May 26–28 Chesapeake Beach Stars & Stripes Festival Various locations throughout Chesapeake Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov 410-257-2230 Frederick Festival of the Arts EVENTS | May –June Contact-Louise Kennelly Carroll Creek, Frederick, Frederick County www.frederickartscouncil.org/programs/festival-of-the-arts 301-662-4190 Dragon Boat Festival North Beach Come to North Beach for a Dragon Boat race, food and craft vendors, and activities for kids. Interstate Wine Festival A commemoration and remembrance of U.S. military, featuring a traditional Memorial Day ceremony, entertainment, picnic and family events. This year’s focus will be World War I. d Presented by the Frederick Arts Council, along Carroll Creek Linear Park in heart of Historic downtown. Juried fine arts venue invites discerning art-lovers from across the country. Washington County Agricultural Education Ctr 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Washington County www.valleywinefest.com 301-991-2373 Hometown Holidays Downtown Rockville Montgomery County www.rockvillemd.gov 240-314-8620 June 2 Delmarva Soap Box Derby Downtown Federalsburg W Central Ave, Federalsburg, Caroline County 410-754-3054 Up to 20 Maryland wineries, 10 restaurants, live music, art fair and more. Benefits Girls, Inc. of Washington County. d $ St. Mary’s County Crab Festival Live music and food festival, activities for kids, the Hometown Holidays beach and fun for the whole family. Metro-accessible. d All are welcome to come and cheer on the All-American Soap Box Derby racers. d St. Mary’s County Fairground 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County www.visitstmarysmd.com 240-895-4994 May 27 Ridgely Strawberry Festival Downtown Ridgely, Caroline County www.facebook.com/ridgelylionsclub Garrett County Celtic Festival Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd, Friendsville, Garrett County www.gccelticfestival.com 1-888-387-5237 Annual crab festival which includes local seafood, car and bike show, regional crafters, live music, children’s activities and more. $ June 9–10 Blue & Gray Days Fort Lincoln, Point Lookout State Park 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, St. Mary’s County www.visitstmarysmd.com 301-872-5688 Head to Ridgely for fun for the whole family, with games for kids, live entertainment, crafts, exhibits, the Strawberry Chase 5K Run/Walk and strawberries galore. Celic music, irish dancers, pipes and drums, food, drinks, artisan marketplace, kids activities, storytelling and more. d $ Soft Shell Fair June 3 Children’s Day on the Farm Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, Calvert County www.jefpat.org 410-586-8501 Crisfield City Dock 1300 W Main St, Crisfield, Somerset County www.crisfieldevents.com 410-968-2500, 1-800-782-3913 Civil War living history event featuring military demonstrations and more in Fort Lincoln in Point Lookout State Park, once home to one of the largest Civil War POW camps. $ Fresh crab cakes and soft crabs, entertainment, Watermen’s Hall of Fame and more. d Honfest May 28 Annual Memorial Day Parade Historic Downtown Main St Westminster, Carroll County 443-745-1948 Celebrate Southern Maryland’s rich agricultural heritage. Demonstrations, hands-on activities, tractor parade, food vendors and rides. Along W 36th St Hampden, Baltimore City www.honfest.net 410-243-1230 June 3–16 The National Music Festival at Washington College Countywide, Kent County www.nationalmusic.us 410-778-2064 Honoring the working women, or “Hons,” who helped make Baltimore the great city it is. A celebration of our heritage and all things Baltimore. d Main Street Ceremony at 11am, Westminster Cemetery, Church Street. d June 15–17 Columbia Festival of the Arts Lakefront at Kittamaqundi and Downtown Columbia 9190-G Red Branch Rd, Columbia www.columbiafestival.org 410-715-3044 June TBA Great Grapes! Wine & Food Festival Oregon Ridge Park 13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, Baltimore County www.uncorkthefun.com 1-800-830-3976 Brings together world-class mentors and gifted apprentice musicians on the cusp of their professional careers to present over 35 concerts and 200 free open rehearsals. d $ June 3–17 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival Various sites in County PO Box 461, Easton, Talbot County www.chesapeakechambermusic.org 410-819-0380 More than 200 Maryland wines available for tasting at this two-day event. d $ Your Summer Starts Here! LakeFest free 3-day family-friendly festival of arts, music, and food at the lake in downtown Columbia. d $ See ad on page 95. Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament June 16 8th Annual Tri-State Wing-Off Ali Ghan Shrine Club 13100 Ali Ghan Rd, Cumberland, Allegany County www.alleganymuseum.org 301-777-7200 Congressional Country Club 8500 River Rd, Potomac, Montgomery County www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/events/national/home 301-469-3700 Two weeks of concerts in venues ranging from concert halls to churches to waterfront estates. d $ The Tiger Woods Foundation’s Quicken Loans National Golf Tournament is an official PGA tournament. d $ June 8–9 50th Annual Heritage Days Washington St, Cumberland, Allegany County www.heritagedaysfestival.com 301-722-0037 June 1–3 Capital Jazz Fest Merriweather Post Pavillion 10475 Little Patuxant Pkwy, Columbia, Howard County www.capitaljazz.com/fest 301-780-9300 Largest wing festival in the region with wing tasting and judging and live music concerts throughout the day. d $ Drink Maryland Unique and diverse arts and crafts makers, ethnic food and a wide variety of entertainment and activities. d June 9 Charles County Artsfest La Plata Town Hall 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, Charles County www.charlescountyarts.org 301-392-5900 Dowontown Centreville Queen Anne’s County www.marylandwineevents.com/drinkmaryland 410-758-1180 Capital Jazz Fest is a weekend of cool jazz and soul music. This multi-day, multi stage outdoor music festival is more than just a concert. d $ A premier outdoor food and wine, cider, beer and spirits event featuring local farmers, produce, music, food, artisans, fine arts and authors. June 16–17 OC Air Show 16th St Beach Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Celebration of all the arts: visual, performing, literary, plus local history. Kid’s art activities and great Southern Maryland cuisine. d The Air Show is visible along the entire length of the Boardwalk, creating an inspiring experience for visitors. d 140 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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