* * * February 2011 Events * * *
Motor Trend International Auto Show
Baltimore, Maryland < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 9th to 12th
Motor Trend International Auto Show
The Motor Trend International Auto Show Baltimore is presented by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association and produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows, LLC, the nation’s largest auto show producer and part of the Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Timonium, Maryland < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 10th to 12th
Timonium Motorcycle Show
Huge Custom and Antique Bike show with celebrities held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds
Hot Rod and Custom Car Show and Collector Car Auction
Ocean City, Maryland < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 12-13
Hot Rod and Custom Car Show and Collector Car Auction
See the Hottest Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Trick Trucks with Brilliant paint, bright chrome and tricked out American street rides From wild customs to cool classics, extreme trick trucks to hot muscle cars and more
The ocean City Seasde Boatshow
Ocean City, Maryland < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 17, 18, 19
The ocean City Seasde Boatshow
Approx. 350 boats from Over 140 exhibitors Including over 50 boat dealers Bass Boats and accessory show specials
Annual Maryland Recreational Vehicle Show
Timonium, Maryland < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
Feb 17th to 19th and 24th to 26th
Annual Maryland Recreational Vehicle Show
The newest Motorhomes and Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers and tent campers in every price range will be on display, along with outdoor sporting and camping equipment.
Oakland Winter Fest
Oakland, Maryland < ------ > NorthWest < ------ >
February 17th
Oakland Winter Fest
Returning this year are the snowmobile races, live ice sculpting, a bigger bonfire where you can roast marshmallows and make s’more’s. You will be able to experience ice-carving demonstrations from start to finish! Five carvings will be done during the daylight hours with additional 25 sculptures being displayed throughout town.
Winter Fest creates an exciting atmosphere and provides tons of sparkling ice art that will grace downtown Oakland throughout the day & evening.
Annual Hunt Valley Antiques Show
Timonium, Maryland < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
February 23 to February 26
Annual Hunt Valley Antiques Show
2012 marks the introduction of the Maryland Antiques Show of Hunt Valley. Though in our inaugural year, the Show is the evolution of over 40 years as the Hunt Valley Antiques Show. This year’s Show will continue the strong legacy of bringing together diverse, premiere antiques dealers from across the country, planning and holding exciting events,
American Craft Council Show
Baltimore, Maryland < ------ > NorthEast < ------ >
Feb. 24th to 26th
American Craft Council Show
Selected through a rigorous peer-review process, the craft exhibitors create unique displays of their work and are present throughout the shows to meet directly with visitors
National Outdoor Show
Golden Hill, Maryland < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 24th and 25th
National Outdoor Show
The Outdoor Show is held in Dorchester County each year with the goal of preserving Dorchester County’s heritage by recognizing its resources and spot-lighting the people who carry out unique talents in their way of life. Our main objective is to educate both newcomers to the area and visitors about our rich and unique culture
* * * March 2011 Events * * *
Handcraft Unlimited Craft Country Peddler Craft Show
Frederick, Maryland
March 3 & 4
Handcraft Unlimited Craft Country Peddler Craft Show
This show features crafters exhibiting a wide variety of unique items including ceramics, wood, embroidery, dolls, candles, jewelry, dried flowers, artwork… the list is endless. Enjoy strolling through several enclosed buildings to find just what you’re looking for.v
Chocolate & Candy Festival
Bel Air, Maryland
March 3rd
Chocolate & Candy Festival
Join us for a fun evening with the ORIGINAL "Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory", starring Gene Wilder!
This event is FREE and popcorn is just $1.00. Bring your own water/soda bottles. What better way to get in the mood for the 11th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival in Downtown Bel Air on Saturday. March 3rd
Heavy Seas Real Ale and BBQ Festival
Baltimore, Maryland
March 3rd
Heavy Seas Real Ale and BBQ Festival
This event features the best of Heavy Seas cask ales and special one-of-a-kind firkins. Over 12 taps plus firkins, allows you to explore everything Heavy Seas has to offer. Mingle with our crew & brewers and talk beer!, Classic Southern-styled BBQ and live music.
Maryland Home, Garden Show
Timonium, Maryland
March 3rd and 4th & 9th to 11th
Maryland Home, Garden Show
The Maryland Home and Garden Shows are the largest home and garden shows in Maryland. The shows bring the experts, ideas and solutions together in one location to make your home a dream home.
Home, Condo & Garden Show /Art & Craft Fair
Ocean City, Maryland
March 9th to 11th
Home, Condo & Garden Show /Art & Craft Fair
The HOME SHOW will display an exciting array of new products and services as well as the basic necessities for the home or condo. Exhibitors will showcase ideas on decorating, remodeling, accessorizing, renovating, and even building a home. Thousands of ideas for your home all under one roof! A must attend event for current and future homeowners!
The Annapolis Food and Wine Festival
Annapolis, Maryland
March 10th
The Annapolis Food and Wine Festival
This event features wine and food tastings at The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel "Sip and Stroll" at local downtown restaurants and an Intimate Date with the Chef Series .
Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade
Baltimore, Maryland
March 11th
Baltimore’s St. Patrick Parade
Baltimore's St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland's emerald crown. For more than 50 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands more march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song, and dance.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, Maryland
April 13th to 15th
Website sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/gaith/spring/
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals, one of the nation’s most renowned and popular juried shows of fine art and craft, is now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for its Spring 2012 shows.
Exhibition space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, jewelry, metal, leather, and functional and decorative wood.
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art.
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg also features interactive demonstrations with master craftspeople. Many of the talented artists at the show will introduce visitors to how they create their art; demonstrations include wheel thrown pottery, wood turning and metal spinning.
