Annapolis and West County
OVFC Annual Carnival – Odenton Volunteer Fire Company, Odenton Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th, 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, 5 p.m.; Monday, May 27th, 4 p.m. Join Odenton Volunteer Fire Company for its annual fundraising carnival! Enjoy games, rides, delicious carnival food, and support your local fire department. USNA Commissioning Week – United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Now through Friday, May 24th Commissioning Week honors the first class (senior) midshipmen on their completion of four years at the Naval Academy. Parents, family members, and the public are invited to attend a series of events at the Naval Academy, including the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration, Color Parade, and musical performances. Chow for a Cause - A Charity Food Truck Festival – Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis Saturday, May 25th, 6 p.m. Chow down on delicious food while supporting a great cause. Enjoy super-sized samples from ten food trucks, tasty craft beer, and live music. Proceeds benefit Seeds 4 Success. Crazy For You – Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Annapolis Saturday, May 25th, 8:30 p.m. Join Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre as it kicks off its 2019 season with Crazy For You. When Bobby Child’s mother forces him to foreclose on a theater (an action that would lose him the heart of Polly), he decides to put on a play to pay the mortgage. Though the mounting is unsuccessful, it may lay the foundation for career success and true love. USNA Band Joint Concert with USCG Band – Susan B. Campbell Park, Annapolis Saturday, May 25th, 8:30 p.m. The Naval Academy Band will join up with the United States Coast Guard Band to present a concert at the Annapolis City Dock. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a patriotic performance overlooking the beautiful Annapolis Harbor. The Temptations – Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis Sunday, May 26th, 8 p.m. The Temptations are considered one of Motown’s greatest vocal groups, earning 44 Billboard Top 10 Hits over the course of their career. Known for hits such as “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” and “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,” The Temptations have been entertaining audiences with their soulful classics for over five decades. Annapolis Memorial Day Parade 2019 – Downtown Annapolis Monday, May 27th, 10 a.m. Celebrate Memorial Day and honor those who gave their lives serving our country during the Annapolis Memorial Day Parade. The parade will begin on Amos Garrett Boulevard, turn right on West Street, travel counterclockwise around Church Circle, down Main Street, and end at Market House.
Eastern Shore
Chestertown Tea Party Festival – Downtown Chestertown Friday, May 24th through Sunday, May 26th Visit Colonial Chestertown on Memorial Day weekend for the annual Chestertown Tea Party Festival. From 6–9 p.m. on Friday evening, enjoy food, drinks, and music alongside the Chester River. The main events take place on Saturday, starting with an early morning distance run, followed by a Colonial Parade, and the reenactment of the Tea Party. Throughout the day, enjoy historic walking tours, more than 100 craft vendors, children’s activities, live music, and local food, wine, and craft beer. The weekend concludes on Sunday with the popular Raft Race and a wine and beer tasting festival. Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe – Wilmer Park, Chestertown Saturday, May 25th, 8 a.m. The Chestertown Tea Party Distance Classic and Run for Radcliffe has been a part of the Chestertown Tea Party Festival for more than 40 years. This year’s Classic will be held at Wilmer Park, and features both 5K and 10-mile races. Proceeds from the run benefit the Radcliffe Creek School Scholarship Fund. Cambridge Wings & Wheels – Cambridge-Dorchester Airport, Cambridge Saturday, May 25th, 5 p.m. Head to the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport to check out displays and demonstrations of cars, motorcycles, and planes. Enjoy helicopter and airplane rides, food and drinks, and live music. The event benefits Baywater Animal Rescue. 9th Annual Strawberry Chase – Martin Sutton Park, Ridgely Sunday, May 26th, 8 a.m. Wear your red, white, and blue to honor our Veterans at the 9th Annual Strawberry Chase 5K. The course is a flat loop including the town’s rail trail and scenic farmland west of Ridgely. Start and finish is at Martin Sutton Park. 40th Annual Ridgely Strawberry Festival – Martin Sutton Park, Ridgely Sunday, May 26th, 9 a.m. Head to Ridgely for a day of fun for the whole family, with games for kids, live entertainment, crafts, exhibits, and strawberries galore! This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Strawberry Festival!
Regional
Brew at the Zoo – Maryland Zoo, Baltimore Saturday, May 25th, 1 p.m. Experience one of Baltimore’s biggest beer festivals this Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy unlimited sampling of more than 80 brew varieties, live music, local artisan vendors, and admission to the zoo. National Memorial Day Concert – U.S. Capitol, D.C. Sunday May 26th, 8 p.m. The National Memorial Day Concert features uplifting musical performances, documentary footage, and dramatic readings that honor the military service of all our men and women in uniform and their families at home. The all-star line-up features: distinguished American leader General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliott; Grammy Award-winning legend Patti LaBelle; multi-platinum selling singer, performer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw; Broadway and television star Christopher Jackson (Hamilton, Bull); multi-Grammy Award-winning bluegrass icon Alison Krauss; and more. National Memorial Day Parade – Constitution Avenue, D.C. Monday, May 27th, 2 p.m. The National Memorial Day Parade, held annually in the nation's capital, is the United States' largest Memorial Day event. The parade honors those who have served and sacrificed from the American Revolution to present day.
