2008 Assateague State Park
Special Events
March of Dimes WalkAmerica - Assateague
May 3, 2008
10 a.m.
All ages
Assateague State Park serves as host for the annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica. You can help save babies from being born premature by joining the millions of people across the nation who come together for WalkAmerica each year. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. at Assateague State Park day use lot. For more information, contact the local chapter of March of Dimes at (410) 546-2241.AMSA Fishing Derby
June 14, 2008
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages 16 and under
Assateague State Park and Assateague Mobile Sport Fishermen’s Association (AMSA) will be co-sponsoring a fishing derby for kids 16 and under. Members from AMSA will be on hand to instruct participants in proper fishing methods for the surf. Other demonstrations include casting for accuracy, surf rescue demonstrations and nature programs. Lunch will be provided by AMSA. Limited equipment is available; please bring personal equipment if possible. Registration is at Assateague State Park day use boardwalk (no pre-registration is required). For more information, call (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.Assateague State Park and The Bead Lady Present a Family Arts and Crafts Program
Thursdays beginning June 26, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
All ages
See the finest in art accessories that Mother Nature has given us. Join our special guest, local glass bead artist Vicki Todd of Bead Creation Station, as she demonstrates the process of making Venetian glass beads. See an in-depth demonstration, examples of art projects, and the tools and equipment used in bead and jewelry making. Then, learn jewelry knotting techniques and make a beautiful Assateague State Park keepsake creation of your own using hand-made glass beads. Service charge applies per participant. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call (410) 213-1150 or (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.Independence Day Carnival
July 4, 2008
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
All ages
Come celebrate with us at the Assateague State Park Nature Center for a summer carnival. Activities will include bounce-house and other games, crafts, nature programs, raffles, as well as great food. Proceeds from this fund raising event will benefit the Assateague State Park Nature Center and Interpretive Programs. For more information call (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.Maryland Coast Day
September 13, 2008
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All ages
Assateague State Park serves as the location for this popular festival. Join us for an array of exhibits, live animal programs, Discovery Boat rides, kite flying, sand castle building demonstrations and more. Learn about what visitors and residents can do to protect the coastal bays and visit our touch tanks to get a close encounter with some of the island’s fascinating inhabitants. Live music and food vendors will also be on hand. State Park entrance fees will be waived for visitors to this event. For more information, call (410) 213-2297 or (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.
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