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September Maryland Events
4th Annual 5K Run/Walk-"My Heart's in the Arts"
Location(s): Spruce Forest Village, Grantsville
Contact Phones: 301-895-3332
Comments: Features runners and walkers participating in 5K, 10K run or walk, or 2mile fun walk along Casselman River & Spruce Forest Artisan Village. $100 savings bonds, plaques, doorprizes valued at over $500 and grand prize valued at over $400; age groups, male or female; measured courses. $18 registration. Event Categories: Activities
Date(s): 9/25/99-9/25/99 9am
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
Location(s): Hagerstown and Frederick, Hagerstown
Contact Phones: 301-696-0315
Comments: Memory walk raises funds to help support families coping for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease. Event Categories: Benefits, Sports
Date(s): 9/27/98-9/27/98 Sunday, 1-6pm.
9/26/99-9/26/99 Sunday, 1-6pm.
10/10/99-10/10/99 Sunday, 1-6pm.
Anne Arundel County Fair
Location(s): Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 Generals Highway; PO Box 372, Crownsville
Web Site: www.aacountyfair.org
Contact Phones: 410-923-3400
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Household and animal exhibits, pig races, petting zoo, carnival, entertainment and food.
Event Categories: Agriculture, Children/Family, Fairgrounds, Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 9/15/99-9/19/99 Wed-Fri, 4pm-11pm, Sat, 8am-11pm, Sun, 8am-9pm
Artfest '99
Location(s): Annmarie Garden, Solomons
Contact Phones: 410-326-4640
Comments: Juried arts show and sale, visual and performing arts, demonstration, activities for all ages, food and spirits.
Event Categories: Arts/Culture , Convention/Trade Show/Exhibition
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/19/99 Saturday- Sunday
Baltimore Book Festival
Location(s): Mount Vernon Square, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-837-4636, 800-282-6632
Comments: Celebration of the literary arts, tents for local bookstores and publishers, children's books and storytellers, author signings, crafts, refreshments, entertainment, computer demonstrations.
Event Categories: Arts/Culture, Children/Family, Festivals
Date(s): 9/26/98-9/27/98 Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 12noon-6pm.
9/25/99-9/26/99 Sat, 11am-7pm; Sun, 11am-7pm
Baltimore International Rhythm Festival, 5th Annual
Location(s): St. Johns Church(27th St. & Paul Sts.), Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-235-7966
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Free outdoor performances, parade, drum circles, workshops, international craft people, vendors' food and drink and a special evening concert.
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/18/99 Sat
Baltimore's Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals - Ukrainian
Location(s): Patterson Park, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-837-4636, 800-282-6632
Comments: Baltimore's popular Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals return this summer with traditional dances, world-renowned foods, unique crafts, live music and tons of fun for everyone. Since the early 1970s the festivals have honored the heritage and customs of Charm City's diverse cultures.
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/19/99 Hours vary daily
Baltimore's Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals - Caribbean
Location(s): Carlins Park, Park Circle, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-837-4636, 800-282-6632
Admission Fee Required
Date(s): 9/10/99-9/12/99 Hours vary daily
Baltimore's Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals - Korean
Location(s): Center Plaza Charles St & Fayette St, Baltimore
Contact Phones: 410-837-4636, 800-282-6632
Date(s): 9/11/99-9/11/99 Please call for hours
Beaver Creek School & Museum Old-Fashioned Picnic
Location(s): Beaver Creek School & grounds, Beaver Creek
Contact Phones: 301-797-8782
Comments: Bring a covered dish and eating utensils to an old-fashioned picnic; beverage provided; games/prizes for children.
Date(s): 9/25/99-9/25/99 Sat, 1-4pm
Bel Air Festival for the Arts
Location(s): Hickory Avenue behind Town Hall, Bel Air
Contact Phones: 410-836-2395
Comments: 350 artists, photographers, craftsmen, continuous entertainment, food, rain or shine, free shuttlew from MVA on Rt. 24.