The show features live music by Stan and LeeAnne. Enjoy smooth jazz keyboard performances by Ngu Mbundi and flute performances by David Young. Middle Earth provides enchanting children’s entertainment complete with marionettes and a dragon!
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival experience is enhanced with dozens of specialty gourmet foods available for sampling and purchasing. This show features German-style almonds, soup mixes, English toffee, fresh breads and so much more.
Sugarloaf Craft Festival
Timonium, Maryland
April 27th to 29th
Website www.sugarloafcrafts.com/
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals, one of the nation’s most renowned and popular juried shows of fine art and craft, is now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for its Spring 2012 shows.
Exhibition space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, jewelry, metal, leather, and functional and decorative wood.
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography. In addition to top national artists, the Festival will also introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art.
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Timonium also features interactive demonstrations with master craftspeople. Many of the talented artists at the show will introduce visitors to how they create their art; demonstrations include wheel thrown pottery, wood turning and metal spinning. You won’t want to miss our new ironforging demonstration by Nick Vincent.
The show features live music by the North Trinidad Steel Band. Don’t miss long time Sugarloaf favorites Stan and LeeAnne perform classic and contemporary hits. Enjoy piano performances by Ngu Mbandi and flute performances by David Young. Middle Earth’s costume storytelling returns, providing popular children’s entertainment.
The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival experience is enhanced with dozens of specialty gourmet foods available for sampling and purchasing. This show features German-style almonds, soup mixes, English toffee, fresh breads and so much more.
Now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for its Spring 2012 shows.
A paper application can be downloaded from Sugarloaf’s website at www.sugarloafcrafts.com/becomeex.html
* * * May 2012 Events * * *
The Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival 2012
Annapolis, Maryland
June 9th and 10th
Website www.annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com
The dates for the third Annual Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival have been announced for June 9 and 10 2012 at the Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis Maryland This juried art show showcases the prized works of over 200 artists employing a variety of medium painting sculpture ceramics digital art mixed media printmaking jewelry fiber art glass wood leather metal and photography
Well known for its maritime culture, colonial heritage and charming downtown shopping district, Annapolis was named one of the nation’s Top 25 Arts Destinations in AmericanStyle magazine’s 12th Annual Arts Designation Poll.
Enjoy wine tastings from over 15 Maryland wineries while shopping for arts and crafts purchase wine by the glass or bottle under the new Wine and Specialty Food Pavilion. Also activities for children and winners announced for the poster contest "Annapolis: The Arts."
Check the festival website at www.annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com for accommodation suggestions.
The festival is endorsed by The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Visitors and Convention Bureau.
For details and to purchase tickets, visit our website: www.annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com or call 1.410.263-4012.
* * * October 2012 Events * * *
Art @ the Park: 22nd Annual Arts and Music Festival at Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, Maryland
October 13th and 14th
Website www.friendsofquietwaterspark.org/arts_festival/home.html
Location: Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road Annapolis, MD 21403 –FREE Entry to park
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: $5 - Admission to the park and parking are free
Contact number: 410-222-1777
Email address: festival@friendsofquietwaterspark.org
Come browse and shop at this high quality juried art show of varied exhibitors in leather, pottery, textiles, and other media. Enjoy eclectic food as well as activities, demonstrations, and entertainment in this magnificent setting. Bring your special antiques for a complimentary appraisal. Something for all ages from toddlers to seniors. All proceeds support the park in its continuing effort to function as a green facility. Help support this treasured resource.
Applying: Applications open Jan. 2,2012 and close April 2, 2012
For more information and to apply: http://friendsofquietwaterspark.org. Click on Arts and Music Festival – Scroll down to Exhibitor Information
$20 Application fee
OVERVIEW
Stroll along the beautiful grounds of Quiet Waters Park while perusing high quality juried art from a variety of exhibitors in pottery, leather, textiles and other media. Enjoy eclectic food offerings and stop to observe varied artists' demonstrations and enjoy musical entertainment in this magnificent setting. Bring your special antiques for a complimentary appraisal. Something for all ages from toddlers to seniors. Dogs are welcome at all outside venues. All proceeds from this event benefit activities and programs at Quiet Waters Park and its continuing effort to function as a green facility.
Quiet Waters Park offers 340 acres of beautiful park land including vistas of the South River and Harness Creek. Thousands of visitors per year enjoy art and activities in this idyllic setting.
Presented by Anne Arundel County Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Quiet Waters Park
The Friends of Quiet Waters Park is a nonprofit organization that supports
Quiet Waters Park through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy.
* * * Weekly Events * * *
Outdoor Festival Of Arts and Crafts
Downtown Annapolis MD
Sundays
May 1 to October 2, 2011
www.firstsundayarts.com
Join thousands enjoyinging the arts. 100+ artists and crafters, live music, dance, street performers, outdoor cafes and more fill the streets in histoirc Annapolis Maryland (Calvert and West Streets_.
The festival is held on the first sunday of each month May to October, noon-5pm.
Free Admision.
See website for more information including Free Parking options.
Sundaes in the Park
Ocean City MD
Sundays
July 10 - August 28
oceancitymd.gov/Recreation_and_Parks/specialevents.html
Bring your picnic basket and beach chairs to Northside Park at 127th Street and the Bay for ice cream sundaes and live entertainment for adults and children. The lineup of entertainers this season will make you stand and cheer, however, the spotlight will be on you creating your own ice cream sundae with delicious toppings. Sundaes in the Park is a free family concert series offered Sunday evenings in July and August from 6 to 8 p.m. For a small fee, enjoy your own ice cream sundae creation as you listen to your musical favorites and watch the sun set over the beautiful Assawoman Bay.