This Mid-Atlantic US state is home to a number of coastlines and waterways, including Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Maryland’s largest city is Baltimore, a major seaport that features Fort McHenry, where the US national anthem originated. The city sits at the mouth of Inner Harbor, where visitors can enjoy Maryland Science Center and National Aquarium. Speaking of marine life, the state is also renowned for its fishing, including catching the largest number of blue crabs in the country. Other Maryland cities of interest are Ocean City, with its beaches and Trimper’s Rides amusement park. Annapolis is a historic city in the state, which is nestled on Chesapeake Bay and hosts the US Naval Academy. The state is also renowned for enjoyable events, including some of the most popular festivals in Maryland, USA. Scroll below to learn more.
1. Annapolis Film Festival, Annapolis
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Posted by Annapolis Film Festival on Sunday, 24 March 2019
Annapolis Film Festival is held each year and sees many excellent films pitched for the event, including full-length feature films and shorts. Showcasing independent films curated from all over the world, the festival attracts over 14,000 guests yearly and features works under the diversity series, the African-American Experience, and the Student Showcase, among others. These powerful film choices aim to ignite engagement and conversation within the community.
Annapolis Film Festival
Address: 107 Annapolis St, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Website: Annapolis Film Festival
Takes place: March to April
2. Capital Jazz Fest, Columbia
Capital Jazz Fest has been running each year since 1993 and is a musical, cultural, and art event that attracts visitors from all over the country. Quality jazz and soul artists perform on stage, while a variety of good food and drinks are served. Enjoy a festive atmosphere and plenty of parties during the run of the festival.
Capital Jazz Fest
Address: : Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Maryland, USA
Website: Capital Jazz Fest
Takes place: June
3. Maryland Renaissance Festival, Annapolis
Maryland Renaissance Festival is held each year in an English village in Annapolis, Maryland. The event features actors dressed in authentic costumes, a choice of 140 specialty and craft shops, plenty of games and attractions, and 42 stalls selling food and drinks. There is also a 3,000-seat jousting arena and 11 stages featuring ongoing entertainment during the day. The Royal Court of King Henry VII is also present here.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Address: 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, Maryland, USA
Website: Maryland Renaissance Festival
Takes place: August to October
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4. Charm City Comedy Festival
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Posted by Charm City Comedy Festival on Saturday, 5 May 2018
The Charm City Comedy Project began in February 2014 in an effort to start a comedy venue in Baltimore. Each year, the event is held in the first two weeks of May and brings some of the best standup comics, sketch groups, and improv troupes in the country to the stage. The comedy event is held in a room upstairs at Zissimos Bar in Hampden, Baltimore.
Charm City Comedy Festival
Address: Zissimos Bar, Hamden, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Charm City Comedy Festival
Takes place: May
5. Maryland Chicken Wing Festival
The annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival is held at Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in May each year. The event offers visitors some of the most delicious chicken wing recipes from the best local chefs, paired with regional craft beers. The event is backed by music from live bands and is held to benefit local charities. There is fun on hand for the whole family, including special kids’ areas for the little ones.
Maryland Chicken Wing Festival
Address: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1821 Crownsville Rd., Crownsville, Maryland, USA
Website: Maryland Chicken Wing Festival
Takes place: June
6. National Folk Festival, Salisbury
National Folk Festival brings some of the best folk singers and artists every September in Salisbury, Maryland. This is said to be a long-running and prestigious event featuring arts, heritage, and culture in the USA. The three-day festival offers more than 350 of the best traditional folk music and dance, crafts, workshops, demonstrations, and children’s activities, so the entertainment is non-stop. Besides the music, there are parades, storytelling, dancing, and a selection of delicious cuisine and craft beers. Entry to the event is free.
National Folk Festival, Salisbury
Address: 110 N Division St, Salisbury, Maryland, USA
Website: National Folk Festival, Salisbury
Takes place: September
7. Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival, Lothian
Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival is held in Lothian, Maryland each year starting in September and runs on weekends all the way to the beginning of November. A variety of events are held to suit people of all ages. Activities include fun hayrides, tire towers, underground slides, a corn maze, and more. Plenty of fun can also be had around the bonfires on the property. The venue is Greenstreet Gardens, a garden center as well as a family farm.
Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival, Lothian
Address: 391 West Bay Front Road, Lothian, Maryland, USA
Website: Greenstreet Gardens Fall Festival, Lothian
Takes place: October
Price: from 11 USD
8. Maryland Deathfest
Maryland Deathfest is held each year and brings some of the best and most extreme bands in the underground music scene to the stage to play new and old music. The genres include death metal, doom, thrash, grindcore, and black metal. Experimental bands from all over the world also come here to play. The event started in 2003, and since 2015 it has expanded to include similar festivals in the Netherlands, Sweden, Quebec, and California.
