Portside Seafood Restaurant has Sam Pugh Thurs 5-8p; Colby Sard Sat 6-9p
βœ”οΈ Vienna Farmers Market Fri 3-6p
βœ”οΈ Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester has Sunset Sail Fri 6-8p. Plus regular sail Sat 10a-12p. skipjack-nathan.org
βœ”οΈ 2-Hour Sunset Cruise at Hyatt Chesapeake Fri & Sat 6:30p. Open to all. bit.ly/453U1CF
βœ”οΈ Overflow Cafe Ministries has Open Mic Night Fri 6:30p
βœ”οΈ Blue Ruin has karaoke with Chuckie Fri; Rhoads & Cullum Band Sat
βœ”οΈ Thunder on the Choptank powerboat races Sat & Sun 10:30a-5p. Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh, Cambridge. Free; $5 to park
βœ”οΈ Old Salty’s Restaurant has Reagan Kent Sat 1-4p; Crash the Limo Sat 6-10p; Chesapeake Sons Sun 1-4p
βœ”οΈ Music on the Nanticoke Free Summer Concert Series with Solitude Road Band Sat 4-7p on Vienna waterfront. Park at 113 Old Ocean Gateway
βœ”οΈ Classical music concert with Birch Trio Sat 7p at Dorchester Center for the Arts. Tix: tinyurl.com/yx68xezw
βœ”οΈ Johnny's Tavern has Christmas in July Sat 9:30p
βœ”οΈ Palm Beach Wi***es has Aiden Hayward Fri 5-8p; Makayla Lizzy Sat 5-8p; Chuckie Hayward Sun 2-7p
βœ”οΈ Emily's Produce has National Ice Cream Day Celebration Sun 9a-5p. Plus U-Pick berries and wildflowers
βœ”οΈ Sunnyside Shop has summer sale on women's clothing
βœ”οΈ Bay Country Shop has 50% off summer clothing
βœ”οΈ Butterfly Boutique has cute locally made dresses for girls
βœ”οΈ Harriet: A Taste of Freedom Art Exhibit, Thurs-Sat 12-3p. 3030 Center Dr., Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Main Street Gallery features Jose Ramirez with β€œMore Than Lines and Colors”
βœ”οΈ Laughing Lotus: Art & Goods has works by 30+ artists
βœ”οΈ Dorchester Center for the Arts has Members Show
βœ”οΈ 3ten Art Gallery has shows by Lori Dever & Sherry Christopher
βœ”οΈ Wednesday Morning Artists of Cambridge, MD Show & Sale at Hyatt Chesapeake, Sat 10a-5p
βœ”οΈ Choptank River Lighthouse open daily for self-guided tours, 9:30a-5p
βœ”οΈ Learn about the area’s rich history at Dorchester County Historical Society Open Mon-Sat 10a-4p
βœ”οΈ Learn stories of 3 cultures during self-guided tour at Handsell Historic Site near Vienna. restorehandsell.org
βœ”οΈ Join a guided walk about the Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. harriettubmanmuseumcenter.org
πŸ“Œ Want to add your event to a future Weekend Roundup? Submit it at visitdorchester.org/submit-event

Sunflower nights at Vintage Family Farms start tomorrow, July 17!
07/16/2025

Sunflower nights at Vintage Family Farms start tomorrow, July 17!

Get ready for speed on the water this weekend, July 19-20! Thunder on the Choptank features two days of powerboat racing...
07/15/2025

Get ready for speed on the water this weekend, July 19-20! Thunder on the Choptank features two days of powerboat racing on the Choptank River. Watch from Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh in Cambridge. Food and drink available. Free admission; parking is $5 per car. Racing starts at 10:30am. Includes Jersey Speed Skiffs, Grand Prix Hydroplanes, and more – reaching speeds up to 170mph!

πŸ“· Photo by Dennis Falkowski

Congratulations to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay!
07/14/2025

Congratulations to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay!

We’re honored to be named one of Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best in the Mid-Atlantic region.

This recognition wouldn’t be possible without our incredible guests, and we’re so grateful to everyone who voted for us. Thank you for making us part of your most memorable getaways.

