Through August 17th; Queen Anne's County Fairgrounds, Centreville
While many families and organizations encompass what it means to support the Queen Anne’s County Fair; this year’s fair dedication is to an individual who truly takes this fair to heart. Mike Cohey has been a lifelong farming resident, and spent many years involved at the Queen Anne’s County fair with his commercial booth from Pioneer Seed.
Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series
August 14th; Waugh Chapel Town Center, Gambrills
Enjoy live music from your favorite local bands at Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series every Wednesday now through August 28. This week, get amped up with a healthy dose of electric, energetic '70s rock with Foreplay. Due to inclement weather on 8/7, Betty White Stripes is rescheduled to 8/28.
August 15th, 8 a.m.; Muskrat Park, St. Michaels
The St. Michaels Community Center is pleased to announce their 2024 schedule for our Concerts in the Park series, taking place at the waterfront Muskrat Park in St. Michaels, and featuring local talent on the gazebo stage beginning at 6 p.m. on each Thursday. This week, see Chris Noyes
250 Anniversary Special Tour Series: Furniture Tour
August 15th, 2 p.m.; Hammond Harwood House, Annapolis
This tour will look into the furniture collection at the Hammond-Harwood House including chairs, sideboards and desks/bookcases. The tour will highlight some of John Shaw’s finest pieces and discuss the world in which Shaw lived in late 18th century Annapolis. The tour will be led by Robert Biddle, Hammond-Harwood House Trustee and Docent Director.
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
August 15th, 7 to 9 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 10 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. this week, see Jah Works
August 16th and 17th; Downtown Denton
Come out and enjoy this year’s enchanted-themed “Storybook Summerfest” festival as some of your favorite stories and characters come to life at our 35th annual Caroline Summerfest, Friday, August 16th and Saturday, August 17th from 5:00-9:00pm, located in downtown Denton.
August 16th and 17th; Downtown Cambridge
One of the largest annual music and cultural festivals in Cambridge, MD. This is a family-friendly festival that is diverse and inclusive. We welcome everyone to attend and experience that culture of Cambridge Maryland.
August 16th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce
Join the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of Commerce on FRIDAY, August 16th for the Chamber Blood Drive from 9am -2pm at the Chamber (1 Holly Avenue, Severna Park, MD 21146).
Annapolis Town Center Summer Concerts
August 16th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Town Center
Join us every 1st and 3rd Friday, May – September, from 6pm-8pm for family friendly live music at the Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s). This week, see J Paris Band
Friends of Quiet Waters Park Concert Series
August 17th, 5:30 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Enjoy a variety of music including Blues, Funk, Rock, Country, and Latin to name a few. Concerts will start on July 20th, Saturday Evenings at the Park Stage. Start Times change as summer days get shorter. Season ends on September 1st with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. This week, see Raquel & The Wildflowers and enjoy food from Old Line Eats & Kona Ice
August 18th, 4 to 6 p.m.; The Mainstay, Rock Hall
The Mainstay is pleased to host another Singer/ Songwriter Showcase. The idea for the Showcase is the brainchild of The Mainstay’s new Delmarva Singer/Songwriter Association that meets monthly. It features an afternoon of original music written and performed by over a dozen local singer/ songwriters who share the stage in small groups in a Nashville-style “round” format and then take turns performing selections of their music.
August 21st; Muskrat Park, St. Michaels
The St. Michaels Community Center is pleased to announce their 2024 schedule for our Concerts in the Park series, taking place at the waterfront Muskrat Park in St. Michaels, and featuring local talent on the gazebo stage beginning at 6 p.m. on each Thursday. This week enjoy music from Blues DeVille
August 22nd through 25th; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
Excitement is just around the corner! The 143rd Maryland State Fair, open for three big weekends this summer: Aug. 22-25; Aug. 29- Sept. 2; and, Sept. 5-8. The Maryland State Fair is a fun and educational destination sure to captivate visitors of all ages. The Maryland State Fair is complete with daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse competitions and exhibits, rides, games, live concerts and entertainment, live Thoroughbred horse racing, fair treats and farm fresh foods, the U-Learn Agriculture Education Zone, The Birthing Center, a museum, and more. Building, Carnival, Livestock/ Horse Show times vary.
Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
August 22nd; Annapolis Maritime Museum
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series located at the Museum’s waterfront McNasby campus (723 Second St., Annapolis) offers 11 weeks of popular music–from rock to folk to blues from 7-9 PM–with the incomparable backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay. This week enjoy music from John Frase Project
August 23rd, 7 p.m.; Bay Ridge Shopping Center, Annapolis
Join SOFO as we host 4 free family friendly drive in movies this summer on the side of the Bay Ridge Shopping Center next to the Eastport library, starting at dusk with live music an hour and a half before showtime. Food available to be purchased and delivered to your vehicle from Grumps. this month, enjoy USS Indianapolis Men of Courage
Crofton's 60th Anniversary Celebration
August 23rd; Prince George's Stadium, Bowie
Crofton is celebrating 60 years at Prince George's Stadium during the Bowie Baysox game versus Erie Seawolves at 7:05 p.m. on August 23rd. There will be a kids base run post game and more to celebrate.
August 24th and 25th; Maryland Renaissance Festival Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a storyline and progresses each year forward in the timeline of Henry VIII, through all his reign and all six of his wives. This season the year is 1536, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip. The royal story is played out in stage shows and in improvisations throughout the festival grounds.
Friends of Quiet Waters Park Concert Series
August 24th, 5:30 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
Enjoy a variety of music including Blues, Funk, Rock, Country, and Latin to name a few. Concerts will start on July 20th, Saturday Evenings at the Park Stage. Start Times change as summer days get shorter. Season ends on September 1st with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. This week enjoy music from Leonardo Garcia Y Son Horizonte
August 25th, 7 a.m.; Downtown Annapolis
The Annapolis Ten Mile Run is a 10-mile foot race organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc., a 1000 member, all volunteer, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, established in 1978, in Annapolis Maryland that promotes physical fitness and mental well-being through distance running. The race is conducted according to the road racing guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America.
Anne Arundel County River Days Festival
August 25th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
This summer the Anne Arundel County Executive’s Office will host five River Days festivals at different waterfront locations throughout the county. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more.
