EVENTS | October – March 2019 October 13–14 Catoctin Colorfest Thurmont Community Park Frederick Rd, Thurmont, Frederick County www.colorfest.org 301-271-7533 Cambridge Tall Ship Schooner Rendezvous Long Wharf Park High & Water Sts, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.cambridgeschoonerrendezvous.com 410-221-1871 November–December 31 It’s A Waterfront Life/New Year’s Eve Spectacular Inner Harbor Baltimore City www.itsawaterfrontlife.org www.promotionandarts.com 443-743-3308, 410-752-8632 53rd annual nationally recognized juried arts and crafts festival in a mountain setting. Tour or sail majestic schooners and tall ships. Festival features local fare, maritime music and merchandise. Fee for sails and tours; festival is free. $ Good Beer Festival Farm Festival Calvert County 410-535-4583 Pemberton Historical Park 5561 Plantation Lane, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.goodbeerfestival.org 410-548-4911, 1-800-332-TOUR Ring in the holiday season and the New Year in the Baltimore way with an authentic German market, music, entertainment, fireworks on New Year’s Eve and more. d Free farm festival with corn hole, live music, vineyard and winery tours, food vendors, and local arts & crafts artisans. November–January 2019 TBA Symphony of Lights Merriweather Post Pavillion 10475 Little Patuxant Pkwy, Columbia, Howard County www.hopkinsmedicine.org/howard_county_gen-eral_hospital/ways_give/howard_hospital_foundation/ foundation_events/symphony_of_lights 410-740-7666 Taste from more than 80 American craft brews at the Eastern Shore’s largest craft beer festival. $ Native American Heritage Festival & Powwow Bending Water Park 28325 Farm Market Rd, Marion, Somerset County 410-623-2660 October 17 OysterFest Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, Talbot County www.cbmm.org 410-745-2916 Native-American Indian cultural event and celebration. d $ U.S. Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County A celebration of the Bay oyster with live music, culinary demonstrations, oyster stew cookoff, boat rides and more. d $ St. Mary’s County Fairground 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s County www.usoysterfest.com 301-863-5015 Drive through this spectacular display of more than 70 larger-than-life light creations, both stationary and animated. Runs through New Year’s Day. d $ November–January 1, 2019 Winter Festival of Lights Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, Prince George’s County www.pgparks.com 301-218-6700 October 17–21 Fair Hill International Fair Hill NRMA Intersections of MD Rt 273 & Gallaher Rd, Elkton, Cecil County www.fairhillinternational.com 410-398-2111, 1-800-CECIL-95 Home to the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championships and National Oyster Cookoff. Music, local seafood, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, and lots of Chesapeake heritage. $ October 20–21; October 27–28 Octoberfest N Division St Beach N Division St, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Celebrate the holiday season with the season’s spectacular drive-through display featuring a million twinkling lights. A delight for the entire family. d $ c Set in scenic Fair Hill, enjoy a world-class equestrian competition including dressage, cross country, and show jumping, vendors, dog agility and more. d $ November–March 2019 UMD Big 10 Basketball UMD Xfinity Center University of Maryland, College Park, Prince George’s County www.umterps.com 301-314-7070 Two weekends filled with fall fun including a beach maze, costumed pet parade and pumpkin races. d $ October 20 Baltimore Running Festival M&T Bank Stadium; Throughout Baltimore City 1101 Russell St, Baltimore City www.thebaltimoremarathon.com 410-605-9381 October 20–21; October 27–29 RiverArts Annual Studio Tour Countywide Kent County www.chestertownriverarts.org 410-778-6300 One of Baltimore’s signature events with national recognition as a top race. d $ Capital Clubhouse 3033 Waldorf Marketplace, Waldorf, Charles County www.charlescountymd.gov/celebratecharles 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 Don’t miss the excitement of UMD basketball as they continue in the Big 10 Conference. Visit website for home games and schedule. d $ c Celebrate Charles: FallFest This fascinating self-guided journey leads visitors to discover artwork and meet many of the 57 artists, many of whom are known throughout the art world. Late November– Early January 2019 Garden of Lights Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, Montgomery County www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ garden_lights.shtm 301-962-1400 October 26–28 Sultana Projects Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival Historic Chestertown Kent County www.sultanaprojects.org 410-778-5954 A family-friendly fall harvest outing with a Trick or Treat trail, live entertainment, food, arts & crafts, and amusements. d Tilghman Island Day Tilghman Volunteer Fire Company, 5996 Tilghman Island Rd, Tilghman Island, Talbot County www.tilghmanmd.com 410-886-2677 The Mid-Atlantic’s largest annual gathering of Tall Ships, schooners, and historic wooden boats featuring classic cars, River Packet cruises, 5K and foot races, fireworks, music at the Garfield and more. Easily accessible paths, hundreds of wrapped trees and shrubs, beautifully lit gazebos, cascading fountains, individually formed displays shaped like flowers and wild animals. d $ November 3 10K Across the Bay Chesapeake Bay Bridge Stevensville, Queen Anne’s County www.bridgerace.com 410-604-2100 Highlights include boat docking, oyster-shucking, crab-picking contests, local vendors, live music and more. d $ October 27 Alsatia Mummer’s Parade Downtown Hagerstown City Center Potomac St, Hagerstown, Washington County www.alsatiaclubinc.com/parade_info.html 301-739-2044 October 20–21 Autumn Wine Festival Pemberton Historical Park 5561 Plantation Ln, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.autumnwinefestival.org 410-548-4911, 1-800-332-TOUR This long-time traditional fall nighttime parade features floats, bands and individual costumed mummers. d A beloved Maryland tradition is coming back in a new, exciting format. This 10K course will take runners over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. d $ Explore Maryland wine from one picturesque location. Held in partnership with the MD Wineries Association. $ Interstate Chili Cook-off and Wing Fest Washington County Agricultural Education Ctr 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Washington County www.interstatewingfest.com 301-991-2373 Dozens of chicken wings and chili teams judged by festival attendees, local music, beer and wine, and kids activities. Proceeds support Girls, Inc. of Washington County. d $ 146 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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