πŸ‰ Who's in the mood for watermelon – adult beverage style? πŸ‰
07/11/2025

πŸ‰ Who's in the mood for watermelon – adult beverage style? πŸ‰

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We’re going ᎳαŽͺ᎒Ꭼ᎑ᎷᎬᏞᎾᏁ αŽ³α†αžαŽ  this July at Layton’s Chance!
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– made with our Watermelon Wine for the perfect sweet & sassy summer sip!
β˜€οΈ Available in 12oz or 16oz – cool, refreshing, and totally delicious.

Whether you're sipping by the glass, grabbing a bottle to go, or chilling with a slushie – it’s time to treat yourself to all things watermelon! πŸ‰βœ¨

β˜€οΈGET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! β˜€οΈ Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 11-13!βœ”οΈ Harriet: A Taste o...
07/10/2025

β˜€οΈGET READY FOR THE WEEKEND! β˜€οΈ Here's your roundup of weekend fun in Dorchester County July 11-13!
βœ”οΈ Harriet: A Taste of Freedom Art Exhibit, open Thurs-Sat 12-3p. Harriet Tubman Freedom Center, 3030 Center Dr., Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Cambridge Farmers Market Thurs 3-6p, Long Wharf.
βœ”οΈ Vintage Family Farms has Build-Your-Own-Bouquet U-Pick flower field. Open Thursday 5-8p; Sat 10-6p; Sun 10a-2p
βœ”οΈ Emily's Produce has U-Pick berries, wildflowers, plus produce and more
βœ”οΈ Blue Point Provision Co. has deck party Thursday 5-7p with live music, specials
βœ”οΈ Portside Seafood Restaurant has Reagan Kent, Thurs 5-8pm
βœ”οΈ Choptank Riverboats has crab feast, sightseeing, other cruises Fri & Sun. tinyurl.com/338a888b
βœ”οΈ Vienna Farmers Market Fri 3-6p
βœ”οΈ Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester has Sunset Sail Fri 6-8p. Plus regular sail Sat 10a-12p. skipjack-nathan.org
βœ”οΈ 2-Hour Sunset Cruise at Hyatt Chesapeake Fri & Sat 6:30pm on historic buy boat. Open to all. bit.ly/453U1CF
βœ”οΈ Overflow Cafe Ministries has Praise N Worship Open Mic Night Fri 6:30p
βœ”οΈ Blue Ruin has Bryan Russo Fri; Uncle Ward Show Sat
βœ”οΈ Johnny's Tavern has Storm Band Fri 8p
βœ”οΈ Second Saturday Book Sale, 9a-1p at Cambridge Library
βœ”οΈ Admiral Byrd Regatta Sat & Sun on Choptank River
βœ”οΈ Pine Street Second Saturday 12-4p with food, vendors. 600 block of Pine St, Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Old Salty’s Restaurant has Anthony Hurley Sat 1-4pm; Good Talk Russ Sat 6-10p
βœ”οΈ 2nd Saturday on Main. Streets close at 3pm. Music by Distilled Grace. Outdoor dining, shopping, gallery walks. Downtown Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Laughing Lotus: Art & Goods has β€œArt With Heart” 5-8p for 2nd Sat with 30+ artists. 450 Race St., Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Main Street Gallery features Jose Ramirez with β€œMore Than Lines and Colors;” reception Sat 5-8p; artist talk at 6p
βœ”οΈ Dorchester Center for the Arts has Artists’ Awards & Reception for Members Show Sat 5-7p with music, live art demos
βœ”οΈ Harriett's House hosts Sweet Summertime Event Sat 5-9p with vendors, food, fun for kids, corn hole. Long Wharf, Cambridge
βœ”οΈ Cambridge Ghost Walk Sat 8p on Maryland's most haunted street. chesapeakeghosts.com
βœ”οΈ The Bay Country Shop has 50% off summer clothing
βœ”οΈ Robin Hood Shop has big Second Saturday in July Sale
βœ”οΈ 3ten Art Gallery has shows by Lori Dever & Sherry Christopher
βœ”οΈ Choptank River Lighthouse open daily for self-guided tours, 9:30a-5p
βœ”οΈ Learn about the area’s rich history at Dorchester County Historical Society. Open Mon-Sat 10a-4p
βœ”οΈ Learn stories of 3 cultures during self-guided tour at Handsell Historic Site near Vienna. restorehandsell.org
βœ”οΈ Join guided walk about Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman Museum. harriettubmanmuseumcenter.org
πŸ“Œ Want to add your event to a future Weekend Roundup? Submit it at visitdorchester.org/submit-event

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 2pm

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(410) 228-1000

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