2010 Calendar of Events
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March 19-21 – St Patrick’s Day Annual Chili Cook-Off
Our 2010 Annual St Patrick's Day Chili Cook-off was a huge success!! The weather was absolutely awesome and the rec hall was packed in addition to all the picnic tables outside. We had a total of 27 entries and my hat goes off to the chefs! We definitely have some very talented campers. New 2010 Reigning Champions pictured below: BEST ALL AROUND: 1st - Chuck Bealefeld, Cordova, MD; 2nd - Rick Southard, Federalsburg, MD; 3rd - Linda Booze, Easton, MD HOTTEST: 1st - Billy Adkins, Delmar, DE; 2nd - Gary Trader, Berlin, MD; 3rd - John Schreiber, Federalsburg, MD MOST ORIGINAL: 1st - Scott Ross, Berlin, MD (not pictured); 2nd - Chuck Bealefeld, Cordova, MD; 3rd - Linda Booze, Easton, MD. Hats off to all of our brave judges, a total of 118 ballots were turned in! Following the cook-off, a fun time was had by all as we enjoyed karaoke by Dennis Miller of Rising Star Productions. A couple of our brave singers are also pictured below: E.R. Kitchen and John Schreiber; Brittany Trader and Shelby Bishop
March 26-28 – Hill Billy Hoe Down
Well butter my butt, and call me a biscuit! You missed a hoot of a good time at our annual Hill Billy Hoe Down. The night was kicked off in style by the skit "There's A Hole in the Bucket" performed by Bobby and Brenda Parks (pictured below). Ever had a hill billy hair cut? Well I'm sure Jimmy Lewis regrets stopping in to Ray "Whizzer Hands" for a trim! Waiting patiently for a cut while reading the local paper and Cosmo magazine are Wayne Albert and Kenny Towers (all pictured below). Are you a game show fan, well you certainly missed a good time at our Hilly Billy Feud Face Off. Contestants Alissa Bishop and Diane Murphy answered questions such as Beverly Hill Billy Trivia while there husbands faced the firing squad of water guns by Carrie Brown and friend for all their wives wrong answers! The teens couldn't be outdone as Samantha Towers and Terry Strong Jr. faced off. Then, for our listening pleasure, the Junkyard band performed numbers such as the Jed Clamplett theme song and Hill Billy Bone. Band members included Wayne Albert, Brenda Parks, Bobby Parks, Mitchell Selby, Charlotte Selby and Ray Barker. A fun time was had by all! Ya'll come next year, ya hear?!?
April 2-4 – Easter Weekend
What an absolutely beautiful sun shiney day!!! We had a visit from a very special guest (pictured below) who was quite the camera hog! The children enjoyed making a craft and then taking a hayride with Mr. Bunny. The egg hunt was a treat as well. And don't forget those special tuck-ins by none other than the Easter Bunny! The sunrise service was breathtaking this morning! (See the pictures below) Click here for the schedule for Easter weekend. Arrange for a Bed-time Tuck-in by the Easter Bunny!! Click here for details!
April 9-11 – Ocean Rv’s 6th Annual Delmarva Jamboree and Pig Roast
Ocean RV Center out of Ocean View Delaware co-sponsored the 6th Annual Delmarva Jamboree and Pig Roast. This years event proved to be bigger and better than ever, packing the campground without a spare site to be found! One of the owners of Ocean RV Center, Scott Hemphill, was onsite with several new camping units on display while the other owner, Jeff, held down the fort at the dealership in Ocean View. Several of the children (and some adults who thought they were still kids!!) enjoyed the inflatable obstacle course pictured below. The Pig Roast held on Saturday was once again, a huge success, serving over 370 people in under 45 minutes!! The Pig was prepared on-site by Emings Catering. The evening proved to be equally as successful as the crowd gathered under the tent to dance and enjoy the music played by the band, Barren Creek. We would like to once again thank John and Teresa Adams of Pocomoke, MD for having a back-yard conversation six years ago about "trying to get a few camping friends together for a fun weekend" which has now developed into a sold-out event enjoyed by all!
