1^st-2^nd   (Sat-Sun)

Annual Antique Boat & Marine Engine Show & Solomons Maritime Festival

Calvert Marine Museum. Saturday: 10am - 5pm / Sunday: 10am - 3pm.
The Solomons Maritime Festival comes alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Taste traditional foods, enjoy local gospel and old time music, hear world class water fowl calling, see Chesapeake Bay retriever trials in action, watch model boats skim the waters of the boat basin, watch traditional crafts people demonstrate their skills. For the kids, there will be traditional games, races, ice cream making, toy boat building and more.

For more information For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

13^th-16^th (Thurs-Sun)

Solomons Paint The Town

The lovely waterfront town of Solomons, Maryland is the setting for a plein air festival! If you've never experienced an event of this kind, consider visiting the Island for a weekend of art and entertainment.

For more information visit www.solomonsmaryland.com 

22^nd – 24^th (Saturday)

Zahniser's Spring Gathering Day

Finally! The new boating season must be here! Zahniser's will celebrate the warm weather in usual fashion, with the opening of the Pool and Pool Bar Café'. ZYC Slip-holders, their families, and employees are invited to join us from 2:00 - 4:00 for live music, snacks and drinks on the pool patio. Coast Guard Courtesy Inspections will be offered throughout the day.

For more information, call the marina office at 410-326-2166, ext. 102.

23^rd (Sunday)

Southern Maryland Sailing Association Luau

ZYC & SMSA co-sponsor a hillside gathering for SMSA members and their guests. Enjoy an afternoon of socializing, food, and music beginning at 4:00 pm. If you are interested in joining SMSA or thinking about getting involved in racing, this is a great opportunity to stop by and meet club members. The event is held in conjunction with the Women's Spring Series Races.

For more information visit www.smsa.com

19^th (Saturday)

Annmarie Garden - The Annual Tobacco Trail Antique & Classic Car Meet

From 10am - 2pm. This is the main event of the National Capital Region Antique Automobile Club of America. The meet showcases 200 plus antique and classic cars. There will be food and fun for all! Regular admission fees apply.

For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org

4^th (Friday)

Solomons Fireworks

The annual Solomons fireworks display will be held on Sunday, July 4th. Fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be enjoyed from the Riverwalk or by boat! Music & Food vendors. In the event of rain on July 4th, the display will take place on Monday, July 5th.

For more information visit www.solomonsmaryland.com

16^th  (Friday)

The Solomons Island Invitational - an Annapolis to Solomons Regatta

Sponsored by The Eastport Yacht Club of Annapolis. On Friday evening, over 100 sailboats will depart from the Severn River and race to Solomons.

For more information call EYC at 410-267-9549. 

18^th – 20^th  (Sunday – Tuesday)

Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge

This annual event is known as one of the best regattas in the country, sponsored by Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) and Mount Gay Rum. Captains and crew will test their skills on the Chesapeake Bay with three days of around the buoys racing. After racing festivities will be held at Holiday Inn Select each evening.

For more information visit Screwpile’s website at www.screwpile.net

18^th & 19^th  (Saturday & Sunday)

ArtFest 2010 at Annmarie Gardens

Held from 10am - 5pm each day. $6 per person - Children 12 & under free. Members free. Recognized as Southern Maryland's finest outdoor arts festival with craft vendors, entertainment, and food.

For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org

9^th & 10^th (Saturday - Sunday)

Annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD)

This festival is held annually on Columbus Day weekend in Solomons from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Take part in a festival intended to create awareness and recognition for the impact of the Patuxent River and the basin it flows through. Celebrate with free boat rides, music, activities, and much more.

For more information visit www.pradinc.org

23^rd (Saturday)

Annmarie Garden - Halloween in the Garden

Daytime Trick-or-Treating at Annmarie Gardens for all ages. 11:00 - 4:00. $1.00 per person.

For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org

3^rd & 4^th (Friday & Saturday)

Annual Solomons Christmas Walk

Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm / Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm. Stroll along Solomons Island and enjoy the holiday spirit of candlelit streets, decorated homes, and local businesses. There will be art, music, and a visit from Santa. Don't miss the famous boat light parade Saturday at dusk.

For more information visit www.solomonsmaryland.com

December 4^th – January 2^nd (Nightly)

Annmarie Garden - Garden in Lights

Held from 6:00pm - 9:00pm nightly. Enjoy a whimsical walk through a holiday light display filled with one of a kind light sculptures that are custom created by the staff at the Garden. Garden in Lights will include golf cart tours, pet night, and special discount nights for the military, public safety workers, and teachers.