Havre de Grace Museums Present: Fish, Fowl & Folk Festival In The Street September Museum Grounds Lafayette St, Havre de Grace, Harford County www.explorehavredegrace.com 410-939-2100 Downtown Frederick N Market from Patrick to 7th Sts, Frederick County www.celebratefrederick.com 301-600-2489 September 21-22 Artsfest Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Ctr 13470 Dowell Rd, Dowell, Calvert County www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/node/19 410-326-4640 Collective event between Havre de Grace museums featuring crafts, performance artists, demonstrations, music, food and beautiful water views. d Festival in the streets of downtown including a mile run, musical performances, beer and wine garden experience, kids’ activities, crafts and more. Skipjack Bike Tour & Run September 15 Bel Air Festival for the Arts Shamrock Park Hickory Ave, Bel Air, Harford County www.belairfestival.com 443-616-6708 Top-rated outdoor and weekend arts festival with 170 local artists, street performers, children's activities, food, wine and beer in a scenic setting. d $ Events | Deal Island-Chance Fire Co. 10090 Deal Island Rd, Deal Island, Somerset County www.dealislandchancevfd.com 410-784-2335 Maryland Wine Festival A chance to skip across the bay with 10 to 100-mile bike rides through Eastern Shore landscapes, across islands and benefiting local firefighters. d $ Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, Carroll County www.marylandwine.org/mwf 1-800-654-4656 Wings and Wheels Expo Arts festival featuring 350 artisans, photographers and juried craftsman alongside fine art, food, entertainment and kids’ activities in Shamrock Park. d A tasting of Maryland wines, continuous on-stage entertainment, crafts and delicious cuisine. d $ See ad on page 49. Hagerstown Regional Airport 18434 Showalter Rd, Hagerstown, Washington County www.wingsandwheelsexpo.com Groovefest: Blues, Brews and BBQ Downtown Cambridge Poplar & Race Sts, Dorchester County www.downtowncambridge.org 410-221-1871 September 22 Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race Long Wharf Park High & Water Sts, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.skipjack-nathan.org/events/currentrace.html 410-228-7141 An exposition of land and air vehicles featuring plane rides, the largest variety of vintage Fairchild Aircraft and classic planes, cars and trucks. d September 8 Silver Spring Jazz Festival Silver Spring Civic Bldg 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, Montgomery County www.silverspringdowntown.com/silver-spring-jazz-festival 240-777-2060 Music and food festival featuring local tunes and cuisines in the form of soul, funk, jazz and blues as well as barbecue and brews downtown. d $ September 15-16 Native American Festival Vienna Ball Park Market St & Elliott Island Rd, Vienna, Dorchester County www.turtletracks.org 410-376-3889 Heritage race of skipjacks, Maryland's state boat, hosting a parade, food vendors and traditional oystering vessels racing across the Choptank River. d September 23 Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase Historic High St 100-300 blocks of High St, Cambridge, Dorchester County www.dorchesterarts.org 410-228-7782 Free annual event in Downtown Silver Spring featuring a variety of jazz performances held outdoors from straight ahead to smooth and Latin varieties. d September 12-15 Delmarva Bike Week Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 6400 Hobbs Rd, Salisbury, Wicomico County www.delmarvabikeweek.com 410-548-4914, 1-800-332-TOUR A heritage event featuring traditional Native American dancers, singers, drumming, crafts, artist demos, silent auctions and authentic food dishes. d $ Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Festival Outstanding Dreams Farm 24480 Pinetown Rd, Preston, Caroline County www.outstandingdreamsfarm.com 410-673-2002 An art walk and street festival showcasing juried fine arts and crafts, dance, live music, maritime heritage, fun for kids and Eastern Shore cuisine. d September 26-29 Westminster Fallfest Westminster City Park Longwell Parking Lot, Westminster, Carroll County www.westminsterfallfest.com 410-751-5501 Delmarva's premier motorcycle rally featuring national vendors, food, live musical entertainment on a boardwalk or ocean stage, bike shows and more. Annual festival featuring handcrafted alpaca fiber goods, food, arts and crafts, children's activities, fiber arts demonstrations and lovable alpacas. September 13-15 Steam Show Days Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, Carroll County www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org 410-386-3880 September 19-22 Sunfest Inlet Parking Lot 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Worcester County www.ococean.com/sunfest 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 Largest county event with more than 100 craft and commercial vendors, carnival rides and games, musical entertainment and stands serving up fair food. d September 27-28 Wine on the Beach Inlet Parking Lot 809 S Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, Worcester County www.winefest.com 410-289-2800, 1-800-626-2326 A celebration of steam engines showcasing antique farming machinery and cars, steam and gas engines, tractor races, working demos and flea markets. d OC's biggest and best festival with four dynamic days of food, live music, kids’ activities and unique arts and crafts under four huge big-top tents. September 13-21 Great Frederick Fair Eventplex at Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, Frederick County www.thegreatfrederickfair.com 301-663-5895 September 20-22 Fiddler's Convention Downtown Berlin 14 S Main St, Worcester County www.berlinchamber.org 410-641-4775 Beach festival hosting wineries from across Maryland, microbrews, Delmarva cuisine, arts and crafts and musical performances on a stage in the sand. d September 27-October 6 Capital Challenge Horse Show Show Place Arena 14900 Pennsylvania Ave, Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County www.capitalchallenge.org 301-952-7999 Fair featuring rides, agricultural and brewing contests, home arts and crafts displays, livestock shows, children's activities and a demolition derby. $ Three days of fine bluegrass music and fiddling for cash prizes (adults and youth) as well as various bluegrass competitions, food and craft vendors. d September 14 Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival Downtown Towson 400 Washington Ave, Baltimore County www.aaculturalfestival.com 410-645-0765 September 21 Appalachian Festival Frostburg State University 101 Braddock Rd, Frostburg, Allegany County www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival 301-687-3124 Event drawing competition from across the country and exhibiting quality equestrian skills in the ring with each horse demonstration and circuit. $ Event preserving the rich, thriving traditions of the African-American community through renowned entertainers, local businesses and 40,000 attendees. d Day of mountain heritage featuring Appalachian musical concerts, local theater, a symposium, arts and crafts and culture in Western Maryland. d 48 ✥ VISITMARYLAND.ORG | 1-877-333-4455 KEY TO SYMBOLS d = Disability Accessible $ = Admission c = Maryland Green Travel Partner
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