FESTIVALS
Hot Fun
IN THE SUMMERTIME
When temperatures rise, Baltimore transforms into a street festival haven.
Use this guide to find the perfect mix of music, art, culture and food and drink.
LatinoFest
JUNE: Dance to the
hottest Latino DJs
or taste cuisine from
the Americas and the
Caribbean.
CULTURE
St. Nicholas
Greek Folk Festival
JUNE 6-9: Maryland’s largest
Greek event, showcasing great
food, music and dancing.
Federal Hill Jazz
and Blues Festival
JUNE 1: Listen to the
best of Baltimore’s jazz
and blues scene while
you stroll this historic
neighborhood.
AFRAM
AUGUST 10-11: One of the largest
African American festivals on the East
Coast, fronted by national headliners
and hosted in scenic Druid Hill Park.
Baltimore/Washington
One Caribbean Carnival
JULY 13-14: This Caribbean-style
festival and parade just might be
Baltimore’s best party. Featuring
25 masquerade bands!
Feast of St. Gabriele Festival
AUGUST 17-18: Get a taste of the
old world in Baltimore’s Little Italy.
The bocce tournament and sit-down
pasta dinner are a must!
Vegan Soulfest
AUGUST 3: Celebrate the vegan life
with great food, vendors, speakers
and entertainment.
MUSIC
mark dennis
Preakness
InfieldFest
MAY 18: Watch
thoroughbreds
race for the title
while you rock out
to performances
by Kygo, Logic
and Diplo.
Baltimore Pride
JUNE 14-16: Celebrate
empowerment with
Baltimore’s LGBTQ
community at this lively
parade and festival.
Honfest
JUNE 8-9:
This celebration
of Baltimore’s
working women
(“hons”) is a
can’t-miss
classic. Whip up
a beehive hairdo
at home or
stop by the hon
makeover tent!
WTMD First Thursdays
It’s free, it’s live and it’s at the
waterfront! Each first Thursday
from May through September,
local and national artists
perform on two stages.
justin tsucalas
justin tsucalas
Artscape
JULY 19-21:
America’s largest
free arts festival,
featuring 150+
artists, designers
and craftspeople.
ART
Chesapeake Crab,
Wine & Beer Festival
JUNE 22: Crabs, wine and
beer. Need we say more?
matty tae
Summer
Restaurant Week
AUGUST 2-11: Baltimore’s
best eateries offer prixfixe
deals. Reservations
encouraged!
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FOOD/DRINK
danielle adams