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Throw Off the Bowlines

See the Watery Part

of the World

Calvert County is nothing if not a

nautical mecca. With unique access to the brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay and fresh waters of the Patuxent River, it's the perfect destination for boaters of all vessel sizes and styles to discover their own adventures.

Now is the time of year when locals and travelers from afar head out for watersports, casual cruises or sanctioned races. When the sun sets over the river, mariners share their tales at local marinas and waterside towns. Make your summer memories here.

Put in and Set off

Ample dockside amenities and natural beauty are found at each of Calvert County's 16 public marinas, seven boat ramps and five kayak ramps. Visit online for a full listing of boat ramps, launches, marinas, charter opportunities, rental sites and tours.

Fair Winds, Stiff Competition

If kicking back and watching heated competition is more your style, Calvert County is the place to be in July and August to watch crews challenge the north-flowing Gulf Stream currents and winds. Local races and regattas bring international competitors and regional fans to Calvert County's shores.

Wednesday Night Sailing Races

Held by the Southern Maryland Sailing Association

Wednesday nights, 6:45-9:45 p.m.

Best place to watch: Solomons Riverwalk or a boat

Small Boat Thursday Night Races

Held by the Southern Maryland Sailing Association

Thursday nights, 6:30-9 p.m.

Best place to watch: Solomons Riverwalk or a boat

Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge

July 15-17, Solomons

Best place to watch: Boats cross the start line at in Solomons at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

Calvert County Cool

Beat the Heat

with These Treats

Southern Maryland's summer heat can be oppressive, yet we look forward to subduing the sizzle on National Ice Cream Day Sunday, July 17. Calvert County offers quite a few cool places to enjoy frosty (and frothy) beverages and desserts to soothe the highest of temperatures and the most discriminating of palates.

After a day of fun in the sun, cool down at one of the many Italian ice stands, ice cream parlors or frozen yogurt

shops that speckle the scenic byways of Calvert County's town centers. Call ahead for hours of operation and visit them all season!

Dunkirk
Rita's Italian Ice 10321 Southern Maryland Blvd. 410-286-7114	Maggie Moo's 2985 Plaza Drive 410-257-5477
North Beach
Dairy Freeze 8831 Chesapeake Ave. 301-855-0585	Cold Penguin 9100 Bay Ave. 410-257-1387
Prince Frederick
Sweet Frog 902 Costley Way 443-968-9752	Rita's Italian Ice 738 Prince Frederick Blvd. 410-414-9200	Yogurt City 78 Solomons Island Road Prince Frederick 410-535-1919
Lusby
Baskin-Robbins 174 Village Center Drive 410-326-9196
Solomons
Cone Island 14441 South Solomons Island Road	Rita's Italian Ice 13450 HG Trueman Road 410-394-3707	The Ice Cream Place at Bunky's Charter Boats 14448 Solomons Island Road 410-326-3241

Sip Some Suds

If your idea of cooling down involves hops and malted barley, direct your attention and taste buds to the micro-brews made right here in Calvert County. Cold, fresh beer is part of the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle. Check out the sensational suds at Calvert County's local brewers.

Scorpion Brewery

929 Skinners Turn Road, Owings

410-279-7900

Tastings, tours and growler fills are offered Thursday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Music offered on Thursday nights

Mully's Brewery

141 Schooner Lane, Suite 15, Prince Frederick

443-968-9426

Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays, noon-6 p.m.

The last Sunday of each month is Small Batch Sunday. Watch (and help) one of the brewers create a small batch of beer. This pilot batch will be available in the tasting room the following month.

Calvert Brewing at Running Hare Vineyard

150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill

13200 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629

410-394-3825

Flights of beer are offered.

Happy Birthday America!

Celebrating Independence Day

This year marks the 240th anniversary of the signing of Declaration of Independence. Calvert County residents invite their fellow countrymen and women to join them in a weekend of fireworks that cover the county!

The weekend kicks off Friday, July 1 in North Beach where the weekly farmers market offers seasonal delights for sale starting at 6 p.m. You can sample the wines from Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy viewing some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the classic car cruise-in. Or just enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. The evening finishes with a fabulous fireworks display in Chesapeake Beach sure to please all ages (rain date: Sunday, July 3).

Return to spend the holiday in Calvert County and cap off your July 4 celebrations at the county's second fireworks display held at the south end of the county in Solomons Monday, July 4 starting at 9:15 p.m.

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