Saturday, 'In the park' sets tone for summer fun

The third annual community celebration, Saturday In The Park, inspired by the song of the same name, is here again. On Saturday at Wilmer Park in Chestertown, be entertained by all day live music performed by your favorite local musicians and lawn games for all to participate in.

We kick off the day with a guided kayak tour of Radcliffe Creek from 10 a.m. to noon departing from the kayak launch at Wilmer Park (or Marina launch site). Bring your own kayak or rent one on site.

Full activities begin at noon. Chief Ron Dixon of the Chestertown Police Department has graciously offered to volunteer one of his staff to be in the Dunk Tank. Music will kick-off at the main stage while volleyball, cornhole, bocce, and other field games start up. (Just walk up and start playing.)

Phoenix Martial Arts & Fitness, the YMCA, and other organizations will offer free programs for everyone. There will also be opportunities to learn various forms of creative arts as well as purchasing finished art works.

Although field activities wind down at 5 p.m., music will continue on until 7 p.m.. The National Music Festival will also have performances next door at the Washington College Boathouse and will work closely this year in providing musical learning opportunities for children with their Instrument Petting Zoo, in conjunction with this Saturday event.

Food truck vendors will provide delicious culinary options for all to enjoy. The Girl Scouts will be selling cotton candy and snow cones, and, as always, free popcorn is provided by the Recreation Commission.

“I’ve been waiting such a long time for Saturday…..Can you dig it?”

For more information visit Chestertown Recreation Commission on Facebook.