Maryland Deathfest
Address: Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Pl, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Maryland Deathfest
Takes place: May
9. Maryland Wine Festival, Westminster
Held each year during September, Maryland Wine Festival features a large selection of local Maryland wines for tasting. Besides selling these wines, a selection of handmade arts and crafts by local artists is also on offer. Local and regional bands and musicians entertain with live music, including folk, jazz, and covers of popular songs from the 1980s. There is also a cheese pavilion offering samples of locally made cheeses, as well as a number of local food purveyors serving up falafels, gyros, crab cakes, gourmet jerky, brick-oven pizzas, and other delicious fares.
Maryland Wine Festival
Address: 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, Maryland, USA
Website: Maryland Wine Festival
Takes place: September
Price: from 25 USD
10. Chesapeake Crab, Wine and Beer Fest
Chesapeake Crab, Wine and Beer Fest is held each year with more than 30,000 crabs on offer, as well as 30 varieties of wine and beer. There is also live music from local bands and a selection of arts and crafts on sale. Plenty of tables and chairs are available to sit and relax with food and drink. Visitors will also get to take home a mug as a souvenir of the event.
Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival
Address: Harbor Point, Central Plaza, Inner Harbor, 1310 Point St, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Chesapeake Crab, Wine & Beer Festival
Takes place: May
Price: from 39 USD
11. Artscape, Baltimore
Artscape has been an annual event in Baltimore since 1982. Held each July, the event highlights visual, literary, and culinary arts. An artist’s market features stalls by more than 100 craftsmen and artisans selling their wares. Three outdoor stages are used for live concerts, including jazz, theater, opera, and dance. Visual arts can be seen in various installations around the area. Literary arts features poetry workshops and a selection of art books and prints, while culinary arts showcases some favorite tastes and delights. Films, comedies, improv, and experimental music shows are also held during the festival.
Artscape, Baltimore
Address: The University of Baltimore, W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Artscape, Baltimore
Takex place: July
12. Baltimore African American Festival
Baltimore African American Festival (AFRAM) takes place each year in September and celebrates African American life, culture, and music. The festival is open to the public, free of charge, and is a family-friendly event featuring entertainers, arts, history, children’s activities, and even health and wellness information. Among the musical entertainment are some of the top, local African American performers.
Baltimore African American Festival
Address: Baltimore County Courts Building, 401 Bosley Ave, Towson, Maryland, USA
Website: Baltimore African American Festival
Takes place: September
13. Vegan Soulfest, Baltimore
Vegan SoulFest is held in Baltimore each year and welcomes vegans and non-vegans alike. The event is the largest vegan festival in the city and highlights the benefits of a vegan lifestyle by offering a selection of delicious food, along with informational exhibits and talks from guest speakers. Live music is played throughout the festival.
Vegan Soulfest, Baltimore
Address: 840 N Eutaw St., Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Vegan Soulfest, Baltimore
Takes place: August
14. Baltimore's Italian Festival
Baltimore’s Italian Festival is held in the Little Italy neighborhood of the city and is a two-day festival with parades, delicious Italian food, wine, and beer. Stalls are set up by local vendors with plenty of food and other items to purchase. Visitors can enjoy a pasta dinner along with bingo inside Little Italy Lodge, as well as a fun bocce tournament.
Baltimore's Italian Festival
Address: Little Italy, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Takes place: October
15. Baltimore Moonrise Festival
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Posted by Moonrise Festival on Thursday, 19 September 2019
Moonrise Festival is a large music festival held each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The event is a fantastic summer dance and music festival in the USA that attracts more than 30,000 people each year. Four huge stages present a variety of music, including bass, dance, jam, hip hop, and more. There is also a village where related items can be purchased and a number of art installations can be viewed.
Baltimore Moonrise Festival
Address: Pimlico Race Course, 5201 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Website: Baltimore Moonrise Festival
Takes place: August
16. Baltimore Caribbean Carnival
Baltimore Caribbean Carnival features all the exciting tastes, sights, and sounds of the lovely Caribbean Islands, starting off with an annual parade. A festival is held in Clifton Park, Baltimore, where attendees can enjoy local and international artists performing on stage, as well as a market offering a range of delicious Caribbean cuisine. Original arts and crafts can also be purchased here.
Baltimore Caribbean Carnival
Address: Clifton Park, 2801 Harford Rd., Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: Baltimore Caribbean Carnival
Takes place: July
17. EBLO’s Annual LatinoFest, Baltimore
EBLO’s Annual LatinoFest runs over a weekend and is full of dancers in colorful costumes, as well as music and dance events featuring salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and mariachi, among others. Plenty of children’s activities are provided, and a delicious selection of Latino cuisine is available. All proceeds from the event benefit EBLO, and the festival has been held each year since the 1980s.
EBLO’s Annual LatinoFest, Baltimore
Address: Eastern Avenue & S. Linwood Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Website: EBLO’s Annual LatinoFest, Baltimore
Takes place: June
Have a festive time in Maryland, USA!
When visiting this exciting state and heading to major cities like Baltimore, Annapolis, and other locations, explore everything these cities have to offer in the way of attractions, delicious cuisine, and shopping. For added enjoyment, time your visit to coincide with one of these popular festivals in Maryland, USA: parades, food, music, wine, or art - it’s up to you.
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