Compiled by Caley Breese, Andrew Reed, and Cate Reynolds
As the temperatures begin to warm and spring fades away, it’s time to start filling your summer calendar. Whether you’re hoping to indulge in delicious food, enjoy live music, explore local history, or finally conquer your rollercoaster fear, our 2019 summer entertainment guide is filled with local options—and a few road trips—to keep you busy all summer long.
Please note: Based on the writers’ research, we strived to provide the most up-to-date and accurate information; however, we recommend checking the event websites for the most recent updates and policies. Please consider that although many of these events do allow children, the listings marked “family-friendly” are those that advertised kid-friendly activities or those that our writers felt appealed to children.
CULINARY EXCURSIONS
If you’re craving some sweet and juicy strawberries or perhaps a refreshing craft beer, these mouthwatering events are sure to satisfy you. Here are some of our favorites to choose from this summer.
Food
Baltimore Wine & Food Festival, Saturday, May 11th, 12–5 p.m. (VIP opens at 11 a.m.); Harbor Point Central Plaza, Inner Harbor, Baltimore; Bmorewine.com
Baltimore Seafood Festival, Saturday, September 14th, 12–7 p.m.; Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore; Baltimoreseafoodfest.com
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Saturday, June 15th, 2–6 p.m. (VIP opens at 12 p.m.); Southpointe, National Harbor; Beerandbourbon.com
Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival
Saturday, June 22nd, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Session 1); 5–9 p.m. (Session 2); Harbor Point Central Plaza, Inner Harbor, Baltimore; Saturday, August 24th, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Session 1); 5–9 p.m. (Session 2); Southpointe, National Harbor; Mdcrabfest.com
Maryland Fiesta Latina, Sunday, July 21st, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville; Abceventsinc.com/md-fiesta-latina
Maryland Food Truck Festival, Saturday, June 15th, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville; Saturday, July 13th, 11 a.m.-7p.m.; Herrington Harbour North, Tracys Landing; Sunday, July 21st, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Kinder Farm Park, Millersville; Saturday, August 10th, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Jefferson Patterson Park, St. Leonard; Marylandfoodtruckfestival.com
Maryland Seafood Festival, Saturday, September 7th, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday, September 8th, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis; Abceventsinc.com/maryland-seafood-festival
National Wine & Food Festival, Saturday, May 4th, 1–6 p.m. (VIP opens at 12 p.m.); Sunday, May 5th, 12–6 p.m.; National Harbor, Fort Washington; Wineandfoodnh.com
Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast, Friday, August 2nd, 5–8 p.m.; Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis; Annapolisrotary.org/crabfeast
Seafood Feast-I-Val, Saturday, August 10th, 1–6 p.m.; Sailwinds Park, Cambridge; Seafoodfeastival.com; 410-228-1211
Soft Shell Festival, Sunday, May 26th, 12–4 p.m.; Crisfield City Dock, Crisfield; Crisfieldevents.com
Strawberry Festival, Sunday, May 26th, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Martin Sutton Memorial Park, Ridgely; Ridgelylions.org/strawberry-festival; 443-786-2547
Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival, Saturday, June 1st, 12–5 p.m. (VIP opens at 11 a.m.); Southpointe, National Harbor; tacobeertequila.com
Taste of Cambridge
Saturday, July 13th, 5–10 p.m.; Downtown Cambridge, Cambridge; Downtowncambridge.org; 443-477-0843
Taste of the Chesapeake, Thursday, September 26th, 6–9 p.m.; Crowne Plaza Annapolis, Annapolis; Allianceforthebay.org; 443-949-0575
Taste of Three Cities Food Truck Festival, Saturday, June 1st, 12–9 p.m.; Patterson Park, Baltimore; 410-960-9908
Tilghman Island Seafood Festival, Saturday, July 20th, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tilghman Island Volunteer Fire Department, Tilghman; Tourtalbot.org
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival, Saturday, July 27th, 12–11 p.m.; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Lutherville-Timonium; Trifectafestival.com
