John Turner was responsible for bringing real jazz music to Havre de Grace playing every Sunday night at the Crazy Swede Restaurant for 5 years until it was sold, as well as every New Year’s Eve at the Vandiver Inn in Havre de Grace for 15 years until COVID ended the streak. Opening the show...
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
GBKR, a family band that goes back 6 generations into their musical roots, has performed in all 50 US states, Canada, and Europe extensively since being formed in 1980. Today, GBKR takes the stage performing Bluegrass originals, Country music classics, foot-stomping Old-time Mountain Music, and good ole Gospel hymns; offering a little something for everybody....
Join us for a night out full of fun and creativity to support the 58th Annual Havre de Grace Art Show, the oldest outdoor art show in the region! Paint night is Monday, July 26 • 6 - 9 pm at MacGregor's Banquet Room. Doors open at 5:30 pm • Full menu & specials available!...
Have you been binging crime shows on Netflix for the past 18 months? Are you craving a more light-hearted take on your favorite detective dramas? Have you ever imagined seeing all of this....(gasp!)...on stage?? Well great news for you - The State Theater of Havre de Grace is bringing monthly murder mysteries to the stage!...
No wigs! No capes! Just the greatest Music of Elvis Presley brought to you by... MEMPHIS SONS, featuring Joey P! DOORS @ 7:00pm SHOW @ 8:00pm AUDIENCE: All ages. Any attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin Caters **Portion of proceeds benefit Luna's House Animal...
LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON July 30 - Middle of Nowhere - Contemporary Rock Live concerts every Friday night in June and July at Tydings Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free concert on the waterfront in beautiful Havre de Grace. No rain location.
Experience the best of Maryland's farms at the HdG Farmers Market. Featuring a full selection of fresh-picked fruit & vegetables, farm-raised meats & eggs, baked bread & treats, cheese, ice cream, honey, cooking oil, artisan products, and artwork.
Rene Ibanez, a well-known Cuban percussionist currently residing in Washington, DC, has performed with many significant artists as well as the band Sin Miedo in the DC Metro area for more than 30 years. His band, Cubano Groove, keeps traditional Cuban Music – old and new – ALIVE. Put your dancing shoes on and get...
The State Theater of Havre de Grace is proud to announce our first-ever live musical production - THE TRAIL TO OREGON! Brought to you by StarKid Productions, this interactive musical is inspired by your favorite river-crossing, dysentery-ridden, choose-your-own-adventure-Esque classic video game! Audience members will be asked to pick the names of the characters onstage at...
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
The State Theater of Havre de Grace is proud to announce our first-ever live musical production - THE TRAIL TO OREGON! Brought to you by StarKid Productions, this interactive musical is inspired by your favorite river-crossing, dysentery-ridden, choose-your-own-adventure-Esque classic video game! Audience members will be asked to pick the names of the characters onstage at...
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Come experience the best First Friday in Harford County! Enjoy a family-friendly, festive celebration on closed downtown streets. Live bands, cafe seating at our restaurants, food trucks, merchandise vendors, store specials, kids zone, classic car show, and more. No open containers of alcohol permitted.
Enjoy the Classic Car Show during the First Friday event May through October.
Experience the best of Maryland's farms at the HdG Farmers Market. Featuring a full selection of fresh-picked fruit & vegetables, farm-raised meats & eggs, baked bread & treats, cheese, ice cream, honey, cooking oil, artisan products, and artwork.
Over 500,000 vintage and antique postcards for sale. Dozens of dealers. After the show at 4 pm a live postcard auction will begin with over 100 lots.
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by climbing the Concord Point Lighthouse tower. Special activities in the Keeper's House yard include: 10:30 AM Story Time 12 PM Mermaid Meet & Greet 1:45 PM Free Ice Cream and Historic Games and Activities
Come to the Fourth Annual Arts, Wine & Jazz Fest Fundraiser along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and sit back and enjoy the majestic views of the Susquehanna River while relaxing to the sounds of amazing jazz artists. This event showcases a number of artisans, wineries, distilleries, and live jazz...
