April 7–8 EVENTS | April – October Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival Ophiuroidea Town of St. Michaels, 609 S Talbot St, St. Michaels, Talbot County www.seaglassfestival.com 410-745-8057 April 28 Celtic Festival & Highland Gathering Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, Calvert County www.cssm.org 410-449-0096 May TBA Preakness Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairground Rd, West Friendship, Howard County www.ballooningusa.com/preakness/#null 410-531-3647 Artisans will be on hand to showcase and sell their sea-glass inspired jewelry, home decor and more. d $ April 20–21 Interstate BBQ Festival Washington County Agricultural Education Ctr 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Washington County www.interstatebbqfestival.com 301-991-2373 Three stages, craft and country-dance demonstrations, historical displays, crafts, food, Celtic market and all-day competitions during the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland. d $ Part of week-long series celebrating annual Preakness Stakes, Baltimore’s “Super Bowl” and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred racing’s prestigious Triple Crown. The Hot Air Balloon Festival tradition goes back over 40 years. d $ Chicone Village Day Historic Handsell House 4837 Indiantown Rd, Vienna, Dorchester County www.restorehandsell.org 410-228-7458 May–October (1st Saturdays) Historic Sites Open Houses Varied sites countywide 425 Piney Narrows Rd, Chester, Queen Anne’s County www.historicqac.org 410-604-2100 BBQ vendors and competition, beer garden, bluegrass music. Kid friendly. Benefits local nonprofits. d $ Experience Native American living history and culture, step into a Native dwelling; watch demonstrations. Maryland Day: Explore Our World April 21 My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races Ladew Topiary Gardens 3535 Jarrettsville Pike, Monkton, Harford County www.manorraces.com 410-557-9570 University of Maryland College Park, Prince George’s County www.marylandday.umd.edu 301-985-7000 Historic sites throughout the county open their doors, allowing visitors to step back in time. Pickup map at the visitor center. d May 2–6 Maryland Film Festival Station North Arts & Entertainment District, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) 1300 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore City www.md-filmfest.com 410-752-8083 The annual event featuring “Everything Maryland.” This year will be more exciting than ever. Kids’ activities, alumni events, sports, food and much more, rain or shine. One of Maryland’s oldest and most illustrious sporting events. Enjoy live bluegrass music, food and vendors. Oxford Day April 22 Fairy & Gnome Home Festival Annmarie Gardens 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 Various sites in Oxford Oxford, Talbot County www.oxfordday.org 410-226-5122 Baltimore honors its eclectic film scene annually to celebrate a diverse array of films. d $ Celebrates small-town life with a parade, live music, dog show and walk, and plant sale. d May 3–6 Springfest Inlet Parking Lot 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 SBY Marathon / Half Marathon A magical afternoon of games, crafts, house building, exploration, natural play, music, food and more. April 26–29 18th-Century Market Fair Fort Frederick 11100 Fort Frederick Rd, Big Pool, Washington County http://dnr.maryland.gov 301-842-2155 Salisbury City Park 505 S Park Dr, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.sbymarathon.com 410-745-2836 A full and half marathon run through Wicomico County. Proceeds support the Athletes Serving Athletes in our community. $ Four dynamic days of food, live music and unique arts & crafts under four huge big-top tents. d May 4–6 49th Flower and Plant Market Union Mills 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Carroll County www.unionmills.org 410-848-2288 April 28–29 National Harbor Wine & Food Festival 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Prince George’s County www.nationalharbor.com 1-877-NTL-HBR Re-enactors firing period weapons, 150 artisans, encampment, living history programs and vendors demonstrating their craft. d $ Various locations 104 W Market St, Snow Hill, Worcester County www.delmarvabirding.org 410-632-3110, 1-800-852-0335 Delmarva Birding Weekend This event brings together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro D.C.’s foodies. $ c Locally grown hanging plants, annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, shrubs and heirloom vegetables. d $ Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival Guided birding experiences on foot, by kayak, boat during the daytime as well as night walks. d $ Spring Festival at Rose Hill Manor April 27–29 Ward World Championship Roland E. Powell Convention Center 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, Worcester County www.wardmuseum.org 410-742-4988 Rose Hill Manor Park 1611 N Market St, Frederick, Frederick County www.frederickcountyfarmmuseum.org 301-600-2743 Havre de Grace Decoy Museum 215 Giles St, Havre de Grace, Harford County www.decoymuseum.com 410-939-3739 Garden plants, exhibits, hayrides, tractor pulls and food. Crafts, family activities. More than 140 artists, food, children’s activities, retriever demonstrations, carving competitions and lots more. d May 5 Berlin Jazz & Blues Bash Downtown Berlin 14 S Main St, Berlin, Worcester County www.berlinchamber.org 410-641-4775 April 29 Taste of the Town & County Fountain Park Chestertown, Kent County www.tasteofchestertown.com 443-480-1987 International event where carvers, collectors and visitors convene at the end of each April in Ocean City, MD. d $ WineFest at St. Michaels Various sites in St. Michaels Talbot County www.winefestatstmichaels.com Tasting venues throughout town feature international and domestic wines. d $ Sample food from local restaurants, chefs and caterers. Local beer and wine available. Also catch the conclusion of RiverArts Paint the Town Plein Air Festival. $ Live blues bands performing on two stages throughout the day. d Galena Dogwood Festival Dogwood Village Galena, Kent County www.kentcounty.com/events 410-708-0247 Parade, baby contest, children’s games and activities, food, music and vendors. 138 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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