Community Events »
| Name | Contact Info | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Art Walk |
c/o McBride Gallery
215 Main St. 215 Main St. Annapolis, Md. 410-267-7077 | 5-9 p.m. Aug. 21 Sponsored by the Annapolis Gallery Association, this annual event encourages gallery owners to leave their doors open late on the third Thursday in August for visitors to explore the arts. More than 20 galleries have pottery, painting and drawing demonstrations, and refreshments are served. |
| Anne Arundel County Fair |
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds PO Box 372 Crownsville, Md. 410-923-3400 Fax: 410-923-6305 info@aacountyfair.org | Sept. 10-14 The annual fair features carnival rides, livestock, poultry shows and vendors. It includes Anne Arundel Idol and Fair Queen competitions, senior and children's days, a scarecrow-making competition, watermelon and pie-eating contests, a children's tug of war, an antique tractor pull and a cake auction. Mailing address: P.O. Box 372, Crownsville, Md. 21032. |
| Anne Arundel Scottish Festival |
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds Crownsville, Md. 410-451-4343 | Oct. 11 A yearly celebration of Scottish heritage that includes Highland dancing, athletics, fiddling, pipe and drum band competitions, animals, genealogy, kids' games and Scottish food and vendors. |
| Deale Bluegrass Festival and Car Show |
Herrington Harbour North Marina Deale, Md. 410-867-2400 | Sept. 20 National and local bluegrass bands, antique car show and food vendors. |
| John Paul Jones Day |
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center
U.S. Naval Academy
52 King George St. 52 King George St. Annapolis, Md. 410-293-8687 tourinfo@usna.edu | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12 Exhibits and events highlight the life and times of the U.S. naval hero buried under the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel. The day begins with a wreath laying and historical presentation in the crypt and continues with the raising of the U.S. and Bonhomme Richard flags, special tours, demonstrations, warrant signings, a slide lecture and activities for children. |
| Kunta Kinte Festival |
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
1450 Generals Hwy. (Route 178)
(Location change might be announced later in the year.) Suite L-5 Crownsville, Md. 410-349-0338 | Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10. The festival celebrates the African, African American and Afro-Caribbean cultures of Anne Arundel County with storytellers, art vendors, dancers, food, and gospel, jazz and reggae concerts. |
| Maryland Seafood Festival |
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E. College Pkwy. 1100 East College Pkwy. Annapolis, Md. 410-266-3113 | Sept. 5-7 This annual celebration includes vendors selling seafood and other fare, musical entertainment, arts and crafts and special events. |
| U.S. Boat Shows |
City Dock Harbor Harbor Annapolis, Md. 410-268-8828 Fax: 410-280-3903 info@usboat.com | Sailboat Show, Oct. 9-13; Powerboat Show, Oct. 16-19. Hundreds of tourists and boating enthusiasts crowd the docks of Annapolis for the U.S. Sailboat and U.S. Powerboat shows, which feature hundreds of boat displays and vendors selling boating attire, electronics and foul-weather gear. The events include workshops and classes on boat financing and sailing. |
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