2009 Assateague State Park
Special Events

Assateague Bunny Hop - A Celebration of Spring
April 4, 2009
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages 10 and under
Join us as we hop down the bunny trail at Assateague State Park. "BYOB" - Bring your own basket and a keen eye as you search for eggs hideen at our State Park Marina. Groups will include the Tiny Tots, Little Tikes and Bunny Hoppers (grouped by age) with plenty of goodies for all to find. We'll also have Bunny Basket crafts, face painting, special cards for soldiers and other great games. If you are feeling lucky, join our raffle for a fabulous boogie board, or give a guess at the jelly bean jar. Drawings will be held at the end of the event. Co-sponsored by Friends of Assateague State Park. Call for more information (410) 641-2120 ext. 10.

Girl Scout Sing-A-Long
April 18, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Girl Scouts and their leaders are invited to participate in a campfire sing-a-long at Assateague State Park. All participants are asked to bring a chair, a flashlight, a piece or two of firewood, and one canned/non-perishable food item per person. Dress warmly! To register, contact Pat Lewis at the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scout Council at (410) 742-5107 or (800) 374-9811 or via e-mail at plewis@cbgsc.org.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica - Assateague
May 2, 2009
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 13, 2009
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 25, 2009
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, 2009
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.

Caring for the Earth- A Family Musical Concert featuring “Two of a Kind”
July 12, 2009
7 p.m. in the State Park Day Use Area
All ages
Join us as we transform our Day Use beach into an outdoor concert venue when Assateague State Park will host a nature-themed concert featuring the talents of “Two of a Kind”. This award-winning duo, David and Jenny Heitler-Klevans, are known nationally for their songs about wildlife, habitat, and good environmental stewardship. Bring along a beach chair or blanket to this free event and enjoy an evening of songs, laughter and family entertainment- “making a difference, one song at a time!” Co-sponsored by Friends of Assateague State Park. For more information call (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.

Arts & Crafts - Ceramics in the Sand
July 27, 2009
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages 10 to adult (children age 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
If you've ever wondered how ceramic items are made, how does a kiln work, or how clay is formed into useful objects, we'll answer these questions and more in an arts and crafts workshop. Explore the age-old process of ceramic hand-building, find out about the methods used by American Indians, and create a ceramic tile project of your own. We will set up a pit kiln here at the park for firing the works. Service charge applies per participant. For more information call (410) 641-2120 ext. 20.

Maryland Coast Day
September 19, 2009
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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