This weekend in Rising Sun, MD

Capital Chill performs live at the Susquehanna River Running Festival, delivering an upbeat mix of cover songs that keeps momentum high and supports the runners. Lively tunes create a vibrant backdrop for the festivities.

PCA Chesapeake Autocross #6 brings precision driving to Leidos Field at Ripken Stadium with a cone-defined course that highlights handling and car control. Typical speeds fall between roughly 25 and 70 mph in second gear, and the soft cones help protect vehicles while drivers explore limits. Participants can build confidence, learn effective seating and control positions, understand braking thresholds, and get a feel for how their car responds at everyday speeds. It is also a friendly social setting with plenty of adrenaline. All makes and models are welcome to pre-register. Entry fees are $60 for PCA members and $70 for non-members. A $5 Taste of Autocross option lets those curious about the sport ride along with instructors for multiple runs without pre-registering by checking in at the event trailer. Driver entries are capped at 80, later sign-ups are waitlisted, there are no walk-up driver entries, and online payment is required for pre-registration. The day follows a structured flow that includes check-in, tech inspection, course walks with a guided session, a drivers meeting, and timed runs. Non-Porsches use SCCA classing, while Porsches compete in Showroom Stock, Production, Improved, or Modified per Chesapeake PCA autocross guidelines. Sound is monitored under SCCA procedures, and cars must meet a 108 dBc limit. Participants must be 18 or older with a valid driver’s license, except for the Junior Participation Program, which allows licensed 16 to 18 year old children or grandchildren of active PCA members with required consent and presence of the parent or grandparent. All participants and spectators must sign a liability waiver. Drivers need a Snell 2015 or newer M or SA rated helmet, and head socks and a limited number of loaner helmets will be available.

The North East Farmer’s Market brings together local vendors, crafters, producers, growers, artisans, and small businesses. Recognized by its customer community as the friendliest market in Maryland, it offers a simple way to support the people who grow, create, and do business locally.

A welcoming farmers market by the bay offers fresh, locally sourced goods and a cheerful community vibe. Visitors can browse farm produce, baked treats, meats and eggs, handmade creations, and more while supporting local vendors and small businesses. It is a relaxed outing for friends and families and fits easily into a regular routine.

This Adopt-A-Highway cleanup offers a hands-on, feel-good way to give back while connecting with others. Volunteers come together to clean up local roadsides, picking up trash and helping keep the area safe and beautiful. The effort focuses on teamwork, fresh air, and building positive connections among people who care about making a difference. Participants may attend with friends or on their own and will work toward a shared goal. No special skills are needed, only a willingness to help and pride in the community. Every bag of trash collected contributes to a cleaner environment and a stronger, more connected community.

Elkton Ace is the setting for a special adoption event supporting Cecil County Animal Services. A Fill the Van donation drive will take place inside the store, where shoppers can purchase much needed supplies for the organization. Donation items purchased for the drive qualify for 20 percent off, with some exclusions. The focus is on helping pets in Cecil County through adoptions and essential supplies.

Presented by Landhope Farms, this community celebration features local artisans and makers, tasty bites from food trucks, live music, and plenty of fall inspired fun for all ages. Browse a curated mix of artisan vendors, sample savory options, then visit the new festival treats area for seasonal favorites such as apple cider, apple pie, apple butter, apple barbecue sauce, and more. Stroll the grounds to the sounds of local performers while you shop. Families will find lots to do in the Kids' Patch, designed for children 10 and under, with an inflatable corn maze, face painting, barrel train rides, balloon twisting, pumpkin painting, and additional activities. The Kids' Patch is sponsored by Perna & Abracht. Elk Creek Farmers Market will be on site with mums, pumpkins, and other fall staples to refresh your porch decor. Capture a photo with the festival tractor and stop by the Chester and Delaware County Farm Bureau table. Support local agriculture by ordering a support a farmer t-shirt in advance and picking it up at their table during the festival. The festival takes place at the Oxford Area Recreation Authority. Parking areas are unpaved, and a shuttle will run from an unpaved lot about a half mile away throughout the event.

GriefShare at Elkton Presbyterian Church is a compassionate, faith-centered series for those grieving the loss of a spouse, child, parent, family member, or friend. Across 13 sessions, participants connect with a supportive community, share their stories, and find encouragement in Scripture. The group setting fosters understanding, eases feelings of isolation, and offers a path toward renewed hope. Whether the loss is recent or from years past, this program provides a place to be heard and to heal.

This event brings a full day of festivities to Festival Park, featuring live music, an array of food trucks, authentic German beer, children's games and activities, and shopping with local vendors. Designed for all ages, it offers entertainment, food, and local shopping in one lively setting.

Enjoy a classic car show with music from a DJ, tasty food options, and showcases by local artists. Entry for show cars is 10 dollars per classic vehicle, with proceeds benefiting the local Darlington Lions Club. Pit beef and additional fare will be available for purchase, and bringing outside food and coolers is allowed. Vehicles from 1975 or earlier are eligible to participate.

Enjoy a day at Camden Yards as the O's face the Brewers. The $50 per person package includes round-trip bus transportation, a game ticket, and pre-game refreshments. Capacity is limited, and reservations are available through Eventbrite.

This event takes place at Casa Carmen Farm & Winery.

A community meal features pizza and salad on the menu. Sponsorship is provided by Constellation.

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys deliver a vibrant mix of Americana and roots music shaped by decades on the road and a lifelong love of vintage sounds. Founded in Southern California in 1988, the band reflects the country, doo-wop, and rhythm and blues that inspired Sandy, born Robert Williams, to start singing as a teenager. His personal record collection, 75,000 and counting, continues to broaden the influences that flow through his songwriting and vocals. An acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex legend Freddy Fender, released at the start of the 2020 lockdown, signaled another step in the group's continuing growth. With nearly 35 years of touring and more than two dozen releases, they remain a fixture of the ever-evolving Americana scene on record and on stage. Opening the show is Philadelphia-based Ameripolitan rockabilly group Mighty Joe Castro & The Gravamen.

Local artisans, farmers, chefs, craftsmen, and small business owners gather for a cozy farm market with extra variety. Shop for handcrafted goods, farm-grown foods, and other unique finds in one place. Maison Intimate Catering offers Sunday Supper meals to enjoy with views of grazing animals and open fields. A small farmyard petting area gives visitors a chance to meet sheep, calves, chickens, and a pony, which is especially appealing to children and grandchildren. Stroll the grounds, watch the animals in the fields, and settle into a peaceful countryside setting. The market runs in any weather, and if conditions are poor it simply moves inside the barn.

Enjoy a solo performance by a single performer. The show is presented entirely by one person.