It was named after King Charles I of England. Charles City was established in 1884 when the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad extended its line.
04/11 Coming to The area Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events. Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park. Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Festival Milton DE May25 This festival celebrates horseshoe crabs and migrating shorebirds, long considered to be natural wonders of Delaware Bay. Count yourself among the 1,500-plus visitors who annually enjoy:
arts and crafts, as well as an art show,
boat rides down the Broadkill River,
canoe trips on Prime Hook Creek,
exhibits,
games,
great food,
music,
scavenger hunt,
trail walks at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge,
train rides for the kids and more. Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012. Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages. Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
