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Celebration Event

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Included with your ticket -  Entertainment & Activities

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Live music by – Chaptico Songworks Trio – David Norris and bandmates Jeff Farias and

Tammy Patrick, featuring songs that reflect the legends and heritage of Southern Maryland.

Dave Norris was born and raised in the historic colonial port town of Chaptico, in St. Mary's County,

and has been crafting songs all his life. His tunes have been recorded by quality artists nationwide

and have received accolades at Nashville's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest,

in Wilkesboro, NC, and at Songwriter Showcases at the IBMA (International Bluegrass Musicians Assoc.)

in Louisville, KY, Picker's Supply Songwriter's Night in Fredericksburg, Va., and at the Maritime exhibit

of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2004. 

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Suttler Post Clydesdales - Carriage rides around the farm and visit the barn to meet

Suttler Post Farm’s magnificent team of Southern Maryland Clydesdales (from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

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Mary’s Go Round Pony Rides - Pony rides for kids on the cutest ponies (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.). 

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Included with your ticket – Tastings of Southern Maryland

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Oyster Tasting – Experience and savor quality Southern Maryland farmed oysters – Shore Thing Shellfish, LLC., will be onsite offering locally harvested aquaculture oysters on the half shell. YES! You can enjoy these delicious oysters year-round! Guests receive one oyster to taste (first come, first served, while stocks last). Additional oysters will be available to purchase throughout the evening.  

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Savory Blue Catfish Tasting – Mouthwatering fried catfish bites served with aioli – discover the tender tastiness of this versatile and delicious catch, fresh from Maryland’s waterways prepared to perfection by the talented chefs of Chesapeake Chef Service in partnership with Maryland’s Best Seafood! Guests receive one tasting (first come first served, while supplies last).