August 26th through September 5th; Timonium Fair Grounds
Excitement is just around the corner! The 140th Maryland State Fair, a fun and educational destination sure to captivate visitors of all ages, runs from Thursday, August 26 – Monday, September 6, at the Timonium fairgrounds in Baltimore County. The Maryland State Fair is complete with daily home arts, farm and garden, livestock and horse 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. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little. For more information and ticket prices, call 410-252-0200, x 227 or go to www.marylandstatefair.com.
Rotary Club of Annapolis Lunch Group Meeting
August 26th, 12 - 1:30 p.m.; Annapolis Yacht Club
The Rotary Club of Annapolis is celebrating its Centennial this year 1921-2021 - 100 years of serving the community. The Club is made of 142 individuals participating in numerous projects to benefit residents locally and around the world. The Club has three groups that meet at different times for the convenience of its members. The Lunch Group meets Thursdays at noon at Annapolis Yacht Club. The Breakfast Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00am at Eggcellence on Housely Road, and the Happy Hour Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm at Gordon Biersch Brewery in Parole. Guests are always welcome. To learn more or attend a meeting, contact Paul Skrickus paskrickus@gmail.com or 410-353-6087. Aviation historian Ken Sabel will give a presentation about the History of Navy Flight in Annapolis.
Out of This World Drive-In Movie Night
August 26th, 7 - 10 p.m.; Bengies Drive-In, Middle River
The Baltimore Station, an organization that provides individuals who suffer from homelessness and substance abuse disorder with residential and outpatient treatment programs, will host its 2nd annual Drive-In Movie Night on Thursday, August 26, 2021. The fundraiser will once again be held at Bengie’s Drive-In Movie Theatre and will feature the family-friendly movie, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. All funds raised from the event will support homeless veterans in the program. Friends and supporters of the organization can gather safely from the comfort of their car to enjoy the E.T.. Tickets are priced per car and will include food from Mission BBQ, as well as non-alcoholic beverages and other movie treats such as candy and popcorn.
August 27th, 6 p.m.; Downtown Easton
August 28th, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Tidewater Inn
The EEDC is pleased to sponsor music in downtown Easton this summer! Come listen to local musicians in the heart of Easton's historic district while you enjoy shopping and dinning in the most charming small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Don't forget to check out our full Easton events calendar for even more festivals, music, and activities hosted by other organizations and local businesses. August 27th: Jayme Dingler. August 28th: Mac and the Blue
August 28th through October 24th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line 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 1534, and as ever, the King’s love life is the source of gossip.
August 28th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
The Kelly Bell Band is exactly the kind of genre-bending, rulebreaking, and color- smearing group the music scene of 2020 desperately needs. The Kelly Bell Band lives outside of all the lines and freely mixes blues, funk, rock, metal, hip-hop, and more into a compelling fusion of musical styles.
In a Flash: 52 Years of Photos from the Annapolis Boat Shows Art Reception
August 28th, 6 - 8 p.m.; The Gallery at MC3, Annapolis
This August MC3 will be presenting a new art exhibit titled, “ In A Flash: Discover 52 Years of Photos from the Annapolis Boat Shows”. The exhibit will run from Wednesday August 11th to Friday, September 3rd. The exhibiting artists include Billy Black, Jay Fleming, John Bildahl and work from Kevin Fleming. A reception for the artists will be held on the evening of Saturday August 28th at MC3 and will feature a silent art auction, complimentary refreshments, and historical artifacts from the Annapolis Boat Show’s archives.
Bryan Brother's Fantasy Clinic
August 29th, 8:30 a.m.; Talbot County Country Club, Easton
Bob and Mike Bryan, the greatest doubles team of all time, will be holding tennis clinics in Easton, MD and Lewes, DE in August. The Bryan Brothers have won countless accolades, most notably as the most successful duo ever, claiming 45 GrandSlam titles, Olympic Gold in London, 119 doubles titles together, and finishing 11 years as World No.1. Each exclusive clinic features unparalleled doubles instruction and training. The Bryans coach, Dr. DaveMarshall, will be on hand to show participants what it takes to train like the Bryans and players will test their skills with Bob and Mike during morning and afternoon clinics. To top the day off, each participant will enjoy a court side lunch and Q&A session with the Bryans and coaches, along with photographs and autographs. The clinics are raising funds for the Big Fish CharitableFoundation, Big Fish Cares, to start a new after school tennis program for youth in need in Talbot and Sussex counties. www.bryanbrothers.com www.bigfishcares.org.
August 29th, 4 - 6 p.m.; 49 West Coffee House, Annapolis
A lot of great things have been happening lately with Annapolis advocate, activist, and author Jessie Dunleavy. Her book, Cover My Dreams in Ink, won the 2021 National Indie Excellence book competition for “Best Autobiography.” That book also entered its Second Printing this past May. And, a book reading and signing event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 29 at 49 West Street.
City Docks 2021 Summer Concert Series
August 29th, 6:30 p.m.; Annapolis City Docks
Join friends and neighbors at Annapolis City Dock this summer for live music. The concerts are free and open to the general public. Bring a lawn chair, put on your dancing shoes, grab a carry out meal. Have fun! See you there. August 29th, 2021. City Dock Salsa 6:30-9:00PM
August 31st, 6 - 8 p.m.; Idlewild Park, Easton
Talbot goes purple year five-kick off for Overdose Awareness Day. Live music with Alive at 5:00 and free pit beef or hot dog, chip and drinks, face painting, balloon animals, resources and information and a luminary memorial for overdose awareness day.