Event Categories: Arts/Culture , Convention/Trade Show/Exhibition
Date(s): 9/19/99-9/19/99 Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Berlin Fiddlers Convention
Location(s): Main St., Berlin
Contact Phones: 410-641-4775
Comments: Contest featuring bluegrass, banjo, guitar, and fiddlers; food, cash prizes.
Date(s): 9/25/99-9/25/99 Sat, 11am-4pm
Big Band Night: Under The Stars
Location(s): Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St Michaels
Web Site: www.cbmm.org
Contact Phones: 410-745-2916
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Dance to '30s and '40s music performed outdoors; food for sale or bring own picnic.
Event Categories: Musical
Date(s): 9/4/99-9/4/99 Saturday, 7-10pm
CRAB Sail Free
Location(s): Sandy State Park, Annapolis
Contact Phones: 410-626-0273
Comments: CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating) offers free sailing opportunities for disabled and able-bodied persons, friend and families, hospitals, etc.
Date(s): 9/25/99-9/25/99 Sun, 10am-4pm
Charles County Fair
Location(s): 8440 Fairground Rd., La Plata
Contact Phones: 301-932-1234
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Annual agricultural fair, home arts, commercial exhibits, midway rides, food, continuous entertainment.
Date(s): 9/16/99-9/19/99 Thurs, 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 9am-11pm; Sun, 10am-7pm
Chestertown Jazz Festival
Location(s): Wilmer Park, Chestertownq Contact Phones: 410-348-5528
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Enjoy the finest regional jazz talent, local cuisine and crafts on the waterfront in Chestertown.
Date(s): 9/10/99-9/12/99 Fri, 6:30-9:30pm; Sat, 12N-7pm;Sun, 11am-2pm
Dorchester Showcase
Location(s): Historic High St, Cambridgeq
Contact Phones: 410-228-7782
Comments: Outdoor, juried fine arts and crafts show; live entertainment, traditional Eastern Shore Foods.
Event Categories: Arts/Culture , Crafts
Date(s): 9/27/98-9/27/98 Sunday, 12N-5pm.
9/26/99-9/26/99 Sunday, 12N-5pm.
Eastern Shore Fall Festival Championship Jousting Tournament
Location(s): Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, Tuskahoe State Park, Ridgely
Contact Phones: 410-482-2176
Comments: Jousting, crafts, flea market, food, kids' activities, entertainment, horse show & vaulting. Rain date: Sept. 26.
Event Categories: Children/Family , Crafts
Date(s): 9/27/98-9/27/98 Sunday, 10am-5pm.
9/25/99-9/25/99 Sat, 10am-5pm
Fall Harvest Festival and Craft Show
Location(s): Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace
Contact Phones: 410-939-2299
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, apple butter making, pony rides, hay rides, craft booths, apple bobbing, tours, food.
Event Categories: Crafts , Holiday/Seasonal
Date(s): 9/26/98-9/27/98 Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
9/25/99-9/26/99 Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Governor's Invitational Firelock Match
Location(s): Fort Frederick State Park, Big Pool
Contact Phones: 301-842-2155
Comments: Reactivated 18th-century military units, compete individually and as a team: musket, drilling, cooking, artillery and camping.
Event Categories: Historic
Date(s): 9/26/98-9/27/98 Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
9/25/99-9/26/99 Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.
Great Frederick Fair
Location(s): 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick
Web Site: www.thegreatfrederickfair.com
Contact Phones: 301-663-5895
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Agricultural fair, large mid-way top country entertainment.
Event Categories: Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 9/17/99-9/25/99 Fri- Sat, 8am-10pm
Harford County Senior Fair
Location(s): Harford Mall, Bel Air
Contact Phones: 410-679-8697
Comments: 11th Annual, 50+ exhibitors, continuous entertainment, products and services of interest to senior citizens.
Date(s): 9/17/99-9/18/99 Fri-Sat, 10am-9pm
Herb Harvest Wreath & Swag Workshop
Location(s): Sinking Springs Herb Farm, Elkton
Contact Phones: 410-398-5566
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Create swag or wreath of your own herbalicious flavors & fragrance for winter cooking & beauty pleasure.
