Spring is upon us in Maryland's Wicomico County, and there's a plethora of events on the horizon to celebrate the season.
Run SBY Events
Salisbury's marathon, half marathon and 5K return on Saturday, April 5. With a flat and fast course, the event's Boston Marathon qualifying ...
The Delmarva Shorebirds will debut their new alternate identity - the Delmarva Wild Ponies - on Saturday, May 17 at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury.
The alternate identity pays tribute to the historic wild ponies that inhabit Assateague Island, a 38-mile long strip along the Atlantic Coast split ...
The public is invited to share their feedback on two concepts for development of a dog park at the Wicomico County Welcome Center and Leonard’s Mill Pond Park in Delmar, MD.
Please take a moment to review the designs and share your thoughts.
Concept 1
New to the downtown area of Salisbury comes the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture. The museum opened this November. Museum goers will be able to view historical works, modern art, interactive community displays and collaborations with Salisbury University students.
The museum values itself on ...
Parsons Cemetery is a historic cemetery, but it now offers a modern-day solution for easily finding people’s final resting places — a state-of-the-art gravesite locator tool.
Available via Burial Search, the locator can be accessed from ParsonsCemetery.com ...
The Governors Challenge has brought top-notch high school basketball talent to Wicomico County for more than 40 years. This year's tournament continues to deliver, bringing over 140 high school basketball teams from sixteen states and Canada to the area Dec. 26-30.
Multiple top ten teams and ...
'Tis the season to be festive and Wicomico County is ready to celebrate!
Frosty Family Festival - Saturday, Nov. 30
The Wicomico Civic Center will host the Frosty Family Festival on Saturday, ...
Salisbury and Wicomico County is honoring its service members through a Hometown Heroes banner program. These banners serve as a living tribute for past and present members of the Armed Forces.
Banners are available on a first come, first served basis. There are 60 spots available along ...
Photos will be accepted from Sept. 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. EDT to Oct. 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. EDT.
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This year’s Maryland Folk Festival will again have multiple stages, a variety of performers and great food – but organizers are also bringing some new fun to the 2024 event. The Maryland Folk Festival is set for Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22, in Downtown Salisbury. It’s free to attend.
The ...
KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of the Salisbury Zoo for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive™ ...
The Wicomico County Fair returns to WinterPlace Park in Salisbury Aug. 16-18.
Celebrating its 88th year, the Fair serves to showcase the importance of agriculture on the Eastern Shore in a family-friendly atmosphere. Returning fair events include the Maryland High School Rodeo; Mason Dixon ...
Looking for outdoor adventure in Maryland's Wicomico County? Visit Pirate's Wharf - Wicomico County's newest park, located about 20 minutes west of Salisbury.
Visiting Wicomico County with your dog(s) and looking to adventure together? We've paired some of our favorite trails with nearby dog-friendly restaurants.
Mt. Hermon Plow Days is an annual family-friendly event that centers around showcasing early methods of agriculture. Farming with horses was a way of life until tractors became more common in the 1940s. Prior to then, the horse was more than a family pet - it was a valuable asset.
Plow Days ...
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Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism seeks to create an off-leash dog park at the Wicomico County Welcome Center and Leonard’s Mill Pond Park in Delmar, MD.
The goal of this project is to ...
With spring on the horizon and more daylight ahead, it’s the perfect time to run in Salisbury and Wicomico County. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced runner, there are plenty of races, roads and trails to explore. In addition to the beautiful scenery, Salisbury and Wicomico County ...
The Eastern Shore is a “treasure trove” of information for Black history, says Dr. Clara Small, an author and professor emeritus of history from Salisbury University.
The ...
You may recognize Mike Seidel from The Weather Channel, but did you know he’s also a Wicomico County native? See what he recommends you check out during your visit here.
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your history here in Wicomico County.
Mike: I grew up in Salisbury in ...
'Tis the season to be jolly! Wicomico County is ready to spread holiday joy with these events.
Rockin' Around the Zoo at the Salisbury Zoo - Dec. 2, 9, & 16
Come carol ...
The Wicomico Civic Center - Delmarva’s top entertainment venue - brings a loaded events calendar to Maryland’s Wicomico County year-round.
This winter brings a mix of sports, music, kid-friendly entertainment and comedy to the 5,000+ seat arena.
Designated as an All-American Road in 2021, the Chesapeake Country All-American Road (CCAAR) takes travelers through the extraordinary landscapes and waterscapes of the Eastern Shore. Explore the lifestyles and livelihoods of generations of watermen, shipbuilders and farmers who shaped an unspoiled ...
It's spooky season and Maryland's Wicomico County is ready to celebrate. Throw on your costume, grab some friends and creep out to these Halloween events.
Halloween Happening at the Salisbury Zoo • Oct. 21 & 28
Dress ...
The Maryland Folk Festival takes place in Downtown Salisbury from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 22-24. Admission is free.
This large-scale outdoor event celebrates the roots, richness and variety of American culture.
Experience ...
Hundreds of artists. Four stages. Three days.
After five years as the host of the National Folk Festival, the City of Salisbury will host the inaugural Maryland Folk Festival in Downtown Salisbury from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 22-24. Admission is free.
This large-scale outdoor event, ...
June is Pride Month, celebrated to honor the beginning of the
Stonewall riots in New York City in 1969. The Stonewall Uprising was a turning
point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.
Today, Pride Month is celebrated internationally ...
