Talbot Guide

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• Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2026 Sport Fisheries Achievement Award
  01/12/2026
  The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission are seeking nominations for the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award, a celebration of conservation, education, and sportsmanship. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have worked to improve efforts in habitat management, conservation, education, research, or made other meaningful contributions that benefit fish and recreational fishing in Maryland. Nominations for the Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award are being accepted now through January 31, 2026. Recipients will receive a proclamation signed by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and the chair of the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission. Read more
• Tred Avon Players Announces Its 2026 Season
  01/12/2026
  Tred Avon Players proudly announces its 45th season, bringing an exciting lineup of live theater to Maryland's Eastern Shore. Performed in collaboration with the Oxford Community Center, each production will take the stage at 200 Oxford Road in Oxford, Md. Season passes and individual tickets for all four shows are available now at www.tredavonplayers.org. Read more
• For All Seasons Expands Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts in January with Free Community Presentations and Online Trainings
  01/12/2026
  January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the January 2026 theme emphasizes a holistic approach to prevention—connecting trafficking to other forms of violence and social vulnerabilities, while recognizing how technology, economic factors, and community resilience can either increase risk or help disrupt exploitation. On Maryland’s Eastern Shore, traffickers often take advantage of the region’s proximity to major metropolitan areas and three international airports, its location along a heavily traveled East Coast highway corridor, and the steady flow of visitors and seasonal workers tied to hospitality, farming, and fishing. Throughout the month, For All Seasons will lead a series of free training sessions and community education efforts across the Mid-Shore to help residents and professionals recognize red flags, strengthen online safety, and learn how to report concerns and connect people to support. Read more
• Upper Shore Master Gardener Programs to Hold Basic Training
  01/12/2026
  Are you interested in learning more about Maryland’s unique environment and how to become good stewards of the land? Are you passionate about education and outreach? The Upper Shore Master Gardener Volunteer Programs will hold their annual basic training course starting on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. This will be a hybrid course to train volunteer representatives as Master Gardeners for the University of Maryland Extension in your home county. Read more
• Nominations Open for Talbot County Community Impact Awards
  01/12/2026
  The Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the Talbot County Economic Development Commission, is now accepting online nominations for the 2026 Talbot County Community Impact Awards, which honor the businesses, organizations, projects, and individuals helping shape a stronger, more vibrant community. Read more
• Join the Oxford Plunge on Super Saturday, February 7, 2026
  01/12/2026
  Hundreds of brave — and slightly chilly — souls are expected to gather at the Tred Avon Yacht Club on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for the fourth annual Oxford Plunge into the Tred Avon River, a mid-winter tradition that proves this small town has a very big heart. Participants of all ages will dash, dip, or dive into the icy waters in support of the Oxford Volunteer Fire Department and EMS (OVFD), which relies on donations to help fund life-saving equipment, training, and emergency services. Spectators are encouraged to line the waterfront, cheer on their favorite plungers, and enjoy the festive atmosphere complete with drinks, Doc’s Sunset Grille’s crab soup, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Read more
• The 42nd Oxford Fine Arts Fair Returns May 15–17, 2026
  01/12/2026
  The Oxford Community Center Board of Trustees is proud to present the 42nd Oxford Fine Arts Fair, returning May 15–17, 2026, at the Oxford Community Center (200 Oxford Rd., Oxford, MD). This beloved three-day exhibition and sales event highlights outstanding local and regional artists while supporting the year-round cultural programming of the Community Center. Read more
• Learn to Curl at Chesapeake Curling Club
  01/12/2026
  Want to experience the Winter Olympics coolest sport for yourself? Chesapeake Curling Club, located in the Talbot Co. Community Center, is having Learn to Curl sessions on January 10th and on the 31st at 12:00 noon. If you are 13 or older and want to have 90 minutes of fun learning the ancient game of curling and delivering some stones and sweeping, go to chesapeakecurling.org to register and to get more information. All the needed equipment (except your sneakers) and the instructors await. See you on the ice! Read more
• Taste of Easton Announced for Spring 2026
  01/12/2026
  The Easton Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the first Taste of Easton and Easton Restaurant Week coming in Spring 2026. The two events are designed to celebrate all of the diverse culinary excellence that Easton has to offer. Read more
• SMAL Presents “Mix it Up” Exhibit at the Saint Michaels Community Center
  01/12/2026
  The St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) is pleased to present a Mixed Media exhibit during the month of January at the St. Michaels Community Center. Mixed Media is art that uses at least two different mediums. It may include assemblages, collages and more, and uses a variety of mediums: paints, cloth, paper, wood, found objects etc. Read more
• Rauschenberg 100: New Connections Now Open at the Academy Art Museum
  01/12/2026
  The Academy Art Museum (AAM) proudly announces the opening of Rauschenberg 100: New Connections, a landmark exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Robert Rauschenberg’s birth. Presented with generous funding from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the exhibition places Easton on the global stage as one of the premier U.S. sites participating in the international centennial. Read more
• Tides of Grace: Creating Waves of Hope on the Eastern Shore
  01/12/2026
  On March 21, 2026, the Kent Island Resort will transform into a vibrant tropical escape for the Second Annual Tides of Grace Island Beach Bash, a benefit concert and community celebration supporting one of the Eastern Shore’s most impactful nonprofits. Guests will enjoy live music from the Chris Sacks Band, an opening performance by Emily Guemple, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres from the resort’s signature stations, exciting auction items, and brand-new this year — auction trips to Costa Rica, Las Vegas, and more. Read more