Chesapeake Highlights | April 2009
Celebrate the Good Life
Awaken your palate and celebrate culinary genius at this epicurean festival.
The St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival will welcome gourmands April 24–26 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. National and local celebrity chefs and sommeliers will share expert insight at this annual favorite, which includes wine tastings, delicious food, live entertainment, and more. 443-205-2185 or
Stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com.
We Are the Champions
The best Division I college ice hockey teams battle for supremacy in D.C.
Washington, D.C. plays host to the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Ice Hockey Championships at the “Phone Booth,” aka Verizon Center. Who will stand tall in goal? Who will fire the game-winning shot? Who will claim top honors and earn their place in the history books? Find out this April 9–11. 410-547-SEAT or
Verizoncenter.com.
Sporty and Sophisticated
Cross-town croquet rivals and ultimate lawn party take over St. John’s College.
You know spring has arrived when the St. John’s College Johnnies and the Naval Academy Mids dust off their mallets and prepare for battle—croquet style. The 27th annual Annapolis Cup croquet match takes place on the sprawling front lawn at St. John’s College in Annapolis, which also boasts the largest lawn party in town. 410-626-2539 or
Stjohnscollege.edu.
Over the Hills and Through the Woods
Nostalgic steeplechase horse racing returns to Roedown Farm.
On April 5th, the 35th annual running of the Marlborough Hunt Races takes place, rain or shine, at Roedown Farm in Davidsonville. The crowd pleasing, festive event features an eleven race card, tailgate and hat competitions, food and drink vendors, and plenty of excitement. Maryland steeplechase horse racing dates back to 1873 and features the jumping of fences while traversing a countryside course. 410-798-8275 or
Marylandsteeplechasing.com.
Land a Lunker, Plan to Party
Trophy rockfish season opens with annual catch-and-release tournament.
Now in its eighth year, the Boatyard Bar & Grill Fishing Tournament and Party invites anglers to compete for largest striped bass bragging rights. The tourney and shore celebration takes place on April 18th at the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Eastport, Annapolis. The only trophy season tournament endorsed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources features a 4:30 p.m. fish measure-in (digital photos), followed by an awards ceremony and gala party with live music by D’Vibe & Conga. 410-216-6206 or
Boatyardbarandgrill.com.
Welcome Back America’s Pastime
Baseball returns to the diamond this April.
There’s plenty of action on the local baseball diamonds this month. See tomorrow’s major league stars with the Bowie Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium (phenom Matt Wieters is pictured), beginning April 16th vs. Akron Aeros. The Baltimore Orioles resume play at Camden Yards April 6th vs. the New York Yankees, while the Washington Nationals open Nationals Park April 13 vs. Philadelphia Phillies. Visit Baysox.com, Orioles.mlb.com, or
Nationals.mlb.com for ticket information.
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