July 4 (Continued) Takoma Independence Day Parade & Celebration July 19 J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake Somers Cove Marina 715 Broadway, Crisfield, Somerset County www.crisfieldevents.com 410-968-2500, 1-800-782-3913 Entertainment and all-you-care-to-eat seafood (crabs, clams, fish, sides, beverages). d $ July 28 – 30 Somerset County Fair Somerset County Civic Center 11828 Crisfield Ln, Princess Anne, Somerset County www.somersetcountyfair.org 410-651-1350 Old-fashioned family fun. Livestock shows, greased pig contest, fire company barrel bust and more. d July -August Carroll and Ethan Allen aves Takoma Park, Montgomery County www.takomapark4th.org This celebration is believed to be one of the oldest along the Atlantic coast. d July 5-7 CHAUTAUQUA, presented by Garrett Lakes Arts Festival Garrett College 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry, Garrett County www.artsandentertainment.org 301-387-3082 In summer performances, scholar performers bring to life the personalities and accomplishments of important figures in history. d July 21 – 23 Artscape Station North Arts & Entertainment District Baltimore City www.artscape.org 410-752-8632 America’s largest free arts festival, attracting more than 350,000 attendees over three days. d July 28 – August 4 4-H Fair Agriculture Center 700 Ag Center Dr, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfair.com 410-848-3247 Country fair with exhibitors, entertainment, animal shows and food. Check schedule for dates and times. d EVENTS | July 6–9 Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Lake Arbor Community Center 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, Prince George’s County www.pgparks.com 301-333-6561 The festival brings talented local artists for a day and evening of contemporary and traditional jazz music featuring some of Washington, D.C.’s finest jazz and R&B groups. d July 21 – 29 Cecil County Fair Fair Hill Fairgrounds Intersections of MD Rts 273 & 213, Fair Hill, Cecil County www.cecilcountyfair.org 410-392-3440, 1-800-CECIL-95 Old-fashioned country fair with rodeo, demolition derby, midway, tractor pulls, 4H exhibits and entertainment. $ July 29 – August 5 Garrett County Agricultural Fair Garrett County Fairgrounds 270 Mosser Rd, McHenry, Garrett County www.garrettcountyfair.org 301-387-5400, 1-888-387-5237 Carnival rides, food, games, livestock, mud bog, demolition derbies, live music, tractor pull and more. d $ July 22 DrinkMaryland Town of North Beach Bay Ave & 5th St, North Beach, Calvert County www.northbeachmd.org 301-855-6681 Welcome to a culinary and wine connoisseur paradise! Sip local wines as your browse through a casual, open-air farmers’ market featuring local farmers and artisans. Entry is free; tasting passes may be purchased. d c July 29 – August 6 Cal Ripken World Series Ripken Stadium 873 Long Dr, Aberdeen, Harford County www.ripkenbaseball.com/world_series 410-297-9292 International tournament for Babe Ruth League’s 12 and under division. Opening ceremonies, parade, fireworks, food and much more. d $ July 8 Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival St. Clement’s Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Rd, Colton’s Point, St. Mary’s County www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums 301-769-2222 Enjoy Jazz artists and array of seafood delicacies on the riverside lawn on the Potomac. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no walk-ups. $ August TBA LatinoFestival Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd, Timonium, Baltimore County www.marylandfest.com 410-327-6005 Come celebrate Latin American culture at the State Fairgrounds with great food and many nationally known music and entertainment performers. d $ SUNRISE: A Celebration of the Arts July 15 Cecil County Food & Wine Festival North East Community Park Walnut St, North Community Park, North East, Cecil County www.cecilwinefest.com 1-800-CECIL-95 Enjoy a day of Cecil County and Maryland wines, wine tastings, local foods, crafters, artists and live music. $ Town of North Beach Bay Ave & 3rd St, North Beach, Calvert County www.northbeachmd.org 301-855-6681 Sculpture competition and Art festival held in conjunction with DrinkMaryland. July 22 – 23 Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Farms Countywide Montgomery County www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices/ agfarmtour.html The Howard County Fair Howard County Fair Grounds 2210 Fairground Rd, West Friendship, Howard County www.howardcountyfair.org July 15 – 22 Allegany County Fair Allegany County Fairgrounds 11400 Moss Ave, Cumberland, Allegany County www.alleganycofair.org 301-783-3201 Rides, live entertainment, agriculture, fair food, demolition derbies, truck derbies and mud bog. d $ Celebrating its agricultural heritage, promotes local farms and indulges in seasonally fresh food. d $ A celebration of Howard County’s farming, past and present. Family fun with livestock, exhibits, carnival rides and games, demonstrations, parades and contests. d $ July 27 – 28 Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta Great Marsh Park Somerset Ave, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.visitdorchester.org/boatraces 410-228-1000, World-class race event includes hydroplanes, runabouts, and Jersey speed skiffs. The oldest powerboat race in the country. August 4 – 6 Annual Wheat Threshing Steam & Gas Engine Show Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc. Showgrounds 5946 Federalsburg Hwy, Federalsburg, Caroline County www.threshermen.org 410-673-2414 Get a glimpse of antique farm equipment in action. With antique car and equipment parades, a flea market, steam and gas engines, tractor games, refreshments, live entertainment and more. d July 17 – 23 Plein Air Art Festival and Competition Various sites in Easton and around Talbot County Avalon Theatre, 40 E Dover St, Easton, Talbot County www.pleinaireaston.com 410-253-9169 The country’s largest and most prestigious outdoor painting competition features exhibitions, demonstrations and a quick-draw competition. d July 28 – 29 St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Racing Bowle’s Farm 22880 Budds Creek Rd, Clements, St. Mary’s County www.bowlesfarms.com 301-475-9791 Racers from across the U.S. compete in the Annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races. Other family activites included. $ August 5 44th Annual Corn Roast Festival Union Mills 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Carroll County www.unionmills.org 410-848-2288 All the corn you can eat and chicken platters. Music, craft vendors, gift shop and guided tours. d $ KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 150 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455
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