June 2-16 Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival Countywide PO Box 461, Easton, Talbot County www.chesapeakechambermusic.org 410-819-0380 Honfest June 23-24 Heritage Days Countywide Montgomery County www.heritagemontgomery.org 301-515-0753 EVENTS | May –June A series of concerts across two music-filled weeks offering extraordinary performances by 15 musicians from the world stage and renowned ensembles. d $ A festival celebrating the heritage of all things Baltimore and honoring the working women or "Hons" who helped make Baltimore the great city it is. d June 7-9 Capital Jazz Fest Merriweather Post Pavillion 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, Howard County www.capitaljazz.com/fest 301-780-9300 June 15 Annual Tri-State Wing-Off and Music Festival Ali Ghan Shrine Club 13100 Ali Ghan Rd, Cumberland, Allegany County www.tristatewingoff.com 301-722-4173 Countywide festival of local heritage with the history of regional trades, arts and culture and outdoor recreation from hiking to walking tours. d July 2-4 4th of July Countywide Kent County www.kentcounty.com 410-778-0416 Weekend of jazz and soul throughout a multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival delivering more than just a concert, but a soulful experience. d $ Largest wing festival in the region featuring wing tasting and judging, musical concerts throughout the day and one Tri-State Wing-Off Champion. d $ Downtown Centerville Queen Anne's County www.marylandwine.com/drinkmaryland 410-758-1180 Drink Maryland Events across the county including a Flat 5 Race, parades, games, food, entertainment and fireworks preceding a list of Watermen's Day activities. June 8 Charles County Artsfest La Plata Town Hall 305 Queen Anne St, La Plata, Charles County www.charlescountyarts.org 301-392-5900 July 4 43rd Annual Frostburg Elks Derby Day Main St, Frostburg, Allegany County www.downtownfrostburg.com/events/derby-day-2 301-689-6474 A premier outdoor food and wine, cider, beer and spirits festival showcasing local farmers, produce, music, food, artisans, fine arts and authors. Celebration of the arts featuring visual, performing and literary arts, plus local history, kids’ art activities and great Southern Maryland cuisine. d June 15-16 Maryland Lavender Festival at Springfield Manor Springfield Manor Winery, Distillery & Brewery 11836 Auburn Rd, Thurmont, Frederick County www.springfieldmanor.com/lavender-fields.html 301-271-0099 A fun-filled day for children (ages 9-13) featuring handmade soapbox cars racing down Main Street, good food, good company and exciting competition. d Dragon Boat Festival Celebrate Charles: A Fun Filled Fourth North Beach Boardwalk North Beach, Calvert County www.endhungercalvert.org/dragonboat 410-257-5672 Regency Furniture Stadium 11765 St. Linus Dr, Waldorf, Charles County www.charlescountymd.gov/celebratecharles 301-259-2500, 1-800-766-3386 Traditional Chinese holiday near the summer solstice animating the charming town of North Beach with a family-friendly atmosphere and local vendors. A festival held in a lavender field with picturesque views, artisan vendors, music, glasses and bottles of wine, pints of beer and distilled spirits. Family-friendly Independence Day celebration with musical performances, food vendors, a baseball game, Family Fun Zone and fireworks at night. d OC Air Show Interstate Wine Festival Washington County Agricultural Education Ctr 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Washington County www.valleywinefest.com 301-991-2373 16th St Beach Ocean City, Worcester County ocairshow.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Concert & Fireworks Northside Park N Division & 125th Sts, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Up to 20 Maryland wineries and tastings, 10 restaurants, live music, an art fair, karaoke and more benefiting the Girls, Inc., of Washington County. d $ St. Mary's County Fairground 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County www.visitstmarysmd.com 240-895-4994 An expo of aircraft and piloting visible along the entire length of the boardwalk and including stunts by the Blue Angels for an inspirational show. Free concert and fireworks show on the beach at Division Street and Northside Park featuring gorgeous sights and sounds illuminating the evening. St. Mary's County Crab Festival June 15-17 Columbia Festival of the Arts Various locations Columbia, Howard County www.columbiafestival.org 410-715-3044 Frederick's Fourth -An Independence Day Celebration Baker Park Corner of Carroll & Bentz Sts, Frederick, Frederick County www.celebratefrederick.com 301-600-2489 Annual festival of crab culture including local seafood, a car and bike show, regional crafters, musical performances, children's activities and more. $ June 8-9 51st Annual Heritage Days Washington St, Cumberland, Allegany County www.heritagedaysfestival.com 301-722-0037 Series of arts festivals featuring world-class performances, exhibitions, concerts, family activities, classes, workshops and community dialogues. d $ Celebration featuring regional and national entertainment across two stages, bathtub races, a volleyball tournament, chili cookoff and fireworks. June 17 Return to Goat Island Paddle Festival Sturgis Park River St, Snow Hill, Worcester County www.returntogoatisland.com 410-289-8787 Fire on the Mountain A fun event surrounding the traditional beginning of summer with history, festival food, entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities and more. d Wisp Resort overlooking Deep Creek Lake McHenry, Garrett County www.visitdeepcreek.com/pages/ fireonthemountainfireworksdisplay 301-387-4386, 1-888-387-5237 Blue & Gray Days Fort Lincoln, Point Lookout State Park 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, St. Mary's County www.visitstmarysmd.com 301-872-5688 A celebration of the paddling lifestyle with a SUP/ kayak/Surfski and kids’ Walk on Water race for a chance to win $5,000 and goat naming rights. Fireworks display over Marsh Mountain launching from Wisp Resort and best seen from the banks or a boat on the waters of Deep Creek Lake. d Germantown Glory June 22 BeerFest at Historic St. Mary's City 18751 Hogaboom Ln, St. Mary's City, St. Mary's County www.stmaryscitybeerfest.org 240-895-4990 South Germantown Recreational Park 14501 Schaeffer Rd, Takoma Park, Montgomery County www.montgomerycountymd.gov/rec Living history events surrounding Civil War sites featuring military demonstrations at a former war prison/camp located at Point Lookout State Park. $ Fourth of July event drawing thousands to enjoy musical performances, a list of food vendors and a fireworks show at night inside this 695-acre park. d Annual festival of beer, food and music with select craft brew samples, local cuisines, artisans, demonstrations, activities and musical performances. $ Havre de Grace Carnival & July 4th Celebration Downtown Havre de Grace Harford County www.explorehavredegrace.com 410-939-2100, 1-800-851-7756 Large community Independence Day event in Havre de Grace featuring a carnival, parade, concert, activities for kids and amazing waterfront fireworks. d DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 45 Events | June -July The Avenue 36th St, Hampden, Baltimore www.honfest.net 410-243-1230
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