Though we are now in the last month of summer (you are probably either crying or rejoicing about this fact), community events that benefit still go on and, in a way, ease the transition into fall. Below, we’ve cataloged some of the biggest and best events happening around you in the month of August. Some are festivals, others are active in nature, but they all benefit something in the area.
Tonight, the 68th Annual Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast takes place at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium off Rowe Boulevard. The feast is expected to bring in over 2,000 guests hungry for fresh crabs, corn on the cob, draft beer, and the likes of a social event. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and comes to a close at 8 p.m. This year, as an added benefit, more recycling options are available too. The ticket profits go to selected non-profits in the area. Head to www.annapolisrotary.org to learn more.
Saturday, August 3, sports and entertainment lovers alike can attend the We Believe Lacrosse Classic. This event features a lacrosse game, food, drinks, live music, kids activities, and more to benefit the We Believe Foundation and the Pink Hearts of Hope Fund. Tickets cost $10 in advance. The excitement begins around noon and ends at 6 p.m. Look to www.webelievelacrosse.com to find out more.
August 11,from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Watermen’s Appreciation Day and Crab Feast takes place at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Along with celebrating maritime traditions, the event will feature a charity boat auction as well. For more information, look to www.cbmm.org.
These next two artsy events do a double whammy in terms of benefitting others–they help out both local artists and keep art alive in Annapolis. First up, it’s another round of First Sunday Arts in Annapolis, this August 4. The event is a downtown art festival on Calvert and West Streets from noon to 5 p.m. The people at the festival are local artists, local children’s book authors, and even musicians and food crafters. Attending the festival is free, but purchasing from the vendors set up there keeps money in the local economy and supports local art. The next event, the 23rd Annual Art Walk in Annapolis, is an event that brings together all the art galleries in downtown Annapolis and thus, brings out all kinds of art enthusiasts. On August 15, the galleries downtown–like McBride Gallery and Main Street Gallery–will show off new exhibits, thus allowing for a truly comprehensive view of downtown art. Everything is free, including the live music and lite fare set up in the galleries. Additionally, some art galleries will host live artist demonstrations, such as the one at McBride where guests can see how oil painting is done. For more on these two events, head to www.firstsundayarts.com and www.artinannapolis.com.
The 10th Annual 12 Ounce Regatta begins on August 17 and benefits Annapolis Community Boating. The “12 ounce” part comes into play since the participants are tasked with creating a sailing vessel out of anything found around the house (bottles included). The 12 ounce vessel racing lasts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Go to www.chesapeakeoutdoor.org to read more.
Saturday, August 24, hosts several community-based events in the area. Namely, the Maryland Renaissance Festival at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Crownsville. The 24th is only the start of this medieval-style event–it continues on weekends until the end of September. As usual festivals go, there will be live music and other forms of entertainment, food and drinks, and old-fashioned fun to partake in. However, unlike usual festivals, the Renaissance Festival encourages all-out costumes and plumed hats. The start time is 10 a.m. and end time is 7 p.m. every day of the festival. Go to www.rennfest.com to see more.
Also on August 24, the 2nd Annual Kegs and Corks Beer and Wine Festival kicks off with plenty of microbrewery beer and local wine to boot. Along with the locally crafted beverages, imported favorites will be available too. Great Frogs, Annapolis’s first winery, will be there selling its tasty products. As far as food goes, there will be seafood favorites, dessert, and finger foods to enjoy. This event also takes place at the County Fairgrounds in Crownsville, but is only one day. The price is $25 for adults in advance. Children can also attend for $10 but obviously cannot enjoy the selling features of the festival. This event keeps money local and helps boost interest in local beer, wine, and food. Visit www.kegsandcorksfest.com to learn more. To learn about more upcoming community events, stay attuned to the world around you: What’s Up?, The Capital, and other media outlets provide you all the stuff you participate and live the fullest in Annapolis.
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