Vintage Virginia Wine & Food Festival, Saturday, June 1st, 12–6 p.m.; Sunday, June 2nd, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Bull Run Special Events Center, Centreville, VA; Vintagevirginia.com
Beer, Wine, Spirits
Baltimore Wine Fest, Saturday, June 15th, 12–7 p.m.; Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore; Baltimorewinefest.com; 410-409-7123
Blazers. Bourbon. Cigars, Thursday, September 26th, 6–9 p.m. (VIP opens at 5 p.m.); William Paca House and Garden, Annapolis; Annapolis.org; 410-267-7619
Brew at the Zoo, Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, 1–7 p.m.; Maryland Zoo, Baltimore; Marylandzoo.org; 410-396-7102
Downtown Cambridge Beer Festival, Saturday, May 18th, 1–6 p.m.; Downtown Cambridge; Downtowncambridge.org; 443-477-0843
DrinkMaryland: A Maryland Makers Festival, Saturday, June 15th, 12–5 p.m.; Centreville; Townofcentreville.org; 410-758-1180
Kegs and Corks, Saturday, August 17th, 1–7 p.m.(VIP Early Access opens at 12 p.m.); Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville; Kegsandcorksfest.com; 410-507-2186; 410-507-2102
Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Saturday, May 11th, 12–5 p.m. (GA opens at 1:30 p.m.); Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick; Mdcraftbeerfestival.com
Pints For Paws, Saturday, June 15th, 2-6 p.m.; Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis; Aacspca.org
St. Michaels Brewfest, Saturday, June 1st, 12–4 p.m.; Downtown St. Michaels; Stmichaelsbrewfest.com
Wine in the Woods, Saturday, May 18th, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, May 19th, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Symphony Woods, Columbia; Wineinthewoods.com
Wine on the Beach, Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Ocean City Inlet, Ocean City; Winefest.com; 410-280-3306
MUSIC
From local concert series to road trip music festivals, here are some outdoor music options that are sure to keep you groovin’.
Concert Series
Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis Towne Centre, Annapolis; Fridays, June 14th through August 23rd; Visitatc.com; 410-573-9050
Bayside Summer Concert Series, Downs Park, Pasadena; Saturdays in June, 6 p.m.; Sundays in September, 4:30 p.m.; Friendsofdownspk.org; 410-685-4333
Concerts in the Country, Layton’s Chance Vineyard, Vienna; Third Saturdays, June through August, 6 p.m.; Laytonschance.com; 410-228-1205
Hatton-Regester Green Spring Concert Series, Hatton-Regester Green, Severna Park; Sundays, May 5th through May 26th, 4 p.m.; Friendsofaatrails.org
Historic London Town and Gardens Summer Concert Series, υ Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater; Sunday, August 4th and 18th, 5 p.m.; Historiclondontown.org; 410-222-1919
Music on the Nanticoke, Water Street, Vienna; May 18th, July 20th, and September 21st, 7 p.m.; Visitdorchester.org
Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series, Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis; Saturdays, Dates TBD; Fqwp.org
Thursdays in the Park, Milstream Park, Centreville; most Thursdays, June 6th through August 29th, 7 p.m.; Queenannescountyarts.com
Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis; Thursdays, June 13th through August 15th, 7 p.m.; Amaritime.org; 410-295-0104
Waterside Music Series, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons; June 1st, July 3rd, and July 26th; Calvertmarinemuseum.com; 410-326-2042
Waugh Chapel Concert Series, Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills; Saturdays, June through August, 7 p.m.; Visitwaughchapel.com
WTMD First Thursdays, Canton Waterfront Park, Baltimore; First Thursdays, May through September, 5:30 p.m.; Wtmd.org; 410-704-8938
Festivals
Bands in the Sand, Saturday, June 8th, 5 p.m.; Philip Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis; Cbf.org; Misspent Youth; Pressing Strings; and more.
Capital Jazz Fest, Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th; Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia; Capitaljazz.com; Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Gladys Knight, Gregory Porter, Brian McKnight, Kem, George Clinton, and more.
Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival, Tuesday, June 4th through Saturday, June 15th; Various locationa throughout Talbot County; Chesapeakemusic.org; Catherine Cho, Violin; Daniel Phillips, Violin/Viola; Yura Lee, Viola; Marcy Rosen, Cello; Peter Stumpf, Cello; Tara Helen O’Connor, Flute; J. Lawrie Bloom, Clarinet; June Han, Harp; Robert McDonald, Piano; Ieva Jukubaviciute, Piano; Catherine Cho, Violin; Carmit Zori, Violin; Maiya Papach, Viola; Marcy Rosen, Cello; Peggy Pearson, Oboe; Diane Walsh, Piano; Trio St. Bernard
Chestertown Jazz Festival, Thursday, September 12th through Saturday, September 14th; Various locations throughout Kent County; Chestertownjazzfestival.org; TBD
DC Jazz Fest, Friday, June 7th through Saturday, June 15th; Various locations throughout Washington, D.C.; Dcjazzfest.org; Stefon Harris & Blackout; Snarky Puppy; Joshua Redman Quartet; Terri Lyne Carrington & Social Science; Michael Franks; Jon Batiste & Stay Human; Joey Alexander Trio; Anat Cohen; Shannon Gunn & The Bullettes; Celebrating Randy Weston; Hailu Mergia; Spaga; Etienne Charles Creole Soul; Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra; Coniece Washington Trio; Olli Soikkeli Trio; Ralph Peterson & Gen-Next Big Band; Sean Jones Dizzy Spellz; El Violin Latino; Evan Harris; Cornerstone; Witness Matlou Trio
DC101 Kerfuffle, Saturday, June 15th, 4:30 p.m.; Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia; Dc101.iheart.com; Greta Van Fleet; Young the Giant; The Revivalists; Tom Morello; Shaed; The Blue Stones
DelFest, Thursday, May 23rd through Sunday, May 26th; Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland; Delfest.com; The Del Mccoury Band; The Travelin’ Mccourys; The String Cheese Incident; Trampled By Turtles; Tyler Childers; Railroad Earth; Sam Bush; I’m With Her Feat. Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’donovan; Yonder Mountain String Band; Keller Williams’ Pettygrass Feat. The Hillbenders; The Marcus King Band; Billy Strings; The Steeldrivers; Sierra Hull; The Gibson Brothers & The Mockingbird Band; Joe Craven & The Sometimers; Larry Keel Experience; Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen; Kitchen Dwellers; Lindsay Lou; Dré & The Gospel Collective; The Broomestix; Front Country; Pixie & The Partygrass Boys; Marty O’reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra.
Eastport A Rockin’, Saturday, June 22nd, 11 a.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum and Back Creek in Eastport; Eastportarockin.com; Lineup TBD
Firefly Music Festival, Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd; Dover International Speedway, Dover, DE; Fireflyfestival.com; Panic! At The Disco; Tyler, The Creator; Zedd; Travis Scott; Kygo; Death Cab For Cutie; Post Malone; Vampire Weekend; DJ Snake; Courtney Barnett; Unknown Mortal Orchestra; Young The Giant; Phosphorescent; Lykke Li; Bloodpop; Gucci Mane; and more.
GrooveFEST, Saturday, September 21st, 5 p.m.; Downtown Cambridge; Downtowncambridge.org; Hoppie Vaughn, Ministers of Soul, and more.
Hot August Music Festival, Saturday, August 17th, 11:30 a.m.; Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville; Hotaugustmusicfestival.com; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong; Turkuaz; Billy Strings; Melvin Seals & JGB; Dirty Grass Players; Samantha Fish; The Lil Smokies; Larry McCray; Travers Brothership; Vanessa Collier; Cedric Burnside; The Old Part of Town
Lake Arbor Jazz Fest, Saturday, July 14th, 1 p.m.; Lake Arbor Community Center, Mitchellville; Lakearborjazz.com; Kim Waters; Kayla Waters; Adam Hawley; Julian Vaughn; Secret Society; We Are One X-Perience Band; Lil Asmar
M3 Rock Festival, Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th; Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia; M3rockfest.com; Whitesnake; Extreme; Warrant; Skid Row; Vince Neil; Kix; Autograph; Bang Tango; Danger Danger; Firehouse; Heavens Edge; Kingdom Come; L.A. Guns; Quiet Riot; Steven Adler; Tora Tora; Vain; Vixen; and more.
Made in America, Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st; Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA; Madeinamericafest.com; Travis Scott, Cardi B, Juice WRLD, and more.
