Queen Anne's County Watermen's Association 6th Annual Crab Basket Tree Events at the Kent Narrows Waterfront 

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The Tree Lighting and Vendor Fair will be held on December 6, 2025.​

The vendor fair opens at Noon, and the Tree Lighting Ceremonies begin at 6:00 p.m.​​​​​​​​​​

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The trees will be up until the first week in January.

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Interesting Facts:

About 300 Baskets were used to construct three trees and display in 2024.

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History:

202 baskets were used to make the first tree that was erected in Kent Narrows in 2020. That year, the QAC Watermen's Association thought it was essential to create an event that would provide a safe outdoor holiday gathering space, allowing people to still celebrate the holiday even during the pandemic.  

Due to the high interest in the project, two trees were constructed in 2021, and an outdoor Arts and Crafts fair was also added.

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In 2022, the event had grown, and three trees were built. 

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The arts and crafts fair, as well as the day of the tree lighting, have grown each year, with more community organizations becoming involved.

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The event was relocated to be closer to the Maryland Watermen's Monument. However, it is still situated within the Fisherman's Village Complex and is visible from the Kent Narrows Bridges and Route. 18.

Thank You to the 2024

Tree Builders

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Charles Thomas

Troy Wilkins

Joe Sadler

Billy Benton

Jimmy Thompson

Bubba Collison

Luke Houghton

Denny Coursey 

Dickie Coursey

Phil Dumenil

John Coursey

Charlie Palmer

Brooke Horney

Christy Wilkins

Beverly Benton

Karen Sadler

Gigi Windley

Lisa Vallandingham 

Ian Horney

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