Fourth of July Annapolis Welcome Back!
There is no excuse not to have plans this July Fourth weekend. Annapolis is celebrating the holiday all over the city. Starting July 2nd, there will be family-friendly events at Chambers Park, Maryland Hall, Historic Annapolis properties, Dinner Under the Stars (Unit Block of West Street), and Tall Ships arrival at the docks. On July 3rd, the traditional Parade to City Dock will take place, beginning on West Street to Amos Garrett, continuing down Main Street and finishing at City Dock. Then on Sunday, July 4th, the First Sunday Arts Festival resumes, and the highly-anticipated fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. Visit annapolis.gov for the full schedule of events.
20th Annual Tee Up For a Child
Anne Arundel County CASA is hosting their 20th Annual Tee Up For a Child on July 26th at Crofton Country Club. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and all proceeds will support Anne Arundel County CASA. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) believes every child who has been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school, and in the community. Visit aacasa.org/teeupforachild to register for this fundraising event.
Let’s Go! Music Festival
Gather for Let’s Go! Music Festival at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on July 16th and 17th. There will be music by headliners Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, and Smash Mouth. The festival will also include performances from locals Dan Haas, Dublin 5, Misspent Youth, and more. Order tickets online for one day or for all weekend through their Event Brite listing.
SCDAA’s Walk with the Stars
Walk to raise money for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America from anywhere! This virtual walk will be celebrated on July 10th from 9 to 11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top individuals and teams. You and your team can walk, run, or dance to raise funds. Just move! To register, visit bit.ly/SCDAAwalk2021.
Crab Feast at the Beach
The Justin Fishell Memorial Fund is having their 9th Annual Crab Feast at Kurtz’s Beach in Pasadena on July 23rd. The event, which will last from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., will be rain or shine under an outdoor pavilion. Tickets will include all you can eat crabs, Maryland crab soup, pulled pork, sides, and an open bar with draft beer, wine, and mixed drinks. There will be plenty of fun activities including a DJ, raffles, a money wheel, silent auction, photo booth, and much more. Find more information at tickettailor.com.
History Lesson at Historic Annapolis
Start off July 4th with a history lesson from William Paca House and Garden. At 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m., meet Frederick Douglass, who will talk about his famous speech, “For What to a Slave is the Fourth of July.” Renowned Frederick Douglass enactor Nathan Richardson will recite an excerpt from the Douglass speech and will talk about the reasons for the speech, which equally held America accountable for the institution of slavery as well as affirmed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as a promise of life and liberty for all people.
Hamlet by Story Tellers
StoryTellers, a Theater Arts Academy, is bringing Hamlet by William Shakespeare to life this July. The acting company, which features professional actors from the D.C. and New York City areas, will be performing the play outdoors at the Theater Arts Academy in Crownsville. Bring your own blankets or chairs, picnics, and snacks to enjoy the summer evening. Visit storytellerstheaterarts.com/hamlet for exact performance dates and to purchase your tickets.
Kent County 4H Fair
Kent County Fair will be back this year on July 15th in Downtown Chestertown. The fair will feature food, community exhibits, animals, tractors, games, and other entertainment. The fair will focus on agricultural education and providing educational opportunities for the county’s youth. See everything the fair has to offer and the full event schedule at kentcountyfair.org.
Picnic Pod Concert on the Lawn
Hear Riversdale Chamber Music Society on July 9th from 6 to 7 p.m. at Riversdale House Museum in Riverdale Park. Register by July 8th on Prince George’s County Parks’ website. This event is free to all ages and will feature the clarinet. Come listen to some great clarinet quartet transcriptions and visit the “Learn to Play” area to see instruments featuring everything from the contrabass clarinet to the piccolo clarinet up close.
Fabulous Forgeries
Fabulous Forgeries is back at Troika Gallery in Easton. From July 2nd through August 31st, visit Troika Gallery to see this judged exhibit, featuring select Troika Artists copying the Great Master Painters of the Past. Dr. Dan Weiss, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, will judge the exhibit, giving awards for Most Believable, Most Creative, Judge’s Choice, and People’s Choice. Get your votes in now!
2021 Independence Day Parade in Severna Park
It is definitely time to celebrate Independence Day! Celebrate the birth of our nation in Severna Park on July 5th. Severna Park will be Celebrating Our CommUNITY as the community was unified in generosity and support of each other and for the struggling small businesses and nonprofits. Along with the parade, which starts at 10 a.m., there will also be a decorated bike contest for children at the Chamber from 9:15 to 10 a.m. and then the bike riders can join the parade at Riggs Avenue. The parade will begin on Benfield Road, proceed to Evergreen, left on Riggs, right on Baltimore Annapolis, and concludes on Cypress Creek Road.
Summer Sister Support Gala
You have been cordially invited to the First Annual Summer Sister Support Gala at the DoubleTree Hotel in Annapolis on July 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Calvary Women’s Services, an organization that provides assistance to homeless women. This night will be full of entertainment, education, and fine dining. For more information, or to order tickets, visit their site on Eventbrite.
Friday in the Vines Summer Concert with Tranzfusion
Visit Layton’s Chance Winery in Vienna to see Tranzfusion in concert. Tranzfusion will take the stage at 6 p.m. on July 17th. Red Shef food truck will be offering goodies for sale and attendees can bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. Tickets are $10 a person and must be purchased in advanced. Find more information or buy tickets at visitdorchester.org.
Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour
On July 17th, join other bikers for the Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA’s Heart of the Chesapeake Bike Tour. The tour will include three options: 66-, 52-, or 32- mile rides. The race will begin in Cambridge and all proceeds will support the Y through the Bob Brannock Fund and the Y’s Scholarship Fund. Sign up through bikesignup.com
Independence Day Picnic
Start the party with an evening picnic at the Cambridge Yacht Club. Make your reservations for July 4th from 5 to 10 p.m. to enjoy a picnic dinner and have the best seat in town to watch Cambridge’s firework display. This will be the 83rd display of fireworks at Cambridge Yacht Club. Call 410-228-2141 to make your reservations.
Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department Firemen’s Carnival
This year, from July 19th through July 24th, visit Kent Island High School to support the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department at the Firemen’s Carnival. The carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. daily and will feature food, rides, games, and tons of fun. Tickets can be purchased in advanced at the Chester and Stevensville locations of Queenstown Bank, as well as online through the event’s Facebook page.