Come to the orchard for a day of bluegrass and folk music. Bands will take the stage and provide toe tapping melodies. There will be food, beer, vendors and more. Bring a blanket or chair. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for 15 years of age and younger. The event is rain or shine....
Get ready for the first ever Groove On The Move original music showcase at The State! FEATURING: Kruiser, As We Become Ghosts (AWBG), Whiskey Grin, Genesis Z & The Black Mambas DOORS @ 7:00pm AUDIENCE: +18. Any attendees below 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin...
Forged in Mexico City and recently transplanted to Baltimore, Downtown Tumbao’s sound is one of borderlands that merge Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian beats, creating an original, synergistic mix of Jazz, Bossa Nova, Swing, Bolero and Son. Downtown Tumbao brings together rising talent of the DMV with seasoned skill, as they experiment at the crosswords of new...
An afternoon of original music benefiting the Upper Chesapeake Bay Pride!
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
Admission is FREE but registration is required It’s fun; it’s easy! Join us in the Firehouse Studio (level 2 of the Opera House). Paint on wood, canvas, paper or seashells. We’ll have paint, brushes, small canvases, and an array of objects. Several water and boat related designs will be taught. Choose from different shapes and...
Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?”. Most notably comedian Dave Chappelle invited Jason backstage following one of his comedy shows thinking that he was the New Jersey icon. It was then that Jason knew he...
Ryan Klingmeyer & The 3/4 Band are BACK with a night of the best blues and funk rock originals this side of the Susquehanna! Featuring the guitar stylings and powerhouse vocals of Rachel Hall - this is one blues and rock show you won't want to miss! DOORS @ 6:00pm , SHOW @ 7:00pm **Food...
Experience the best of Maryland's farms at the HdG Farmers Market. Featuring a full selection of fresh-picked fruit & vegetables, farm-raised meats & eggs, baked bread & treats, cheese, ice cream, honey, cooking oil, artisan products, and artwork.
Weaving Life with Poet Kabir An interactive workshop with eminent storyteller and dancer Anila Kumari Come, listen and dance the story of a young weaver boy Kabir and how he learned about the weaving of the universe. We will go on a journey with him to a town called Varanasi on the banks of the...
Featuring Tim Hall, Comedy Magician & Mind Reader - Like many children, at the age of eight, Tim Hall, became fascinated with a magic set given to him by his sister. For Tim, this magic set was not just another toy. It was the catalyst for him to fall in love with the art of magic,...
The Havre de Grace Arts Collective presents: "Poetry in Motion" presented by the Sutradhar Institute of Dance & Related Arts featuring: Anila Kumari, Khilton Nongmaithen, Lily Henry-Austin, Riya Devi-Ashby, Se’phira Amen, and Nilimma Devi. “We see that we may go to the moon or the galaxy, but for our deep psyche we need good theater...
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
Participants can enjoy one, two, or all three workshops. $50 per person, per workshop or $120 for all three.
Come celebrate with a diverse offering of local hip hop artists! SHOW DETAILS DOORS @ 7:00pm SHOW @ 8:00pm AUDIENCE: Any attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. **Food and bar specials by Laurrapin Caters **Portion of proceeds benefit Luna's House Animal Rescue & Education Center http://www.lunashouse.org/
Admission is FREE but registration required Paint a dazzling rendition of this bright and beautiful bird. Learn it’s significance and hear a poem from India. In person! All materials provided.
Rogue Swan has partnered with the Vandiver Inn to have dinner and a concert. The theme for this is “Summer of Love,” with an amazing compilation of the '60s and '70s music. The dinner will compliment the concert with a themed menu and everyone is encouraged to dress in their best hippy garb and dance...
Pick up supplies at the Havre de Grace Public Library. Pre-K through 5th Grade students are encouraged to create a picture of their favorite place in Havre de Grace. Artwork will be collected at the library until August 31st. Contest winners will be on display at the Children's Art Festival on September 11th from 11:00...
Interested in entering a boat into the Lighted Boat Parade to kick-off The Waterfront Festival? Trophies & Downtown HdG gift cards to Best Decorated Sailboat, Best Decorated Powerboat, Most Original, Best Use of Lights, and Mayor's Choice! All entries receive a gift bag including 2 free drink tickets good all weekend long at the Concord...
