Calendar of Events

For information and to register, please click here: WATERMAN'S TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

StoryWalk® - Everywhere Wonder

Saturday , October 1, 2022, Any Time

This event runs October 1 to October 30, 2022

Location: 21292 Civic Center Rd., Rock Hall

Mainstay favorite and virtuoso jazz pianist Dick Durham’s concerts at the Mainstay are always a special event. This one is extra-special as we help him celebrate his 80th birthday. Dick decided to make the piano a central part of his life during his college days.

For information and to register, please click here: WATERMAN'S TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

Sunday, October 2, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Chestertown Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk Event 
A TriSports Events Ultimate Challenge Series Event! 

Wilmer Park, Chestertown, Maryland
Start Time 9:00 AM

Karen Stern is a busy harpist in the greater metropolitan New York City area. In her words, she “enjoys sharing beautiful music with kind audiences and appreciates a warm and welcoming setting” where she can do this. This sounds like a perfect match for the Mainstay!

For show guide and information, click HERE

The Mainstay's Bar and Rear Deck will be open Thursdays from 4:30-8:30 PM, starting September 29 and continuing thru October.

Stop by and enjoy our friendly bar service and light snacks!

Please use the rear entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

For show guide and information, click HERE

StoryWalk® Storytime at Rock Hall Civic Center

Friday , October 7, 2022   |  4 PM - 5 PM

Location: Rock Hall Civic Center - 21292 Civic Center Rd., Rock Hall

Haven Harbour South and the Admirals Club Beachside Bar invite you to Movies on the Beach, seasonal showings of classic family-friendly films taking place on our harbor-side beach and sunset deck.

30 years ago, Steve Abshire, Scott Silbert and Dave Schiff served together as members of the elite Navy Commodores Jazz Big Band. The three of them haven't performed together since.

For show guide and information, click HERE

5k run/walk! Fun for the whole family!

A hands on, family-friendly event where you can explore different vehicles and machines, meet community helpers, games, activities, demonstrations, and more! Food will be available for purchase.

Everyone is invited to Rock Hall to enjoy our 2022 FallFest (25th Anniversary) Event!
This annual small-town street fair celebrates the “return” of the mighty oyster, as well as a legacy of great live music!

Fallfest event at Maggie’s featuring music by The Everafter!!
Stroll down Sharp Street for good music, cheap drinks, and fantastic people!!

The Mainstay offers the perfect nightcap following an exciting day of Fall Fest music with returning favorites, the Dixie Power Trio. A long time ago in a basement far, far away, three guys got together to learn a couple Dixieland tunes.

For show guide and information, click HERE

PUBLIC NOTICE of TOWN WORKSHOP UPDATING THE ROCK HALL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Rock Hall Planning Commission invites you to a public workshop:
Wednesday, October 12
7:00 to 8:30 PM
LOCATION: St. John’s Church Hall, 5621 S. Main Street

For show guide and more information, click HERE

The Mainstay's Bar and Rear Deck will be open Thursdays from 4:30-8:30 PM, starting September 29 and continuing thru October.

Stop by and enjoy our friendly bar service and light snacks!

Please use the rear entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

For show guide and more information, click HERE

Doors open at 6:00 PM; Games start at 7:00 PM

Progressive Jackpot starting at $200.
$20 for one packet.

Refreshments and Two Special Games sold separately.

For show guide and more information, click HERE

Cocktail Class Racer Oktoberfest Regatta

Saturday , October 15, 2022   |  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing - 22170 Great Oak Landing Rd.

Join us for a beautiful day! Homemade Apple Cider demonstration and so much more!

Open House from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16
Enjoy two lovely autumn days of beautiful art displays, entertaining art “how-to” demo’s, and wonderful book signings!

Durdings Store will be hosting a Game Night every Saturday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM!

Come play one of our games available at the store or bring your own!
Everyone of all ages is welcome!
No purchase necessary, playing games not required.

