July 14 (Continued) Sharkfest July 26–29 USA Cycling Downtown Hagerstown City Center S Potomac St, Hagerstown, Washington County www.usacycling.org/national-championships 301-791-3246 ext 16 Iron Girl Triathlon EVENTS | July – August Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, Calvert County www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 410-326-2042 Centennial Park 10000 Rt 108, Columbia, Howard County www.ucfraces.org/iron-girl-columbia 410-964-1246 Sharkfest highlights the ultimate apex predator of the marine world at the Calvert Marine Museum. Enjoy hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Cyclists ages 11 to 22 from across the country ride to take home the stars and stripes jersey and represent their age groups for next year’s best of the best. d World’s largest women’s triathlon, featuring a 0.62-mile swim, 17.5-mile bike and 3.4-mile run. Portion of proceeds to benefit local charities. d $ Montgomery County Agricultural Fair Taste of Cambridge Crab Cook-Off & Festival Downtown Cambridge 500 block of Poplar St, 400 block of Race St, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.cambridgemainstreet.com 443-477-0843 July 27–29 Somerset County Fair Somerset County Civic Center 11828 Crisfield Ln, Princess Anne, Somerset County www.somersetcountyfairmd.org 410-651-1350 Montgomery County Fairgrounds 16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, Montgomery County www.mcagfair.com 301-926-3100, 1-800-555-5555 Enjoy carnival rides, entertainment, fried OREOS, live animals and more at the Montgomery County Fair. d $ Taste a variety of crab dishes made by local restaurants and vote for your favorites, plus a crab-picking competition and fun for kids. Old-fashioned, family fun. Livestock shows, greased-pig contest, fire company barrel bust and more. d August 3–4 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 July 15–22 Allegany County Fair Allegany County Fairgrounds 11400 Moss Ave, Cumberland, Allegany County www.alleganycofair.org 301-783-3201 July 27–August 4 4-H Fair Agriculture Center 700 Ag Center Dr, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfair.com 410-848-3247 Racers from across the U.S. compete in the Annual St. Mary’s County National Lawn Mower Races. Other family activites included. $ Rides, live entertainment, agriculture, fair food, demolition derbies, truck derbies and mud bog. d $ Country fair with exhibitors, entertainment, animal shows and food. Check schedule for dates and times. d August 3–5 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 Plein Air Art Festival and Competition July 28–29 Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Farms countywide Montgomery County www.montgomerycountymd.gov/agservices/agfarm-tour.html Various sites in Easton and Countywide 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 18 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 Montgomery County celebrates its agricultural heritage and local farms, and indulges in seasonally fresh food during the Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Festival. d $ Glimpse antique farm equipment in action. Antique car and equipment parades, flea market, steam and gas engines, tractor games, refreshments, live entertainment and more. d July 28–August 4 Garrett County Agricultural Fair Garrett County Fairgrounds 270 Mosser Rd, McHenry, Garrett County www.garrettcountyfair.org 301-387-5400, 1-888-387-5237 August 4 48th Annual Corn Roast Festival Union Mills 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, Carroll County www.unionmills.org 410-848-2288 Entertainment and all-you-care-to-eat seafood (crabs, clams, fish, sides, beverages). d July 20–22 Artscape Station North Arts & Entertainment District 1300 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore City www.artscape.org 410-752-8632 Carnival rides, food, games, livestock, mud bog, demolition derbies, live music, tractor pull and more. d $ All the corn you can eat and chicken platters. Music, craft vendors, gift shop and guided tours. d $ July 29 Insectival Annmarie Gardens 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org 410-326-4640 Betterton Appreciation Day Betterton Beach Betterton, Kent County www.kentcounty.com 410-348-5678 America’s largest free arts festival, attracting more than 350,000 attendees over three days. d July 20–28 Cecil County Fair Fair Hill Fairgrounds 4640 Telegraph Rd, Intersections of MD Rts 273 & 213, Elkton, Cecil County www.cecilcountyfair.org 410-392-3440, 1-800-CECIL-95 Buzz on in as we celebrate and investigate insects through games, art activities, bug hunts, and show-and-tell fun. Parade followed by crafts, food, vendors, baby contest, rides and more, all at the beach. Blessing of the Combines August TBA Hot August Music Festival Oregon Ridge Park 13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, Baltimore County www.hotaugustmusicfestival.com 1-877-321-3378 Downtown Snow Hill Green St, Snow Hill, Worcester County www.blessingofthecombines.org 443-944-4402 Wonderful tribute to our agricultural heritage with Parade of Combines on Green Street. d Old-fashioned country fair celebrating agricultural heritage of Cecil Co. with carnival, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, rodeos, live music, 4H exhibits, pie-eating contest and more. d $ Peach Festival Don’t let the heat get you down. Join us for great music and an altogether great time. d $ The Howard County Fair 208 N Main St, Berlin, Worcester County www.taylorhousemuseum.org 410-641-4775 July 21 Cecil County Food & Wine Festival Town of North East Community Park Walnut St, North East, Cecil County www.cecilwinefest.com 443-687-9468, 1-800-CECIL-95 Howard County Fair Grounds 2210 Fairground Rd, West Friendship, Howard County www.howardcountyfair.org Peach ice cream making, pie-eating contests, games and live entertainment throughout the day. d A celebration of Howard County’s farming, past and present. Family fun with livestock, exhibits, carnival rides, games, demonstrations, parades and contests. d $ August 4–5 LatinoFestival Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd, Timonium, Baltimore County www.marylandfest.com 410-327-6005 Enjoy a day featuring Cecil County and Maryland wines with wine tastings, local foods, crafters, artists and live music. d $ Celebrate Latin American culture at the State Fairgrounds, with great food and many nationally known music and entertainment performers. d $ 142 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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