July 25-31

Kent Island Fireman’s Carnival, Stevensville. Nightly 6-11PM. All the usual small town, country carnival favorites: rides, games, funnel cake. Supports the Volunteer Fire Department.

July 27

Riverfront Concert, Washington College, Chestertown. Come out to enjoy the eclectic artistry of Bob Zentz. Folk, traditional, Celtic, and Maritime (including the regional favorites, “This Old Bay” and “The Last Skipjack” ) music played on the concertina, autoharp, and hurdy gurdy. At the Custom House lawn, Water & High St. Free 6:30-8:00. www.starrcenter.washcoll.edu

July 28-30

Pony Penning & Auction, Chincoteague. The annual round up of the ‘wild’ ponies from Assateague. They swim across the channel on the 28th, the auction of the foals and yearlings is on the 29th, the remaining herd swims back on the 30th. The swim is the morning of the 28th. The time depends on the tide and the winds, but the buses from the parking area at the school to the water start running at around 6AM. Re-reading “Misty of Chincoteague” is not required, but is recommended. Proceeds support the Volunteer Fire Department. www.chincoteaguechamber.com

July 30-31

Live Jazz & Art on the Lawn, Bayside (Fenwick Island). Half a dozen jazz artists and groups perform, many more local artists display their work. Friday 4-8 PM, Saturday 12-8. Free. www.ffeemanstage.org

July 31

Wheels on the Waterfront Cruise-in, Crisfield. Classic cars and hot rods roll from W. Main from 9th to the city dock from 5 –dark. Free.

Movies at the Dock, Crisfield. When the Cruise-in is over, settle down to watch “How to Train a Dragon” at the City Dock, 9PM, Free. Bring your own lawn chair and munchies.

Both events: www.crisfieldevents.com

August 1

Dog Day of Summer Festival, Tails n Tubs Self-Service Dog Wash, Salisbury. Celebration of Man’s Best Friend with sponsored dog walk, canine contests, demonstrations of agility, obedience, dog dancing, and K-9 units. Raffles, vendors. Proceeds benefit the Lilliput Farm “Rebuild the Barn” fund. 10-4. www.dogdayofsummer.wordpress.com

All-you-can-eat Breakfast, Galena Fire House. Popular with locals and visitors and for good reason. Start the weekend with all of the things that make breakfast worth eating: pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee. $7 for adults $3 for kids. 7:30-11 AM.

Swamp Canoe Tour, Trap Pond State Park. Early in the morning, the herons, geese, osprey, and land critters are more active. Instruction before the guided tour for those who need it. $14 per person. Reservations required. Call 302-875-5153. www.destateparks.com

Abstract Fine Art Exhibit, Art Institute and Gallery, Salisbury. 212 W. Main St. 11-3. Free. www.aiandg.org

“Oxford Goose” art contest and exhibit. The subject matter is ‘goose.’ All interpretations, all media – painting, sculpture, needlepoint, carving. Gallery 214, 214 N. Morris St.