This Sunday, August 26th, cele ate your furriest family member (well, furriest non-human family member) on National Dog Day! Meet the puppers and doggos of the What's Up? Media staff, some of which graciously took time out of their busy dog schedules to give us their dog-approved Dog Day cele ation suggestions.
Among them: Lulu Tovey, Ginger Houck, & Cozumel Raymond (What's Up Media's Veronica Tovey, James Houck, and Ashley Raymond's Loyal Companions)
Annapolis
Saturdays and Sunday through Oct 21st, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Each autumn, the 27-acre Village of Revel Grove in Crownsville comes to life with food, entertainment, and merriment during the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Now in its 42nd season, the festival kicks-off August 25th and runs Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day Monday through October 21st. Enjoy nine weekends of jousting matches, juggling, handmade crafts, feasting, and more.
5th Annual Rockin' Raffle – Annapolis Towne Centre
Friday, August 24th, 8:30 p.m.
Head to Annapolis Towne Center for the last Friday night concert of the summer. Enjoy live music from The Reagan Years while helping save animals by participating in this year's Rockin' Raffle. Prizes include gift cards, services, and merchandise from participating Annapolis Towne Centre businesses. All proceeds benefit the Anne Arundel County SPCA.
Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert – Quiet Waters Park
Saturday, August 25th, 6 p.m.
Join the Friends of Quiet Waters Park for their final summer concert of the season, featuring live music by the Kelly Bell Band.
Annapolis Color Run – Maryland Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sunday, August 26th, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
The Annapolis Color Run is back for its second year. Bring the whole family and join members of the community in the Annapolis Arts District for a fun three-mile walk/run. After the race, enjoy food, live music, and other fun activities.
Eastern Shore
Adkins Arboretum's Beer Garden – Adkins Arboretum, Ridgely
Saturday, August 25th, 4–7 p.m.
Enjoy local craft beer from Bull and Goat Brewery and Bay Shore Steam Pot seafood while listening to toe-tapping tunes from the Simmons Family bluegrass band! As the day cools down, take a leisurely stroll along the Arboretum's woodland paths and join in a game or two.
ArtX – Northside Park, Ocean City
Saturday, August 25th, 12–5 p.m. and Sunday, August 26th, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Express yourself at Ocean City's newest and most exciting showcase of the arts! Discover various artists from around the country as well as local artists with work on display and to sell. A variety of music will keep you entertained while you enjoy a selection of food trucks, gourmet vendors, beer and wine. Interactive and unique art activities will provide children an opportunity to create their own masterpiece.
Light Night – Cam idge Yacht Club
Saturday, August 25th, 6–10 p.m.
Join the Cam idge Lighthouse Foundation for its third annual Light Night. The event will feature food, dancing, auctions, and door prizes all within sight of the Lighthouse at the Cam idge Yacht Club. This will also be Light (It Up) Night, when the Cam idge Lighthouse Foundation flips the switch on a dramatic new exterior lighting array being installed at the Lighthouse this summer. Proceeds benefit the Cam idge Lighthouse Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to promote visitation to the Lighthouse and enhance the experience of visitors.
Western Shore
Bill Burr – MGM National Harbor
Friday, August 24th, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.
Comedian Bill Burr ings his live stand-up comedy show to the Theater at MGM National Harbor.
Maryland State Fair – Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Everyday through September 3rd, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Maryland State Fair is cele ating its 137th year! The fair will feature thrill rides for the whole family, your favorite fair games and food, strolling entertainers, live entertainment, and so much more.
DC Beer Week – Various location in Washington, D.C.
Every day through August 26th
This eight-day festival cele ates the Capital region's craft beer community! Throughout the week, local eweries, restaurants, bars, and community partners will ing you the area's best craft beer tastings, educational seminars, and events possible.
