June 2019 / Things to Do in Salisbury, Ocean City, & Elsewhere on Delmarva

June 2019 / Things to Do in Salisbury, Ocean City, & Elsewhere on Delmarva

The Downtown Salisbury Festival, the Ocean City Air Show, and

Even a Shark-Fishing Tournament Welcome Summer to Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Various Dates in June / This month’s performers at the Freeman Stage, 31750 Lake View Drive, Selbyville, Del., include Beatles and Zeppelin tribute bands, singer Kat Edmonson, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, and juggler-physical comedian, Josh Turner. See the entire lineup for June and buy tickets at https://freemanstage.org/events-tickets.

Wednesdays thru Saturdays in June (Beginning June 5) / Hebron Firemen’s Carnival at the Hebron Fair Grounds. Rides, food, and family fun, including the carnival’s famous oyster sandwiches. Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m.; rides open at 7:15 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Ride tickets available for purchase. Closed July 4th. Fireworks on July 5th at 9:30. http://www.hebronvfd.com/page/carnival.

June 3 – 5 (Mon. – Wed.) / View historic World War II Aircraft at Salisbury Airport’s Bay Land Aviation, 5279 Airport Rd., Salisbury (south of the airline terminal). Climb aboard extremely rare B-29 and B-24 bombers. (In the entire world, only two of each remain in flying condition.) Times: Mon., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues. and Wed., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to tour both aircraft: adults, $15; children (ages 10 – 17), $8; children (ages 9 and under), free. Times: Mon, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues. and Wed., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Aircraft rides will be available on Wed. morning. (Rides sold separately.) For more info., or to book a ride in either bomber, visit http://www.airpowersquadron.org/salisbury-maryland.

June 7 – 9 (Fri. – Sun.) / Mako Mania Shark Tournament, Bahia Marina, 21st & 22nd Streets, Ocean City. Mako Mania is unique in that boats of all sizes compete. There are also thresher shark and bluefish competitions. View daily weigh-ins at Bahia Marina from 3:30 -7:30 p.m. each fishing day. Info.: https://bahiamarina.com/tournament/mako-mania.cfm.

June 7, 14, & 21 (Thursdays) / Karaoke at Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, 105 Union St., Milton, Del. For a full list of live performers appearing in June at Irish Eyes locations in Milton or Lewes, visit http://www.irisheyespub.com.

June 7 – 9 (Fri. – Sun.) / Downtown Salisbury Festival, along East Main Street and East Market Street. The festival returns with carnival rides, live music, food, and local vendors. Admission is free. Carnival rides: single ticket, $1.25; book of 25, $25; book of 50, $45; wrist band for unlimited rides (Sunday only), $18. Hours: Fri., 6 – 9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sun., noon – 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.downtownsalisburyfestival.com, or email salisburyfest@gmail.com.

June 8 (Sat.) / The Golf Cart Derby, Crisfield City Hall and Somers Cove Marina. Compete against other golf carts for the fastest time through an obstacle course. Teams will consist of a driver and course mate. Entry fee is $10. Decorate your cart in red, white and blue to win prizes for the most patriotic cart. The Golf Cart Derby will start with a parade of golf carts starting at the Crisfield City Hall and will finish at Somers Cove Marina. Food and drinks will be available for sale. Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. To enter a cart, register at City Hall. http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/golf-cart-derby/

June 8 (Sat.) / Homebuyers’ Expo at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. Thinking of buying a home? Attend a free homebuyers’ workshop and learn about the home-buying process from start to finish. Each participant will receive a certificate required to apply for a special first-time-homebuyer loan. After the workshop, talk to attending real-estate agents, insurance agents, and lenders. Lenders may be able to pre-qualify you for a loan at the event. Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/snhs-homebuyers-expo/

June 8 & 9 (Sat. & Sun.) / Ocean City Surf Festival. On Saturday, 16 teams of five take part in a fun-filled competition. On Sunday, professional surfers come to town to compete for $5,000 in prize money. Location: Castle in the Sand Hotel, 37th Street and the beach. Start time for both days is 9 a.m. For more information, visit ocsurfclub.org.

June 14 (Fri.) / Bathtub Races, Main Street, Berlin, Md. Businesses and sponsors compete in comical, homemade rolling bathtubs. Time: 5 – 8 p.m. Free. https://www.berlinmainstreet.com/events/

June 14 & 15 (Fri. & Sat.) / Antique and Classic Boat Festival, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 N. Talbot St., Saint Michaels’s Md. See wooden and fiberglass classics, vintage racers, and other antique and Chesapeake Bay-related boats. Also, more than 70 juried fine artists, craftspeople, and vendors will offer nautical and maritime-themed items for boat and home. Times: Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $18; seniors and students (with I.D.), $15; children (ages 6 – 17) $6. http://cbmm.org/events/annual-festivals-and-special-events/antique-classic-boat-festival/

June 15 (Sat.) / Eastern Shore Juneteenth Festival, Chipman Cultural Center, 325 Broad St., Salisbury. Celebrate African-American freedom and the rich culture of the Lower Eastern Shore through food, music, dance, and numerous activities. Time: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free.

https://www.esjuneteenth.com/event-info.

June 15 – 16 (Sat. & Sun.) / Ocean City Air Show. Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, a U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue demo; the Socom Para-commandos (skydivers), a C5-M Super Galaxy, a World War II B-25 bomber, a P-51 fighter, and many other aircraft. Ticket prices vary by viewing location, and locations open at different times prior to the air show’s noon start time. Also, displays and exhibits will be located from 12th to 20th Streets off the boardwalk, and will feature flight simulators, interactive exhibits, and much more. The displays will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For full info. and to purchase tickets, visit https://ocairshow.com.

June 16, 23, & 30 (Sundays) / “Sundaes in the Park” Concerts & Fireworks, Northside Park, 125th St., Ocean City. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening with your family. Live music begins at 7 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Plus, you can make your own sundae for a nominal fee. https://ococean.com/events/sundaes-in-the-park-2019.

June 21 (Fri.) / Third-Friday Celebration, Downtown Plaza, Salisbury. Food, art, vendors, live music. This month’s theme: Animal Kingdom. Bring your pooch for a “blessing of the animals.” http://www.3rdfridaysby.com/Home.aspx.

June 21 – 23 (Fri. – Sun.) / Jellyfish Festival, Ocean City, just north of the pier. Enjoy three days of regional and national music acts. Plus, visit Jellyfish Village—five blocks of interactive, family-friendly activities and fun, including a fitness challenge, a skateboard and bicycle zone, a secondary music stage, and vendors and artists. Times: Fri. and Sat., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. The event is centered at 401 S. Atlantic Avenue. Tickets are sold for single and multiple-day attendance. https://ococean.com/events/jellyfish-festival.

June 21 – 23 (Sat. – Sun.) / Repticon Reptile Show at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. See thousands of reptiles and enjoy animal encounters. Times: Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $10; children (ages 5 – 12), $5; children (ages 4 and younger), free. Two-day tickets also available at a higher price. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/repticon.

June 28, 29, & 30 (Fri. – Sun.) / Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, a play based on the MGM movie. Presented by the Community Players of Salisbury at the Bennett High School Auditorium. Times: Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. Tickets: adults, $22; students and seniors, $19; children, $12. http://www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org/#

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