Town of Easton
Paige Smith, Makayla Moore, Josephine Shaw, and Lisa Ghezzi are honored for their poster artwork during the 2024 Talbot Day Ceremony.
Easton, MD - Talbot County is gearing up for the 2025 Talbot Day Celebration, set to take place on Friday, April 25, 2025. Talbot Day marks the official birthday of the county, and the celebration will include a variety of events leading up to the big day, such as the Talbot Day Poster Contest, the Talbot Citizen & Service Awards, Talbot County prize pack giveaways, Talbot Trivia, and more.
The Talbot Day Poster Contest invites residents of all ages to showcase their creativity by designing a poster inspired by the theme "Talbot Through Time." Winning designs will be displayed in downtown Easton, and artists will have the opportunity to participate in the Talbot Day Celebration.
For complete guidelines, visit the Talbot Day Poster Contest page at talbotcountymd.gov/tdpostercontest. Poster submissions are due by April 1, 2025, and can be submitted online or delivered directly to the Talbot County Free Library, Easton Branch,100 W. Dover Street, Easton.
Posters will be on display at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton for the month of April leading up to the celebration on April 25th.
The Talbot County Council is also seeking nominations for the Talbot Citizen & Service Awards which honor local individuals who have made a significant impact through volunteerism. These awards celebrate the unsung heroes who dedicate their time, talents and efforts to improving the community.
For guidelines, visit talbotcountymd.gov/tdawards. Nominations are due by April 1, 2025, and can be submitted online.
Both the Talbot Day Poster Contest and the Talbot Citizen & Service Awards are designed to engage the community, celebrate creativity, and honor those who make Talbot County a better place to live, work, and visit.
"Last year, we had an incredible response, talented artists contributed inspiring posters for the poster contest and dedicated volunteers were recognized for their invaluable service to the community during the Citizen and Service Awards," said Sarah Kilmon, Communications Coordinator for Talbot County. "We are excited to continue these traditions in 2025, and we are grateful for the Talbot County Free Library's partnership in showcasing the artistic talents of our community throughout the month of April."
Both the poster contest winners and Citizen & Service Award recipients will be recognized during the Talbot Day Celebration for Friday, April 25, 2025, at 5 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn.
"Talbot Day is a wonderful opportunity to praise God, reflect on our county's history and recognize the incredible people who make this community so special," said Council Member Dave Stepp. "We are thrilled to celebrate Talbot County’s past, present, and future through these meaningful events."
Questions about any of the Talbot Day programming may be directed to Sarah Kilmon at skilmon@talbotcountymd.gov or 410-770-8009.
