WoW!

It's Wednesday, so here's a roundup of what happening this weekend in Maryland!





This Weekend:

Maryland Barbecue Bash (Bel Air)
Live music, top-quality BBQ, sponsor displays, crafters, Farmer's Market, beer and wine garden, children's entertainment.

Havre de Grace Seafood Festival featuring Three Dog Night (Havre de Grace)
National act concert; Chesapeake waterfront event in historic town; artisans, entertainment, charity auction/raffle. 

Annie (Hagerstown)
The Maryland Theatre is proud to partner with Authentic Community Theatre, Inc. to bring you the unforgettable songs, classic characters, and timeless story of ANNIE! 

Pirates and Wenches (Rock Hall)
Avast Me Hearties! Buccaneers and Landlubbers of All Ages! Come by land or come by sea to the Town of Rock Hall, on the Isle of DelMarVa, for a Town Wide Theme Party you won't forget! Decorated Dinghy Contest, Buccaneer's Ball, Kids, Games, Crafts, Storytelling and more, Live Pirate Encampment, Live Entertainment and Street Performers, Merchants, Artisans, and Crafters, Rum Tasting, and more!

County Fairs (Worcester Montgomery Howard Caroline-Dorchester)

Otakon Convention, 21st Annual (Baltimore)
Join thousands of anime, manga and all facts of Asian pop culture fans. Otakon has many events at which con-goers can meet or listen to guests – the artists, writers, actors, musicians, and production staff who create anime, movies, music, webcomics, and games. 

Artists Paint OC--A Plein Air Paintout (Ocean City)
Saturday 8/9 judging, awarding of cash prizes and wet paint sale at the OC Center for the Arts.beginning with a ticketed Patron Preview Party. $50/ticket which may be used toward the purchase of artwork. 

Orioles vs. Cardinals (Baltimore)
Baltimore Orioles vs. The St. Louis Cardinals. Friday--60th Anniversary Fireworks and Laser Show. Saturday--First 20,000 fans (15 and over) get a Wild Bill Cowboy Hat

Baltimore County Restaurant Week (Towson)
Restaurant Week features a variety of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. From fine dining and fusion to family dining and pubs, you can enjoy 16 days of diverse "deals" and local flavors. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, go to: BaltimoreCountyRestaurantWeek.com 

FestAfrica (Silver Spring)
On August 9th & 10th, 2014 the Afropolitan Youth Association (AYA) will host the 12th annual festival, FestAfrica.

Moonrise Festival (Pimlico Race Track)
This two day event will feature four stages hosting a wide range of international, regional, and local EDM talent and live acts as well as visual artists, a vendor village, a Ferris wheel, and of course a massive audio and lighting production bigger and better than any we’ve done before. Saturday: Kaskade Sunday: Bassnectar

Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players (Wolf Trap)
At the Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods

9th:

Carroll County Farmers Market's Peach Festival (Westminster)
Bike Run. Entertainment. Free peach treats donated by vendors. Peaches, peach pies, cakes, cobblers, ice cream sundaes. Breakfast and lunch served. extended hours.

Beach Party Family Festival (D.C.)
American Art Museum--Enjoy steel drum music from local DC band Oasis Island sounds and learn to hula with Kinikia from DC Hippodrome.  There will be sand, shells, and sports for various summer crafts and games.

Seafood Feast-I-Val (Cambridge)
All-you-can-eat menu including seafood and barbeque chicken; live entertainment; exhibits; classic car show; and historic tours. This event held at the Sailwinds Park and Benefits the Rescue Fire Company.

Hops in History (Westminster)
Did you know brewing is older than America? Or that taverns were central to early Carroll County society?  Find out why during our first annual Hops in History festival! Artisans from Carroll’s own Midnight Home Brewing Club will demonstrate early brewing techniques. Guests may sample non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages brewed with ingredients used by our ancestors. Many will surprise you! 

Heart (Baltimore)
@ Pier Six Pavilion

Charles Street 12 Run (Towson)
12 Glorious Miles down Baltimore's Historic Street!

Rockville All GM Car Show (Rockville)
Saturday August 9th, 9AM to 3PM. All General Motors produced makes, models & years. 37 awards 37 awards handed out. Music DJ & Food vendor. 1st 100 entrants receive dash plaques with custom artwork. Pre-reg. Fee: $15/ Day-of-Show: $20. Rain or Shine. 

Sophie and Madigan's Kidstock (Frederick)
Remembering 2 girls with 1 day of peace and music. Sophie & Madigan loved music, dance, and art! What better way to celebrate and raise funds for Sophie and Madigan's Playground than to throw an amazing music and arts festival catering specifically to kids and their families! National and local musicians and artisans will gather in Frederick to take part in this unique kid centered event giving families the opportunity to come together PLAY, LEARN, and CREATE new and meaningful memories.

Boulevard of Chic - Baltimore's Fashion Truck Shopping Event (Baltimore)
On Saturday August 9th, Boulevard of Chic II - Lights, Camera, Fashion truck shopping event will take place 12:00-7:00pm on Rash Field in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor! Boulevard of Chic (BOC) is Baltimore’s premiere fashion truck rally and shopping event, featuring a variety of mobile boutiques.

34th Annual Leitersburg Peach Festival (Leitersburg)
Saturday 10-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm. Everything peaches! Peach pie, ice cream, over 90 arts & craft vendors,pie contest, antique tractor display. Come and have a peachy day!

Summer Movie at the Wine Bin - Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (Ellicott City)
PG-13 The Wine Bin’s outdoor summer movies run Saturday nights from June through September. Parking lot closes an hour before show time. The Bin offers a wine tasting before each movie and has coolers of ice to chill your beer and wine. Bring a chair and a picnic. (and a blanket). The Bin offers popcorn and bottled water to benefit Voices for Children of Howard County.

10th:

Waterman's Appreciation Day (St. Michael's)
Celebrate Chesapeake waterman and their heritage with contests, displays and a crab feast.





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