Southern MD Fall Events
Are you ready for fall?! I love this time of the year in Southern MD, so much to do outside and great weather!
2016 Pet Day 5K Run and Fun Walk
Sat, Sept 10, 2016
Location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 50 Alexander Street, Solomons, MD
From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Benefits Humans Society of Calvert Co.
Runners will be timed by the Chesapeake Bay Running Club
Onsite registration begins at 0730. Online registration is also available at:
• www.active.com (search for Pet Day 5K)
• www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org(Events)
$25 Adults (13 and over). $20 Kids (under 12). Free under 5. Fees increase $5 on day of event.
Bring in a pair of shoes to donate to be entered into a special drawing.
LFS Patriot Day 5k patriot of the year recognition
Sat, Sept 10, 2016
Location: Little Flower School Great Mills MD
From 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Details here: http://patriotday5k.org
Artsfest '16 Fine Arts Festival
Sept 17 & 18, 2016
Location: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 
From 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is my favorite! More than 165 artist booths, 30 performers on two stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone. Rain or shine; no pets.
Adults $6; Kids 11 & under free; members free. Follow on facebook to receive info about discount coupons 
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Pokémon in Chancellors Run Park
Sat, Sept 17, 2016
Location: Chancellors Run Regional Park, Great Mills, MD
From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
First ever Pokémon in the Park night. The first 100 people to check in at the Recreation and Parks table will receive a ticket for a free hot dog, chips and soda, courtesy of Recreation and Parks. Concessions will be on sale for throughout the event at the Hall of Fame. Ice Cream and treats will be on sale from the Bells of St. Mary's.
Cost: Free, but bring money for snacks and ice cream!
Event sponsors: Herbalife, Perfect Posh, Wishes Family Travel. Anyone interested in being a sponsor please contact Christina Bishop 301-475-4200, ext. *1802 or via email at Christina.bishop@stmarysmd.com.
A Taste of St. Mary's / Classic car show
Sun, Sept 18, 2016
Location: The Square in Leonardtown, MD
From 12 Noon to 4:30 PM
Family event! Activities for the kids. Classic car show and free entertainment. Samples of restaurant specialties will be available for purchase. Admission and parking (in designated areas) are free. Chance to win gift certificates from area restaurants and caterers. Drawings to be held all day at the event. For more information email info@smcchamber.com, call 301-737-3001, or visit our website: http://smcchamber.com.
Sept 22 - 25, 2016
Location: St. Mary's County Fairground
Celebrate St. Mary’s heritage at this traditional county fair. Livestock, home arts, flowers, field crops, 4-H and school exhibits, horse pulls, carnival.
http://www.smcfair.somd.com
info@smcfair.somd.com
Sat, Sept 24, 2016
Location: Historic St. Mary’s City
From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
State House Lawn and Waterfront (park at The Shop at Farthing’s Ordinary), 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686. Hosted by the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association. Wade-In for Clean Water with Senator Bernie Fowler. Live music, environmental and children’s activities, kayaking. Free. www.smrwa.org/
Summerseat Farm & Artisan Market (craft fair)
Sat, Oct 1, 2016
Location: Summerseat Farm, Mechanicsville MD
From 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Summerseat Farm’s First Annual Artisan Market - craft fair! The Artisan Market will be held the first Saturday of September, October, & November between the hours of 8am-4pm. These events will be held outside at Summerseat Farm, rain or shine. Dates are Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5. Vendor information: sale items may include homemade, handmade, vintage, art, or baked items.
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley
Sat, Oct 1, 2016
Location: Historic Sotterley Plantation
From 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
The 14th Annual Riverside WineFest at Sotterley will celebrating the very best of over 20 Maryland wineries in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark! This event is all good things rolled into one weekend ~ the wine flows freely, live music is jamming, demonstrations are educational and entertaining, artists are selling their exquisite creations, food is scrumptious, and the 1703 Plantation House Mini Tours and the Colonial Revival Garden Tours are FREE.
Sat & Sunday, Oct 15-16, 2016
Location: St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Oyster Festival and the opening of the oyster season on the Chesapeake Bay with the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championships and National Oyster Cook-Off. Known for its exquisite range of seafood and exhibition of cultural activities surrounding oysters & the watermans' way of life, this annual festival also includes live music, local foods, arts, crafts, craft beer tasting, and general family fun
Calvert County Farm Festival/ACLT Member Appreciation Day
Sun, Oct 16, 2016
Location: 676 Double Oak Rd. - off Dares Beach Rd
Start Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Plan to spend a day at ACLT's North Side Trailhead enjoying live music, wine tastings, hay rides, kids "Nature Discovery" activities and more as part of the American Chestnut Land Trust's 30th Anniversary Celebration. Purchase the freshest fall produce from ACLT's own Double Oak Farm. All proceeds support our farm program which donates 75% of its harvest to a local food pantry. Join us for this free fun fall day! Members and Non-members welcome! More info at ACLTweb.org
Ryken 5K and Fall Family Fun Run
Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Location: Leonardtown, MD
from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Join SMR for a day of fitness & fun for the whole family as it hosts its Annual Blaine Whorl 5K and Family Fun Run! This event is open to the public. Registration is $25 until 10/1/16 and $30 after. SMR Staff/Faculty/Student discounts available. Kids 10 and under can register for a FREE 100 meter pumpkin dash.
REGISTER TODAY athttp://www.smrhs.org/5K
Bluegrass For Hospice-2016
Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Location: Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills, MD
From 12 Noon to 8:00 PM
Bluegrass for Hospice
LC TV Network-The Willis Clan, Recycled Bluegrass, 15 Strings, Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, Bluegrass Gospel Express “Bottom County Bluegrass” tribute to Charlie Thompson
Door prizes, 50/50 raffles, Silent Auctions, Various vendors. Southern Maryland style food available for sale. Bring lawn chairs. BYOB
Non-perishable food item accepted for local food pantry. Tickets: advance $25.00/$30.00 at the gate Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult
Mail: send a self-addressed stamped envelope, check made payable to “Hospice of St. Mary’s”, to P.O. Box 741, California, MD, 20619.
Credit card online from “Brown Paper Tickets”, www.bluegrassforhospice.com, click “Tickets”.
In person: The Trading Post, Rt. 5 and Indian Bridge Rd in Great Mills, MD
Information, to be a sponsor, or to reserve a vendor space: contact Jay Armsworthy at 301-737-3004
http://www.bluegrassforhospice.com/www.bluegrassforhospice.com
Sat, Oct 29, 2016
Location: Historic St. Mary’s City
from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Reconstructed State House of 1676, 47418 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 20686.
Tickets are $125 per guest. Reservations required. Sponsorships available. (240) 895-4977 or SusanE@digshistory.org.
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