Festivals near Essex, MD.

Bands in the Sand

• Jun. 13 - Jun 13, 2026
• Philip Merrill Environmental Center - Annapolis, MD USA

• Music

• $100 - $250

Bands in the Sand is the party of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! For two decades, Bay savers from across the region gathered on the warm bea ....

Free LakeFest Weekend 2026

• Jun. 13 - Jun 13, 2026
• Columbia Lakefront Stage - Columbia, MD USA

• Music

The 39th annual Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, June 12-14, 2026! Produced by the Mer ....

Free LakeFest Weekend 2026

• Jun. 12 - Jun 12, 2026
• Columbia Lakefront Stage - Columbia, MD USA

• Music

The 39th annual Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, June 12-14, 2026! Produced by the Mer ....

National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• National Harbor - National Harbor, MD USA

• Other / General

Join us at National Harbor for a powerful and meaningful day as we kick off the first event in a special three-part commemorative series honoring Amer ....

Strawberry Festival

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• Christ Lutheran Church of Spry - York, PA USA

• Other / General

Please join us for our annual Strawberry Festival from 11am-2pm on June 6th! The festival will include plenty of delicious food - strawberries, short ....

West Falls Summer Bash

• Jun. 6 - Jun 6, 2026
• 201 W Falls Station Blvd - Falls Church, VA USA

• Other / General

Kick off summer at West Falls with an afternoon of fun for the whole family at our Summer Bash in Commons Park! Enjoy live music by Half Pint Harry, f ....

The Boro Biergarten Grand Opening

• Jun. 4 - Jun 6, 2026
• The Bora Park - Tysons, VA USA

• Other / General

The Boro is kicking off the grand opening of The Boro Biergarten with an evening of live music, happy hour specials and giveaways on Thursday, June 4 ....

World Heritage Festival @ Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD

• May. 31 - May 31, 2026
• Veterans Plaza - Silver Spring, MD USA

• Other / General

Experience a celebration of cultures from around the world at the Silver Spring World Heritage Festival at Veterans Plaza. This lively festival brings ....

KI Renaissance Night at Ye Olde Cult of Classic

• May. 16 - May 16, 2026
• Cult Classic Brewing - Stevensville, MD USA

• Other / General

• $1 - $10

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! A night of mirth & merriment returns to Ye Olde Cult of Classic with live music from The Bards as well as ye old favorite festival f ....

The Wailers Are Coming to Cult Classic Brewing in Stevensville MD Saturday on May 9th

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• Cult Classic Brewing - Stevensville, MD USA

• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100

Stevensville, MD – March 24, 2026 — Cult Classic Brewing, the Eastern Shore’s premier beer and music venue, plays host to The Wailers - ’50 Years of P ....

Annapolis Color Run By Color Craze

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• Annapolis - Annapolis, MD USA

• Community (Family & Kids)
• Health & Wellness
• Other / General
• Outdoor / Recreation
• Sports / Fitness

• $50 - $100
• $100 - $250

Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival ....

Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother’s Day Celebration

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• National Harbor - National Harbor, MD USA

• Other / General

Explore a wide variety of handmade art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and creative works from talented local artisans and small businesses. It’s ....

Folk & Flower Arts Festival

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• 40 York St - Hanover, PA USA

• Other / General

Join us for the vibrant Folk & Flower Arts Festival, a celebration of art, nature, and community! Festival Features: Chalk Art Showcase: Watch creati ....

Talbot County Tour / Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage: A 250th Anniverary Historical Celebration!

• May. 9 - May 9, 2026
• Talbot Historical Society - Easton, MD USA

• $25 - $50
• $50 - $100

The 2026 TALBOT COUNTY TOUR will showcase significant historic sites in Talbot County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to offer visitors an unrivaled exper ....

First Sunday Arts Festival 2026

• May. 3 - May 3, 2026
• 53 West St - Annapolis, MD USA

• Other / General

The first Sunday of the month West St. and Calvert Street is closed for a family friendly festival with over 150 vendors, food trucks, live music and ....

Wilmington Handbell Ensemble presents 'An American Tapestry'

• May. 2 - May 2, 2026
• Ebenezer United Methodist Church - Newark, DE USA

• Music

Our program features the premier of Flute Loops, composed especially for the ensemble by Michael J. Glasgow, along with patriotic songs, marches, spir ....

Chestertown Pride Festival

• May. 2 - May 2, 2026
• Wilmer Park - Chestertown, MD USA

• Other / General

The festival will bring together residents, visitors, families, allies, and community organizations for a day of celebration, visibility, and unity. ....

Silver Spring Mother's Day Arts & Crafts Spring Fair @ Veterans Plaza

• Apr. 26 - Apr 26, 2026
• Veterans Plaza - Silver Spring, MD USA

• Other / General

Celebrate spring with a beautiful afternoon of art, creativity, and community at the Silver Spring Arts & Crafts Spring Fair. Browse a wide variety o ....

35th Annual Rockville Science Day: April 26, 2026 at Montgomery College, Rockville, MD

• Apr. 26 - Apr 26, 2026
• Montgomery College - Rockville, MD USA

• Other / General

Rockville Science Day Marks 35 Years of Discovery and Innovation: The Rockville Science Center will hold its 35th Annual Rockville Science Day on Sund ....

MYFest: Merriweather Youth Festival

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2026
• Merriweather Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

The next generation of artists is taking the stage! Introducing the first-ever MYFest - a youth arts festival presented by the Merriweather Arts and C ....

Old Town Alexandria Art Show and Craft Spring Fair

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2026
• John Carlyle Square - Alexandria, VA USA

• Other / General

Spring is in the air, and John Carlyle Square is coming alive with creativity! Join us for a vibrant day of art, shopping, and community at the Alexan ....

Alexandria Art Show & Spring Craft Fair ~ Mother's Day Celebration @ John Carlyle Square

• Apr. 25 - Apr 25, 2026
• John Carlyle Square - Alexandria, VA USA

• Other / General

? Honoring Moms, Inspiring Art — A Spring Fair to Remember! ? Spring is in the air, and John Carlyle Square is coming alive with creativity! Join us ....

The Taste of Iceland Festival April 23-25

• Apr. 23 - Apr 25, 2026
• Eaton D.C. - Washington, DC USA

• Other / General

• FREE!!

The Taste of Iceland festival is returning to D.C. with events across the city that showcase the best of Icelandic culture, including food, music, nat ....

Free OPEN FARM Event!

• Apr. 19 - Apr 19, 2026
• Homefields | Homefields Care Farm - Millersville, PA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• FREE!!

• Take a guided farm tour at 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 of our organic CSA. • Explore the greenhouses, pick-your-own fields, get your questions answered, a ....

Mocktails on Main Street

• Apr. 11 - Apr 11, 2026
• 40 York St - Hanover, PA USA

• Food / Wine / Beer

• $10 - $25

Sip your way down Main Street and experience delicious, one-of-a-kind mocktails at local businesses throughout downtown Hanover. From refreshing class ....