Calvert County, Md. Bids Farewell to Summer

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., -- September 1, 2006 - September typically begins with Labor Day celebrations to revel in the last days of summer. But even though the sun is hanging lower in the sky, there is still plenty to look forward to and enjoy on the Calvert County peninsula.

Gather with family, friends or co-workers and volunteer for the United Way Day of Caring on September 13, beginning at 8:00 am, at the Calvert Country Market in Prince Frederick. Stroll through Annmarie Garden September 15-16 during the annual Artsfest show and festival. Seniors 50 and over can go for the gold in the Senior Olympics taking place September 25-27 at Calvert Pines in Prince Frederick from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day. And, for the 120th year, the Calvert County Fair is the place to be at the end of the month. From September 27 to October 1, visitors can join Calvert County's agricultural community to experience livestock, produce and food competitions, entertainment, crafts, 4-H demonstrations, tractor pulls and old-fashioned horseshoe pitching.

Below are a few more suggestions to help extend your summer with outdoor fun:

September 9 (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)
An Affair at Point Farm - Luau
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard - Escape to the islands for a fun evening of food, entertainment and live and silent auctions on the lawn at home of the late Mrs. Patterson. Point Farm overlooks beautiful St. Leonard Creek. Proceeds benefit the archaeology and education programs at JPPM.
www.jefpat.org or 410-586-8515

September 16 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
12th Annual Police & Community Day
State Police Barrack, 210 Main St., Prince Frederick - Displays, demonstrations, antique police vehicles, bicycle rodeo and barrack tours.
410-535-1400 or 301-855-1975

September 24 (12 noon to 5:00 pm)
Calvert County Watermen's Festival
Watermen's Wharf, Solomons - Work boat and charter boat docking contests, cream of crab soup cook-off, men's and women's anchor throw contests.
410-326-3929

September 30 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
War of 1812 Reenactment
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard - Step back in time and commemorate the historic battle of St. Leonard Creek with reenactors, skirmishes, camp life and crafts from the early 1800s. Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab will be open for tours.
www.jefpat.org or 410-586-8502

September 30 (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm)
Tavern Night
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard - Enjoy an evening of 19th century music and entertainment featuring "Ship's Company Chanteymen." Food and drink available. Sponsored by the Friends of JPPM.
www.jefpat.org or 410-586-8515

For more information on the Calvert County, Maryland 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; or send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com