KENT NARROWS, MARYLAND
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Se utilizaron 291 cestas para construir tres árboles en 2023.
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Se utilizaron 202 cestas para hacer el primer árbol que se erigió en Kent Narrows en 2020. Ese año, la Asociación de Watermen's QAC pensó que era importante crear un evento que proporcionara un espacio seguro para reuniones navideñas al aire libre para que la gente pudiera seguir celebrando las vacaciones incluso a través de la pandemia.
Debido a que había tanto interés en el proyecto, se construyeron dos árboles en 2021 y se agregó una feria de artesanías al aire libre.
En 2022 el evento había crecido y se construyeron tres árboles.
La feria de artes y oficios el día del encendido del árbol ha crecido cada año y más organizaciones comunitarias están involucradas.
El evento se trasladó para estar más cerca del Monumento a los Watermen de Maryland, pero aún está ubicado en el complejo Fisherman's Village y es visible desde los puentes Kent Narrows y la ruta. 18.
Cada canasta tiene una historia de recuerdo, honor, celebración, historia o espíritu navideño.
CESTAS CONMEMORATIVAS
Cada año, la Asociación de Barqueros honra a los barqueros, pasados y activos, y a los que fallecieron este año con cestas pintadas con un corazón rojo para cada uno de ellos.
Las cestas conmemorativas de 2023 recuerdan a:
Larry Hansel
Darnell Lynch
Tony Denny
Pat Harris
Salón Bobo
Dave Horney
Las cestas conmemorativas de 2022 recuerdan a:
sonny hampton
Billy Darrel
Billy Blanco
Charles Lewis
chico edward
Bill Joyce
Las cestas conmemorativas de 2021 son en memoria de:
Carlton Austin
pargo thomas
Ken Phillips
Pat Lee
Warren mayordomo
Randy Timms
Arturo Jones
Rudolph "Botín" Verde
Las cestas conmemorativas de 2020 recuerdan a:
Eddie Hoxter
Norma Jean Ringgold
Hermano Collier
Jimmy Timms
Don Tryán
Bobby Timms
bobby adron
esteban rut
Ronnie Golt
Las cestas fueron pintadas por ciudadanos locales, tanto adultos como niños.
Las ganancias del proyecto se destinan a ayudar a los barqueros locales y a las familias necesitadas.
INFORMACIÓN PARA VISITANTE
Para obtener más información sobre el árbol y los eventos asociados, visite Queen Anne's County Watermen en Facebook o envíe un correo electrónico a qawatermen@yahoo.com.
Para obtener información actualizada para visitantes, incluida información sobre hoteles y restaurantes a poca distancia de los árboles, visite Kent Narrows Waterfront en Facebook o permanezca en este sitio web: Kentnarrowsmd.com.Para obtener información sobre las atracciones y eventos del condado de Queen Anne, visite visitaqueenannes.com.
Los árboles estarán colocados hasta finales de enero de 2023. Así que visítelos durante la temporada navideña.
When and where will the Queen Anne’s County Watermen’s Crab Basket Tree be located in 2025?
The tree display is located in Kent Narrows, Maryland on the Grasonville side of the Kent Narrows Waterfront. It stands between the Maryland Watermen’s Monument and Fisherman’s Crab Deck. The area is known as Fisherman’s Village. The street address is 3032 Main Street, Grasonville, MD 21638. The unlit display will be erected on November 29th. The lit display runs from December 6th- January 9th. People are welcome to take pictures with the trees during this time period.
When and what time is the Queen Ann's County Watermen's 2025 Holiday Vendor Fair?
The 2025 Queen Anne’s County Watermen’s Vendor Fair is from 12:00 p.m.- 6 p.m. on December 6.
The Vendor Fair is located near the tree display and the Watermen’s Monument on the Fisherman’s Crab Deck Property at 3032 Kent Narrows Main Street, Rt. 18 at the Kent Narrows Waterfront in Grasonville. It features over 25 local vendors selling hand-made arts and craft items. Specialty items that support the Watermen’s Associations and Maryland’s Eastern Shore will also be sold. This is a good place to find unique holiday gift items.
Selfies with Santa and Mrs.Clause can be taken between 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be available for photos. They will take a short break and then come back to light the tree.
What are the details on the Watermen's Basket Tree Lighting Ceremony for 2025?
The 2025 Queen Anne's County Watermen’s Crab Basket Tree Lighting Ceremony and Countdown at Kent Narrows begins at 6:00 p.m. Please arrive before 6:00 p.m. because the parking lots fill up in and around Fisherman’s Village. More parking is available under the east side of the Kent Narrows Bridge at Exit 42 W.
Will food be available at the Watermen’s Basket Tree events?
Yes, several restaurants including Fishermen’s Inn, The Narrows, The Jetty, Bridges are within walking distance. Appetizers, beverages and snacks are available at The Placery at the Hyatt Place. The Dock House and Harris Crab House are also nearby. Food trucks will be on site for those who choose to eat at the event. Local organizations will offer hot non-alcoholic beverages.
What else is there to do at Kent Narrows on December 6, 2025?
The Queen Anne’s County Railroad Society is offering free entry into their Model Railroad Display which is located just off of Exit 41 west (Kent Narrows West) Piney Narrows Road on December 6.
Where can we eat dinner after the Crab Basket Tree Lighting in Kent Narrows?
Yes, there are many restaurants in the area that are serving dinner after the event. Please visit Kentnarrowsmd.com for a list of waterfront restaurants in Kent Narrows.
What time will the Crab Basket Tree event at Kent Narrows end?
The formal programming for the lighting is usually over by about 6:30, although many people stay for a while after to take pictures.
How long will the Queen Anne’s County Watermen’s Basket Tree Display be up at Kent Narrows? The unlit display will be erected on November 29th. The lit display runs from December 6th- January 9th. People are welcome to take pictures with the trees during this time period.
Is there a cost for the event?
No, the event is open to the public at no charge. The Watermen’s Association welcomes voluntary donations and sponsorships.
I can’t get to the lighting ceremony. May I watch the Queen Anne’s County Watermen’s Tree Lighting Ceremony online on December 6, 2025?
Yes, the lighting event will be streamed live on QAC TV qactv.com and on The Kent Narrows Waterfront’s Facebook Page:#Kentnarrows/facebook.
Every basket has a story of remembrance, honor, celebration, history or holiday spirit.
MEMORIAL BASKETS
Each year the Watermen’s Association honor those watermen, past and active, and those who have passed away this year with baskets painted with a red heart for each of them.
2024 Memorial Baskets in remembrance of:
Ed Grimes
Jimmy Melvin
Maurice Dashell,Sr.
Buddy Anderson
Eddie Clough
Lynn Baxter
Bluey Thomas
2023 Memorial Baskets in remembrance of:
Larry Hansel
Darnell Lynch
Toddy Denny
Pat Harris
BoBo Hall
Dave Horney
2022 Memorial Baskets in remembrance of:
Sonny Hampton
Billy Darrell
Billy White
Charles Butch Lewis
Guy Edwards
Bill Joyce
2021 Memorial Baskets in remembrance of:
Carlton Austin
Snapper Thomas
Ken Phillips
Pat Lee
Warren Butler
Randy Timms
Arthur Jones
Rudolph "Bootie" Green
2020 Memorial Baskets were remembrance of:
Eddie Hoxter
Norma Jean Ringgold
Brother Collier
Jimmy Timms
Don Tryan
Bobby Timms
Bobby Adron
Stephen Ruth
Ronnie Golt
Baskets are painted by local citizens, both adults and children.