County & State Fairs | Ravens Football Training Camp | Stargazing | Walking Tours | Ocean City Summer Activities | Summer Train Rides | Museum Events | Nature Center and Park Activities | Shows Wheat Threshing, Steam and Gas Engine Show, August 1-3, Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Rt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg. See antique farm equipment in operation; flea market, steam engines, antique tractors. Call 410-754-8422 or visit www.threshermen.org for further details. International Festival, August 2-3, Poly/Western Complex, 1400 W. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore. Free. Shows, demonstrations, children’s programming and activities, soccer tournament, international foods, US Citizenship ceremony. Shows by jazz saxophonist Najee, Afro Funk band Chopteeth and Reggae artist Maxi Priest. For more information call 410-396-3141 or see www.baltimorecity.gov/ifest. Blessing of the Combines, August 2, 1-4pm, Green St., Snow Hill. Parade of combines and antique tractors, blessing, music, petting barnyard, games, food, tractor pull. Call 410-632-3838 for more information. Howard County Fair, August 2-9, 8am-11pm, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship. Livestock shows, commercial exhibits, petting farm, rides, horse shows, entertainment, home arts, horse and tractor pulls. Call 410-442-1022 or visit www.howardcountyfair.org for further details. Family Fun Days, August 3, 3-5pm, August 7, 6-8pm, Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel. To celebrate the mansion’s birthday, you’re invited for good, old-fashioned fun. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities including colonial games, trying on 18th century costumes, crafts, and more. Canned food accepted for donation to local food banks. Free. Call 301-953-1376 or visit www.pgparks.com for further details. Peach Festival, August 9, 8am-2pm, Agriculture Center, 700 Smith Avenue, Westminster. Free peach treats supplied by vendors, baked goods, produce, crafts, entertainment and refreshments. Call 410-848-7748 or visit www.carrollcountyagcenter.com for additional information. FestAfrica 2008, August 9-10, 12N-8pm, Patterson Park, Baltimore. Traditional food, crafts and art. Email info@nyamaryland.org for further details. Garrett County Fair, August 10-16, 8am-11pm, Garrett County Fairgrounds, McHenry. Enchanted Forest 53rd Birthday Party, August 16-17, Clark’s Elioak Farm, 10500 Rt. 108, Ellicott City. Petting farm opens for its fall season with new animals, special weekend events and enchanted forest attractions. Call 410-730-4049 or visit www.clarklandfarm.com for further information. Maryland Saddle Association Horse Show, August 16-17, 7am, The Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro. Watch a regional hunter/jumper show. Free for spectators. Call 301-952-7999 or visit www.showplacearena.com for additional details. Rose Hill Day, August 17, 10am-4pm, Rose Hill Manor Park, Frederick. Enjoy refreshing ice cream while playing old fashioned games and making crafts. Tour the manor house and view over 150 antique and classic cars and trucks. Call 301-600-1650 or visit www.rosehillmuseum.com for additional details. Free Throw and 3-Point Shooting Competition, August 18, 7pm, Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road, Beltsville. Who has the sweetest shot from the free throw and 3-point lines? We’ll give awards to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. Reservations required by August 11. Ages 8-17. Call 301-937-6613 or visit www.pgparks.com for details. Annual Annapolis Art Walk, August 21, 5-9pm, McBride Gallery, 215 Main St., Annapolis. Artist painting demonstrations; events sponsored by the Annapolis Gallery Association. Visit www.annapolisalive.org for details. Great Pocomoke Fair, August 21-23, Eight and Broad sts, Pocomoke City. Livestock activities, indoor exhibits, children's games, rides, horse races, horse show, antique tractor pull, fireworks. Call 410-957-4486 or visit www.thegreatpocomokefair.org for additional information. Baltimore Pow Wow, August 22-24, Fri, 5-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 10am-6pm, Patterson Park, Eastern & Linwood Aves., Baltimore City. Intertribal gathering of Native American dancers, drummers, artists, crafts persons, and friends; public is cordially invited. Call 410-675-3535 or visit www.baic.org for further information. Maryland State Fair, August 22-Sept. 1, 10am-10pm, Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Livestock, crafts, produce, farm and garden exhibits, food, midway rides, Thoroughbred horse racing, and entertainment. Call 410-252-0200 or visit www.marylandstatefair.com for more details. Huntington Day, August 23, 12N-4pm, Huntington Community Center, 13022 8th Street, Bowie. Celebrate with friends and family! Participate in an old-fashioned picnic with a pie-eating contest, moon bounce, DJ, face painters, hot shot competition, bingo, hot dogs and more! All ages welcome. Call 301-464-3725 or visit www.pgparks.com for more information. Maryland Renaissance Festival, August 23-Oct. 19, Sat-Sun, 10am-7pm, Crownsville Rd., Annapolis. 16th-century English festival, 10 stages, 5,000-seat jousting arena, 140 food and craft shops; weekends only. Call 410-266-7304 or visit www.rennfest.com for details. Labor Day Celebration, August 29-Sept. 1, Rod N Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. Enjoy the last days of summer relaxing with live entertainment and food outside at the Boardwalk Café. Monday, enjoy our traditional breakfast bar from 9am-12N. Call 1-877-Rod N Reel or visit www.cbresortspa.com for further details. Calvert County Jousting Tournament, August 30, 11am-6:30pm, Christ Episcopal Church, Port Republic. Oldest tournament of Maryland's official state sport; crafts, bazaar, organ recitals, country supper. Call 410-586-0565 or visit www.christchurchcalvert.org for additional information.
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