Moonrise Festival, Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th; Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore; Moonrisefestival.com; Lineup TBA
National Folk Festival, Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th, Downtown Salisbury, Nationalfolkfestival.com, Adonis Puentes & the Voice of Cuba Orchestra; Aurelio; Eddie Cotton, Jr.; Hot Club of Cowtown; Innov Gnawa; Jerry Douglas Trio
Nextival, Saturday, July 13th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville; Nextival.com; Lineup TBA
Preakness Infieldfest, Saturday, May 18th, 9 a.m.; Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore; Preakness.com; Kygo; Logic; Diplo; Juice Wrld; Fisher; Frank Walker
Roots Picnic, Saturday, June 1st; The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA; Rootspicnic.com; The Roots; H.E.R; 21 Savage; Lil Baby; The Joe Budden Podcast; Davido; Raphael Saadiq; The Read Podcast; Queen Naija; City Girls; Tank and The Bangas; Blueface; Ari Lennox; Tobe Nwigwe; Moonchild; and more
Sad Summer Festival, Friday, July 12th, 1:30 p.m.; MECU Pavilion, Baltimore; Sadsummerfest.com; The Maine; Mayday Parade; State Champs; The Wonder Years; Mom Jeans; Stand Atlantic; L.I.F.T; Just Friends
Small Town Throw Down, Saturday, September 7th, 1 p.m.; Main Street, Berlin; Berlinmainsteet.com; Lineup TBA
Xponential Festival, Friday, July 26th through Sunday, July 28th; Wiggins Park, Camden, NJ; Xpnfest.org; Hozier, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Blondie, and more.
Outdoor Venues
Jiffy Lube Live , Bristow, Virginia; Bristowamphitheater.com; 5/11: The Who; 5/18: Chris Young, Chris Janson; 5/25: Bob Seger, The Silver Bullet Band; 6/1: Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, John Langston; 6/15: Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson; 6/26: Dead & Company; 7/13: Dierks Bentley, Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes; 7/20: Dave Matthews Band; 7/24: Iron Maiden; 7/27: Hootie & The Blowfish; 7/30: Nelly, TLC, Flo Rida; 7/31: Korn, Alice In Chains; 8/3: Florida Georgia Line, Dan and Shay, Morgan Wallen; 8/10: Brad Paisley, Chris Lane, Riley Green; 8/11: KISS; 8/13 Alice Cooper, Halestorm; 8/14: Santana, The Doobie Brothers; 8/22: Breaking Benjamin; 8/24: Rascal Flatts; 8/25: Zac Brown Band; 9/1: Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira, and Behemoth; 9/7: Jason Aldean, Kane Brown
Merriweather, Columbia, Maryland; Merriweathermusic.com; 5/3–5/5: M3 Rock Festival; 5/14: Slayer, Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse; 5/17: Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Dee Jay Silver; 5/19: DC101 Kerfuffle; 5/31: Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Ray Fulcher; 6/3: Florence + The Machine, Blood Orange; 6/14: Brandi Carlike, Lucius; 6/19: Willie Nelson & Family, Alison Krauss, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real; 6/21: Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Father John Misty, Jade Bird; 6/22: Phish; 6/21: Phish; 7/11: Pitbull 6/23: Thomas Rhett, Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson, Rhett Akins; 7/19: Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World, Ra Ra Riot; 7/23: Lord Huron, Bully; 7/27: 311, Dirty Head, The Interrupters, Dreamers, Bikini Trill; 8/8: Hootie & The Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies; 8/9: Train, Goo Goo Dolls; 8/11: Chris Stapleton, Margo Price, The Marcus King Band; 8/13: Heart, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Elle King; 8/17: The Smashing Pumpkins, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, AFI; 8/22: Beck, Cage the Elephant, Spoon, Sunflower Bean; 8/26: Pentatonix; 9/5: Morrissey; 9/7 The Mighty O.A.R.
MECU Pavilion (Formerly Pier Six Pavilion), Baltimore, Maryland; Mecupavilion.com; 5/11: Bring Me the Horizon; 5/12: Boyz II Men; 5/18: Tash Sultana; 5/21: Greta Van Fleet; 5/28: Anderson .Paak, The Free Nationals; 5/31: Collective Soul, Gin Blossoms; 6/2: Coheed and Cambria, Mastodon, Every Time I Die; 6/13: Slightly Stoopid; 6/22: YES and Asia; 6/26: Chicago; 7/12: Sad Summer Festival; 7/13: moe., Blues Traveler, G. Love; 7/14: Godsmack; 7/18: Steve Miller Band, Marty Stuart; 7/21: Iration, Pepper, Fortunate Youth, Katastro; 7/23: The Struts, The Glorious Sons; 8/1: Greensky Bluegrass; 8/3: KIDZ BOP; 8/5: Why Don’t We; 8/8: Rebelution; 8/11: Jon Bellion; 8/20: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; 8/24: +LIVE+, Bush, Our Lady Peace; 8/25: Beast Coast, Joey Bada$$, Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution, Powers Pleasant, CJ Fly
Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, Pennsylvania; Hersheyentertainment.com; 6/6: Luke Bryan; 7/6: New Kids on the Block; 7/20: Thomas Rhett; 7/27: Breaking Benjamin; 8/17: Florida Georgia Line; 8/18: Backstreet Boys; 8/21: KISS; 8/29: Zac Brown Band; 8/30: Hootie & The Blowfish
ARTS
Whether you’re looking to shop for unique crafts, view beautiful artwork, or enjoy a night of theater, these events are sure to get your creative juices flowing.
