Made in Maryland Festival
Aug. 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kurtz’s Beach | 2070 Kurtz Ave., Pasadena, MD 21122
Enjoy all of the Old Line State’s best and most famous offerings at this Maryland-themed festival with a lineup of vendors and entertainment, artisans, crafters, live jousting, live music, food, children’s activities and more.
$12-$15/adult; free for children 12 and younger | madeinmarylandfest.com
Solomons Dragon Boat Festival
Aug. 16, 9 a.m.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School | 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688
Paddle away or cheer from the sidelines as 30 teams compete to be the fastest boat on the Patuxent River. Families are invited to see a full day of dragon boat races, plus entertainment, children’s activities, a vendor village and awards ceremony.
Free | somdcr.org
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Aug. 23, 24, 30 & 31, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds | 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Don’t miss this annually sold-out festival that’ll transport you to a 16th-century village filled with joy, turkey legs, live entertainment, artisans and food fit for royalty! Watch a jousting tournament and munch on apple fritters at this lively, extravagant event for all ages. The festival continues through Oct. 19.
$14-$32; free for children younger than 7 | rennfest.com
Annual Jousting Tournament & Bazaar
Aug. 30, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Christ Church | 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676
Travel back in time with this church bazaar featuring a children’s corner and tasty foods including hot dogs, fresh lemonade, snow cones and baked goods. Jousting begins at noon, followed by an organ recital inside the church. Then enjoy a homemade crab feast for supper!
Free (cost for dinner) | christchurchcalvert.org
