Summer, Fall Festivals in Baltimore and Harford Counties
Check out these upcoming fairs and festivals.
As the summer draws to a close, fair and festival season is heating up around the region.
Check out some of our picks for upcoming fairs and festivals in Baltimore and Harford counties.
- When: Aug. 10, 4 to 10 p.m., Aug. 11, noon to 10 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Bel Air. Use 2 South Bond St., Bel Air, MD 21014 for GPS directions. Shuttles will be available from Bel Air High School and The John Carroll School.
- Why Go: Live music, beer, and of course tons of tasty barbeque. For a list of teams competing in the BBQ bash, schedule of bands and more check out the website.
- How much: Admission is free; food and drinks are not.
Havre de Grace Seafood Festival
- When: Aug. 10, 4 to 8 p.m.; Aug. 11, 10a.m. to 8 p.m.; Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Tydings Park, 300 Commerce St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
- Why Go: According to the website, this festival was nominated as one of the 10 best in the US in 2009. Seafood, free live music and a concert by Brian Howe of the Marshall Tucker Band and Bad Company. Howe plays Friday at 6:30 p.m., and admission varies.
- How much: Admission is free; food and drinks are not. The Brian Howe concert is ticketed, admission varies.
- When: Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, 2012; noon to 10 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
- Where: The Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium 21093
- Why Go: Check out bands, rides, games, vendors, food and more. For a full schedule of events click here.
- How much: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).
2012 Perry Hall Apple Festival
- When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Where: 4350 Chapel Road, Perry Hall, MD 21128
- Why Go: Enjoy food, activities and entertainment—all involving apple-themed fall fun. Craft vendors are also participating.
- How much: Admission is free.
- When: Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Harford Road, between Debois Avenue and Taylor Avenue. Parkville, MD, 21234 Shuttles available from Parkville Middle School and Parkville Senior Center.
- Why Go: Meet your neighbors, check out local businesses and enjoy live music and entertainment and check out a classic car show.
- How much: Admission is free.
5th Annual DuClaw Real Ale Festival
- When: Sept. 8, noon to 4 p.m.
- Where: DuClaw Brewing Company, 16A Belair South Parkway, Bel Air, MD, 21015
- Why Go: Check out cask-conditioned real ale at this all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink festival. Check out brews from Bel Air's own DuClaw and taste from guest breweries including Stone and Troegs. As a bonus, there are three whole pigs being served as part of the buffet.
- How much: Tickets are $55.
The Reisterstown Festival & Car Show
- When: Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Hannah More Park, 12035 Reisterstown Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
- Why Go: This festival kicks off with a parade at 9 a.m. Saturday; events include bed racing, living history events, live music and fireworks. The car show is held on Sunday.
- How much: Admission is free.
Catonsville Arts & Crafts Festival
- When: Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Frederick Road between the Ingleside-Bloomsbury corner and Melvin Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21128
- Why Go: Now in it's 39th year, this festival features a wide variety of artists and crafters. Check out local businesses, sample food from local restaurants and more.
- How much: Admission is free.
16th Annual Baltimore County African-American Culture Festival
- When: Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where: Towson Courts Patriot Plaza, 400 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204
- Why Go: Check out dance, art, poetry, historical displays and more along with three stages of live entertainment.
- How much: Admission is free.
- When: Oct. 13, noon to 6 p.m.
- Where: The Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium 21093
- Why Go: Sample beers from Maryland brewers including Heavy Seas, Flying Dog, The Brewer's Art, Evolution and Baltimore's newest brewery Union Craft Brewing.
- How much: Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 on site. VIP tickets are available for $39, and includes an extra hour of tasting as well as extra tokens to buy beer. For more information visit the website.
Good Life Thursdays at Boordy Vineyards
- When: Thursdays through Sept. 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
- Where: 12820 Long Green Pike, Hydes, MD, 21082
- Why Go: Products from local farmers, dinner, music, and of course wine. For a full list of vendors and a live entertainment schedule check the website.
- How much: Admission is free, food and drink are not.
Towson's Feet on the Street Block Parties
- When: Fridays through Sept. 28, 6 to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Allegheny Ave., Towson, Maryland 21204
- Why Go: Hang out with friends, meet new ones, shop local and check out great entertainment.
- How much: Admission is free.
