August -November August 26 151st Annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament Christ Episcopal Church 3100 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, Calvert County www.christchurchcalvert.org 410-586-0565 Celebrate Maryland’s state sport at the 150th annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament. Enjoy jousting, a church bazaar, music in the historic church and a country supper. d September 1 – 3 National Hard Crab Derby & Fair Somers Cove Marina 715 Broadway, Crisfield, Somerset County www.crisfieldevents.com 410-968-2500, 1-800-782-3913 Crab races and picking, parade, boat docking, carnival, arts & crafts, seafood, entertainment and fireworks. d $ September 11 – 16 Solomons Plein Air Festival Various locations throughout Solomons Solomons, Calvert County www.solomonspleinair.com Western Maryland Street Rod Roundup Enjoy plein air artists as they create masterpieces in the open air. View freshly-painted canvases of Solomons, Chesapeake, Patuxent, and the countryside. All works during festival are for sale. d EVENTS | August 26 – 27 Augustoberfest City Center Central Parking Lot Hagerstown, Washington County www.augustoberfest.org 301-739-8577 ext 116 A festival highlighting Hagerstown’s German heritage. Bavarian food and entertainment. d $ Allegany County Fairgrounds 11400 Moss Ave, Cumberland, Allegany County www.westernmarylandstreetrod.com 301-697-0142 Classic car show, live entertainment, food, crafts, swap meet, car vendors, poker run, rod jousting and more. d $ September 14 – 18 Delmarva Bike Week WinterPlace Park 6737 Blue Ribbon Rd, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.delmarvabikeweek.com 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR The 17th Annual Delmarva Bike Week presented by Rommel Harley-Davidson returns to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. September 2 – 4 Labor Day Skipjack Races & Festival Deal Island Harbor 10319 Richard Webster Rd, Deal Island, Somerset County www.webauthority.net/lions.htm 410-784-2785 Parade, dance, car show, music, food and arts & crafts. Skipjacks race Monday at 9:30am. d $ August – October (Weekends) Maryland Renaissance Festival Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds 1450 General’s Hwy, Crownsville, Anne Arundel www.visitannapolis.org 1-800-296-7304 Maryland’s premier outdoor event and second largest Renaissance Festival in the country. $ September 15 – 23 Great Frederick Fair Eventplex at Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, Frederick County www.thegreatfrederickfair.com 301-663-5895 Rides, games, exhibits and more. $ September 7 – 10 Steam Show Days Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org 410-386-3880 Antique farm machinery, steam and gas engines and antique cars. Working demonstrations. Flea market and food. d September TBA Baltimore County African-American Cultural Festival Downtown Towson 400 Washington Ave, Towson, Baltimore County www.aaculturalfestival.com 410-645-0765 Celebrate the rich and thriving traditions of the African-American community. Renowned local entertainers, small and large businesses, and more than 40,000 attendees. d September 16 Appalachian Festival Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Rd, Frostburg, Allegany County www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival 301-687-3124 Appalachian music, arts, crafts and culture are celebrated in the mountains of Western Maryland. September 8 – 9 12th Annual Deep Creek Lake Art & Wine Festival Garrett County Fairgrounds 270 Mosser Rd, McHenry, Garrett County www.deepcreekwinefest.com 301-387-7729 Benefiting HART for Animals and Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF); art, wine tastings, music, wine pairing dinners and lodging packages. d $ d $ Chesapeake Storytelling Festival Bluebird Blues Festival Prince George’s Community College 301 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.pgcc.edu 301-336-6000 A celebration of music that features local and national recording artists and features food, vendors and fun for the entire family. $ c Chesapeake College Wye Mills, Centreville, Queen Anne’s County www.chesapeakestorytelling.com 410-758-2520 A simple story breathes life into information people want to share with each other. Join us for an evening of mesmerizing stories and get swept away. d $ September 9 Harvest Festival at Layton’s Chance Winery Layton’s Chance Winery 4225 New Bridge Rd, Vienna, Dorchester County www.laytonschance.com 410-228-1205, Grape stomping, activities for the kids, and family-friendly atmosphere. Music and, of course, wine. $ September 16 – 17 Artsfest ‘17 -A Fine Arts Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 More than 165 artist booths, 30 performers on two stages, kids’ activities, great food and more. It’s a fabulous weekend of great shopping and activities amidst 30 acres of trees. d $ Defenders Day at North Point Fort Howard Park 9500 North Point Rd, Edgemere, Baltimore County www.dundalkhistory.org 410-284-2331 Commemorate the Battle of North Point, part of the defense of Baltimore, when British troops invaded in 1814. d Legacy Chase In The Street Shawan Downs 1401 Shawan Rd, Hunt Valley, Baltimore County www.gbmc.org/legacychase 443-849-2773 Featuring multiple steeplechase races, $50,000 in purse money, live music, wine tasting and family-friendly fun. d $ September–November Downtown Frederick N Market from Patrick to 7th sts, Frederick, Frederick County www.celebratefrederick.org 301-600-2489 Activities include a mile run, music, beer and wine gardens, kids’ activities, crafts and more. Maryland Wine Festival September – November UMD Big 10 Football UMD Byrd Stadium University of Maryland, College Park, Prince George’s County www.umterps.com 301-314-7070 Don’t miss the excitement of UMD football as they continue in the Big 10 Conference. Visit web site for information on home games. $ KEY TO SYMBOLS $ = Admission Silver Spring Jazz Festival Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org 410-386-3880 A tasting of Maryland wines, wine seminars, continuous on-stage entertainment, crafts and delicious cuisine. d $ See ad on page 151. Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring Civic Building 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, Montgomery County www.visitmontgomery.com/events 240-777-2060 This free annual event in downtown Silver Spring features a variety of jazz performances. The performances are held outdoors so bring a blanket or beach chair. d Native American Festival Vienna Ball Park Market St & Elliott Island Rd, Vienna, Dorchester County www.turtletracks.org 410-376-3889, Traditional dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artists’ demonstrations and authentic Native food. d $ Skipjack Bike Tour d = Disability Accessible c = Maryland Green Travel Partner 152 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 Deal Island -Chance Fire Co. 10090 Deal Island Rd, Deal Island, Somerset County www.dealislandchancevfd.com 410-784-2335 15-, 30-, 50-and 100-mile rides through beautiful Eastern Shore landscapes. T-shirts for riders. d $
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