Event dates may be subject to change due to new COVID restrictions
Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair is back beginning August 26th and continuing through September 6th. The 140th State Fair will take place at the Timonium Fairgrounds in Baltimore County and will be full of daily attractions, home goods, arts and crafts, farm and garden demos, livestock and horse exhibits, rides, games, live concerts, entertainment, horse racing, fair food, and more. Get your family together for fun, food, and an educational experience. Find more information, ticket prices, and a full schedule at Marylandstatefair.com.
Waterman’s Appreciation Day
At Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, celebrate the Chesapeake watermen and their heritage on August 8th. The event will include a ‘waterman’s rodeo,’ boat docking contest, and live music. Steamed crabs, beer, and other foods and beverages will be available for purchase. Find more information at Cbmm.org.
Yoga on the Farm Series: Celebration of Harvest Season
From 7:30 to 9 a.m. on August 1st, visit Wildberry Farm + Market in Crownsville for Yoga on the Farm. This morning yoga session will take place among the wildflower fields on the farm. Annapolis local, YogiAllie, will be teaching the class. Social distancing will be observed and there will be plenty of place to spread out. After class, you will be able to pick wildflowers to take home! Rain date is August 15th. Visit Wildberryfarmmarket.com for more information and to sign up.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
The Renaissance Festival returns this season, beginning the last weekend of August all the way through October at the Renaissance fairgrounds in Crownsville. Each weekend, the festival will be open Friday through Sunday. Dress up in your favorite renaissance costumes, get your smoked turkey leg and other jovial food and drinks, and enjoy the endless entertainment of the 2021 Renaissance Festival. For a map of the village, the entertainment schedule, special events, tickets, and more, visit Rennfest.com.
23rd Annual Treasure the Chesapeake
Visit Baltimore Museum of Industry in Baltimore on August 12th at 6 p.m. for the 23rd Annual Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration with the Chesapeake Bay Trust. This evening will be all about enjoying good company and great Chesapeake Bay fare in a beautiful outdoor setting overlooking the Baltimore Harbor. This event has been bringing together hundreds of Chesapeake Bay partners, legislative leaders, and influential supporters who are committed to a cleaner Chesapeake Bay region for improved mental, physical, and environmental health. Visit Cbtrust.org for more information.
Jazz Without Borders Outdoor Concert
Visit the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge on August 14th to see jazz star Hazel Mitchell-Bell. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. beneath the mural of Harriet Tubman. Though the concert begins at 6 p.m., guests are encouraged to arrive at 5 p.m. to tour the museum in advance of the show. Hazel Mitchell-Bell is a jazz vocalist from Washington, D.C., and will be sharing music from her new album Sack Full of Dreams. The suggested donation for the concert is $20 and reservations are strongly suggested. Reserve a seat by calling 410-228-0401 or 301-310-3296. All proceeds go to funding future programs.
41st Annual Rescue Fire Company Seafood Feast-I-Val
The gates will open at 1 p.m. to Sailwinds Park in Cambridge for the Rescue Fire Company’s Seafood Feast-I-Val on August 14th. The all-you-can-eat festival will be open 1–6 p.m. and include steamed crabs, crab soup, fried fish, clams, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, and more as well as entertainment from Golden Touch. Tickets are on sale online at Seafoodfeastival.com.
Rock Hall Pirates & Wenches Weekend
Visit Marketplace on Main Street in Rock Hall from August 13th to August 15th for Pirates & Wenches Weekend. Dress up for costume contests, enjoy pirate performers, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and plenty of grub and grog and raffle tickets. Visit Rockhallpirates.com for more information, full schedule, and list of performers and vendors that will be at the event.
Rotary Club of Annapolis’ 76th Annual Crab Feast
On Saturday, August 7th, the Rotary will host it’s ever-popular annual crab feast but with a twist. The event will be an online pre-order and “drive-thru” pick-up event only at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Ordering options include for a bushel of crabs, a half bushel, or 1 or 2 dozen crabs (and include corn on the cob). You can specify your pick-up window in half hour increments from 1–5 p.m. “Rotary Crabs To Go!” is focusing on providing crabs and raising funds in the safest manner possible. For more details and to place your order, visit Annapolisrotary.org/crabfeast.
Bands in the Sand
On Saturday, August 28th, Bands in the Sand makes its triumphant return to the Philip Merrill Environmental Center in Annapolis. Each summer, a sell-out crowd gathers on the beach, kicks off their shoes, and supports the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) at Bands in the Sand. With live music, local cuisine, and cold drinks, this fundraiser is the best party of the summer and supports CBF’s vital mission to Save the Bay. Since 2004, this event has raised more than $3 million toward saving the Chesapeake Bay. For more information, visit Cbf.org.
America’s Birth Certificate: The Declaration of Independence
Historic Annapolis is hosting a virtual lecture on August 17th at 7:30 p.m. The Declaration is a literary masterpiece that was written by 50 people in just 1,310 words, but we continue to dissect its meaning. Join University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell as he tackles the fascinating origins, misunderstood purpose, and extraordinary global legacy of the Declaration of Independence. To tune in, visit Annapolis.org.
