June 10 (Continued) Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival Creative Alliance at the Patterson 3131 Eastern Ave, Baltimore City 410-767-6450 Festival celebrates folk and traditional music, dance, crafts and food from Maryland’s diverse cultures. June 21 & various dates in 2017 Columbia MD’s 50th Birthday Celebration Various locations throughout Columbia Columbia, Howard County www.columbiamd50.com 410-423-1878 Columbia honors its bold past, embraces the present, and strives to advance the ideals of a progressive, vibrant and inclusive community. Be a part of it. Annapolis Irish Festival This two-day event celebrates everything Irish at the only festival of its kind in the region. $ St. Mary’s County Crab Festival July 1 Frostburg Elks Soap Box Derby Day Frostburg Main Street Frostburg, Allegany County http://www.elks.org/lodges/ home.cfm?LodgeNumber=470 301-689-6474 Soap box derby; cars built by families, and a parade. d St. Mary’s County Fairground 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County www.visitstmarysmd.com 240-895-4994 Annual crab festival that includes local seafood, car and bike show, regional crafters, live music, children’s activities and more. $ BeerFest at Historic St. Mary’s City June 10 – 11 Blue & Gray Days Fort Lincoln, Point Lookout State Park 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, St. Mary’s County www.visitstmarysmd.com 301-872-5688 Civil War living history event featuring military demonstrations and more in Fort Lincoln at Point Lookout State Park, once home to one of the largest Civil War prisoner of war camps. $ Historic St. Mary’s City 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St. Mary’s City, St. Mary’s County www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org 240-895-4990 Historic St. Mary’s City’s annual celebration of brews, food and music. Sample select craft brews, local cuisine, artisans, demos, activities and live music. $ MSO Salute to Independence June 24 – 25 Art’s Alive Northside Park 125th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Visit 100 artists as they sell their works, lunch at the Artist’s Café and enjoy live music while your children enjoy free art activities. Antietam National Battlefield 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg, Washington County www.nps.gov/anti 301-797-4000 Light classical and patriotic music, complete with cannon fire and fireworks. July 3 – 4 4th of July Countywide Kent County www.kentcounty.com 410-778-0416 Events throughout the county include a Flat 5 Race, parades, games, food, entertainment and fireworks. Watermen’s Day (07/05/15) activities include Most Patriotic Workboat contest, workboat docking contest, anchor toss contest, dunking booth, food and fun. Honfest The Avenue in Hampden 36th St, Baltimore City www.honfest.net 410-243-1230 Honoring the working women—or “Hons”—who helped make Baltimore the great city it is, this festival is a celebration of our heritage and all things Baltimore. d Heritage Days June 16 2nd Annunal Whiskey Rebellion Allegany Museum 3 Pershing St, Cumberland, Allegany County www.alleganymuseum.org 301-777-7200 Whiskey tastings from boutique distilleries, Maker’s Mark, cigar tent, live entertainment and historic reenactments. d $ Countywide Montgomery County www.heritagemontgomery.org 301-515-0753 This unique festival offers visitors the opportunity to discover the history of dairy farming, railroads and trolleys, African-American communities, astronomy, local arts and culture, and outdoor recreation including hikes and walking tours. d July 4 Celebrate Charles: A Fun-Filled Fourth Regency Furniture Stadium 11765 St Linus Dr, Waldorf, Charles County www.charlescountymd.gov/celebratecharles 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 An Independence Day with live music, food, amusements and fireworks. d June 29 – July 3 Havre de Grace Carnival & July 4th Celebration Downtown Havre de Grace Havre de Grace, Harford County www.explorehavredegrace.com 410-939-2100, 1-800-851-7756 Large community event with carnival, parade, concert and amazing fireworks. d June 17 Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament TPC Avenel Farm 10000 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, Montgomery County www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/events/national/home 301-469-3700 The Tiger Woods Foundation’s Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament is an official PGA tournament. d $ Concert & Fireworks June 30 – July 2 Country Life Festival St. Mary’s County Fairground 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County www.CountryLifeFestival.com 301-848-7462 Experience a one-of-a-kind, all-American event featuring exciting entertainment, contests, exhibitors, seminars, displays, family fun, and an atmosphere of “Everything Country.” $ North Division Street, Beach & Northside Park N Division & 125th sts, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Enjoy a free concert followed by fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Fire on the Mountain Taste of the Valley Food & Wine Festival Washington County Agricultural Education Center 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Washington County www.valleywinefest.com 301-991-2373 Up to 20 Maryland wineries, ten restaurants, live music, art fair and more. Benefits Girls, Inc. of Washington County. d $ Wisp Mountain overlooking Deep Creek Lake McHenry, Garrett County www.visitdeepcreek.com 1-888-387-5237, 301-387-4386 Fireworks display launched at Wisp Resort out toward the waters of Deep Creek Lake. d July TBA Merriweather Post Pavilion 50th Anniversary Merriweather Post Pavillion 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, Howard County www.merriweathermusic.com 410-715-5550 More information coming soon. Frederick’s Fourth -An Independence Day Celebration June 17 – 18 OC Air Show 16th St. Beach 16th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 The Air Show is visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk, creating an inspiring experience for visitors. d Baker Park Corner of Carroll & Bentz sts, Frederick, Frederick County www.celebratefrederick.org 301-600-2489 Independence Day celebration with music, volleyball tournament, chili cookoff, bath tub races and fireworks. Paint It: Ellicott City, a Juried Plein Air Paint-Out Historic Ellicott City 8267 Main St, Ellicott City, Howard County www.visithowardcounty.com/arts-culture/ paint-it-ellicott-city 410-313-2787 Artists from around the world return every summer to paint the picturesque streets and hillsides of Historic Ellicott City in a three-day outdoor “paint-out.” d July 4th Celebration Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org 410-386-3880 Old-fashioned family celebration. Fireworks, entertainment, children’s games, food and crafts. d $ DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 149 EVENTS | June 24 June -July Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds 1450 General’s Hwy, Crownsville, Anne Arundel www.visitannapolis.org
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