Irish-born/ Britain-based acoustic musician Anthony John Clarke falls into that special camp of musicians who have played the Mainstay and generate frequent, fervent requests to return. It doesn’t hurt to ask – so we did.

For show guide and more information, click HERE

Open House from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meet our featured authors for Sunday, October 16th...

Rock Hall Fall Bike Fest returns to the bulkhead, Sunday, October 16, from 1:00-5:00 PM.

Featuring Great Train Robbery!!

Admission: $3 per person

Join us at the Rock Hall Firehouse!

For show guide and more information, click HERE

Staring today, October 17, the RH Branch will be staying open until 6:00 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating!  Ages 5+
Customize your very own trick-or-treat bag!
Bring your creativity and we'll provide all the supplies – sturdy bags, paint, markers, stickers, and more!

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPO 
Thursday, October 20, 2022, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Kent County Family YMCA, 200 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620
Presented by: HomePorts

The Mainstay's Bar and Rear Deck will be open Thursdays from 4:30-8:30 PM, starting September 29 and continuing thru October.

Stop by and enjoy our friendly bar service and light snacks!

Please use the rear entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

Doors open at 6:00 PM...Bingo starts at 7:00 PM.
Refreshments for sale.

Must be 16 years of age or older to play.

The Seldom Scene is one of America’s best-loved bluegrass bands, and no strangers to the Mainstay.

Durdings Store will be hosting a Game Night every Saturday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM!

Come play one of our games available at the store or bring your own!
Everyone of all ages is welcome!
No purchase necessary, playing games not required.

The Mainstay invites friends and neighbors to a Pot Luck supper. All are invited! No admission fee. Please bring one of your favorite dinner items. We'll have the bar open in case you'd like a cold drink!

Join us for a discussion of the 2022 One Maryland One Book selection, What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster. Free copies of the book are available at all KCPL locations while supplies last. The book is also available for checkout.

The Mainstay's Bar and Rear Deck will be open Thursdays from 4:30-8:30 PM, starting September 29 and continuing thru October.

Stop by and enjoy our friendly bar service and light snacks!

Please use the rear entrance. We look forward to seeing you!

Movie Night Featured Show: Ghostbusters!!

Outdoor stage behind the Mainstay...please enter through rear.
Seating provided.
Popcorn & refreshments available.
Weather permitting.

Now in its 22nd year, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America.

All are invited to the RHES Halloween Parade down Main Street!!

Trick-or-Treat Dress Rehearsal & Candy Giveaway

Why wear your costume only once when you can wear it twice! Get dressed up and stop by any KCPL location for a special trick-or-treat dress rehearsal at KCPL's after-hours candy giveaway!

Further information can be found by clicking HERE.

Click HERE for further information.

Now in its 22nd year, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America.

Join Fresh Start, Durdings, and Cinnamon by the Bay our first annual Halloween Extravaganza!

Each business will be hosting a family friendly event!

Join us Witches Weekend!
at the bulkhead - Eastern Shore Wreath Co. & The Backfin!
Spirits & Wine Tasting...Madam Tia Fortune Teller!

Witches, Warlocks, Friends, and Neighbors! 
Come on by!

Durdings Store will be hosting a Game Night every Saturday from 6:00 - 9:00 PM!

Come play one of our games available at the store or bring your own!
Everyone of all ages is welcome!
No purchase necessary, playing games not required.

Always a fun time! Come on over to The Shack! Costumes encouraged but not mandatory!

Now in its 22nd year, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Weekend Festival is one of the largest annual tall ship gatherings in North America.

Click HERE for further information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 - 11:30 AM at Harbor Shack
Witches Luncheon

Trunk or Treat, contests w/ prizes, games and more!

Join us at The Rock Community Church , 6528 Rock Hall Road (Rt. 20) for a family friendly fall event on Sunday, October 30th.
 

We invite you, your family, kids, and friends to park at Fresh Start's lot and give out your spookiest, and tastiest candy for our first annual Trunk or Treat!!

Trash pick up is now back to MONDAYS!
Trash containers must be out by the road by 9:00 PM Sunday.