Event Categories: Crafts
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/25/99 Sat, 10am-12N
Hispanic Festival, 20th Annual
Location(s): 7601 W. Park Dr./University Blvd., Adelphi
Web Site: www.smart.net/-parksrec
Contact Phones: 301-445-4500, 301-445-2335
Comments: Day filled with entertainment, crafts, displays, children's games, carnival rides, ethnic foods.
Date(s): 9/19/99-9/19/99 Sun, 12N-6pm
Hyattsville International Festival
Location(s): Hamilton St. (Ager and Queens Chapel Rds.), Hyattsville
Contact Phones: 301-985-5020
Comments: International food sales, ethnic music, dance, games, crafts, fireworks at dusk.
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/18/99 Sat, 4pm
Maryland Seafood Festival, 33rd Annual
Location(s): Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis
Web Site: www.annapolischamber.com
Contact Phones: 410-268-7682
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Variety of seafood dishes, ongoing live entertainment, fine arts & crafts, kids activities, benefits local civic organizations.
Event Categories: Seafood Festivals
Date(s): 9/10/99-9/12/99 Fri-Sun, 11am-8pm
Maryland Steam Historical Society 44th Anniversary Steam Show
Location(s): Arcadia Carnival Grounds, Arcadia
Contact Phones: 410-239-6949, 410-239-7447
Comments: Enormous crafts/flea market, antique steam engines, tractors, cars, tractor pull, cloggers, country bands, food.
Date(s): 9/16/99-9/19/99 Thur-sat, 10pm-dark: Sun, 9am-4pm
Maryland Wine Festival
Location(s): Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Contact Phones: 410-876-2667, 800-654-4645
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Tasting of local wines, wine seminars, stage and strolling entertainment, crafts, food.
Event Categories: Wine Festivals
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/19/99 Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12N-6pm.
Maryland Wine Festival Bike Tour
Location(s): Carroll County Farm Museum, Westminster
Contact Phones: 800-642-1184
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Cyclists enjoy Carroll County's rural countryside. Cyclists can choose a 10, 30, or 50 mile route. Fully supported reststops, sag and mechanical support.
Event Categories: Benefits , Biking , Wine Festivals
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/18/99 Saturday, 8am.
Mt. Airy Jaycee Yard Sale
Location(s): Fireman's Carnival Grounds, Mount Airy
Contact Phones: 301-829-MAAJ
Admission Fee Required
Comments: One of Maryland's largest yard sales, 200+ vendors. 1 mile north of I-70, intersection of MD Rt. 27 and Twin Arch Road. Fee for vendors. Event Categories: Antiques
Date(s): 4/24/99-4/24/99 Saturday, 8am-3pm.
9/25/99-9/25/99 Saturday, 8am-3pm.
National Hard Crab Derby & Fair, 52nd Annual
Location(s): Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield
Web Site: www.skipjack.net/le_shore/visitsomerset
Contact Phones: 410-968-2500, 800-782-3913
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Crab racing, beauty pageants, parade, crab cooking & picking, contests, crafts, games, amusement rides, swim meet, memory lane.
Date(s): 9/3/99-9/5/99 Fri-Sun.
Nause Waiwash 7th Annual Native American Festival
Location(s): Sailwinds park, Cambridge
Contact Phones: 410-376-3889
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Native American dancers, drum, vendors, crafts, artists, food.
Date(s): 9/18/99-9/19/99 Sat, 10am-7pm; Sun, 10am-5pm
Old Bowie Antique & Craft Fall Fling Street Fest
Location(s): Rt. 564 & Chestnut Ave., Bowie
Contact Phones: 301-262-3743, 301-731-0982
Comments: Over 100 antique, collectible and craft booths, scarecrow making, pony rides, bands, railroad museum.
Date(s): 9/26/99-9/26/99 Sun, 10am-5pm
Party Music Crab Feast, 13th Annual
Location(s): Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Web Site: www.crabfeast.com
Contact Phones: 410-484-5600, 888-375-0080
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Live Jazz band and DJ entertainment from oldies, Caribbean, country western, top 40, buffet crab feast menu, all-you-can-eat games, dancing. Payment in advance.
