Matchless Maryland American Visionary Art Museum Immerse yourself in a wonderland created by self-taught artists. Here, you’ll find exhibits like giant mirrored eggs, robots made from the remnants of household items and Fifi — a fluffy, 15-foot-tall pink poodle who competes annually in the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race when teams drive amphibious sculptures through downtown and into the Inner Harbor. DelFest This four-day Cumberland festival celebrates bluegrass legend Del McCoury and promises a toe-tapping good time. Along with world-class musicians, expect late-night jam sessions, yoga, kid zones, food and local arts. If you’ve been known to make a fiddle wail or a banjo sing, check out the DelFest Academy for instruction from The Travelin’ McCourys and other greats. Additional palette pleasers Artscape , Baltimore : America’s largest free art festival spans city blocks and features living sculptures, interactive pieces, live music and eclectic vibes. Mountain City Traditional Arts , Frostburg : Explore Maryland’s Appalachian art scene through workshops and classes, admire local artwork and shop for heritage pieces to take back home. Vanadu Art House , Hyattsville : We bet you’ll take a shine to this house that looks like it was designed by the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz , not to mention its steampunk-inspired art cars. Toby’s Dinner Theatre , Columbia : Sing for your supper during musical-theater performances (think Grease and Escape to Margaritaville ) backed by a live orchestra. Clockwise from top left: American Visionary Art Museum; Justin Tsucalas Also worth standing ovations Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation , Hyattsville : Revel in weekly shows starring top area musicians, workshops and Saturday blues jams at this historical community gathering spot. Rob’s Bluegrass Barn , Westminster : BYOB and drop a donation for the singers and strummers at this restored dairy barn. The Rolling Rib Part II , Upper Marlboro : Named Food & Wine ’s Best Maryland Barbecue in 2022, this joint offers a symphony of soul-food flavors via ribs, brisket, greens and okra. The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground , Rohrersville : Let birdsong be your alarm clock when you snooze in these fairy and hobbit homes, as well as treehouses. Hank Dietle’s Tavern , Rockville Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival Annapolis Songwriters Festival Capital Jazz Festival , Columbia Oceans Calling Festival , Ocean City American Visionary Art Museum Artscape Bruce Snake Gabrielson’s Surf Art Gallery and Museum , Chesapeake Beach Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center , Solomons Catoctin Colorfest , Thurmont Blue Moon Rising , McHenry Dip your brush into more art festivals. Rock out at live music venues across the state. VISITMARYLAND.ORG 51
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