The 18th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash to benefit the Annapolis Maritime Museum is back in Annapolis on September 9th
September 7th through 10th; Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium
The last weekend of the Maryland State Fair is Sept. 7-10. 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. No admission after 9 PM. After 6 pm anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or over. No other event provides so much food, fun, family entertainment, and education for so little.
September Sunsets: Rickshaw Lizard
September 7th, 6 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The fun of our summer concert series will continue this fall at our Park Campus (located at 7300 Edgewood Rd in Annapolis). Join us on Thursdays in September from 6 to 8 p.m. for music by the Bay!
September 8th; Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Maryland Hall’s largest annual fundraiser, Arts Alive, is turning 25 this year, and we’ll be celebrating BIG TIME! On Friday, September 8, 2023, our community unites to celebrate all facets of the arts, and together we’ll imagine our collective vision for the next 25 years! Expect to network and party with nearly 500 community leaders, business executives, and arts patrons. There will be a ton of festivities like raffles, a silent auction including a variety of special items, food and beverages from our local restaurants, live entertainment, and so much more! We can’t wait to celebrate this wonderful milestone with YOU
Jacob Sloan Memorial Golf Tournament
September 8, Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, Queenstown
The 5th Annual Jacob Sloan Foundation is this weekend and includes greens fees, unlimited drinks, breakfast, and tickets to a BBQ catered award ceremony to follow!
September 9th and 10th; Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville
This weekend is the third of eight weekends of the 47th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival. This weekend is Celtic Celebration – Join festival favorites and special guests as we focus on a celebration of Celtic music!
2023 Chestertown Jazz Festival
September 9th, Noon to 6 p.m.; Wilmer Park, Chestertown
‘Take Five.’ It could mean a five-minute break from a busy schedule, but often we think of the musical wonder that is the ‘Dave Brubeck’s Quartet’ famous jazz standard. This outstanding, ever popular tune was composed by Paul Desmond in 1958 and released in 1959. It is considered to be the biggest selling jazz single in the history of jazz. Most fans can hum a few bars, at least. But now, OMG Dave Brubeck’s sons are coming to town. Now you can enjoy the tune again, this time played at the 27th Annual Chestertown Jazz Festival by ‘The Brubeck Brothers Quartet’ who will headline the upcoming event on September 9, 2023.
CP Open Auditions for A Christmas Carol
September 9th, 1-4 p.m.; Colonial Players, Annapolis
It’s only Christmas in Annapolis when A Christmas Carol is playing at CP! The Colonial Players is delighted to bring this Dicken’s classic back to the stage with this phenomenally popular musical adaptation. We are seeking a wide variety of ages and types for this production, including children 6 and over. To be considered for a role, auditioners must provide proof of vaccination.
September 9th, 3 p.m.; Shaw Bay, Wye River
Raft up and relax with music by Eastport Oyster Boys & Wye River Band in lovely Shaw Bay along the Wye River. Bring your dinghy, paddle board, kayak, or sailboat and enjoy the music and scenery. CLICK HERE for a map of nearby locations to launch your vessel. This free concert is held each year to raise funds and awareness for clean water efforts on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Consider making a donation to support our clean water initiatives. Please use our pumpout boat services to help with these efforts.
18th Annual Boatyard Beach Bash
September 9th, 4 p.m.; Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis
The Boatyard Beach Bash has sold out for 10 years. It is one of our most popular events. Soak in the sounds of Key West with musicians that shaped a lifestyle. Peter Mayer, Doyle Grisham, and Eric Darken (touring and recording members of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band) along with world-class musicians Scott Kirby and John Frinzi to name a few. New this year, the Floating Collective band comprised of three legacies of the Coral Reefer Band – Mick Utley, Brendan Mayer, and Erin McAnally will start the fun. JD Spradlin, host of Radio Margaritaville will, once again, will be our emcee of this year’s spectacular night of great music. General admission includes an open bar and a delicious meal!
