Category: Press Releases

News and updates from our Easton businesses and local organizations.

Feb 08
Chesapeake Fire & Ice Schedule of Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com       www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation February 6, 2023 For immediate release Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival Schedule of Events Event Date & Time: February 17th – 5pm to 9pm & February 18, 12 – 9 PM Maps will be available during […]

  • Arts
Feb 08
Getting ready for the Festival!

“Looks like we are preparing for another blockbuster weekend in Easton with Chesapeake Fire & Ice next Friday and Saturday and the Brews and Stews outing at the Easton Fire Hall on February 18th. These events are always a fun time for our town so don’t miss out. Spring is already in the air. Outdoor activities are being […]

Feb 06
Easton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Potato Race 2023 is accepting registrations!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com www.DiscoverEaston.com  Easton Economic Development Corporation February 6, 2023 For immediate release Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Easton, MD – Sign up for the Parade and Potato Race! Get ready for the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Easton, MD! In addition to marching bands, […]

Jan 30
WAF Presents Check to Academy Art Museum

Betty Huang, President of the Working Artists Forum, was very pleased, on behalf of WAF, to present a check to Sarah Jesse, Director at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, in the amount of $1,000. Working Artist Forum is an active art organization with a membership of over 100 professional artists that has enjoyed a relationship with the […]

Jan 25
A Minute with Mayor Willey

Well, Christmas activity is behind us and now attention turns to the coming year that is already shaping up to be just as busy as the one before. Several new housing projects are going through the permitting process.  Be sure to stay informed. There’s been lots of exciting news over the past few weeks: Ordinance 793 was […]

Jan 24
Easton Announces Ordinance 784/Plastic Bag Ban

Community is encouraged to bring their own bags for purchases In advance of Ordinance 784 taking effect on April 2, 2023, the Town of Easton, Easton EDC, and Discover Easton are partnering to spread awareness and information about the ordinance to businesses, residents, and tourists.   Ordinance 784, states that as of April 2, 2023, retail […]

Jan 24
Koats for Kids celebrates 16 years!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (EASTON-MD – JANUARY 21, 2023) CONTACT: TERRY JOHN, 410-770-3337 Mid-Atlantic TirePros Collects Coats for 16th Annual Coats for Kids Drive Mid-Atlantic TirePros in Easton recently sponsored its 16th Annual Arlene M. John Koats for Kids Drive, collecting over 559 coats and dozens of gloves, knit hats, mittens, and scarves for underprivileged children on […]

Jan 23
Celebrate Black History Month in Easton, MD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:  Deena Kilmon 410.829.4052 deena@eastonedc.com January 23, 2023 For immediate release Celebrate Black History Month in Easton, MD Easton, MD – Rich with history and tales of new and old, Easton is the perfect place to dive into African-American History month and is the location of several educational and […]

Jan 03
Chesapeake Fire & Ice Returns to Easton!

Easton, MD – Discover Easton is excited to announce the return of the two-day, spectacular family-friendly ice carving festival on Friday, February 17, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM & Saturday, February 18, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM, 2023. Larger-than-life sculptures made of solid ice will be on display throughout the historic downtown. Activities will include live demonstrations of ice […]

Dec 28
First Night Talbot is Back!

Our very own First Night Talbot is the only remaining First Night event in Maryland! Now celebrating our 29th consecutive year, we continue to adhere to that original goal – to create a family-friendly, alcohol- and drug-free Celebration of the Arts as a New Tradition to benefit our community and its children in the heart of […]