The Museum of Eastern Shore Culture Is Now Open In Downtown Salisbury

The Museum of Eastern Shore Culture Is Now Open In Downtown Salisbury

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 ...

December 19, 2024 by Hailey Stern
     
Historic Parsons Cemetery introduces gravesite locator tool

Historic Parsons Cemetery introduces gravesite locator tool

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 ...

December 17, 2024 by Parsons Cemetery
     
Governors Challenge Brings Top High School Basketball Talent To Wicomico County Dec. 26-30

Governors Challenge Brings Top High School Basketball Talent To Wicomico County Dec. 26-30

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 ...

November 19, 2024 by Josephine Noonan
     
Get Festive in Maryland's Wicomico County

Get Festive in Maryland's Wicomico County

'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, ...

November 7, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Honor a Hometown Hero in Wicomico County

Honor a Hometown Hero in Wicomico County

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 ...

November 4, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Photo Contest Open For Entries

Photo Contest Open For Entries

Photos will be accepted from Sept. 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. EDT to Oct. 31, 2024 at 5 p.m. EDT.

Official Rules and Information

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September 10, 2024 by Josephine Noonan
     
What’s new at this year’s Maryland Folk Festival

What’s new at this year’s Maryland Folk Festival

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 ...

September 3, 2024 by Vanessa Junkin
     

Salisbury Zoo Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity

Salisbury Zoo Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivity

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™ ...

August 30, 2024 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Wicomico County Fair Showcases Importance of Agriculture on the Shore

Wicomico County Fair Showcases Importance of Agriculture on the Shore

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 ...

August 12, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Explore Pirate's Wharf: Wicomico County's Newest Park

Explore Pirate's Wharf: Wicomico County's Newest Park

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.



June 10, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Dog-Friendly Trail + Restaurant Pairings

Dog-Friendly Trail + Restaurant Pairings

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.

Pemberton Historical Park + Brew River Seafood House + Dock Bar



April 22, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Observe Early Methods Of Agriculture At Mt. Hermon Plow Days

Observe Early Methods Of Agriculture At Mt. Hermon Plow Days

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 ...

March 25, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Dog Park Survey

Dog Park Survey

This survey is no longer accepting responses. Thank you for your input.

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 ...

March 22, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Run Salisbury This Spring

Run Salisbury This Spring

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 ...

February 23, 2024 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Take A Tour of Black History on the Shore

Take A Tour of Black History on the Shore

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 ...

February 1, 2024 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Eight Questions for The Weather Channel Meteorologist + Wicomico County Native Mike Seidel

Eight Questions for The Weather Channel Meteorologist + Wicomico County Native Mike Seidel

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 ...

December 27, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Frosty Fun is Coming to Wicomico County

Frosty Fun is Coming to Wicomico County

'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 ...

November 15, 2023 by Hailey Stern
     
Enjoy Sports, Music, Kid's Shows and Comedy at the Wicomico Civic Center this Winter

Enjoy Sports, Music, Kid's Shows and Comedy at the Wicomico Civic Center this Winter

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.



November 6, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Explore Wicomico County’s History via the Chesapeake Country All-American Road

Explore Wicomico County’s History via the Chesapeake Country All-American Road

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 ...

November 1, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
It's Spooky Season in Maryland's Wicomico County

It's Spooky Season in Maryland's Wicomico County

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 ...

October 17, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Festivals, Food + Foliage: Fall in Maryland's Wicomico County

Festivals, Food + Foliage: Fall in Maryland's Wicomico County

Maryland Folk Festival

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 ...

August 30, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Seven ways to enjoy the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury

Seven ways to enjoy the Maryland Folk Festival in Salisbury

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, ...

August 17, 2023 by Vanessa Junkin
     
SALISBURY PRIDE CELEBRATES THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

SALISBURY PRIDE CELEBRATES THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

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 ...

June 9, 2023 by Hailey Stern
     
Q+A: Eastern Shore Juneteenth is coming up. Learn more about it.

Q+A: Eastern Shore Juneteenth is coming up. Learn more about it.

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 ...

June 5, 2023 by Vanessa Junkin
     
The Courts at Harmon Field opens to the public

The Courts at Harmon Field opens to the public

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 ...

May 31, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Hoops on the Ave. celebrates basketball and the culture surrounding the game

Hoops on the Ave. celebrates basketball and the culture surrounding the game

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. ...