Eastern Shore Juneteenth Parade + Festival is set for Saturday, June 17 in Downtown Salisbury, Maryland. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and the festival begins immediately after. Last year, Wicomico County Tourism did a Q&A with Eastern Shore Juneteenth Secretary James Yamakawa to learn more about ...
The Courts at Harmon Field opened to the public following a ribbon cutting ceremony in Salisbury on Tuesday, May 30.
The park now features 12 lighted pickleball courts, two lighted basketball courts and a playground.
First opened in 1928 as a city park, Harmon Field was named ...
Fifty-six teams. Nearly 100 three-on-three basketball games. Music. Arts. Sneakers. Kids activities. Food.
Experience it all at Hoops on the Ave. Sunday, May 28 at the Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury. ...
Hundreds of acres of wetlands, forests and meadows, 4.5 miles of nature trails and centuries of history have made Pemberton Historical Park a popular destination for years. Now there's another reason to stop by: Pemberton's Nature ...
National Travel & Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, spotlights the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward.
“The travel industry fuels every industry—our ...
It’s starting to warm up in Maryland's Wicomico County. Here are the best places to watch the sun go down at the end of a nice spring day.
CEDAR HILL MARINA AND PARK
Located in Bivalve, Cedar ...
In the words of architectural historian Keith Eggener, urban cemeteries are "where life meets death, nature meets city and present meets past." Parsons Cemetery foots the bill. Both operational and historic, there's a lot to see and learn here, especially for the history buff.
Owned ...
Let the shenanigans begin! We've rounded up a few St. Patrick's Day events taking place in Maryland's Wicomico County.
Want to enjoy a crab dish while you're visiting Wicomico County? JoJo's Family Restaurant has several of those on the menu, in addition to many other options, in unique dining spaces.
We sat down with Mark James, the restaurant's operator, and Ty Parsons, the front-of-the-house coordinator, ...
Wicomico County’s tourism division recognized its strongest partners during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Wicomico Civic Center.
The mission of the Wicomico County tourism division is to attract visitors to stimulate the economy ...
Sub Runners has been a locally-owned staple in Wicomico County for 35 years. We sat down with Steve Wilson, marketing manager at Sub Runners, to learn more about the restaurant and its food.
What kinds of dishes are you known for?
Cheesesteaks ...
Maryland's Wicomico County is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 photo contest.
A record number of entries were again submitted for this year's contest, following a record in 2021. A committee selected the winners from more than 400 entries.
Get outside and explore the outdoors in Wicomico County. Here are some suggestions -- by land, by water and by air.
Visit one of Wicomico County’s parks. With more than 50 parks and outdoor facilities throughout Wicomico ...
Take a trip to the boonies of Wicomico County to dine at Boonies Burgers, Beer & Bait. This restaurant, located in Tyaskin, has an indoor dining area as well as a tiki bar and large outdoor area with cornhole boards, a volleyball net and a fire pit.
Boonies released a new menu July ...
There's still time to pack in plenty of activities this summer before school starts. Here are some of the fun things happening in Wicomico County this August.
The Sharptown Firemen's Carnival kicks off Thursday, Aug. 4, and runs ...
Administrative Office Supervisor Linda Lyons hadn't been horseback riding since she was a child. In June, she got the chance to get back on a horse and give horseback riding a try at Hoof Prints Trail Riding Center in Parsonsburg.
Follow along with Linda as she grooms and then rides Taffy, ...
Looking for something fun to do in Wicomico County this month? There are plenty of events on the calendar for June.
There's one more chance to enjoy Music & Arts at Pemberton Park. North Meets ...
Happy Friday! This is the first post in a new monthly series that will feature restaurants in Wicomico County. We'll ask a representative of each restaurant a few questions and take you behind the scenes of some of Wicomico County's foodie hot spots.
First up is Mogan's Oyster House in ...
Have you ever been to a Victorian tea? I hadn't, until last month, when I attended a tea at the Gillis Grier Bed & Breakfastand really enjoyed it. Hostess Charleen Burik was friendly and welcoming.
Tea time at the ...
The weather is warming up, and there are plenty of fun events coming up in Wicomico County this month. Add some of the below events, which will all be held outside, to your calendar.
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* UPDATE: We are using the rain date of Sunday, May 15 *
Join Wicomico County Tourism for our fourth photo walk at Cedar Hill Marina and Park in Bivalve. We will meet at the small pavilion near the beach at 10 a.m.
From 10-10:30 ...
The Salisbury Zoo is home to more than 100 animals. Get to know some of them, and look for them during your next visit.
Chaska, ...
The Salisbury Zoo made an exciting announcement Friday -- April Fools' Day -- and it wasn't an April Fools' joke. The Zoo welcomed two Andean bear cubs earlier this year.
On Jan. 18, the Salisbury Zoo's female Andean bear, Chaska, gave birth to twin boys. Newborn bears are very fragile. ...
Spring is here, and there are plenty of fun activities happening in Wicomico County this month. Add these events to your calendar.
See horses at work this Saturday, April 2, at Mt. Hermon Plow Days. This free ...
It may be the last day of Women's History Month, but there's a Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, exhibit to look forward to this fall.
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University has been approved for a $10,000 Grants ...
Happy Maryland Day! On this day that celebrates our great state, we thought we’d share some facts about Wicomico County, Maryland.
1. Maryland’s state bird is the Baltimore Oriole, which, of course, is also the mascot for the ...
The weather is warming up and the March event calendar is filling up. Get one or more of these events on your calendar for this month.
Celebrate Maryland Wine Month this March with a visit to Bordeleau Vineyards ...