Kent Island Heritage Day May -June Historic Stevensville Queen Anne's County www.kentislandheritagesociety.org 410-604-2100 May 24-September 27 Town of La Plata Summer Concert Series La Plata Town Hall 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, Charles County www.townoflaplata.org 301-934-8421 June-November (1st Sundays) First Sunday Arts Festival The Annapolis Arts District West St & Taylor Ave, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County www.visitannapolis.org/events/4215 Day commemorating the founding of Kent Island (1631) with a parade, historic exhibits, displays, entertainment, vendors and activities for kids. Preakness Stakes, 144th Running Pimlico Race Track 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore www.preakness.com 410-542-9400, 1-877-206-8042 Weekly outdoor concert series taking place every Friday in the summer with bands performing on a veranda and Kids Zone on the west side of Town Hall. d A series of festivals showcasing local arts and crafts, entertainment acts and the works of over 100 artists held on first Sundays from May-Nov. Events | May 25 Fair Hill Races Fair Hill Fairgrounds 4640 Telegraph Rd, Intersections of MD Rts 273 & 213, Elkton, Cecil County www.fairhillraces.com 410-398-2578, 1-800-CECIL-95 June 1 Garrett County Celtic Festival Friendsville Community Park Old River Rd, Friendsville, Garrett County www.gccelticfestival.com 1-888-387-5237 Famous horse race and the middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown promising annual festivities from the Infieldfest to a Balloon Fest. d $ May 18-19 Wine in the Woods Merriweather Post Pavillion 5950 Symphony Woods Rd, Columbia, Howard County www.wineinthewoods.com 410-313-4700 An annual steeplechase horse race since 1934 with parimutuel betting, vendors and children's entertainment from face painting to pony rides. d $ Festival of Celtic heritage and culture with Irish dancers, pipes and drum performances, food/drink, an artisan marketplace and kids’ activities. d $ June 1-2 Frederick Festival of the Arts Carroll Creek, Frederick, Frederick County www.frederickartscouncil.org 301-662-4190 Hampstead Day Wine fest bringing together music, food and tastings from 25 Maryland wineries and voted "Best Annual Festival in Howard County" by Howard Magazine . d $ Arcadia Volunteer Fire Compary Carnival Grounds 5415 Arcadia Ave, Upperco, Baltimore County www.hampsteadlionsclub.org 443-250-5165 May 19 Caroline Paddlefest Launch from Greensboro Greensboro-Denton, Caroline County www.carolinechamber.org/paddlefest 410-479-4638 City event hosting over 90 craft vendors, delicious foods, a car and tractor show and family entertainment from a puppet show to an inflatable slide. d Festival of arts presenting the finest national artists and exceptional musical talent held along Carroll Creek Park in the heart of downtown. Smith Island Art Festival June 1-10 Annapolis Arts Week Various locations Annapolis, Anne Arundel County www.annapolisartsweek.com Smith Island Center 20846 Caleb Jones Rd, Ewell, Somerset County www.smithislandexperience.com 410-425-3351 Event with a 7.7-mile paddle down the Choptank River and family-friendly festival at the Yacht Club with entertainment, food, vendors, prizes and more. Memorial Day event of local art and cultural heritage with more than 30 arts and crafts booths, regional foods and delicious Smith Island cake. d Gaithersburg Book Festival A weeklong celebration of local arts in Annapolis with festivals, block parties, live music, performing arts, exhibits, galleries and workshops. Hall Grounds Gaithersburg City, Montgomery County www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org 301-258-6350 May 26 Soft Shell Fair Crisfield City Dock 1300 W Main St, Crisfield, Somerset County www.crisfieldevents.com 410-968-2500, 1-800-782-3913 June 1-August 31 Summer Evening Concerts at Boordy Vineyards Boordy Vineyards 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, Baltimore County www.boordy.com/page-332904/events-at-boordy.html 410-592-5015 A celebration of the written word inspiring literary conversation and featuring award-winning authors and best-sellers in a quaint, park-like setting. May 23-26 12th Annual DelFest Music Festival Allegany County Fairgrounds 11400 Moss Ave, Cumberland, Allegany County www.delfest.com 301-777-5132 Day of feasting on fresh crab cakes and soft crabs or famous Maryland Blue Crabs featuring entertainment, a Watermen's Hall of Fame and more. d Concert series at the winery offering tastings, picnicking and dancing under the stars to popular performances on Saturday nights in the summer. d $ May 26-28 Hometown Holidays Downtown Rockville Montgomery County www.rockvillehometownholidays.com 240-314-8620 June 2 Children's Day on the Farm Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, Calvert County www.jefpat.org 410-586-8501 One of the country's largest family-friendly music festivals celebrating the rich legacy of Del McCoury music with world-class bluegrass performances. d $ May 24-26 Chesapeake Beach Stars & Stripes Festival Various locations Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County www.chesapeakebeachmd.gov 410-257-2230 A Memorial Day weekend event presenting more than 30 musical performances, a food festival, parade, activities for kids and more family-friendly fun. d A day for kids celebrating Southern Maryland's rich agricultural heritage with demonstrations, hands-on activities, tractor parade, vendors and rides. May 27 Annual Memorial Day Parade Historic Downtown Main St, Westminster, Carroll County 443-745-1948 Delmarva Soap Box Derby A commemoration in remembrance of the United States military serving our country and featuring a traditional Memorial Day Ceremony and family events. d Downtown Federalsburg W Central Ave, Caroline County www.soapboxderby.org/delmarva.aspx 410-754-3054 Parade at 10am; Main Street Ceremony at 11am; Westminster Cemetery, Church Street. d Chestertown Tea Party A traditional kids’ competition (ages 7-12) featuring cars racing downhill for a big trophy, prize money and a trip to the world championship race. d Historic Chestertown Kent County www.chestertownteaparty.com 410-778-0416 Ridgely Strawberry Festival Downtown Ridgely Caroline County www.ridgelylions.org/strawberry-festival June 2-15 The National Music Festival at Washington College Countywide Kent County www.nationalmusic.us 410-778-2064 Day of re-enactments recalling the Tea Party of May 1774 with a parade, distance run/walk, displays of Colonial life, crafts, local food and music. A day of fun for the whole family with games for kids, live entertainment, crafts, exhibits, the Strawberry Chase 5K Run/Walk and strawberries galore. Festival bringing together world-class mentors and gifted musicians on the cusp of their professional careers for 35 concerts and 200 open rehearsals. d $ 44 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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