Date(s): 9/11/99-9/11/99 Sat,12N-4pm, 7pm-12M
Pemberton Colonial Fair
Location(s): Pemberton Historical Park, Salisbury
Web Site: www.co.wicomico.md.us/tourism
Contact Phones: 410-548-4914
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Historic demonstrations and displays, 18th & 19th- century arts and crafts, entertainment, food, workshops and children's games.
Event Categories: Children/Family , Crafts , Historic
Date(s): 9/26/98-9/26/98 Saturday, 10am-4pm.
9/25/99-9/25/99 Saturday, 10am-4pm.
Skipjack Race & Festival, 40th Annual
Location(s): Deal Island Harbor, Deal Island
Web Site: www.skipjack.net/le_shoew/visitsomerset
Contact Phones: 410-651-2968, 800-521-9189
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Food, Arts & crafts, skipjack races, boat docking, swimming contests and children's activities.
Date(s): 9/5/99-9/6/99 12N-12M; Mon, 9am-6pm
Smallwood Festival, 23rd Annual
Location(s): Reese Carnival Grounds, Westminster
Contact Phones: 410-848-8254
Comments: Family festival, 300 crafts, antique and flea market vendors, food, entertainment.
Event Categories: Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 9/11/99-9/11/99 Sat, 8am-5pm
Sunfest '99
Location(s): Inlet parking lot, Ocean City
Contact Phones: 410-250-0125, 800-OC-OCEAN
Comments: Unique arts, crafts, food; live entertainment under four big-top tents on the beach.
Event Categories: Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 9/24/98-9/27/98 Thurs-Sat, 10am-9;30pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
9/23/99-9/26/99 Thurs-Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 10am-6pm
Team Challenge Camp Weekend
Location(s): Western Maryland 4-H Education Center, Bittinger, Oakland
Contact Phones: 301-334-6967
Comments: This program for teens. ages 13-16 & adults interested in learning more about their own unique strengths as leaders, team players & mentors. Objectives include: development of interpersonal & small group communication skills, problem-solving strategies & techniques: building individual & group awareness, etc. All inclusive fee covers food, lodging & activities. Everyone welcome. association with 4-H not required. Application deadline August 13.
Event Categories: Activities , Children/Family
Date(s): 9/24/99-9/26/99 Call for information
Town-Wide Yard Sale
Location(s): Throughout Grantsville, Grantsville
Contact Phones: 301-895-3144
Comments: 30-40 yard sales throughout town.
Event Categories: Antiques , Crafts
Date(s): 9/11/99-9/11/99 7am-until
Tuckahoe Outlaw Days
Location(s): Tuckahoe Equestrian Center Tuckahoe State Park, Centreville
Web Site: www.baylogic.com/outlaw
Contact Phones: 410-479-1183
Admission Fee Required
Comments: A celebration of horses and the Wild West, Cowboy Shootouts, parades, music, crafts, games,etc.
Date(s): 9/11/99-9/12/99 Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm
Westminster Fallfest
Location(s): City Park , Westminster
Contact Phones: 410-848-9000
Fax Number: 410-848-8310
Comments: Established in 1978, 200+ vendors, food, family entertainment and carnival rides.
Event Categories: Children/Family , Fairs/Carnivals
Date(s): 9/24/98-9/27/98 Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday, 6-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm; Sunday, 12-6pm.
9/22/99-9/26/99 Wed, 7pm parade ONLY; Thur, 4-10pm; Fri, 6-10pm; Sat, 10am-10pm; Sun, 12N-6pm
Working Hands
Location(s): Historic St Mary's City, St Marys City
Contact Phones: 800-762-1634, 301-862-0990
Admission Fee Required
Comments: Tobacco culture, carpentry, ship's work, domestic chores-a day of labor in the 17th century.
Event Categories: Historic
Date(s): 9/4/99-9/6/99 Saturday-Monday, 10am-5pm
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