The Worcester County, MD commissioners have proclaimed August 3rd to 11th, Agriculture Week on Maryland’s Coast. This week will be geared towards promoting the farming activities happening across our local towns.
Plan to celebrate Agriculture Week with us at these exciting events!
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Blessing of the Combines – Downtown Snow Hill
The 24th annual Blessing of the Combines will occur at 11 AM in Downtown Snow Hill, MD, with a fleet of combines and farming equipment rolling through town to celebrate the local agriculture.
Peach Festival – Main Street Berlin
The annual peach festival is always a big hit for the community. Hosted at the Taylor House Museum, the lawn will be filled with live music, activities for the whole family, and an abundance of delicious peaches and treats.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
BayBees Honey – Whaleyville
Spaces are limited for this unique beekeeping experience with BayBee’s Honey. Register online at $35 per person to explore the local apiary, learn honey-making skills, and more.
Chesapeake Bay Farms – Pocomoke
Worcester County’s dairy farm is hosting a fun event with a behind-the-scenes tour of fresh ice cream making. The tour includes a free waffle cone upgrade with a purchase of ice cream.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Baywater Landing – Snow Hill
Learn about scallops and bivalves with a paddleboard trip out on the bay with the Baywater Landing staff. This is a great opportunity to learn about the local seafood industry.
Peach Oak Farm – Berlin
This STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) event at Peach Oak Farm is a kid’s friendly experience exploring the four-chambered stomach of farm animals.
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Libelle Homestead – Berlin
Come watch a demonstration on how to make Japanese Kokedama plant art and explore the pottery studio on site. Space is limited to 20 cars.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Rusted Star Ranch – Berlin
The ranch will be hosting an open house for the whole family to enjoy. The horse farm will be offering kid’s activities and pony rides in the arena. Make sure to wear closed-toed shoes.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Marshall Creek Farm – Newark
Join a fiber processing workshop with Marshall Creek Farm from 3 PM to 6 PM, featuring signature cocktails and refreshments. Register online for $55 per person.
Bennett Orchards – Frankford, DE
Continue with the peach theme during Practice Where You Peach yoga at Bennett Orchards, with Gather Alfajores and picking your own peaches!
Friday, August 9, 2024
Cross Farms – Berlin
Are you a tomato fan? Taste test heirloom tomatoes at the Blacksmith Restaurant in Berlin, MD, and embark on a farm tour at Cross Farms.
August 9-11, 2024
Last but certainly not least, spend the weekend at The Great Pocomoke Fair and the Worcester County Fair in Snow Hill! There’s no better way to celebrate Maryland’s Coast’s rich agricultural presence and history than a visit to the fair with the whole family.
Discover more about these exciting events with Visit Maryland’s Coast and Worcester County Economic Development!