April 15-18 – 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Truck Camper Rally
The 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Truck Camper Rally was a huge success, selling out the campground! Over 143 truck camper units were on-site representing Canada, Maine, Michigan, New York, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Conneticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Arkansas and Alabama!! Thank you to all the truck camper dealers that were on-site with new units on display!! A three day action filled agenda included Seminars presented by special guest, Full-time RVer and explorer, Brian Brawdy (pictured below). The Big Red Bull food catering truck provided great food throughout the event. Once again, we were fortunate to have Truck Camper Magazine on-site covering the event as well. The closing event on Saturday night was packed with awesome prizes, raffles and give aways. A special thank you goes out to Ron and Michelle Humphress (event coordinators) for all their hard work!!
April 24 – Taste of the Shore
Wine Tasting
Thank you to Holly Grove’s Winery of Franktown, VA for sharing four of their wines with us at this years wine tasting held on Saturday, April 24th. The wines sampled this year included a Merlot, Chardonnay, Rose and the favorite amongst the campers this year, High Tide Traminette. While listening to the relaxing saxophone tunes by Kenny G, campers enjoyed the cheese and fruit along with their glasses of wine and wonderful conversation amongst old friends and new. Several people took advantage of the special Wine Tasting price to pick up their annual Tall Pines Harbor souvenir wine glasses. This years unique design included a green glass stem. Don't worry, if you missed the wine tasting, you can still purchase the new glasses in the camp store.
April 30 – May 1 – Game Show Weekend
Audience participation required!!! Come be a participant or spectator. A hilarious time to be enjoyed by all! Come participate in the Face Off!! Click here to see the Game Show agenda!
May 7-9 – Mother’s Day/Pamper the Camper
Help us celebrate Mother’s Day as we feature our Mother’s for the weekend. Sunday morning breakfast, Mom’s eat for FREE! Click here the weekend agenda!!
May 14-16 – St. Michaels RV Center Customer Appreciation
Come enjoy a day filled with fun, food, games and excitement. While you are here, don’t forget to take a look at some of the new models on display. Visit St Michael's RV Center on the web. Just received the news that "Elvis will be in the campground"!! Wear those blue suede shoes and come enjoy an awesome show by Tom Connelly, "The Elvis Man"!! Click here to view the weekend activities!
May 21-23 – Who Did It Mystery Mahem
Come be a part of the CSI team and help solve the mystery!! Click here to view the agenda for the weekend!
May 28-31 – Memorial Day Beach Luau
Pack you Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts and join us as we transform our beach into a tropical island getaway!! Click here to view the Memorial Day Agenda!!
June 4 – 6 – Chocolate Lover’s Weekend
If chocolate is what you crave, come enjoy the rave with food and activities all centered around chocolate!! All chocoholics click here to see the activities for the weekend!
June 11 – 13 – Clam Bake on the Beach
Sample some of the flavor of the Eastern Shore as we roast clam’s over an open-fire on the beach!!! Join in the 'Praising In the Pines' hymn sing sponsored by Hall's Chapel Church. Click here for Saturday's schedule!!
June 18-20 – Father’s Day/Pirate Weekend
Come walk the gang-plank as we watch Blackbeard sail ashore with his buried treasure. Father’s Day breakfast where Dad’s eat for FREE! Click here to see the weekend's planned activities!
June 25-27 – Ole Time Carnival Weekend
Kids will especially love the games and dunking booth!! Don’t forget to visit the food tents as you stroll around the ole time carnival!! Click here to see the carnival schedule!!
July 2-4 – 4th of July Independence Day Celebration
Help us celebrate with food, music and fun! Annual Shrimp Feast, parade and fireworks. Click here to see the schedule for our action-packed Independence Day Celebration!
July 9-11 – Christmas in July
Join in our annual site decorating contest, and experience our Summer Wonderland” as we celebrate Christmas in July. Don’t forget your wrapped Christmas gifts for the Kentucky Swap. You won't want to miss the worship service on Sunday morning led by Pastor Steve Freeman as he shares his amazing testimony in word and song about how he has overcome the obstacles of living with Cerebral Palsy. You can visit his website at www.stevefreemanministries.org. Click here to view the Christmas in July activity schedule.
