9^th   (Saturday)

Nautical Flea Market

The Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) will be hosting this event from 9:00am – 5:00pm at the SMSA Clubhouse on Solomons Island. Buy, Sell, or Donate your Nautical Treasures.

To rent a table or for more information, contact Frank Gerred @ gerred@verizon.net

14^th   (Saturday)

Annual Antique Boat & Marine Engine Show & Solomons Maritime Festival

Calvert Marine Museum. 10am – 5pm The event includes The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show which features exhibits from over 30 collectors of antique and classic boats. Taste traditional foods, learn how to pick crabs and shuck oysters, enjoy live music, hear world class water fowl calling, watch model boats, talk with traditional crafts people as they demonstrate their skills. For the kids, there will be traditional games, races, toy boat building and more.

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

14^th (Saturday)

11th Annual Taste of Solomons

11:00am – 3:00pm. This is a great opportunity to visit your favorite restaurants or check out some you haven’t tried.

For more information visit www.solomonsmaryland.com 

12^th – 14^th (Thursday - Saturday)

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 

21^st (Saturday)

Zahniser’s Spring Gathering Day

The boating season is here! ZYC 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.

28^th (Saturday)

Calvert Marine Museum - Larry the Cable Guy – Waterside Concert Series

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.calvertmarinemuseum.com

4^th (Saturday)

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

18^th (Saturday)

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

From 10am – 2pm. This is the main event of the National Capital Region Antique Automobile Club of America. The meet showcases 100 plus antique and classic cars. There will be food and fun for all! Regular admission fees apply.

For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org

18^th (Saturday)

"The Stadium Series" at Regency Furniture Stadium – Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown

The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to announce a partnership with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at Regency Furniture Stadium. The museum will continue its tradition of bringing quality music to Southern Maryland and host a music festival at Regency Furniture Stadium. Combining the museum's 25 years of concert experience with the quality facilities of the stadium, they expect to provide our community with the perfect summertime music experience!

For more information contact 410-326-2042 ext. 16, 17, or 18.

3^rd (Sunday)

An Independence Day Concert Celebration at Sotterley Plantation

From 1:00 – 4:00pm Celebrate our Nation’s birth with a concert on the front lawn. Silent Auction & Brown Bag Raffle. Food and drink for purchase. Military Free with ID.

For more information visit www.sotterley.org

4^th (Monday)

Solomons Fireworks

The annual Solomons fireworks display will be held on Monday, 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.

For more information visit www.solomonsmaryland.com

9^th  (Saturday)

Sharkfest! – Calvert Marine Museum

Taking place in the second Saturday in July, the Calvert Marine Museum focuses on Sharks - both living and fossilized, during its annual Sharkfest! Touch the rough hide of a shark in the SharkPoole. Have your picture taken in the jaws of a Giant Megalodon shark skeleton. Learn the amazing facts about shark habits and habitats. Find a 20-million-year-old shark’s tooth in the Discovery Room. The day will include fish face painting, shark crafts, displays by the Fossil Club, and shark mural painting. Additional fees may be charged.

For more information visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

15^th  (Friday)

31st 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.

17^th – 19^th  (Sunday – Tuesday)

19th Annual 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

17^th & 18^th  (Saturday & Sunday)

ArtFest 2011 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

1^st & 2^nd (Saturday - Sunday)

Riverside WineFest at Sotterley 2011!

Noon – 6:00pm Celebrate the Best of Maryland Wineries. Enjoy wine tastings, live music, local artisans, food vendors, exhibits, demonstrations, tours, children’s activities, and more!

For more information visit www.sotterley.org

8^th & 9^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

22^nd (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 (Saturday)

Family Plantation Christmas – Sotterley Plantation

10am - 4pm Visit St. Nick & Mrs. Claus. John Deere Toy Display. Craft Vendors. Petting Zoo. Sotterley Garden Guild’s Seasonal Greens & Gifts. Horse-drawn Carriage Rides. Santa’s Secret Shop. Live Seasonal Music. Crafts & Activities.

For more information visit www.sotterley.org

2^nd & 3^rd (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 2^nd – January 1^st (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.