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Maryland Iron Festival 2024

Catoctin Furnace Historical Society 12607 Catoctin Furnace Rd., Thurmont, MD, United States

Celebrate our region’s history as an early center for ironmaking at this festival featuring blacksmithing demonstrations; hands-on casting and molding demonstrations by experts from Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site; a live Iron pour with hands-on activities with Keystone Ironworks; guided tours of the historic Harriet Chapel; children's games and activities; live music; a beer and wine garden; …

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Free

Middletown Snallygaster Festival

Downtown Middletown Middletown, MD, United States

Come Join us for Music, Food, & More! Explore The Snallygaster Museum, go through the Enchanted Garden to hunt for coins, and return for a special surprise! Pick a prize from the Snallygaster, color an original Snallygaster drawing by artist Ed Dempsey, and check out Tri-State Astronomer's telescope! Sponsored by the Middletown Rec Council. Event …

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Free

Caribbean Festival

Linganore Winecellars 13601 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, MD, United States

The Caribbean Festival is a one of a kind festival that brings together the most authentic and lively expressions of Caribbean life. The event features music, food and arts from across the region. With a full day of live entertainment each day, this two-day festival is sure to be an experience you’ll never forget! More …

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$40

Carlisle Ford Nationals 2024

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Come to the largest all-Ford show in the world which features Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Euro Fords on the 3,200+ National Parts Depot Showfield. Ford Cars, Trucks and performance products will be on-site with offerings ranging from installations to special displays. Cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, collectibles and more will be for sale in the world's …

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$7 – $15

Smore Jam Music Festival

Deer Run Camping Resort 111 Sheet Iron Roof Road, Gardners, PA, United States

A fun-filled weekend of camping and live country music. Vendors, wood carving, food, and line dancing are just a few things planned for this weekend. Two stages with live music both Friday night and Saturday, with DJ Lars kicking it off with line dancing on Saturday at 1 pm. Friday, May 31 6 pm: Faith …

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Carlisle GM Nationals 2024

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Bring your vehicle and join over 1,000 other participants at the Carlisle GM Nationals. All General Motors vehicles are welcome from vintage & classics to the modern 6th Generation Camaro, you can see it all here on the National Parts Depot Showfield.

$12 – $15

Frederick’s 4th: An Independence Day Celebration

Baker Park 121 N Bentz St, Frederick, MD, United States

Celebrate the largest Independence Day celebration in Frederick County with two stages of entertainment alongside family-friendly rides and amusements, food trucks, beer gardens, and a dazzling fireworks show! Event runs from Noon to dusk. Sponsored by Wawa.

Free

Carlisle Chrysler Nationals 2024

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Come to the largest Mopar event in the world featuring over 2,800+ vehicles from all eras of the Chrysler brand! Classic, muscle cars and high performance new models are all showcased at this Mopar-lover's paradise. Cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, collectibles and more will be for sale in the Mopar Automotive Flea Market, as well as …

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$7 – $30

4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair

Downtown Hanover 146 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA, United States

Have Fun in Downtown Hanover! Snack Town Street Fair is a one-day festival in downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania, featuring artists, authors, craft and food vendors, live music, kids’ entertainment, and more! The event will run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In addition to shopping with great local artists, talking with local businesses, and enjoying Street …

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South Mountain Fair 2024

South Mountain Fairgrounds 615 Narrows Rd., Biglerville, PA, United States

Adams County's only agricultural county fair. There are barns full of animals being judged and on display. There are exhibits of needlework, arts and crafts, baked and canned goods, flowers, vegetables, and fruit made or grown by local community members. There is musical entertainment, a draft and miniature horse pull, fireworks, carnival rides, and lots …

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$8

Carlisle Truck Nationals 2024

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Be a part of one of the largest and most action-packed truck events in the world! See or Show your lifted, lowered, classic, antique, modern, two- or four-wheel drive, jeep, big rig or mini truck and be part of an event that welcomes more than 2,200 vehicles to the Showfield.

$7 – $25

Corvettes at Carlisle

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Corvettes at Carlisle is the largest and most fun-filled Corvette car show in the world.  The annual Corvettes at Carlisle event features nearly 3,000 Corvettes representing all generations of America’s classic sports car. Guests flock to Carlisle for this event - an event that was "name dropped" on the Jimmy Kimmel Live TV show in …

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$20 – $40

The Great Frederick Fair 2024

Frederick Fairgrounds 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States

Frederick County's single largest event, featuring 18,000 competitive exhibits, ranging from livestock, home arts, farm & garden to 4-H/FFA/GFF Youth. A premier showcase for agriculture and education. Plus carnival rides & games, a great selection of food from funnel cakes, candy apples, cinnamon buns, cotton candy  to crab cakes, BBQ, gyros, turkey legs and Italian sausages. Shopping …

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$8 – $75

In the Streets 2024

Downtown Frederick Frederick, MD, United States

For 40 years, In The Streets has been a proud Frederick tradition held along Market Street and Carroll Creek Park. The festival began in 1983 after major renovations closed Market Street for several months. When the dust settled Mayor Ron Young decided to hold a festival for the entire community to encourage reinvestment in downtown. …

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Free

Fall Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market & Corral

Carlisle Fairgrounds 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA, United States

Fall Carlisle is the last event of the calendar year for Carlisle Events and marks the end of the Carlisle based show and automotive flea market season! This massive automotive flea market is one of the best opportunities to get your hands on all things automotive before the winter non-picking blues kicks in. With 8,100 …

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$13 – $35

Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction 2024

Carlisle Expo Center 100 K Street, Carlisle, PA, United States

The Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction is at the Carlisle PA Expo Center. 400+ consignments are anticipated to cross the block. The auction starts at 12 PM daily and with three convenient ways to bid (phone, online and in-person) plus decades of automotive history available, consider Carlisle Auctions for your automotive buying/selling needs. The expert team with Carlisle …

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Alpaca Open House/Homegrown Hay Days

Whispering Meadows Alpaca Breeders 13959 Unionville Rd, Mount Airy, MD, United States

Enjoy a fun day on the Alpaca Farm, we offer a free hay ride, walk an alpaca, play on the hay tower, a tot lot for those little ones in your family, and for a small fee, feed an alpaca, food available for purchase.  On the 25+ acre farm you can visit with a variety …

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$5