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By Lisa A. Lewis
brIf you’re looking for something fun to do, you’re definitely in luck. There’s a variety of exciting events taking place this weekend. From festivals that you eagerly look forward to every year to more unique activities, there’s something for everyone.
brJoin fellow boating enthusiasts at the 32nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5p.m., where you’ll see an amazing collection of small craft. Sailing skiffs, rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, prams, and other unique boats are on display in the water and on land.
brMany of the boats’ owners are even available to share their boating knowledge and experiences. So feel free to strike up a conversation.
brThis exciting two-day festival also features a small craft race on the Miles River, scenic Miles River cruises aboard the Winnie Estelle, boat-building workshops, maritime demonstrations, live music, great food, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students with ID, and $6 for children ages 6 to 17. CBMM members and children under age 6 are admitted free.
brBut wait, there’s more: To commemorate this special occasion, the town of St. Michaels is celebrating the art of “small craft.” Enjoy “small plates” and nautical-themed dishes prepared by chefs. Check out the weekend specials at the boutiques and galleries. And make sure you stop by the Historic Mill and sample their locally made handcrafted small batch craft rum, beer, and wine. br
brThis exciting event is not just a festival; it’s a community celebration. Join CBMM and St. Michaels for a weekend of festivities you won’t want to miss.
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Fun Fact
brBuilt in Crisfield, Maryland, by Noah T. Evans in 1920, the Winnie Estelle joined CBMM’s floating fleet of historic boats in April 2014.
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brIf you’re looking for something really unique to do, head to the Annapolis Fringe Festival on Saturday. An exciting event that focuses on the performing arts, the festival includes theater, dance, puppetry, film, visual arts, and much more. Artists range from amateurs to professionals, and performances are geared towards families during the day and adults at night.
brAt 4 p.m., the first block of West Street closes to traffic. The Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps kicks off the festival with a parade at 5 p.m. Festival performances are held at indoor and outdoor venues up and down West Street from circle to circle. The street reopens at midnight.
brEven admission to the Fringe Festival is unique. You buy a button for $5 that allows you access to all free events and provides discounts at participating stores, bars, and restaurants throughout the festival. Most of the performances are free. But if you want to attend an event that has an admission fee, simply show your button, and you can buy a ticket.
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What are Fringe Festivals?
brSound like fun? Good. But what exactly are Fringe Festivals? Well, quite simply, they are:
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brGather the entire family, and head to Chessie Jam: A Children’s Music Festival on Saturday from noon-6p.m. at Pier Six Pavilion. Watch your child’s eyes light up with delight as he or she sings and dances to performances by Milkshake, Recess Monkey, Father Goose, Justin Roberts, and Biz Markie from Yo Gabba Gabba. This fun-filled festival also includes face painting, an instrument petting zoo, a storybook village, a moon bounce, a photo booth, tie-dying, and many more fun and interactive activities. General admission tickets are $30.
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Q & A
brQ: Who invented the moon bounce?
brA: The first inflatable structure was designed in 1959 by John Scurlock in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was experimenting with inflatable covers for tennis courts when he noticed that his employees enjoyed jumping on the covers.
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Check out some other exciting events taking place this weekend.
Annapolis/Anne Arundel County:
Eastern Shore:
Regional:
brbrTo view more events taking place this weekend, please browse our online calendar. And be sure to follow What’s Up? on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
brIf you’re looking for something fun to do, you’re definitely in luck. There’s a variety of exciting events taking place this weekend. From festivals that you eagerly look forward to every year to more unique activities, there’s something for everyone.
brJoin fellow boating enthusiasts at the 32nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Small Craft Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5p.m., where you’ll see an amazing collection of small craft. Sailing skiffs, rowing shells, kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, prams, and other unique boats are on display in the water and on land.
brMany of the boats’ owners are even available to share their boating knowledge and experiences. So feel free to strike up a conversation.
brThis exciting two-day festival also features a small craft race on the Miles River, scenic Miles River cruises aboard the Winnie Estelle, boat-building workshops, maritime demonstrations, live music, great food, and much more. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students with ID, and $6 for children ages 6 to 17. CBMM members and children under age 6 are admitted free.
brBut wait, there’s more: To commemorate this special occasion, the town of St. Michaels is celebrating the art of “small craft.” Enjoy “small plates” and nautical-themed dishes prepared by chefs. Check out the weekend specials at the boutiques and galleries. And make sure you stop by the Historic Mill and sample their locally made handcrafted small batch craft rum, beer, and wine. br
brThis exciting event is not just a festival; it’s a community celebration. Join CBMM and St. Michaels for a weekend of festivities you won’t want to miss.
