May
Sip and Paint with a Twist Workshop with Andrea
May 3, 5:30-7:30pm
Corbin Studio and Gallery
4 E. Main St.
Enjoy snacks and wine with friends as you paint while you create your own custom piece of dimensional art! Cost is $20/person with free scholarships upon request. Sign up at CrisfieldArts.org
Farmer’s Market and 3rd Saturday
May 4 & 18
Near City Dock Area (10th St. parking lot)
The Crisfield Farmer’s Market has begun for this year! Come see all there is to offer from our local vendors. Special activities and live music sponsored by the Crisfield A&E every 3rd Saturday (May 18)! If you are an arts vendor who would like to participate every first and third Saturday of each month please contact Friends of Crisfield for more information at 443-783-2486 or email arts@crisfieldcityhall.com
J. Millard Tawes Museum Season Opening
May 4, 10-2pm
3 9th Street
Old movies, old guns, and Old Island are on view at the seasonal grand opening of the Gov. J. Millard Tawes Museum. The re-designed, re-
stocked gift shop will also be open. Free to visit! crisfieldheritage.org
“Phantom of the Auditorium” Goosebumps the Musical
May 10 & 11, 7pm
Gallery 413
413 W. Main St.
The Lower Shore Performance Art Company presents another wonderful musical for the whole family! Kids can win a prize if they guess who is the phantom!!!
Go to lowershorepac.org or call: 443-614-0830
Hangin’ Out Art Show
May 15-19
Reception May 17, 5-8pm
Corbin Studio and Gallery
4 E. Main St.
Come out to see what talent our Crisfield artists have! Everyone is welcome to enter this show and YOU can benefit from viewing and buying their work during the exhibit or at the fantastic reception! A very fun show!
Go to CrisfieldArts.org to enter your art work or see more information.
MSAC Office Hours Visit for Artists/CAED Community Meeting
May 22, 4:00-7:00pm
Corbin Studio and Gallery
4 E. Main St.
Have a question about how the Maryland State Arts Council can help you with? Here’s your chance to meet one-on-one with a team member of MSAC. They’ll be covering a wide range of artist-related topics. Oh, and we’ll be serving up some Smith Island cake! Join us! Email msac.commerce@maryland.gov to book a 15-minute appointment with a MSAC staff member or just show up and take the first available appointment.
Poppy Fundraising
May 25, until noon
Crisfield A&E District
Each year members of The American Legion Family distribute poppies with a request that the person receiving the flower make a donation to support the future of veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families with medical and financial needs. Watch for the auxiliary at Gordon’s and other locations in the A&E.
Heart of Crisfield Festival
May 25, 12-4pm
Crisfield A&E District
Stroll or drive to multiple locations for music, art, entertainment, activities, food and drinks! This is a family and dog-friendly event. Go to facebook.com/artsandentertainmentcrisfield/ for updates and to be part of this event or just drive down and visit us on Memorial Day weekend!
Crab and Cruise
May 25, 4:30-9:30pm
The Crab Place
504 Maryland Ave
“The Baddest Crab Party On The Bay” in the Crab Capital of the World - home of the world-famous Crab & Cruise®. Attendees come from all over the country every year to experience the ultimate day of crab feasting and/or cruising with popular themes! All in the A&E District! Book your tickets now since they sell out fast: www.crabandcruise.com
32nd Annual Soft Shell and Waterman's Festival
May 26, 12:00-4:00pm
City Dock Area
If you love crab and the watermen who catch them, this festival is for you! There will be live music by the Going Coastal Band (sponsored by the A&E), drink specials and of course–amazing crab to eat! All part of the Memorial Day festivities in Crisfield! See our facebook page for more information facebook.com/artsandentertainmentcrisfield/
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Our popular ANNUAL EVENTS!
Start dreaming of spring and summer by planning your stay in Crisfield for our upcoming annual events:
3rd Saturdays at the Crisfield Farmer's Market: 3rd Saturday every month May-Oct., 9-12noon (regular Farmer's Market is every 1st & 3rd Saturdays)
Hangin' Out Art Show: May 15-19, 2024
Reception May 17th from 5-8PM
New! Heart of Crisfield Festival: Memorial Day Weekend, May 25, 12-4pm
Soft Shell and Waterman's Festival: Memorial Day Weekend, May 26, 12-4pm
Blue Grass and Sunset Festival: June 15, 11am-10pm
Stars and Stripes Fest: July 4th Weekend (5th & 6th)
Wheels on the Waterfront: July 27, 4-8pm
Little BIG Townfest: Aug. 9-11
National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Jazz on the Waterfront: Sept. 14
Tawes Crab and Clam Bake: Sept. 25
Crisfield Heritage Festival and Ward Foundation Chesapeake Challenge Decoy Contest: Sept. 28