Deadline extended for Talbot Day 2025 poster contest

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 Passport Challenge, Talbot Trivia, and more.

The Talbot Day Poster Contest invites residents of all ages to showcase their creativity by creating artwork 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 Monday, April 7, 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.

“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.

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Francoise Sullivan is the new Associate Editor of The Chestertown Spy and a community advocate based in Worton, Maryland. She previously served a term on the Kent County Board of Education, where she focused on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student-centered policy. Sullivan also serves as Chair of the Kent County Chapter of the Delmarva Pride Center. Her work centers on local government, education, and civic engagement, providing clear, accessible coverage of issues affecting Kent County.