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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 […]

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

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

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
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
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

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