Easton will be decked out in flowers, bows, and bouquets for a lovely spring celebration. Merchants will be competing for the "Best Dressed." Come downtown on May 3rd while the judges deliberate and see if you can pick the winners!
Flower Display Contest
Friday, May 3rd- Judging by Talbot Garden Club
Join us Friday as the displays go up, the judges go out, and prizes will be awarded for our beautiful displays downtown! See if you can pick a winner before the ribbons get put out!
Carriage Rides From
Tanglao Carriage Driving
Tanglao will offer FREE carriage rides around downtown Easton on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon! Enjoy a beautiful tour of downtown in a floral carriage and the best horses on the shore!
Yarn
Yarn has landed on the Grammy ballot four times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, been streamed millions of times on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone.
Don’t miss this opportunity to the exciting, new musical directions Yarn is currently exploring on the Avalon stage!
Pearl by Lela Trunk Show @ Windswept Clothiers
Come and see the gorgeous summer 2024 collection from Lela at Windswept Clothier's next trunk show!
At Pearl by Lela Rose, they make ready-to-wear clothes for fun, fabulous, & effortlessly stylish women. EVERY day is an occasion, so dress accordingly.
Learn & Do at the Library!
Join us at the warm and inviting Talbot County Free Library for an Iris Show! The Bayshore Iris Society proudly presents, "The B.I.S. Derby - Run of the Irises" Iris Show. Event is free and open to the public. You can also learn more about how to access our free Seed Library and a May Day story time and craft at 11 a.m!
Elegant Lodging Downtown
From the most luxurious suites to comfy, affordable spaces, Easton has it all! Check out our B&B's, inns, and traditional hotels on our lodging page. Click here!
The Avalon's Multicultural Festival
A springtime favorite for 24 years on the Mid-Shore, the event celebrates the various cultures contributing to the rich vitality of our community. Along with the entertainment and delicious cuisine, there will be plenty of activities, including children’s games, face painting, and cultural crafts!
Singin' in the Rain - Outdoor Movie
Bring a chair and a blanket for cinema under the stars! Our movie nights will be a free event for all ages. Come to the park and enjoy this Hollywood classic during our May Day Flower Celebration!
First Friday Gallery Walk
Experience the Arts in Easton on the First Friday of every month: April - December. Enjoy opening art exhibits, happy hour specials, lectures,
and more!
Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay Pop Up Exhibit & Sale @ Waterfowl
The Plein Air Painters of the Chesapeake Bay will be at the Waterfowl building on the first Friday of May!
Meet the artists and select from original paintings on the best night of any week.
Cyrus Chestnut Trio
A masterful jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop.
May Day Flower Bar @ Chesapeake Blooms
To celebrate May Day festivities in downtown Easton, Chesapeake Blooms will have one of their super fun flower bars on May 3rd from 5 - 7 p.m! Bring a vase or grab and pick fresh flowers from the cutting garden!
Mommy and Me: Mothers Day Potted Arrangements Class
@ Chesapeake Blooms
Bring your daughter (All ages welcome especially your little ones!) and work together to design 2 age-appropriate potted arrangements!
Spring Shoe Smash at The Mercantile
There will be all new styles of spring shoes debuting for May Day!
Featured brands—Vionic, Sofft, and Corral.
There will also be an afternoon sampling of new flavors of Southern Spirit cocktail infusers, mimosas on Saturday morning, and a gift of Vionic sandal cleaner with each shoe purchase
Last of last summer styles--$39
Last of last fall boots--$99
Shop in the "Dress Garden"
Have you ever shopped in a GARDEN full of dresses!? Make sure you stop in Lizzy Dee's outdoor garden during our May Day event and see what gorgeous spring attire is "growing"
Lizzy Dee, 31 N. Harrison St.