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What Would Jimmy Buffet Do?:
Saturday, August 22

The Chris Sacks Band will be performing Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits, deep tracks and a few originals alongside Coral Reefer Band members Doyle Grisham, Nadirah Shakoor, Roger Bartlett, and Tina Gullickson, with an opening act by Emily Guemple at Cult Classic in Stevensville.
Tickets and more Info: https://chrissacksmusic.com/what-would-jimmy-buffett-do-concert


Kent Island Happenings


DCH Enterprises LLC is Hiring!:
Posted March 2026

DCH Enterprise LLC is growing! We need 2 Experienced Painters! You must have your own tools and transportation. Start immediately - Plenty of work! Message Dean at 410-725-7036 to learn more about this great opportunity!


Kent Island Nursery


Grasonville Community Center Annual Labor Day Parade:
Monday September 7th, 2026

Parade starts at 12pm on Main Street in Grasonville. Parade Line up starts at 9:30am


Annapolis Events


Celebrate Recovery:
Wednesday Nights in 2026

Celebrate Recovery is for EVERYBODY! Come check us out at KIMC every Wednesday night at 7pm and don’t forget to bring every hurt, habit or hang-up with you! Celebration is in the sanctuary! Call 410-739-1303 for more info. See you there!


Cult Classic Brewery


Cult Classic Banquet Hall Grand Opening:
Friday, September 25, 2026

After 8 years and thousands of live events, Cult Classic Brewing is expanding with the opening of its new Banquet Hall, a second live music venue that more than triples its event space and features a full-service bar inside the room.

The celebration begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the September 25 grand opening show featuring Pressing Strings, along with Kentavius Jones, Daphne Eckman, and Heartside—artists who have helped make Cult Classic one of the Chesapeake Bay region's premier live music destinations.

Reserved Seats are $35 per person. General admission (Standing) is $20 per person in advance. Get here early, Cult Classic has 15+ beers on tap brewed in house, a full kitchen with from-scratch pizza, hand-pattied burgers and fresh-never-frozen jumbo wings, and a FULL BAR to get you through this most epic of evenings. The ribbon cutting will take place at 6:00PM The Show starts at 7:00PM


Kent Island and Easton Events


Monthly Bird Hikes at CBEC:
Monthly in 2026

Join CBEC staff and birding volunteers for a one-hour monthly bird hike around CBEC. Both beginner and experienced birders are welcome. There will be a theme for each hike, but we will keep an eye out for whatever comes our way. Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars and some patience. We’ll meet at the CBEC Visitor Center for each hike. $5 per person per hike for CBEC members; $10 per person per hike for non-members. Maximum of 12 hikers/session (with the exception of our September trip to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge).


Kent Island and Easton Events


Dutchman's Chainsaw Challenge:
November 13, 2026 at 10AM & November 15, 2026 at 4PM
Dutchman's Chainsaw Challenge is one of the must-see events at this year's Waterfowl Festival! Watch Professional and Master-level chainsaw carvers from across the Eastern U.S. compete for top honors as flying wood chips become incredible works of art. Proceeds benefit the artists and Chesapeake Creative Wellness of Easton, helping adults with PTSD and anxiety through music and the creative arts. Thank you for supporting this important cause. Tractor Supply - 29328 Cecil Dr Easton MD 21601.


Kent Island Happenings


Fisher Digital Strategies

Fisher Digital Strategies - Serving the Mid-Shore Area - 410-279-2101
Rich Fisher has over 35 years of broadcasting experience and has operated Kent Island Online since 1998. Now he is looking to use his experience to grow your business and give you a solid reachable client base. Fisher will run your social media platforms with daily messages that get you noticed with eye-popping graphics, custom videos, and humor. Everyone is using social media and your business needs to be where everyone is. Large companies charge more than double of our rates and do half as much. Don't be fooled - Contact Fisher and let us explain exactly what we will do to grow your business for a fraction of the cost of anyone else. Want to learn more abour Rich? Go to http://www.richfisher.info and hear him on the radio, see his videos, and more. Click the Facebook icon below and see what we did for Kent Island Online!
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Kent Island Happenings


Wingo at Cult Classic:
Wednesdays in 2026

Like BINGO but you win Chicken Wings!
Drink (each adult beverage gets you 3 cards)
PLAY (Pay attention, don't get tased)
WIN (Chicken Wings... and TEQUILA)
Cult Classic Brewing is located right off Route 50 in Stevensville.


Queen Annes County


QAC seeking Citizens to Serve on Boards & Commissions:
Ongoing in 2026

The Queen Anne's County Commissioners are looking for county citizens to fill vacancies on multiple county boards and commissions. The deadline for applications will remain open until filled.

Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board
Bay Bridge Airport Advisory Committee
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Blue Heron Golf Course Advisory Committee (looking for a citizen from the District 1 area)
Board of Building Appeals
Board of Electrical Examiners (looking for someone who is a master electrician in QAC and/or someone who is associated with the building trade but not necessarily master electricians)
Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board)
Broadband Advisory Council (looking for citizens from the District 2 and 3 areas)
Department of Emergency Services Advisory Council
Housing Authority
Social Services Advisory Board

Anyone interested in serving on a QAC board, commission or committee is encouraged to send a letter of interest and a brief resume to lthomas@qac.org or via mail to Lynda Thomas, 107 N. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD 21617. Those with questions may also reach Ms. Thomas at 410-758-4098. Detailed information about each board, commission or committee is available at www.qac.org, just type "boards and commissions" in the search box.


Kent Island Carnival


Pirates and Wenches:
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9, 2026

Landlubbers and buccaneers, young and old, will once again set sail to Rock Hall, MD for the town’s 19th "Best of the Bay" award-winning, Pirates and Wenches Weekend! All weekend, the whole town will be in the pirate spirit as merchants, re-enactors, musicians, and other performers take you to the Golden Age of piracy on the high seas. Main Street will be alive with vendors, music, pirate performers, and plenty of grub and grog! More info: http://www.rockhallpirates.com


Kent Island Fair


Caroline Summerfest:
August 15 - 16, 2026

Downtown Denton comes alive with three stages of regional & local entertainment, a Friday battle of the high school marching bands, Saturday fireworks show, strolling performers, artisans, free KidzArt activities, games and food vendors featuring local non-profits.
More info: https://carolinesummerfest.com/


Annapolis


Maryland Seafood Festival:
September 12 - 13, 2026

Location is back at Sandy Point State Park! Crab Soup Cook-off, vendors, Beer and Oyster tent, Chef demonstrations and more. More info: http://www.mdseafoodfestival.com


Annapolis


Maryland Renaissance Festival:
August - October, 2026

The 48th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival rund weekends from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM in Crownsville. Food, games, plays, and more!
More info: https://rennfest.com/


Annapolis


Kent Island Farmers' Market at Cult Classic:
Thursdays in 2026

Every Thursday from 3:30PM-6PM in the parking lot of Cult Classic Brewing, it's the Kent Island Farmers' Market with breads, produce, pies, seafood, meats, and more!


Easton Maryland


Easton First Friday Gallery Walk:
Ongoing in 2026

On the First Friday of every month, the art galleries of downtown Easton extend their hours and invite you on a tour of all things art! View new art exhibits, meet the artists, and discover sales and get great deals! Free event.


Kent Island Fun


First Sunday Arts Festival:
Ongoing in 2026

Runs the first Sunday of every month through November on Lower West Street in Annapolis. Art, music, food, and much more!


Kent Island Weekly