August 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Spotsy Fine Arts Festival Spotsy Fine Arts Festival Spotsylvania Courthouse 9100 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA, United States Each 2nd weekend in August the shade covered lawns of the Spotsylvania Court House are transformed into a massive outdoor art gallery for artists and artisans from across the region and all around the United States. This juried festival will feature original creations from pottery to paintings; jewelry to photography; woodworking to sculpture and much […]
August 15, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Behind the Scenes Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Behind the Scenes Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, United States The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. […] Free
August 17, 2019 - August 18, 2019 Laurel Highlands Garlic Festival Faranda Farm 1171 Penn Avenue, Hollsopple, PA, United States Have a stinkin' good time in the Laurel Highlands! On the third weekend of every August, there is a certain aroma that rises from Faranda Farm. What could it be but the wonderful scent of the "stinkin' rose" - garlic. This weekend-long event brings guest chefs to demonstrate their garlic specialties with free recipe samplings, a mouthwatering farm-to-table […] $5
August 17, 2019 - August 18, 2019 Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival Laurel Hill State Park 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road, Somerset, PA, United States The Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania is an outdoor playground with stunning natural beauty. This annual festival showcases musicianship, craftsmanship, stewardship and friendship. The festival is nestled amongst the 4,000 acres Laurel Hill State Park in beautiful Somerset County. This location creates an ideal connection for visitors to enjoy their surroundings in a family-friendly environment. […] Free
August 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series Dragon Boat Festival Dragon Boat Festival Calvert County 205 Main St, Prince Frederick, United States Dragon boats are narrow 40 foot long boats with colorful, hand carved dragon heads mounted on the bow. Powered by 16 paddlers, a drummer and a steers-person, everyone must work together to cross the finish line faster than their competition. Dragon Boating is an exciting team sport that encompasses the elements of power, speed, synchronization and […] Free
August 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Event Series Fossil Field Experience Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, United States At 9:00 a.m., you will meet up at Cove Point Lighthouse. You will learn about Miocene fossils and what to look for. From 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m., you will explore the beach to search for fossilized shell, bone, and sharks’ teeth. Lunch is on your own. Picnic facilities are available at the museum. Report […] $20