Patuxent River Appreciation Days ScheduleNew Layout in 2008 This year the event will take place on the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum. The Arts and Crafts show and Food Vendors will be located on the paved parking lot of the museum. All visitor parking will be in the field across the street with easy access to the event. Parking is FREE as is the event itself. | | State of the River Summit
1:00-5:00 in the Auditorium-Calvert Marine Museum
The Calvert Marine Museum annually presents a State of the River summit and will focus on Chesapeake's Eastern Oyster. Entitled "The Great Oyster Debate" the summit will bring together scientists, watermen, public policy makers, aquaculturists, and envronmental activitsts to discuss the major initiatives being brought to the fore front by the Economic Impact Statement on the introduction of Asian oysters and the Governor's Oyster Advisory Commission. We invite you to join us for what promises to ba an informative, lively, and passionate debate on the challenges confronting this cultural and economic symbol of the Chesapeake Bay. |
Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
| | | | | 10:00-5:00 Arts and Crafts Show, Food Vendors, Free Boat Rides, Free admission to museum and activities, environmental displays. Pony Rides, Pet Adoptions, Face Painting, Model Boat Making and more. Various musical performances throughout the day including: 1:00 Joe Norris 2:00 Deann Dove 3:00 Jay Armsworthy and Eastern Tradition | | | |
| | 10:00-5:00 Arts and Crafts Show, Food Vendors, Free Boat Rides, Free admission to museum and activities, environmental displays. Pony Rides, Pet Adoptions, Face Painting, Model Boat Making and more. Various musical performances throughout the day. | | | PRAD Parade at 2:00 p.m. Featuring the Famous Shriners | | | This year there will be monetary prizes awarded for best floats! There will be 3 top prizes for floats that participate in the parade. $600.00 worth of cash prizes. All are floats are welcome to participate with pre-registration approval. We need you to participate! Not only do we want floats, we want your marching bands, organizations, drill teams, honor guards, horses, fire equipment, boats, clowns, and the works. Help us make this a great parade. Any non-profit or environmental organization is welcome to join in on the fun. For more information on entering the parade please email rgeck@xecu.net |
Free harbor cruises will be offered on board 2 historic vessels: the 109 year old bugeye, Wm. B. Tennison, and the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester plus: There will be on going environmental exhibits and displays along with non-profit organizations and many children's activities. Contact Melissa McCormick at mccormmj@co.cal.md.us
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