Jah People, an American roots reggae band from Philadelphia, performs classic reggae hits from Bob Marley embodying Marley’s message of love and spirituality, with a blend of musicality to meld funk, rock, reggae, and soul influences. In 2015, Jah People was awarded Best in the “World Music” category of the PHL Live music competition. They...
Experience the best of Maryland's farms at the HdG Farmers Market. Featuring a full selection of fresh-picked fruit & vegetables, farm-raised meats & eggs, baked bread & treats, cheese, ice cream, honey, cooking oil, artisan products, and artwork.
Brought to you by the Havre de Grace Alliance. Join the Little Mermaid and her fish friend for an interactive storytelling and sing along with audience participation! She can’t wait to sing and dance along with you at this exclusive royal concert at the Havre de Grace Opera House. Don’t forget to wear your favorite...
Pirate Fest, part of the Havre de Grace Water Front Festival Free to public Dinner tickets available at Event Bright Pirate Feast tickets
Brought to you by the Havre de Grace Alliance. Join the Little Mermaid and her fish friend for an interactive storytelling and sing along with audience participation! She can’t wait to sing and dance along with you at this exclusive royal concert at the Havre de Grace Opera House. Don’t forget to wear your favorite...
Multiple parks with multiple events. Check back for more information.
Your favorite local artists will compete in a sidewalk chalk art competition. Stop by Concord Point Park during festival hours and watch them create their masterpieces. The chalk art will be done right on Concord Street by Alliance Street!
GRACE O’ MALLEY-THE PIRATE QUEEN By Award-Winning Actress & Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung Set sail for adventure with Grace O’Malley, the Sea Queen of Connaught, Pirate Queen of Ireland. This daring leader and trader commanded the West coast of Ireland and an entire fleet of ships in the 1500’s. Grace, also called Grania, fought...
Purchase a ballot for $10 at any info booth or at the HdG Visitor Center. Receive a souvenir inflatable soup cup holder. Visit the participating restaurants and sample their crab soup. More information on the website.
Multiple parks with multiple events. Check back for more information.
Pirate Fest, part of the Havre de Grace Water Front Festival Free to public Dinner tickets available at Event Bright Pirate Feast tickets
Join us for an afternoon of magic and balloon fun! Free, but registration is recommended. Jeff “Mr. Twister” Teate is a full time entertainer who has been performing magic for over 35 years. He has had the pleasure of performing for The Tonight Shows Jay Leno, The 2001 Superbowl Champions Baltimore Ravens, NASCAR Champion Bobby...
Admission is FREE, but registration is recommended From the golden age of piracy to Confederate privateers and oyster pirates, the maritime communities of the Chesapeake Bay are intimately tied to a fascinating history of intrigue, plunder and illicit commerce raiding. Author Jamie L.H. Goodall introduces infamous men like Edward “Blackbeard” Teach and “Black Sam” Bellamy,...
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
Pick up supplies at the Havre de Grace Public Library. Pre-K through 5th Grade students are encouraged to create a picture of their favorite place in Havre de Grace. Artwork will be collected at the library until August 31st. Contest winners will be on display at the Children's Art Festival on September 11th from 11:00...
The Bay Paddle is returning! This year's event will be an 8 day, staged team relay covering the entire Bay. Interested paddlers and teams can fill out this form to sign up and learn more; https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeOGeX8aVQ.../viewform... More details, an updated website, training support and events all summer coming soon! What: The 1st ever Chesapeake Bay...
A reception for the "Art Enchantment" show will feature light refreshments, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
Experience the best of Maryland's farms at the HdG Farmers Market. Featuring a full selection of fresh-picked fruit & vegetables, farm-raised meats & eggs, baked bread & treats, cheese, ice cream, honey, cooking oil, artisan products, and artwork.
Five to seven different food trucks each week. Music. Fun for the entire family. Rain or Shine.
Pick up supplies at the Havre de Grace Public Library. Pre-K through 5th Grade students are encouraged to create a picture of their favorite place in Havre de Grace. Artwork will be collected at the library until August 31st. Contest winners will be on display at the Children's Art Festival on September 11th from 11:00...
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