Annapolis Song Writers Festival
Through September 17th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
Enjoy 5 jam-packed days of activities and entertainment to showcase the ingenuity, talent, and interest in the agricultural life. The long weekend will educate children and all people in farming, handling animals, preserving and preparing food, home art skills and more. Check their website for a full list of events, but don't miss the soap bubble circus, pig races, antique tractor pull and so much more.
Annapolis Songwriters Festival
September 14th through 17th; Downtown Annapolis
The Annapolis Songwriters Festival is modeled after the hugely successful Key West Songwriters Festival, which in its 26th year, continues to be the largest festival of its kind in the world. Highlighting the specialized craft that is the essence of music, this festival aims to give music lovers a chance to get to know the names and faces behind the songs in an up-close and personal setting.
Eastport Yacht Club Foundation Virtual Auction
September 14th through 24th; Virtual
Join Eastport Yacht Club Foundation's Virtual Auction for our once-a-year fundraising effort. Choose from dozens of fabulous items: cruises, getaways, dining experiences, local art, jewelry and more! Your participation helps continue EYCF annual programs like 5th Grade STEM through Boating, Junior Sailing Scholarships, High School Marine & Maritime Career Expo and Marine & Maritime Scholarships. Each year EYCF supports hundreds of students and works to award over $30,000 in scholarships.
September Sunsets Concert Series: Eastport Oyster Boys
September 14th; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series continues the fun of the summer with 4 weeks of great music–from rock to funk to hip-hop–with the incomparable backdrop of our Park Campus. Concerts are free; however, donations are gratefully accepted. Beer and wine are available for purchase. Beverage sales support the Museum’s education program. No outside alcohol is permitted. Food trucks will be on site. Bring a chair for seating.
2023 Claws for a Cause benefiting UM Shore Emergency Center
September 14th, 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Fisherman's Crab Deck, Grasonville
🦀 Claws for a Cause 🦀 an old-fashioned Eastern Shore crab feast to benefit the UM Shore Emergency Center at Queenstown. September 14, 2023 at Fisherman's Crab Deck 5:30 pm. Sponsorships and Tickets are available at http://umshoreregional.org/Claws-for-a-Cause or contact Stephanie Bryan at 410-822-1000 ext. 5481 or stephanie.bryan@umm.edu
September 14th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The Annapolis Rotaract Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce the 12th annual Rock the Dock! The event will be held at the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Thursday September 14th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. In 2022, we raised over $22,000 to benefit Charting Careers. This year, the event will benefit The Complete Player, a nonprofit that helps youth develop a sense of purpose and direction. Their mission is to serve low/moderate income families in Northern Anne Arundel County, including Brooklyn Park, through leadership workshops, educational field trips, and extracurricular experiences. For example, their program, “Unleashing the Leader Within,” focuses on helping underserved youth build character, confidence, and emotional intelligence by teaching them how to identify a community issue, create a solution, and present a business plan to solve the problem. Each year, a lucky team receives funding to see their project come to fruition driving positive change without Anne Arundel County.
Brett Young - Birdland Summer Music Series
September 15th; Camden Yards, Baltimore
Purchase your ticket for the game on September 15 at 7:05 p.m. You will be able to see the concert from your seat. For $30, purchase a field pass to add on to your game ticket. As part of the Orioles’ commitment to empowering our youth and strengthening our community, $5 from every on-field pass purchased will benefit the Orioles Charitable Foundation’s Music & Arts Education Scholarship, which was created in 2019 to support deserving students and programs throughout Birdland.
September 16th and 17th; 1821 Crownsville Road
This weekend is the fourth of eight weekends of the 47th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival. This Weekend is Pirate Adventure Weekend: Pirate music and mayhem!
31st Annual Native American Festival
September 16th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Ball Field, Vienna
Medicine Horse Drummers. Zotigh Singers. Hoop Dancer: Angela Gladue. Flutist: Doug Blair. Wampum Demo. Vendors, Exhibitors, Demonstrators. Food, Raffles, Silent Auction, Bake Table. Hawk Throw. Dancing. Head Lady Dancer: Krystle Muntz. Head Gentleman Dancer: Ray Clark. MC: Bruce McWilliams
September 16th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Downtown Chestertown
Come to the Chestertown Arts & Entertainment District’s ART WALK. Dozens of artists and artisans will be selling works at galleries, storefronts, restaurants and around town. Live music will also be happening throughout town.
September 16th, 10 a.m.; Sultana Education Foundation, Chestertown
Be prepared to view dozens of Eastern Painted Turtles and Red-Bellied Turtles as you explore wild Tuckahoe Creek, a major tributary of the Choptank River. Sultana Education Foundation’s public paddles are a great way to explore the shallow creeks, streams, and rivers that flow to our nation’s largest estuary. During a typical voyage, participants paddle through scenic, undeveloped portions of one of the Bay’s tidal tributaries while learning about the flora and fauna that make the region so unique. Kayak programs take place on the National Park Service’s Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and were established with the support of the National Park Service’s Chesapeake Bay Gateways office. Kayaks are provided so all you need to bring is water, a snack, and your binoculars! No children under 12
Higgins Pet Fair & Crofton Dog Show
September 16th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Village Green, Crofton
This is a benefit for Rude Ranch Animal Rescue and the Spay Spa/Neuter Nook (spay/neuter clinic). There will be pet related vendors, animal rescues and demonstrations. There will also be a fun dog show with classes including best costume, most tricks and a pie eating contest.
September 16th, noon; Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville
A fun one – mile run/walk along CBEC trails with 4 stops to sample beers from Maryland Breweries. Each runner registration is $35 (must be 21 years or older to participate) Not a runner? No problem! All are welcome to enjoy this fun event for free. There will be awards, Beer & Food Trucks – and live music. . General Admission is FREE.
Annapolis Run for the Light House
September 17th; Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
The 14th Annual Annapolis Run for The Light House provides scenic Half-Marathon, 5K and 1.25-mile routes along the trails of Quiet Waters Park and through the beautiful community of Hillsmere Shores. This race event is unlike any other in the greater Annapolis area and sold out last year!
September 17th, 8 a.m.; Chesapeake College, Wye Mills
Our 19th year and still going strong. Ride the beautiful back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s Counties in support of ShoreRivers’ work for clean waterways. This is a great way to bring summer to a close while also supporting a great cause. Riders are also encouraged to join teams and create their own fundraising pages to boost support for their participation from others.
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together's Grants Showcase
September 20th, 5:30 p.m.; The Atreeum at Soaring Timbers, Annapolis
The public is cordially invited to celebrate the work of 10 county nonprofits that were awarded grants by AAWGT in 2022. The 9 area nonprofits that have just received grants for 2023 will also be introduced. Each of these amazing local organizations is committed to improving the lives of Anne Arundel County women and their families.
