Main Street Events

  • North East Farmers Market

    Every Saturday on Main Street, rain or shine!

    North East Farmers Market 
  • 2nd Fridays

    Shop and eat on Main Street North East every 2nd Friday May through October for live music, specials, vendors, and more!

    NE Chamber of Commerce 
  • North Elk Coffee House

    The North Elk Coffee House is a non-profit venue operated as a community outreach of St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church. 3rd Saturday evenings at St. Mary Anne's Parish Center, $15 suggested donation for entry.

    North Elk Coffee House 
  • 13th Annual Crab Crawl

    Join us as we help sponsor our first Crab Crawl in downtown North East on the second Saturday of September.

    Event tickets feature delicious crab dishes at 6 participating restaurants. Restaurants may be visited in any order between 11 and 4:30 pm. Hundreds of attendees walk along Main Street as they visit the restaurants.

    Friends Foundation of CCPL 
  • But First, Candle: A Fall Mug Candle Workshop

    Get ready for the ultimate cozy fall evening! Join us at the bookstore for a night filled with books, coffee, sweet treats, and candle making.

    You’ll choose your own coffee mug, blend your favorite fall-inspired scents, and create a one-of-a-kind candle to take home. While your candle sets, grab a cup of coffee, enjoy some delicious snacks, and browse the bookstore for your next favorite read. πŸ“šπŸ€Ž

    ✨ Your evening includes:

    β€’ A coffee mug of your choice
    β€’ Everything you need to make your own candle
    β€’ A selection of cozy scents to mix & match
    β€’ Coffee and snacks
    β€’ Time to shop and explore the bookstore
    β€’ Your finished mug candle to take home

    πŸ“… September 17, 2026
    ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

    Come cozy up with us for an evening of books, brews & candle pours! πŸπŸ“šβ˜•πŸ•―οΈ

    Limited spots available β€” grab your ticket and join us!

    Nature's Glow Candle Company 

The Beacon Field Guide to North East

The Beacon Field Guide is a living map of North East from the Main Street storefronts to the water at the head of the Chesapeake.

  • 50 stops, numbered north to south down the town.
  • Live hours on every pin, so you can see what is open right now.
  • That day’s events shown on the stops where they are happening.
  • A map that follows North East’s real sky and weather through the seasons.
  • A direct link to every stop, to share or scan straight to one place.
  • Free, on any phone, with no app to install.
Visit the Live Map