File Photo: Eric Roberson will headline this years Baltimore County African American Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Towson, MD.
Another September weekend and another diverse list of festival offerings in DC, MD, and VA. Support the local business community and have a great time this weekend while enjoying some good food, good wine, and good people. Here is a list of 8 festivals to help you plan your weekend.
Baltimore County African American Festival
Annually, the festival celebrates the rich and thriving traditions of the African American community. Drawing in national and local entertainers, small and large businesses, and approximately 50,000 attendees. This years festival will be headlined by Eric Roberson. He puts on a great show. Also on the music bill will be After 7 and Kayla Waters.
Date: September 16, 2017
Location: Towson, MD
Website: aaculturalfestival.com
H Street Festival
A neighborhood festival celebrating H Street in Washington, DC. The festival features live music, ethnic eateries, beer tents, shopping, and more.
Date: September 16, 2017
Location: H Street, Washington, DC
Website: http://hstreet.org/events
Shadow Woods Metal Fest
Labeled as the Mid-Atlantic’s only open-air camping heavy metal festival, the Shadow Woods Metal Festival will kick off this Thursday, September 14th and run through Sunday, September 17th in White Hall, Maryland at Camp Hidden Valley.
Date: September 14 – 17, 2017
Location: White Hall, MD
Lineup: Vastum, Uada, Panopticon, Withered, Woe, Castle, Amigo The Devil, Human Bodies, Nechochwen, Dead In The Manger, Churchburn, Black Table, Hexis, Heavy Temple, Zud, Aerial Ruin, Ravenwood, Dark Water Transit, Infera Bruo, Worthless, Kyoty, The Owls Anwts, Night Raids, All Hell, Earthling, Toke, Bearstorm, Elagabalus, Seasick Gladiator, Sloth Herder, Dee Calhoun, Fikra, Percussor, Mome, Immaculate Deception, Take To The Woods, Erlkonig, Cut The Architect’s Hand
Website: shadowwoodsmetalfest.com
Facebook: facebook.com/shadowwoodsmetalfest | Twitter: @SWMetalFest
Wine By The Lake
The Wine By The Lake festival takes place at Lake Anna State Park and features a number of wineries to sample, food from local restaurants, and items to purchase from local business vendors.
Date: September 16, 2017 | Location: Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 | Tickets: $20-$25 | Website: winebythelake.com
Baltimore Seafood Festival
The 4th annual Baltimore Seafood Festival will take place in the Camden neighborhood in Baltimore, MD. The festival will feature various Baltiomre resturants serving their signature seafood dishes. The festival will also feature cooking demos, live music, beer, wine, & cocktails, and a family zone.
Date: September 16, 2017
Location: Baltimore, MD
Website: baltimoreseafoodfest.com
Perry Hall Apple Festival
The very family friendly Perry Hall Apple Festival will feature music by Arrow Horse on both days of the festival. The following activities will take place: Amish Apple Butter Demonstration, Masters of the Chainsaw (chainsaw sculptures), Face Painting by Fantasy Artz, Sack Races, Pony Rides, Tractor Drawn Hay Rides and Gator Wagon Train Rides to the Haunted Woods, Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Mini Hay Maze, and Pedal Tractors.
Last but not least, lots of great food will be available. Including: Pulled Pork, Pizza, Thunder Ridge Kettle Corn, Pit Beef & Turkey, Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Fries, Soda, Apple Cider, Funnel Cakes, Caramel & Candy Apples, and Various Baked Goods.
Date: September 16–17, 2016
Location: Perry Hall, MD
Website: perryhallapplefestival.com
Annual Maryland Wine Festival
The Maryland Wine Festival will feature 150+ Maryland Wines, a local cheese pavilion, juried artisans, live music, local food purveyors, and more.
Date: September 16-17, 2017
Location: Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157
Website: marylandwine.org/mwf
A Taste of St. Mary’s
It’s free to attend the Taste of St. Mary’s. The festival will feature restaurants and caterers selling samples of their specialty items, free activities for the kids, a classic car show, music, a chance to win gift certificates from participating vendors, and more.
Date: September 16, 2017
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Website: visitstmarysmd.com