July 16-18 - Bayrunner Raft Race
Make it float, you’ve got to man it. Bring your non-motorized creations and join us in our first annual race. To view the Bay Runner Raft Race Rules and race activity schedule, click here.
July 23 – 25 – Wet-n-Wild Weekend
Let’s all cool down this hot summer day with all our “water-based” activities. At the beach, at the pool, and come prepared to join in the water-wars with your water guns and balloons!! Click here to see the schedule of Wet-n-Wild Activities Planned!!
July 28-30 – Chincoteague Island Pony Swim
Drive to nearby Chincoteague Island and experience the famous Pony Swim and Auction.
July 30 - August 1 – Wild Wings Cook-off
Fire up those grills and let’s share a sample of your “famous secret wing recipe”. Categories to include buffalo, signature and best-in-show. Entries will be judged on Flavor, Doneness, Aroma and Appearance/Presentation. Click here to see the agenda for the weekend. Those of you chefs who are up for the challenge, click here to print a contest registration form.
Chad Elliott, the 2009 reigning champion of "Best in Show Entry" has secured his title for yet another year. The Tall Pines Harbor Campground 2010 Wild Wings Cook-off winners are:
Best In Show: Chad Elliott (Right - along with proud son)
Buffalo Wing Category: 1st - Tim Meadows (Center), 2nd - Chad Elliott (Right), 3rd - Marvin Smith (Left)
Signature Wing Category: 1st - Chad Elliott (Right), 2nd - Jack Longwell (Center), 3rd - Samantha Towers (Left)
Most Original Wing Category: 1st - Chad Elliott (Right), 2nd - Wayne Albert (Center), 3rd - Marvin Smith (Left)
New 2010 Reigning Champions pictured below
August 6 – 8 – Mexican Fiesta
Ola!! Come experience a mexican fiesta with Mexican food, music, costumes and fun!! Click here to see the activities planned for Saturday!
August 13 – 15 - Mardi Gras
Celebrate with us in New Orlean’s style. Bring your beads and costumes (Pack those old prom dresses or bridesmaids gowns for the Masquerade Madness!) and join in our parade and festivities!! Click here to see Saturday's activities.
August 20-22 – Annual Jimmy Buffet Cheeseburger in Paradise Beach Party
Hey all you “Parrot Heads”, come enjoy cheeseburgers on the beach, music by the band Barren Creek and don’t forget your Parrot head costumes and flip flops!!! Click here to see Saturday's activities!
August 27 - 29 – Wet-n-Wild II Weekend
Due to popular demand, a 2nd wet-n-wild for the season!! Here’s your chance to get even!!! Bring those water guns and join the fun!! Click here to see the agenda for Saturday's activities!!
September 3 - 6 – Labor Day Beach Party and Sand Castle Bldg Contest
Help us send off summer as we celebrate Labor Day with our Annual beach party. Pack those sand castle building tools for our annual contest!!! Click here to see the schedule of activities for the 2010 Labor Day weekend!
September 10-12 – Race Fan Weekend
Join all the race fans as we cheer on the drivers in the Richmond race. Bring your favorite race party foods for the “tail-gate” party. Win prizes during drawings throughout the race!
September 17 – 19 – Fifties Sock Hop and Car Show
Bebop on over for our annual sock hop and car show featuring tunes of the 1950s. Trophies will be awarded for Individual Classes as well as Best In Show. We are excited to announce that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, JIMMY MERCHANT, (Original Founding member of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers) will be performing on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:00 pm. Click here to see a small history of Jimmy Merchant. Don't forget those jitterbug moves as DJ Bob Klein of WRBG 107.9 FM, better known as as 'The Stretch Man' spins those Doo Wop tunes. Let's not forget those leather jackets and poodle skirts!!
September 24 - 26 – Wizard of Oz Theme Weekend
Follow the yellow brick road to our campground as we enjoy a comical rendition of the Wizard of Oz. Dress as your favorite Oz character!!!
October 1 – 3 – Harvest Fest
Help bring in the fall with pumpkin painting, cake walk, craft show and much more!!
October 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 and 29-31 Harbor Horror
Experience one of our famous Halloween Weekends including our annual site decorating contest, trick-or-treating, costume contests, Haunted Forest or Haunted House and our Monster Mash party!
