Chestertown merchants will have plenty of deals inside and out during Downtown Chestertown Association’s annual Crazy Days, beginning Thursday, July 25 and running through Saturday the 27. Downtown shop owners and staff have been busy sorting merchandise and deciding what kind of ‘deals’ they will be offering.
Thirsty shoppers may want to stop by Chestertown Natural Foods, where they are handing out free cups of ice-cold organic lemonade. Staff person Charie Holt noted that they will have discounted health and wellness-related used books and, “more crazy sales inside.” Also on Cannon Street, Mimi’s Closet is offering a selection of half- price summer tees in addition to other sale items.
Book-lovers should not bypass Bookplate on Cross Street – books galore for all ages and all interests. “We’re so crazy, we’ll go through Sunday,” said owner Tom Martin. Across the street, Twigs and Teacups will have, “…their usual irregular array of stuff out front starting at five cents.” Such a deal!
River City Upholstery has designer fabric remnants from companies like Robert Allen, United & Kravet at $5 per yard, and is also offering small, zippered clutch bags with handles in loads of colors and patterns at $6 each.
Houston’s Dockside Emporium has half-price jewelry and 50-75% off clothing. Colonial Candles, greeting and boxed cards, and Roma photo frames will be among the goodies in front of The Finishing Touch. New this year- the Historical Society of Kent County is discounting Betterton and Kent Square vintage photo mugs, Historic Homes of Kent County with matching ceramic trivet, and even Lucy the Goose backpacks.
Don’t forget to check out the deals at Sophisticated Vintage (furniture, lamps, decorative accessories) once you’ve perused the tables at Paul’s Shoe Store. Down on the waterfront, the Fish Whistle is offering free iced tea and lemonade with your meal.
McGruff the Crime Dog will be patrolling the streets, and there will be plenty of activities for the younger set, including free face painting Friday and Saturday. Friday morning, the Kent County Parks and Recreation Youth in Action group will have games, arts and crafts available, Garfield Playmakers will entertain with improv, and Dr. Nancy Fox will teach tick prevention with a puppet show and story telling. You may wish to take a break and cool off at the Garfield Center Friday afternoon at 1 pm, where they will present a one hour concert geared toward children with the human BeatBox and hip hop artist Christylez Bacon ($5 ticket). Saturday events include casual story telling hosted by the Kent County Public Library, a demonstration by East West Martial Arts, and a Pie Eating Contest sponsored by Bill Arrowood.
The full schedule is listed below.
Thursday July 25 Let the shopping begin!
Friday July 26 Fun in the Park: 10am – noon Games and Arts & Crafts hosted by KC Parks & Rec
10:30 am-11:30 am Improvisational Fun with Garfield Playmakers
11am – 1 pm Free Face Painting (Steve Mumford)
1 pm Christylez Bacon – Human BeatBox & Hiphop Artist (at Garfield Center $5)
9 am – 3pm Dr Nancy Fox preventive education puppet show
& story time-Hide & Seek, No Ticks Please
Saturday July 27 Fun in the Park: 10 am – 1 pm Free Face Painting (Amber)
10 am Snackable Stories Saturday with Kent County Public Library
10:30 am East West Martial Arts Demo
12:30 pm Pie Eating Contest
All Day: Break-a-Board $3 (proceeds donated to Women in Need)
& Dr. Nancy Fox puppet show & story time
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