May 23, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Nature Center Opens at Pemberton Historical Park

Nature Center Opens at Pemberton Historical Park

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 ...

May 10, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Maryland's Wicomico County Moves Travel Forward This National Travel + Tourism Week

Maryland's Wicomico County Moves Travel Forward This National Travel + Tourism Week

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 ...

May 8, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Eight Great Places To Watch The Sunset in Wicomico County

Eight Great Places To Watch The Sunset in Wicomico County

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 ...

April 20, 2023 by Kristen Sullivan
     

Historic Parson's Cemetery Introduces Updated Walking Tours

Historic Parson's Cemetery Introduces Updated Walking Tours

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 ...

March 14, 2023 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Maryland's Wicomico County

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Maryland's Wicomico County

Let the shenanigans begin! We've rounded up a few St. Patrick's Day events taking place in Maryland's Wicomico County.

Wicomico Eats: JoJo's Family Restaurant

Wicomico Eats: JoJo's Family Restaurant

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, ...

December 21, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Tourism partners recognized at annual awards ceremony

Tourism partners recognized at annual awards ceremony

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 ...

October 27, 2022 by Nicole Wheatley
     
Wicomico Eats: Sub Runners

Wicomico Eats: Sub Runners

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 ...

September 14, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Congratulations to the Maryland's Wicomico County Photo Contest winners

Congratulations to the Maryland's Wicomico County Photo Contest winners

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. 



August 29, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Explore the outdoors in Wicomico County

Explore the outdoors in Wicomico County

Get outside and explore the outdoors in Wicomico County. Here are some suggestions -- by land, by water and by air. 

By Land

Visit one of Wicomico County’s parks. With more than 50 parks and outdoor facilities throughout Wicomico ...

August 18, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Wicomico Eats: Boonies Burgers, Beer & Bait

Wicomico Eats: Boonies Burgers, Beer & Bait

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 ...

August 10, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Five fun things to do in Wicomico this August

Five fun things to do in Wicomico this August

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.

Sharptown Firemen's Carnival

The Sharptown Firemen's Carnival kicks off Thursday, Aug. 4, and runs ...

August 1, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
We gave horseback riding a try at Hoof Prints Trail Riding Center

We gave horseback riding a try at Hoof Prints Trail Riding Center

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, ...

July 8, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Seven fun things to do in Wicomico this June

Seven fun things to do in Wicomico this June

Looking for something fun to do in Wicomico County this month? There are plenty of events on the calendar for June. 

Music & Arts at Pemberton Park

There's one more chance to enjoy Music & Arts at Pemberton Park. North Meets ...

June 2, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Wicomico Eats: Mogan's Oyster House

Wicomico Eats: Mogan's Oyster House

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 ...

May 13, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
I went to my first tea time. Here's what it was like

I went to my first tea time. Here's what it was like

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 ...

May 4, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Five fun things to do this May in Wicomico

Five fun things to do this May in Wicomico

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. 

Music & Arts at Pemberton Park 

Music ...

May 3, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Join us in May for the Wicomico Photo Walk: By the River

Join us in May for the Wicomico Photo Walk: By the River

* 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 ...

April 13, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Meet the animals of the Salisbury Zoo

Meet the animals of the Salisbury Zoo

The Salisbury Zoo is home to more than 100 animals. Get to know some of them, and look for them during your next visit. 

Andean Bears

Chaska, ...

April 8, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Two bear cubs born at Salisbury Zoo

Two bear cubs born at Salisbury Zoo

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. ...

April 4, 2022 by Salisbury Zoo
     
Five fun things to do this April in Wicomico

Five fun things to do this April in Wicomico

Spring is here, and there are plenty of fun activities happening in Wicomico County this month. Add these events to your calendar. 

Mt. Hermon Plow Days

See horses at work this Saturday, April 2, at Mt. Hermon Plow Days. This free ...

April 1, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Women's History Month: Stay tuned for Ward Museum exhibit celebrating women this fall

Women's History Month: Stay tuned for Ward Museum exhibit celebrating women this fall

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 ...

March 31, 2022 by Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University
     
Ten fun facts about Wicomico for Maryland Day

Ten fun facts about Wicomico for Maryland Day

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 ...

March 25, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     
Five fun things to do this March in Wicomico

Five fun things to do this March in Wicomico

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. 

Maryland Wine Month

Celebrate Maryland Wine Month this March with a visit to Bordeleau Vineyards ...

March 2, 2022 by Vanessa Junkin
     

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