FESTIVAL SEASON
Choose the Baltimore festival that ’ s best for you , whether you ’ re a foodie , an art appreciator , a music aficionado or just like to be outside in the fresh air .
Caribbean Carnival
JULY 15-16
Immerse yourself in Caribbean culture with authentic food , music and costumes .
FOOD
Summer Restaurant Week
JULY 21-30
The perfect excuse to try a new spot or enjoy an old favorite with can ’ t-miss deals .
Vegan Soulfest
AUGUST 19-20
Celebrate Baltimore ’ s diverse vegan community with music , cooking demos and speakers .
ART
AFRAM
JUNE
What better way to honor Juneteenth than with a celebration of African American culture , food and music at Druid Hill Park .
Honfest
JUNE 10-11
Cateye glasses , beehive hairdos and lots of cheetah print are par for the course at this Hampden festival .
SEPTEMBER 20-24
America ’ s largest free arts festival returns after a two-year hiatus with an expanded footprint .
Kinetic Sculpture Race
MAY 6
Watch human-powered sculptures race around the city through mud and water .
NATURE
Pride
JUNE 19-25
Maryland ’ s largest LGBTQ + celebration welcomes all with a parade , block party and family festival .
Flower Mart
Brew at the Zoo
MAY 27-28
Toast to the animals with unlimited beer sampling , live music and local artisan vendors all while supporting the Maryland Zoo .
Opening Day
APRIL 6
Enjoy the start of baseball season at the beautiful retrostyle Oriole Park at Camden Yards , which inspired many other stadiums across the country .
MAY 5-6
Try one of Baltimore ’ s famous lemon sticks while stocking up on new plants and accessories for your garden .
Preakness
MAY 20
Watch history in the making at the 148th Preakness Stakes , the second jewel in horseracing ’ s Triple Crown .
CULTURE
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ORIOLE BIRD BY TODD OLSZEWSKI ; LEMON STICK AND RESTAURANT WEEK BY JUSTIN TSUCALAS