Festivals
Art in Nature Photo Festival, Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 11th; The Ward Museum, Salisbury; Wardmuseum.org; 410-742-4988
Artists Paint OC, Wednesday, August 7th through Sunday, August 11th; Various locations throughout Ocean City; Artleagueofoceancity.org; 410-524-9433
Artscape, υ Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st; Station North Arts & Entertainment District, Baltimore; Artscape.org; 410-752-8632
Artsfest, Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons Island; Annmariegarden.org; 410-326-4640
Chesapeake Sea Glass Festival, Saturday, May 18th, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills; Wicomicohumane.org
Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase, Saturday, September 22nd, 12–5 p.m.; Historic High Street, Cambridge; Dorchesterarts.org; 410-228-7782
Maryland Film Festival, Wednesday, May 8th through Sunday, May 12th; Station North Arts and Entertainment District; Mdfilmfest.com; 410-752-8083
North Beach American Film Film Festival, Friday, June 21st through Sunday, June 23rd; North Beach Town Hall and Sally Donaldson Center, North Beach; Nbaff.net
Paint Annapolis, Sunday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 9th; Various locations throughout Annapolis; Mdfedart.com; 410-268-4566
Plein Air Easton, Sunday, July 14th through Sunday, July 21st; Various locations throughout Easton; Pleinaireaston.com; 410-822-7297
Recurring Art Events
First Friday in Chestertown, Downtown Chestertown; First Friday of the month, 5–8 p.m., now through December 6th; Downtownchestertown.org
First Friday Gallery Walk, Downtown Easton; First Friday of the month, 5–8 p.m., now through December 6th; Discovereaston.com
First Sunday Arts Festival, Calvert and West Streets, Downtown Annapolis; First Sunday of the month, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., May 5th through November 3rd; Firstsundayarts.com
Historic Stevensville First Saturday, Stevensville Historic District; First Saturday of the month, now through December 7th; stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org
Second Saturday Art Night Out, Downtown St. Michaels; Second Saturday of the month, year-round; Tourtalbot.org
Second Saturday Art Walk, Downtown Cambridge; Second Saturday of the month, 5 p.m., year-round; visitdorchester.org
Second Friday Art Stroll, Downtown Berlin; Second Friday of the month, 5–8 p.m., May 10th through October 11th; artsinberlin.org
Second Saturdays at the Artsway, Downtown Denton; Second Saturday of the month, 2–4 p.m., year-round; visitcaroline.org
Third Friday, Downtown Salisbury; Third Friday of the month, 5–8 p.m., now through November 15th; 3rdfridaysby.com
Summer Theater
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, $25–66; Summergarden.com; 143 Compromise Street, Annapolis; 410-268-9212; Crazy For You: May 23rd–June 15th; Songs for a New World: June 27th–July 20th; Mamma Mia!: August 1st–September 1st
Chesapeake Shakespeare In-The-Ruins, $17–50; Chesapeakeshakespeare.com; Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, Ellicott City; 410-244-8570; Macbeth: June 7th–June 24th; Love’s Labour’s Lost: June 28th–July 28th
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Transport yourself back in time or celebrate your culture with these festivals. Whether you are looking for a fun weekend with kids, or hoping to enjoy some time with your friends, these events offer food, games, and drinks for everyone!
