(April 14, 2016) For the third year running, a two-block section of Downtown Pocomoke will be closed to vehicle traffic as the town welcomes the return of warmer weather during the Downtown Pocomoke Spring Festival this Saturday.
The festival and live entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until about 4 p.m.
“It’s similar to our fall festival,” Karah Lacey, downtown project coordinator for the town, said. “There’s no entrance fee, and most of the activities are free except for the pony rides and cruises.”
River cruises aboard the Uno Mas will run hourly and cost adults $20, children between 6-12 $10 and no charge for younger children. Pony ride fee information was unavailable.
In addition to the paid activities, many other free options are offered, including children favorites such as face painting, crafts and sidewalk chalk art.
“We’re also bringing back the ‘Passport to Pocomoke’ game,” Lacey said.
By picking up a card at Enchanted Florist at 145 Market St., this game directed at children will lead families throughout the area’s shops and stores. Each visited outlet earns a stamp on the card, or passport. Completed passports can be redeemed for either a movie ticket at the Mar-Va Theater, or a free pass to the Delmarva Discovery Center. The pass, however, can’t be used the same day it’s earned, for good reason.
“Entries into our museums are already free that day,” Lacey explained.
The Delmarva Discovery Center, Costen House Museum and Sturgis One Room School Museum will all offer free admission during the event.
Also, Lacey said the Natural Resources Police will be on hand to teach children how to fish free of charge. Bait and tackle will be provided and there is no cost to learn.
Between 500-600 people participated in the festival last year, Lacey said.
“It’s a block party. We section off two blocks of Market Street, set up the stage in the middle of the road to host local musicians, dance exhibitions and karate demonstrations,” Lacey said. “The demonstrations will rotate about every half hour.”
For the adults, beyond the flea market, sidewalk vendors and food, there will be a classic car cruise.
“There’s no registration or fee, just show up and show off,” she said.
The festival and live entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. and continue until about 4 p.m.
“It’s similar to our fall festival,” Karah Lacey, downtown project coordinator for the town, said. “There’s no entrance fee, and most of the activities are free except for the pony rides and cruises.”
River cruises aboard the Uno Mas will run hourly and cost adults $20, children between 6-12 $10 and no charge for younger children. Pony ride fee information was unavailable.
In addition to the paid activities, many other free options are offered, including children favorites such as face painting, crafts and sidewalk chalk art.
“We’re also bringing back the ‘Passport to Pocomoke’ game,” Lacey said.
By picking up a card at Enchanted Florist at 145 Market St., this game directed at children will lead families throughout the area’s shops and stores. Each visited outlet earns a stamp on the card, or passport. Completed passports can be redeemed for either a movie ticket at the Mar-Va Theater, or a free pass to the Delmarva Discovery Center. The pass, however, can’t be used the same day it’s earned, for good reason.
“Entries into our museums are already free that day,” Lacey explained.
The Delmarva Discovery Center, Costen House Museum and Sturgis One Room School Museum will all offer free admission during the event.
Also, Lacey said the Natural Resources Police will be on hand to teach children how to fish free of charge. Bait and tackle will be provided and there is no cost to learn.
Between 500-600 people participated in the festival last year, Lacey said.
“It’s a block party. We section off two blocks of Market Street, set up the stage in the middle of the road to host local musicians, dance exhibitions and karate demonstrations,” Lacey said. “The demonstrations will rotate about every half hour.”
For the adults, beyond the flea market, sidewalk vendors and food, there will be a classic car cruise.
“There’s no registration or fee, just show up and show off,” she said.