White Marlin Open Harbour Island Marina 14th St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Caroline Summerfest Downtown Denton Caroline County www.carolinesummerfest.com 410-479-8120 National Hard Crab Derby & Fair Somers Cove Marina 715 Broadway, Crisfield, Somerset County www.crisfieldevents.com 410-968-2500, 1-800-782-3913 World’s largest billfish tournament. Come watch fish weigh-ins Monday-Friday at Harbour Island Marina. d August 6–11 Queen Anne’s County Fair Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park 100 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, Queen Anne’s County www.queenannescofair.com 410-490-9464 Family festival, three stages of regional and local entertainment, fireworks show, performers, artisans, free KidzArt activities, the Choptank Rivah Run, food vendors and more. Crab races and picking, parade, boat docking, carnival, arts & crafts, seafood, entertainment and fireworks. d $ September TBA Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival Downtown Towson 400 Washington Ave, Towson, Baltimore County www.aaculturalfestival.com 410-645-0765 August 17–19 Wicomico County Fair WinterPlace Park 6737 Blue Ribbon Rd, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.wicomicofair.com Bring the family and support youth and agriculture in Queen Anne’s County. Enjoy the livestock shows, rodeo, food, entertainment and more. d $ c August 10–11 Maryland BBQ Bash Mary Risteau Courthouse Bond & Thomas Sts, Bel Air, Harford County www.downtownbelair.com 443-945-7465 There is something for everyone at the Wicomico County Fair. Kid’s games, animals, home arts, auctions, entertainment and lots of competitions. Celebrate rich and thriving African-American community traditions. Renowned and local entertainers, small and large businesses and over 40,000 attendees. d August 18 Choptank Rivah Run Martinak State Park Denton, Caroline County www.carolinerecreation.org 410-479-8120 Bluebird Blues Festival Prince George’s Community College 301 Largo Rd, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.pgcc.edu 301-336-6000 Live music, top quality BBQ, sponsor displays, crafters, Farmers’ Market, beer and wine garden, and children’s entertainment. d August 10–12 Art in Nature Photo Festival Ward Museum 909 S Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.wardmuseum.org 410-742-4988 This fun two-mile paddling event is for children and adults and features a poker run, great prizes and a free shuttle back to Martinak. A celebration of music that features local and national recording artists and features food, vendors and fun for the entire family. $ c September–November UMD Big 10 Football UMD Byrd Stadium University of Maryland, College Park, Prince George’s County www.umterps.com 301-314-7070 Fiore Wine, Jazz & Arts Festival Fiore Winery 3026 Whiteford Rd, Pylesville, Harford County www.fiorewinery.com 410-879-4007 Celebrate nature through photography with a weekend of competitions and seminars for photographers. d $ Town Wide Rock Hall, Kent County www.rockhallpirates.com 410-935-3491 Listen to jazz, shop for arts & crafts while you drink the best wine around. Winery and vineyard tours. Children’s stomping of the grapes. d Pirates & Wenches Fantasy Weekend Hot August Music Festival Don’t miss the excitement of UMD football as they continue in the Big 10 Conference. Visit website for home games and schedule. $ Oregon Ridge Park 13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, Baltimore County www.hotaugustmusicfestival.com 1-877-321-3378 September 1 Defenders Day at North Point Fort Howard Park 9500 North Point Rd, Edgemere, Baltimore County www.dundalkhistory.org 410-284-2331 Theme party, rum-tasting, dinghy parade, Buccaneer’s Ball, children’s activities, live music, food and merchants; costumes encouraged. Don’t let the heat get you down. Join us for great music and an all-together great time. d $ August 11 Clustered Spires High Wheel Race Begins at Brewer’s Alley 124 N Market St, Frederick, Frederick County www.highwheelrace.com 301-514-5172 August 23–September 3 Maryland State Fair Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Rd, Timonium www.marylandstatefair.com 410-252-0200 Commemorate the Battle of North Point, part of the defense of Baltimore, when British troops invaded in 1814. d September 1–3 Labor Day Skipjack Races & Festival Deal Island Harbor 10319 Richard Webster Rd, Deal Island, Somerset County www.visitsomerset.com/index.php/content/events-all 410-784-2785 Discover the nation’s only high wheel (penny farthing) bike race. Racers make as many laps as they can on a half-mile course in downtown Frederick. Fun educational event with rides, games, food, live entertainment, livestock, home arts, farm/garden exhibits, Thoroughbred horse races & more. d $ See ad on page 8. Seafood Feast-I-Val Governor’s Hall at Sailwinds Park 200 Byrn St, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.seafoodfeastival.com 410-228-1211 August 25 153rd Annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament Christ Episcopal Church 3100 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, Calvert County www.christchurchcalvert.org 410-586-0565 Parade, dance, car show, music, food, and arts & crafts. Skipjacks race Monday at 9:30am. d $ Western Maryland Street Rod Roundup All-you-can-eat menu includes steamed crabs, crab soup, fried clams, etc. Named a Top 100 event by the American Bus Association. d $ Allegany County Fairgrounds 11400 Moss Ave, Cumberland, Allegany County www.westernmarylandstreetrod.com 301-697-0142 August 12 Waterman’s Appreciation Day Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, Talbot County www.cbmm.org 410-745-2916 Celebrate Maryland’s state sport at the 153th annual Calvert County Jousting Tournament. Enjoy jousting, church bazaar, music in the historic church and a country supper. d Classic car show, live entertainment, food, crafts, swap meet, car vendors, poker run, rod jousting and more. d $ September 2 Havre de Grace Museums Present: Fish, Fowl & Folk Festival Museum grounds Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, Harford County www.explorehavredegrace.com 410-939-2100 August 25–26 Augustoberfest City Center Central Parking Lot Hagerstown, Washington County www.augustoberfest.org 301-739-8577 ext 116 Honors Chesapeake watermen and their heritage with contests, displays and a crab feast. d $ A festival highlighting Hagerstown’s German Heritage. Bavarian food and entertainment. d $ Havre de Grace Museums join together to present a festival focused on Havre de Grace’s role in the Upper Chesapeake Bay. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 143 EVENTS | August – November August 6–10 August 17–18 August 31–September 2
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