Summer Fun in Calvert County, Maryland

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – May 30, 2008 – The weather is turning warmer and the kids are anticipating another summer of fun and entertainment. Why not enjoy the outdoors right here at home in Calvert County? Take a look outside your own backyard - there’s a whole month full of places to visit and things to do.

June 1 (11:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Children’s Day on the Farm

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – 23rd Annual Southern Maryland Rural Heritage Celebration. A day of family fun! New attractions and old favorites. Farm equipment, farm animals, crafts, magic, storytelling, music, food and pedal-powered tractor pulls. www.jefpat.org or 410-586-8501.

June 1 (1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

North Beach House & Garden Club Tour

Visit old, new and renovated houses and cottages in the North Beach area. Reservations recommended. Buses leave from St. Anthony’s parking lot throughout the afternoon. Call 301-855-6681or 410-257-9618 for information.

June 5 (2:30 pm – 7:00 pm) and June 6 (12:00 noon to 2:00 pm)

Chesapeake Garden Club “Small Standard Flower Show”

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chesapeake Garden Club at the Calvert County Library. See beautiful horticulture from local gardens and fabulous floral designs. www.chesapeakegardenclub.org or 410-586-9572.

June 7 (11:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Parkers Creek Celebration at Double Oak Farm

American Chestnut Land Trust, Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick – Celebrate the birds, trees, bees and beetles of Calvert County. A day of fun family activities, including tractor-pulled hayride, guided hikes, nature-inspired craft activities, fossil hunt, geocaching and much more. www.acltweb.org or 410-414-3400.

June 9 (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Museum Founder’s Day

Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach - Celebrate the historical date of the grand opening of the Chesapeake Beach Resort area. The Museum’s special summer exhibit will be unveiled on this day as well. www.cbrm.org or 410-257-3892.

June 13 (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

North Beach Friday Night Farmers’ Market

North Beach, 5th Street & Bay Avenue – Shop for fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs direct from local growers every Friday night from June 13 through October. Stroll along the boardwalk and have dinner in one of our nice restaurants. 202-257-3253.

June 14 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)

Father’s Day Fling: Catapults and Art

Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons – This Saturday hiatus challenges dads, granddads and the families they love to build their own catapults and use them to create large paintings on canvas in the style of Jackson Pollock. Bring a drill and pack a lunch. Fee and pre-registration required. www.annmariegarden.org or 410-326-4640.

June 15 (11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Father’s Day Cruises

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons – Enjoy a special Father’s Day brunch or dinner aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or 410-326-2042 ext. 41.

June 21 (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)

African-American Family Community Day

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – The 13th annual family event features live entertainment, singing, face painting, games, a student art contest, crafts and food. Supported by the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP, Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, JPPM and Friends of JPPM. www.jefpat.org or 410-535-2730/410-586-8501.

June 21 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm)

31st Annual Tobacco Trail Antique and Classic Car Show

Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons – Celebrate the automobile as an art form as antique and classic automobiles are displayed amidst the sculpture at Annmarie Garden. Co-hosted by the Antique Automobile Club of America, the world’s largest automotive historical society. www.annmariegarden.org or 410-326-4640.

June 28 (8:00 pm)

Movies on Main Street by Mar-Ber Development Corp.

Duke & Main Streets, Prince Frederick – Live music by Rockfish at 8:00 pm; movie starts at 9:00 pm. Watch “Raiders of the Lost Ark” under the stars on the grass lot across from the County Courthouse. Burgers, hot dogs, soda and water provided. Everything is free. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair. 703-577-3044.

For more information on the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist County businesses, call 410.535.4583, 800.331.9771 or 301.855.1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com, or visit our Web site at www.ecalvert.com.