It’s the dog days of summer in the scenic town of North East, MD. Join us on Main Street on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 5-8pm for a 2nd Friday celebration throughout town. Our theme is month is – you guessed it – “Dog Days of Summer” so be sure to bring your faithful fur friends out on the town! There will be water bowls out in front of storefront and there will be a best dressed dog contest! This is a Rain or Shine event. It will be a fantastic evening of food, drinks, music and fun!

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The full 2nd Friday series is made possible by our Premier Sponsors: Crouch Funeral Home, Snatcher’s Creekside, and Casa Mezcal.

What’s Happening:

• Live music by Bad Alibi on ‘The Green’ 5-8pm sponsored by Rhoads Energy, Shady Beach Kennell and John Ford (Integrity Real Estate).
• Live music by BLEECH on the porch of Casa Mezcal 5-9pm
• Live music by Jac Conner at Snatcher’s Creekside
• Blue Elk Vineyard offering free wine tasting and wine and sangria available for purchase by the glass and bottle in the Little House on the Green
• Leo’s Smashburgers and Hot Dogs along with Dine & Dash Food Truck will be at the Green to satisfy your appetite!!
• Muggles the Pony and Goats from FireFly Care Farm will be on the grass in front of the Post Office!
• Port House Creamery is bouncing into the Dog Days of Summer with a dog-themed bouncy bounce from 4:00-8:00 on August 8! Also, kids under 10 will get a free scoop of ice cream in a cup!
• Kathy’s Corner Shop will be featuring Judy L Murray, mystery author, as well as offering 10% off storewide!!
• Nature’s Glow Candle Company – Bring Your Dog & Get 10% Off your total purchase. Free Doggie Treat Bag with any $30+ purchase. Enter to Win a “Pup & Pamper” Gift Set – Includes a candle, pet-safe spray.
• Delicious menu from The Forgetful Fork (or should we say “FURgetful Fork”??
• Wyre Naturals is embracing this month’s theme of “Dog Days Of Summer” with $1 Doggy Ducks and $12 soap trios!!!
• Visiting Vendors & Groups along Main Street and in Vendor Village
  • Learn more about sailing at North East River Yacht Club (in Vendor Village)
  • LiveForThomas
  • Cecil County Memorial VFW Post 6027
  • Sit Means Sit Dog Training Elkton-Delaware
  • Harvest Pentecostal Church
  • The Pepperru Shoppe
  • Thomas Lyons Mortgage
  • Treats By Zeets, LLC
  • Frostique
  • Cub Scout Pack 131
  • chünk. Breakaway Pet Bandanas
  • Unity Home Care and Assisted Living
  • Rustic Rose Haven
  • LZH Arts
  • The Neon Poodle
  • Leo’s Smash Burgers & Dogs
  • The Forgetful Fork
  • Kona Ice of Elkton/Newark
  • Dine N’ Dash Delights
  • Blue Elk Vineyard
  • Nutrihealth
  • FireFly Farm
  • Muggles the pony
  • Happy Hive Cafe
  • Friends Foundation of the Cecil County Public Library with Crab Crawl Tickets!
  • Serenity Health
  • North East Farmer’s Market
• Main Street shops are open with specials
• Delicious Food at Local Restaurants
• Elkton Police Department, Cecil County Sheriff’s K9 Team and Maryland State Police – K9 Unit will be out and about.

Facebook Event Listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/1363626617996539/