A SPECIAL EARLY DOWNRIGGING EVENT October 29 5:00pm Holt Education Center 200 S. Cross St. Free A partner event with The Bookplate, Tall Ships America, & Pride of Baltimore, Inc. On a warm May morning in 1986, twelve crew members sailed the Atlantic aboard the Pride of Baltimore, unaware that a desperate fight for survival was only […]
Visit Chestertown’s newest cultural attraction, the Chestertown Decoy Museum, to explore a world-class collection of working wildfowl decoys and decorative carvings of waterfowl and shorebirds from throughout the East Coast flyway. During Downrigging Weekend, the museum will be open for both guided and unguided tours. Visitors can see remarkable work by some of the most celebrated carvers in […]
Tour the fleet of ships, schooners and skipjacks assembled in Chestertown for Sultana Downrigging. Deck tours are free, however children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are asked to wear soft soled shoes.
Sail the Chester River onboard one of the fleet of ships visiting for Sultana Downrigging. There is nothing quite like seeing the fleet unfurl their sails in unison in such a picturesque setting. This is the first of four sails that will take place over the weekend.
Downrigging's musical performances take place in an intimate “Music Village,” that pairs live performances with regional food and drink - all against a waterfront backdrop and Tall Ships. A ticket is required for entry
Barkley Cove was raised on collaborative songwriting and rich vocal harmony, mixing genres of folk, rock, country, and bluegrass to create a distinctively original sound that will linger in your ear long after their last chord. After forming the group during their first year at university, the group has continued to hone and develop their […]
Geraldine is a roots-based string band bringing songwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound. Anchored by John Bolten’s exceptional songwriting, compelling storytelling, and emotionally resonant lyrics, eight songs from their first two albums have earned honors in national song contests.
Marc Castelli’s annual show at Massoni Art has become a Downrigging tradition. Expect to see incredible renderings of watermen, workboats, and log canoes from a painter recognized as one of the finest marine artists in the country.
Caleb Stine is an American singer/songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland. He plays both solo and with Americana-rockers The Brakemen. His style and intensely personal lyrics has evoked comparisons to Townes Van Zandt, Kris Kristofferson, and Harvest-era Neil Young.