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Skipjack Festival

Saturday, Sep 1, 2012 10:00a


Deal island HarborDeal Island,MD

Gospel Concert, Family fun with rides. Admission charged for dance and on Monday. You will see over 50% of the remaining Skipjacks in our race. See a bit of history while it lasts, and come by 8 AM to fill any spots to ride in the race. Usually plenty of spots.
8,000 attendees expected.


Skipjack Bike Tour 
Mark your calendar for 2012 Deal island/chance volunteer fire co. presents The 5th Annual “Skipjack Bike Tour” Saturday, September 8th, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 4 p.m. “15 Mile, 30 Mile, 50 & 100 Mile Rides thru some of the most beautiful wildlife, harbors and marshlands on the Eastern Shore of Maryland Location: Deal Island Harbor - From Princess Anne, MD – 14 Miles West on Rt. 363, Turn right after Bridge at Harbor T Shirts for All Riders, Rest Stops, EMS Available, Sag Wagon & of course the unforgettable “Brownies”. Helmets Required Registration: $30 preregistration before Aug. 31st - $40 after Aug. 25tht Register on line at: www.dealislandchancevfd.com Come for the weekend and bring your Kayaks 
Check our availability calendar on this webpage  and submit an inquiry to stay at the Sunrise~Sunset Cottage during the bike tour weekend

2012 Trophy Rockfish Season starts April 21 2012 - May 15
Summer Rockfish -Stripped Bass May 15-December 2112.




Deal Island Skipjack 

 

Eastern Shore   Region

Skipjack Race and Festival
Labor day Weekend Friday - Monday
Each Labor Day weekend for the last 40 plus years, this island community has hosted the annual Deal Island Skipjack races.  In addition to the skipjack races, this two day festival includes a crab skiff race, fishing contest, swimming contest, boat docking contest, a parade, amusement rides, arts and crafts booths, and food.  The festival takes place at Deal Island Harbor.  Bring a lawn chair and watch the race from the beach.  The race takes place a ways off shore, so bring to binoculars to see the action.  You can also launch kayaks from the sandy beach and paddle out for a closer view of the race.
Deal Island Harbor
Deal Island, Somerset County