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November 15, 2012

Upcoming Events


November 17. Norfolk Grand Illumination Parade.  See the Norfolk and Portsmouth skylines light up just before the beginning of this annual holiday parade.  More info Norfolk, VA.

  

November 17.  Kent Narrows Holiday Boat Parade.  Begins at North side of channel at 6:00pm.   More info  Kent Island, MD.

 

November 17.  Casey Neal Rogers Rockfish Tournament.  Rockfish tournament with a $5,000 first prize. Smith Point Marina, Reedville, VA.  More infoReedville, VA

 

November 17 - 18.  MSSA Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic.  The Maryland Saltwater Sportsfishermen's Association's annual fall tournament features nearly $100,000 in prizes. More info.

 

November 23 - 24. Open Studio and Vineyard Tour. Each year members of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Artisans Guild open their studios to the public to demonstrate their craft and sell their work. Plus, a vineyard and winery. More info. Eastern Shore of Virginia. 

    

November 25 - December 31.  Winter Wonderland at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center.  Featuring the "Christmas Wonderland" collection from the Coleman Nursery.  Old Courthouse Building, 400 High Street.  More info.  Portsmouth, VA.

 

November 23-25.  Made in Mathews Studio Tour.  Mathews County Virginia artists open their studios to visitors.  More info.  Mathews County, VA. 

 

November 24.  Cape Charles Annual Oyster Roast.  Cape Charles Historical Society at the Cape Charles Museum. More informationCape Charles, VA

 

 

November 23 - 24.  Country Crafts Guild Fall Arts & Crafts Show. Handmade arts and crafts for sale, including holiday decorations and greenery. Held at the Rock Hall Fire House. 10:00 to 4:00 both days. More info. Rock Hall, MD 

 

November 24 - 27.  Festival of Trees.  This year's theme is "light up the holidays."  Holiday festivities include decorated trees, dancing, shopping, carolers, and a walk/run.  Fundraiser event for the Talbot Hospice Foundation.  More infoEaston, MD

 

  

  

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December 8, 2012.  Hampton Holly Days Parade.  An annual holiday tradition. Floats, bands, marching units, and more.  More infoHampton, VA

 

December 8, 2012.  15th Annual Olde Towne Portsmouth Holiday Music Festival.  Music performances, carolers and characters in period attire, children's activities.  The first seven blocks of High Street. Noon to 6:00pm.  More infoPortsmouth, VA


December 8, 2012. Santa Swim.  Folks dress up in their Santa outfits and take a plunge into the chilly waters of the Choptank River in this annual fundraiser event.  Held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort.  More infoCambridge, MD.

 

December 8 -9, 2012.  Christmas in St. Michaels. Lots of special holiday events.  More infoSt Michaels, MD

 

 

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There's more! 

 

These are just a few of the events happening around the region in the coming months. 

 

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Holiday Happenings
 
'Tis the Season ... for parades, and craft shows, house tours, and more. Visit BayDreaming.com's Calendar of events for holiday events around the Bay.


BOGO Ticket Sale
Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts at Christopher Newport University in Newport News is having a big holiday ticket sale. Buy-One-Get One Free tickets for many events and 15% off for others. Upcoming performances include Wanda Sykes, Travis Tritt, the Irish Tenors, and the Empire Brass.


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