It's Coming!
October 10, 2009

Artisans and Crafters Wanted as Vendors for this all-day fun event. Call Marita at 410-939-1811 for more information.    
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First Fridays in 2009:
First Friday celebrations begin downtown with the blossoms of May and end with the arrival of Santa in December. Kicking off at 5:00 pm they all have musicians playing live music in the streets until 9 pm, dancing if you care to, stores and galleries open late, specials and discounts in our restaurants and stores, the Main Street Expo, the Beer Garden with food by the American Legion, a special interest car show, and fun and free activities for kids. And last but not least, our Arts by the Bay Gallery on Warren Street will be open displaying the creations of Harford County artists. 

 

July 3, 2009 – “Military Appreciation Friday.” A red, white, and blue celebration of the armed forces of the United States. Live music by Beaucoup Blue.

August 7, 2009 – “Meet Me in Margaritaville.” Downtown Havre de Grace turns into a tropical treat. Live music by Naked Blue.

September 4, 2009 – “In Service in Havre de Grace.” A celebration of our local service professionals. Live music by Mama's Black Sheep.

October 2, 2009 – “Harvest in Havre de Grace.” A downtown celebration of the bounties of fall. Live music by the Rowdy Boys.

November 6, 2009 – “Locals, Legends, and Lore.” Scavenger hunts, ghost tours, and things that go bump downtown.

December 4, 2009 – “A Downtown Christmas.” Christmas Parade, annual tree lighting, and arrival of Santa!

                   

 

 

Upcoming Main Street Events 

                                        2009
 
Now through June 30, 2009
Treasures by the Bay, 141 North Washington Street, having a big 50% OFF sales and fixtures from First Friday, May 1, through June 30.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Havre de Grace Farmers' Market. Main Street has taken over the Farmers' Market and we have lots of vendors every Saturday through October. Fresh cut flowers; baked goods, herbs, perennials, bedding plants, hanging baskets; large variety of fresh produce, pork and beef, cheese and ice cream, honey, hand-made soap, alpaca wool, potted plants, annuals, hot breakfast sandwiches by Laurrapin Grille, and much more. 9 am to 12 noon. Pennington Avenue between Union and Washington. Don't miss seeing the baby alpacas!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Murals of Grace Volunteer painters will be hard at work at their assigned locations from 10 am to 4 pm.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Murals of Grace Volunteer painters will continue their painting tasks at assigned locations from 10 am to 4 pm. The master plan is to have two murals completed by July 4.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "Military Appreciation Friday." Live music, children's activities, Main Street Expo, stores open late, 5 to 9 pm around town (with Beaucoup Blues and  DaNica), shops and restaurants will have specials and stay open late, a Beer Garden and delicious food hot off the grille of the American Legion, the Main Street Expo, a raffle for a Gift Certificate, and entertainment for the kids, including Choo Choo Charlie with balloons, and face painting by Bambini Family Entertainment. In addition, there’s an antique and special interest car show on Franklin Street.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Second Annual Pirate Gala, Lockhouse Museum, Come Dresses as a Pirate – there will judging. Pirate Food by Laurrapin Grille. Live & Silent Auction. Live Reggae Band. Donation $50, Call Mitch Shank for tickets, 443-686-1648.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
 “The big WOW Factor of Miniature Paintings and Illustrations” at The Art Rooms with Cliff Giles, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Come and join us in this exciting and educational hands-on demonstration. Mr. Giles is a MICA graduate and Graphic Artist. The ArtRooms Professional Art Supplies, 119 N. Washington Street,410-939-6424. Registration is required.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Best Crab Cake in Maryland: Upper Chesapeake Seafood Challenge. Each contestant will receive 2 lbs of crabmeat. Mattes Seafood will generously sponsor this event. Local Clipper City on tap for $3 a pint. Cash prizes. See upcoming details at www.laurrapin.com.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
The Art of Knife Painting with Artist Deborah Giles, 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Come and learn how to paint an oil still life with a knife rather than a brush at The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies, 119 N. Washington St., 410-939-6424. Registration is required. Ms. Giles is a working artist and currently completing her A.F.A. degree at HCC.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
“The Art of Acrylic Textural Mediums,” 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Learn how to use textural mediums in your Landscapes with Perryville High School Art Educator and owner of A2 Art Studio, Alysia Asp. The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies, 119 N. Washington St., 410-939-6424. Registration is required.
Sunday, July 19, 2009 
Friday, August 7, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "Meet Me in Margaritaville," live music, children's activities, Main Street Expo, stores open late, 5 to 9 pm
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 pm.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Susquehanna Dam Jam, Kayak/Canoe Race from the Conowingo Dam to the Tidewater Marina. Live music, good food, and party! Watch for more details.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "In Service in Havre de Grace," live music, children's activities, Main Street Expo, stores open late, 5 to 9 pm
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 pm
Friday, October 2, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "Harvest in Havre de Grace," live music, children's activities, Main Street Expo, stores open late, 5 to 9 pm
Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10, 2009
Haunted History and Ghost Tours through Havre de Grace. Reservations and advance payment required. Walking tours 7 and 8:30 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Second Annual Graw Days Festival, 1920s themed street festival through downtown, historic displays and presentations, music, children's games, vendors, pony rides, 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Second Annual Graw Gala, 1920s attire, in the original clubhouse of the Havre de Grace Racetrack, 7 pm
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 2009
Haunted History and Ghost Tours through Havre de Grace. Reservations and advance payment required. Walking tours 7 and 8:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, 2009
Haunted History and Ghost Tours through Havre de Grace. Reservations and advance payment required. Walking tours 7 and 8:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, October 30 and 31, 2009
Haunted History and Ghost Tours through Havre de Grace. Reservations and advance payment required. Walking tours 7 and 8:30 pm
Friday, November 6, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "Local Legends and Lore," scavenger hunt, stores open late, 5 to 9 pm
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 pm
Friday, December 4, 2009
Havre de Grace downtown First Friday, "A Downtown Christmas," lighting of the Christmas tree, arrival of Santa, 6 pm
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Main Street Board of Directors Meeting, Police Station, 6:30 pm
 
 
 
 

Details about some of the events will be added soon.

 
Any Main Street member wishing to announce an upcoming event is welcome to have it listed here in the Main Street Calendar. Simply contact manager Marita O’Connell with your information, or telephone 410-939-1811. Please note that your event will be listed in the current format, without logos or photographs, and the number of listings may have to be limited, due to space considerations.
 

 

For other Havre de Grace events please visit the web site for the City of Havre de Grace Tourism Office.

 

 

OR visit the Calendar of Events for
  Havre de Grace the Meeting Place