Antiqueing in Chestertown

Every Wednesday (unless Christmas falls on a Wednesday) Dixon Sale Barn has their auction, over 20 acres and a huge warehouse just full of things to sell People bring their "trash" which becomes someone's "treasures". The items are all auctioned that day. You must make arrangements to pay by check or credit card, otherwise, cash is due at the time the auctioneer says "sold" There are helpers to get your treasures to the car. Despite the fact there are antique dealers, it's amazing the deals that can be made.

And then, inside the warehouse are Amish vendors who sell wonderful butter, cheeses, bacon, bread, you name it. There is a restaurant that is available for a great breakfast and lunch, and you can take home a delicious baked chicken, absolutely mouthwatering. (Be sure to order one early, they run out quickly.)

In Chestertown be sure to check out Antiques on Cannon, stroll along High Street, visit The FInishing Touch, Carla Massoni's Art Gallery, enjoy a visit to Stams Drugstore for an oldfashioned soda and/or ice cream. Rachel's Flower Power, recently written up in Maryland Magazine has amazing flower arrangements, bromeliads, and fun jewelry. If you are getting hungry, The Feast of Reason features homemade breads for delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, or visit Play it Again Sam for coffee, tea or a glass of wine to be enjoyed in a comfy coffee house setting or out in the courtyard. There are wonderful B&B's in Chestertown, the Widow's Walk Inn, Brampton's, Laureteum or the ever popular Imperial Hotel.

Enjoy any of these places and much more in Chestertown, and stop by The Hogan's Agency in Historic Stams Hall and say hello.... or maybe I will see you at Crumpton at the sale. Remember on the First Friday of every month, the Downtown Chestertown Association welcomes you from 5:30 to 8:00 with refreshments, art exhibits, musicians and entertainment. August 1 is The Dog Days of Summer. Bring your dog, enter the contests, have a "Pawtrait" done of your animal, all free, but donations are welcome for the Humane Society of Kent County.

Think Pawsitive.....