(April 9, 2020) In light of the ongoing national and Maryland states of emergency, events in the Town of Berlin have been cancelled through June 2020.

The town had announced the cancellation of all April events, but has extended that cancellation through June to avoid confusion and uncertainty.

“The Town and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce are cancelling, or postponing, all special events through June, in an abundance of caution during this unique time,” Berlin Mayor Gee Williams said.  “We feel it is the prudent decision to make this announcement of further event cancellations now, instead of waiting until the last minute.”

“If at all possible, some of these events may be rescheduled,” Berlin Chamber of Commerce President Steve Frene added. “We are also working with the Town of Berlin to help promote a new event to responsibly and safely celebrate the end of this very difficult time.”

This week’s announcement of cancelled events and activities include:

Saturday, April 11 – Spring Celebration

Saturday, April 18 – Saturday, April 25 – Take Pride in Berlin Week

Saturday, April 18 – Clean-Up Day

Friday, May 1 – Reggae Play Day

Saturday, May 2 – Spring Just Walk Berlin

Saturday, May 9 – Berlin Jazz & Blues Wine & Brews

Saturday, May 16 – Berlin Spring Cruisers

Sunday, May 24 – Memorial Day at the Monument (Main & West Streets)

Monday, May 25 – Old-Fashioned Memorial Day and Parade

Friday, June 19 – Berlin Bathtub Race

All Business After Hours through June

All 2nd Friday Art Strolls and Makers Markets through June

The town has also decided to cancel spring bulk waste collection, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 29.

Yard Waste Collection scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 13, will proceed as scheduled. Important information regarding Yard Waste Collection can be found on the town’s website on the Public Works Department page.

As a food market, the Berlin Farmers Market will be able to open as scheduled on Sunday, May 3 at 9 a.m.

“The Farmers Market will open on Sunday, May 3 and the town will be implanting social distancing and safety measures recommended by the Maryland Farmers Market Association as well as other farmers markets around the state.” Ivy Wells, Berlin’s Economic and Community Development director, said.

Reservations of facilities in town parks will also be canceled through May and the parks will remain closed to the general public through the end of May at a minimum. This will be re-evaluated later this spring as coronavirus health emergency conditions change.

Visit the town website at berlinmd.gov for more information.