Get Ready for Kent Island Day May 16, 2026!
Join us this year as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our Great Nation!
Each year, on the third Saturday of May, Kent Island Day commemorates the founding of Kent Island in 1631 with a parade down Main Street, historic exhibits, displays, musical entertainment, activities, food, vendors, costumes, activities for kids and crafts. Check out our photo gallery below!
Vendor Information
The Vendor map is getting some minor adjustments and the board has decided to wait to send that out until this Wednesday May 13 to prevent any confusion.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, and please Email Me if you have any questions. Again, the map will be coming out from me later this week (Wednesday).
PS: If we have any vendors that want to "Sponsor" the event with their business call-out on the brochure and Newsletter - please let me know. Starting tier is $200.
Photos
Robert Marsteller with KI Heritage Society VP Nancy Cook at Kent Island Day. Image courtesy Doug Bishop, the Kent Island Bay Times.
Everyone enjoys being outside on a gorgeous day in historic downtown Stevensville for the parade and festival.
"WHO's that?" Staff from the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center showed off a beautiful spotted owl.
Vendors of all kinds are invited to participate in the festival. Here Chris Martin Decoys of Church Hill, Maryland displays quality handmade wooden waterfowl and shorebird decoys carved in the Eastern Shore tradition.
Rope maker at Kent Island Day
Look who is here!
BBQ and stage area
War of 1812 encampment
Images courtesy the Prodigal Daughter Returns and Kent Island Heritage Society.