Festivals and Events
Annapolis Greek Festival, Thursday, May 30th, 4–10 p.m.; Friday, May 31st, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday, June 1st, 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sunday, June 2nd, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Annapolis; Annapolisgreekfestival.org; 410-573-2072
Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Friday, May 24th, 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 25th, 8 a.m.; Sunday, May 26th, 10 a.m.; Downtown Chestertown; Chestertownteaparty.org
Celtic Weekend, Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Historic London Town & Gardens, Edgewater; Historiclondontown.org; 410-222-1919
Maryland Renaissance Festival, Saturdays and Sundays, August 24th through October 20th, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; 1821 Crownsville Road, Crownsville; Rennfest.com; 410-266-7304
Multicultural Festival, υ Saturday, May 4th, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Idlewild Park, Easton; Avalonfoundation.org; 410-822-0345
Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend, Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 11th; Various locations throughout Rock Hall; Rockhallpirates.com
Revolutionary London Town, Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Historic London Town and Gardens, Edgewater; Historiclondontown.org; 410-222-1919
SPORTS, REC, AND THRILLS
Looking for some excitement to add to your week? Cheer on your local sports team, ride a rollercoaster through medieval Europe, or maybe even watch a tractor pull! Here are some fun filled events to add to your calendar.
Local Sports Teams
Baltimore Orioles Baseball, Now through September; Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore; Orioles.com; 2019 Home Opponents: Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners
Baltimore Ravens Football, August (preseason); September through January (regular season); M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore; Baltimoreravens.com; 2019 Home Opponents: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans
Bowie Baysox Baseball, Now through August; Prince George’s Stadium, Bowie; Baysox.com; 301-805-600; 2019 Home Opponents: Richmond Flying Squirrels, Erie SeaWolves, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Akron RubberDucks, Hartford Yard Goats, New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Trenton Thunder, Harrisburg Senators, Altoona Curve, Reading Fightin Phils, Portland Sea Dogs
Chesapeake Bayhawks Lacrosse, June through September; Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis; Thebayhawks.com; 866-994-2957; 2019 Home Opponents: Ohio Machine, Charlotte Hounds, New York Lizards, Boston Cannons, Atlanta Blaze, Florida Launch, Dallas Rattlers, Denver Outlaws
D.C. United Soccer, Now through October; Audi Field, D.C.; Dcunited.com; 2019 Home Opponents: Columbus Crew, Sporting Kansas City, Chicago Fire, San Jose Earthquakes, Orlando City SC, Toronto FC, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Seattle Sounders FC, FC Cincinnati
Delmarva Shorebirds Baseball, Now through August; Perdue Stadium, Salisbury; Theshorebirds.com; 2019 Home Opponents: Greensboro Grasshoppers, Hagerstown Suns, Lakewood BlueClaws, Hickory Crawdads, Greenville Drive, Charleston RiverDogs, Kannapolis Intimidators, West Virginia Power
Washington Nationals Baseball, Now through September; Nationals Park, D.C.; Nationals.com; 2019 Home Opponents: St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians
Washington Redskins Football, August (preseason); September through January (regular season); FedExField, Landover; Redskins.com; 2019 Home Opponents: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
Fairs
Anne Arundel County Fair, Wednesday, September 11th through Sunday, September 15th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville; Aacountyfair.org; 410-923-3400
Caroline-Dorchester County Fair, Wednesday, August 7th through Saturday, August 10th; 4–10 p.m.; Caroline County 4-H Club and Youth Park, Denton; Caroline-dorchestercountyfair.org; 410-479-4030
Kent County Fair, Thursday, July 18th through Saturday, July 20th; Kent Ag Center; Kentcountyfair.org; 410-778-1661
Maryland State Fair, Friday, August 23rd through Monday, September 2nd; 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Lutherville-Timonium; Marylandstatefair.com; 410-252-0200
Queen Anne’s County Fair, Monday, August 12th through Saturday, August 17th; 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; 4-H Park, Centreville; Queenannescofair.com; 443-480-2368
Talbot County Fair, Thursday, July 11th through Saturday, July 13th; Talbot Agricultural and Education Center, Easton; Talbotcountyfair.org; 410-822-8007
Theme Parks
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA, 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA; Buschgardens.com/williamsburg; 757-229-4387; Kid park; coasters, waterpark
Hersheypark, Hershey, PA, 100 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA; Hersheypark.com; 717-534-3900; Waterpark; coasters; kid coasters
Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA; Kingsdominion.com; 804-876-5000; Coasters; kid coasters; waterpark
Six Flags, Upper Marlboro, 13710 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro; Sixflags.com; 301-249-1500; Coasters; kid coasters; waterpark
