Eastern Shore 7/18 Weekend Picks

Fish the Nanticoke River (including tributaries like Marshyhope Creek and Barren Creek) targeting Blue Catfish and Northern Snakeheads, which act as predators to the declining striped bass and blue crab populations. Launch: Anytime Lines In: 6 a.m. Weigh-In: 1 p.m. Awards & Participation Prizes/Invasive Species Info Sessions: 2 p.m. • Data from all fish caught will be collected at the tournament, but participants may leave with fillets. • Fishing gear available to borrow and instructors available for new anglers. • Maryland Tidal Fishing License required for participants 16 years old and up on most of the river. (There is a license-free zone at the park and a comparable Delaware license is needed for those fishing in Delaware waters.) Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. No entry fee and over $1,500 in prizes. Additional prizes for those who participate in their annual, free Great Chesapeake Invasives Count. Saturday July 18, 2026 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 19) Cherry Park Boat Launch 100 Cherry Beach Rd. Sharptown, MD For more information, contact Dr. Noah Bressman at: nrbressman@salisbury.edu

Come Celebrate with Us! The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce and Chincoteague Pony Drill Team will celebrate Misty's 80th Birthday on July 18 from 2pm - 4pm. This event is free and open to the public. FAMILY FUN PRESENTED BY THE CHINCOTEAGUE PONY DRILL TEAM Meet Misty III, descendant of Misty - See Misty’s Ember perform tricks Crafts & Games for all - Sing Happy Birthday while Misty III eats a special birthday cake Kendy Allen will autograph her children’s books about Misty’s descendants LEARN ABOUT THE BEEBE RANCH Museum of Chincoteague Island will offer information about the Beebe Ranch, Misty books and merchandise, and raffle. SWEET TREATS & REFRESHMENTS

If you enjoy the fast-paced, growing game of pickleball, then sign up for Ocean City Recreation and Parks' summer tournament! This tournament is a...

$25 registration fee, spectators are free. Roll in at 4pm and roll out at 9pm. Top 25 and Best Of awards.