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Fun Fact
brBuilt in Crisfield, Maryland, by Noah T. Evans in 1920, the Winnie Estelle joined CBMM’s floating fleet of historic boats in April 2014.
br____________________________________________________
brIf you’re looking for something really unique to do, head to the Annapolis Fringe Festival on Saturday. An exciting event that focuses on the performing arts, the festival includes theater, dance, puppetry, film, visual arts, and much more. Artists range from amateurs to professionals, and performances are geared towards families during the day and adults at night.
brAt 4 p.m., the first block of West Street closes to traffic. The Annapolis Drum and Bugle Corps kicks off the festival with a parade at 5 p.m. Festival performances are held at indoor and outdoor venues up and down West Street from circle to circle. The street reopens at midnight.
brEven admission to the Fringe Festival is unique. You buy a button for $5 that allows you access to all free events and provides discounts at participating stores, bars, and restaurants throughout the festival. Most of the performances are free. But if you want to attend an event that has an admission fee, simply show your button, and you can buy a ticket.
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What are Fringe Festivals?
brSound like fun? Good. But what exactly are Fringe Festivals? Well, quite simply, they are:
Uncensored. No one gets upset about swearing or nudity.- brOpen to participation. Ticket prices and production fees are low.
- brOriginal. They feature a wide array of original material.
Rapid-fire. Typically, technical elements are minimal, and shows are brief.- brRich in History. The concept first started in 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival that played concurrently with the Edinburgh International Festival. In 1948, Robert Kemp, a local journalist, gave it the name “Fringe.”
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brGather the entire family, and head to Chessie Jam: A Children’s Music Festival on Saturday from noon-6p.m. at Pier Six Pavilion. Watch your child’s eyes light up with delight as he or she sings and dances to performances by Milkshake, Recess Monkey, Father Goose, Justin Roberts, and Biz Markie from Yo Gabba Gabba. This fun-filled festival also includes face painting, an instrument petting zoo, a storybook village, a moon bounce, a photo booth, tie-dying, and many more fun and interactive activities. General admission tickets are $30.
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Q & A
brQ: Who invented the moon bounce?
brA: The first inflatable structure was designed in 1959 by John Scurlock in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was experimenting with inflatable covers for tennis courts when he noticed that his employees enjoyed jumping on the covers.
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Check out some other exciting events taking place this weekend.
Annapolis/Anne Arundel County:
- Driven to Clarity Acoustic Trio Live at the Federal House Bar & Grille – Thursday, October 2, 8 p.m. at Federal House Bar & Grille, Annapolis.
- USO BWI Harvest Fling – Friday, October 3, 7 p.m. at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Hanover.
- Saturday Wine Tasting – Saturday, October 4, 11 a.m. at Wine Cellars of Annapolis.
- Lady Rizo – Saturday, October 4, 9 p.m. at Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis.
- Peter James – Sunday, October 5, 4 p.m. at Sam’s on the Waterfront, Annapolis.
Eastern Shore:
- Annual A-MAZE-ING Corn Maze – Friday, October 3, 5 p.m. at Pintail Point, Queenstown.
- R/C Laser Championship – Saturday, October 4, 8 a.m. at Rock Hall Yacht Club, Rock Hall.
- Snack Cruise – Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. at Chestertown Marina, Chestertown.
- First Saturday Guided Walk – Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. at Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely.
- Waterman’s Triathlon Festival – Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m. at Rock Hall Landing Marina, Rock Hall.
Regional:
- Symbols of Honor: Heraldry and Family History in Shakespeare’s England – Friday, October 3, 10 a.m. at Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C.
- Jarabe de Palo – Saturday, October 4, 8 p.m. at Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore.
- Animal Enrichment Day – Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m. at Maryland Zoo, Baltimore.
brbrTo view more events taking place this weekend, please browse our online calendar. And be sure to follow What’s Up? on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
