Local Events Guide
Summer in Annapolis & the Bay Area
June
Let’s Go Music Festival
June 5 – 6
Summer’s major music celebration at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, highlighting a weekend stacked with national touring artists.
Artist Lineup →First Sunday Arts Festival
June 7
The inner block of West Street transforms into an expansive open-air market showcasing over 100 regional artisans, street performers, and food trucks.
Vendor Map →Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 – 20
Commemorate the holiday with a meaningful community parade through downtown followed by a lively festival featuring regional music acts and heritage displays.
Parade Route →July
America’s 250th Fourth of July Extravaganza
July 3 – 4
Celebrate the historic 250th semiquincentennial in America's colonial capital. Enjoy a naturalization ceremony at the Paca House, community bike parades, a massive downtown parade, and spectacular fireworks over Spa Creek.
Full Schedule & Parking →Annual Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast
July 4 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Known as the world's largest single-day crab feast! Head to the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for all-you-can-eat Maryland blue crabs, fresh corn, and cold beer to support local charities.
Get Crab Feast Tickets →Tides & Tunes Summer Concert Series
Thursdays throughout July & August
Bring a lawn chair to the Annapolis Maritime Museum beach for a weekly summer tradition featuring live local bands, cold drinks, and beautiful sunset views over the water.
Concert Lineup →Dinner Under the Stars
Every Wednesday Evening
West Street closes down completely to traffic for the ultimate mid-week open-air dinner party under strings of canopy lights.
Reserve a Table →August
Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival
August 7 – 9
Held at the historic Annapolis City Dock, this beautiful festival celebrates the perseverance, culture, and history of the African diaspora with world music, live storytelling, and artisan marketplaces.
Festival Schedule →Corvettes on West Street
August 9 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
A favorite weekend tradition where West Street closes down to showcase a massive, stunning lineup of classic, vintage, and brand-new Corvettes alongside live music and outdoor dining.
Event Details →Anne Arundel County River Days Festival
Mid-August Weekend
A fantastic, free public event geared toward environmental stewardship and family water access, featuring complimentary boat rides, water games, and local food trucks.
Register for Boat Rides →Living History: First Maryland Regiment
August 15 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
Hosted by Historic Annapolis at the Hogshead interactive museum. Drop in and meet revolutionary reenactors representing the famous First Maryland Regiment as they prepare for war in 1776.
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