Saturday, September 06, 2008
Woodland Indian Discovery Day
Historic St. Mary's City, Route 5. 10 AM - 5 PM. Explore the skills and culture of Maryland's first citizens through hands-on activities and demonstrations by master craftsman. Admission. HC. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org
Saturday, September 06, 2008 - Sunday, November 02, 2008
Forrest Hall Farm Crazy Corn Maze
39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville. Saturday & Sunday 11 AM - Dusk. Weekdays by appointment. Miles of trails and family fun in the corn maze. Hayride, pumpkin patch, farm animals, picnic area and local produce. Admission. HC. 301-884-3086. www.forresthallfarm.com
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Fall Follies Crafts Festival
Washington Street, Leonardtown. 10 AM - 3 PM. Annual arts and crafts festival featuring homemade crafts, paintings, stained glass, wood carving, quilts and jewelry. Free. HC. 301-997-1644. Rain Date - September 9
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Sunday, September 21, 2008
St. Mary's County Fair
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Route 5. Thurs. 3 - 9 PM, Fri. and Sat. 9 AM - 9 PM, Sun. 9 AM - 6 PM. A celebration of St. Mary's rural life and heritage. Home arts, livestock, garden, 4-H exhibits, contests, Entertainment and local foods. Admission. HC. 301-475-8434. www.somd.com/smcfair
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lighthouse Challenge
Point Lookout State Park, 8AM - 6PM. Annual Lighthouse Challenge, sponsored by the Chesapeake Chapter of the US Lighthouse Society. Admission. 301-872-5688 www.cheslights.org
Saturday, September 27, 2008 - Saturday, November 01, 2008
Bowles Farms Amazing Corn Maze
22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements. Saturday: 10:00am to 9:00pm (Last Ticket Sold At 8:30) Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm Week Days By Appointment Only 9:00am to 1:30pm Special Fridays: Open 9:00 to 1:30 Appointment Only, Open 4:00 to 9:00 To Everyone http://www.bowlesfarms.com
Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Sunday, October 05, 2008
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Route 245. Noon - 6 PM. Come and experience Maryland vintners at their best! Enjoy wine tastings, live music exhibits, demonstrations, artisan and food vendors, children's programs, and more: all in a breathtaking setting. Admission. 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org
Saturday, October 04, 2008 - Sunday, October 05, 2008
40th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
St. Clement's Island Museum, Colton's Point, off of Route 242. Sat. 11 AM - Dark, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM. Site of historic landing at St. Clement's Island. Exciting two day event offering entertainment, boat rides, food, games and fireworks. Boat parade and blessing are favorite highlights. Admission. HC. 301-769-2222. www.7thdistrictoptimist.org/blessing.html
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Grand Militia Muster
Historic St. Mary's City, Route 5. 10 AM - 5 PM. Expect color, competitions, and pageantry when the St. Maries Militia comes to town. Admission. HC. 240-895-4990.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008 - Sunday, October 12, 2008
10th Annual Southern Maryland Farm-Life Festival
John K. Parlett Farm, Route 6 East, Charlotte Hall. Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM, Sun 10 AM - 5 PM. Over 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibits. Demonstrations, tractor and gas engine show, music and refreshments. Admission. HC. 301-290-1621. www.christmasinaprilsmc.org
Friday, October 17, 2008 - Saturday, October 18, 2008
Ghosts of Sotterley
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Route 242. 7 - 10:50 PM. Walking tour featuring re-created legends and history, live music. Refreshments available. Reservations required. Admission. 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org
Saturday, October 18, 2008 - Sunday, October 19, 2008
St. Mary's County Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Route 5. Sat. 10 AM - 6 PM, Sun. 11 AM - 6 PM. One of the eastern seaboard's leading folk festivals, celebrates the opening of the oyster season. Two National competitions: the National Oyster Cook-Off and the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship. Oysters any way you like 'em with other seafood specialties. Admission. HC. 301-863-5015. www.usoysterfest.com
Friday, October 24, 2008 - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Spirits of Point Lookout
Point Lookout State Park, Route 5 7 PM. Historically representative event featuring some of Point Lookout's many legendary tragedies and hauntings. Interactive tours, music, concessions, and children's games. Advance purchase. HC. 888-316-5679. www.stmaryskiwanis.org
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Trick-Or-Treat on the Square
Washington Street, Leonardtown, Route 5. 1PM - 3PM Scarecrow making. Cost is $5. 3PM - 4PM is Trick-or-treating with Leonardtown merchants around the Town Square. HC 301-475-9791.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Fall Festival & Taste of St. Mary's
Greenwell State Park, Hollywood, off of Rt. 245 Crafts, children's events, entertainment in a riverfront setting. Admission per car. Tasting tickets sold seperately. HC 301-373-9775 www.greenwellfoundation.org
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Veterans Day Parade
Washington Street, Leonardtown, Route 5. 10 AM. Salute America's Veterans! The Veterans Day parade in Leonardtown will begin at 10 AM on Washington Street. With over 4,000 participants including marching bands, military units, bagpipers, Native American dancers, and classic cars. A special wreath laying ceremony will be held in the Town Square immediately following the parade. Free. HC. 301-475-9791.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Amish Quilt Auction
Grove Farm Lane, Mechanicsville. Off of Route 236/Thompson's Corner Road. 9 AM - 5 PM. Bid on handmade Amish quilts and other handstitched items at this traditional auction. Crafts and food available. Free.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting
Washington Street, Leonardtown. 5 - 9 PM. Holiday entertainment, caroling, sleigh rides, carriage rides, hayrides, live nativity, petting zoo, Santa's Parade and the lighting of the Town Christmas tree on the Square. Free. HC. 301-475-9791.
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Saturday, November 29, 2008
Hearth & Home in Early Maryland
Historic St. Mary's City, Route 5. 10 AM - 5 PM. Following the harvest, the colonists begin preparations for the long winter. Experience the harvests as the Colonials did! Admission. HC. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org
Friday, November 28, 2008 - Sunday, November 30, 2008
St. Mary's County Festival of Trees
Bell Motor Company, Leonardtown. Fri. 4 - 9 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM & Sun. Noon - 5 PM. Festive holiday exhibits and auction of decorated Christmas Trees and Wreaths. 301-475-9791 or 301-373-2551.
