Do you know our Chesapeake?

                                            Bay Dreams 

Our Chesapeake Bay is:

• about 190 miles long, and 35 miles across at its widest point.
• a watershed that drains parts of six states and the District of Columbia, more than 64,000 square miles.
• more than 100 feet deep at some points, but average depth is slightly more than 20 feet.
• more than 11,500 miles along it's shoreline. More than the entire west coast of the United States. 
• a watershed that is home to almost 17 million people.
• a visiting place for humpback, minke, and pilot whales. Usually along the mouth of the bay during migration.
• a  place that manatees have infrequently visited.
• home to a number of shark species.
• home to a population of oysters that is only about 2% of those of historic numbers.
• home to more than 350 species of fish, some of which are migrants and some permanent residents   
• home to many species of birds, including raptors and waterfowl, both residents and migratory.
• the first estuary in the United States designated for intensive government sponsored clean-up efforts. 

We are so fortunate to have this magnificent estuary along Delmarva's western shore!

                       Hello in Pictures!

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Somerset County Fair                        July 21st - 27th

Directions to the Fair

FROM THE NORTH: 

Take U.S. Route 13 South to Princess Anne.  Turn Right onto Mount Vernon Road at the 1^st stoplight (McDonalds will be on your right, and Hardee's will be on your left).  Pass the gas station & Popeye's (on your left), and take your 1^st Left onto Crisfield Lane.  There is a sign indicating the turn for the Civic Center & Fairgrounds, and Onion's Garage will be on the right.  Follow Crisfield Lane until you see the Civic Center on your Right.

FROM THE SOUTH:

Take U.S. Route 13 North to Princess Anne.  Turn Left onto Deal Island Road at the 1^st stoplight.  Take your 1^st Right onto Crisfield Lane.  This is less than 1 mile.  Follow Crisfield Lane until you see the Civic Center on your left.

Schedule

Monday, July 21st

7:00pm Little Miss & Little Mister Contest

For more information or for an application, please contact Lynne Johnson (see page 13)

Tuesday, July 22nd

7:00pm Fair Queen Contest

For more information or for an application, please contact Lynne Johnson (see page 13)

Wednesday, July 23rd

5:00pm - 8:00pm All Indoor Entries Accepted

(including cakes, pies & cut flowers)

5:00pm - 8:00pm Livestock Registration / Weigh-In

Thursday, July 24th

8:00am - 10:00pm Fairgrounds Open To Public

Except Indoor Exhibits (closed until Friday)

9:00am - 11:00am Livestock Registration & Weigh-In

1:00pm - 4:00pm Indoor Judging

12:00pm - 1:00pm Judges Luncheon

2:00pm - 7:00pm Rabbits & Poultry Check-In

4:00pm - 5:30pm 4-H Sheep Show

5:00pm - 7:00pm Indoor Booth Set-Up

6:00pm 4-H Swine Show

6:30pm Frying Pan Throwing Contest

7:00pm Chicken Scratch Contest

7:30pm Cake Auction

8:00pm Karaoke Contest

Friday, July 25th

8:00am - 10:00pm Fairgrounds Open To Public

8:00am - 9:30am Herb Show Entries Accepted

9:00am - 5:00pm Open Indoor Exhibits

9:00am - 10:00am 4-H Dairy Cattle Show

10:00am - 11:00am 4-H Dairy Goat Show

11:00am - 12:30pm 4-H Meat Goat Show

12:00pm Hot & Sassy Flower Show & Herb Show

Open To Public

2:00pm 4-H Beef Show

5:00pm Jousting Display

6:00pm - 8:00pm Horse Pull

12:00pm - 8:00pm BBQ Chicken

Saturday, July 26th

6:00am - 8:00am Open Class Late Registration & Check-In

7:00am Horse Show Late Registration Begins

8:00am - 10:00pm Fairgrounds Open To Public

8:00am Horse Show Begins

8:00am Rabbit Judging

9:00am Poultry Judging

9:00am Car & Truck Show Begins

9:00am - 10:00am OPEN Dairy Cattle Show

10:00am - 11:00am OPEN Dairy Goat Show

10:00am - 2:00pm Children’s Activities Open

10:00am - 8:00pm Indoor Exhibits Open

11:00am - 1:00pm OPEN Meat Goat Show

12:00pm Parade of Horse Breeds

1:00pm Pet Contest

1:00pm - 4:00pm Latch hook Demonstration by Georgia Baum

2:00pm - 3:30pm OPEN Sheep Show

3:30pm - 5:00pm OPEN Swine Show

5:00pm OPEN Beef Show

3:00pm Watermelon Eating Contest

4:00pm Kids and Ladies Pedal Pull

Registration Begins

Following Pedal Pull - - Lawnmower Pull

6:00pm Barrel Bust

6:30pm 2 Man Cross-Cut

12:00pm - 8:00pm Pit Beef & BBQ Chicken

8:00pm Greased Pig Contest

7:00pm - 10:00pm All Livestock Released

Sunday, July 27th

8:00am - 12:00pm Remaining Livestock Released

12:00pm Antique Tractor Pull Registration

4:00pm Awards Ceremony

12:00pm - 5:00pm Indoor Exhibits & Fairgrounds Open To Public

1:00pm Antique Tractor Pull & Show

5:00pm - 7:00pm Indoor Exhibits Released

Concession Stand by Mt. Vernon Fire Co.

Sodas at the Tractor Pull Compliments of Stop & Shop

6:00pm 2 Man Cross-Cut Registration

Virginia's Eastern Shore Strawberries

         Packing strawberries near Cape Charles, VA in 1920

       Shipping strawberries from Onley, VA in 1929   

                             Georgetown

          Market Street, Georgetown, Delaware in the early 1900's.

        Georgetown Public Square, early 1900's.