The traditional spring match of croquet between the United States Naval Academy and St. John's College will take place on Saturday, April 16, 2016. This is the 34th Annual Croquet Match and along with the excitement of the match, there will be a lawn party with the exquisite sounds from the St. John's Freshman Chorus and swing music [...]
For 3 days at the City Dock in Historic Downtown Annapolis, almost 100 sailboats will be on display in the water and on land, including catamarans, mono-hulls, family cruisers, day sailors, and blue water sailboats. Because most sailboats are available for immediate sale, families can realize their dream of spending the summer on a new [...]
The beautiful historic city of Annapolis looks even more spectacular on May Day when homes and businesses decorate their doors with bouquets and baskets of fresh flowers. This years 60th Annual May Day Basket Competition will bring color and fragrance to the streets of Downtown Annapolis, and is not to be missed. Say hello to [...]
A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences.
The brick paved sidewalks of Maryland Avenue & State Circle are home to some of the most historic buildings in all of Annapolis, with the past seeping out from each street and building. The shops you will discover while strolling this memorable location are full of charm, elegance and style, and this years May Day [...]
Enjoy live entertainment while admiring the works of 100 local and regional artists as you stroll along the first block of West and Calvert Streets next to Whitmore parking garage. Local restaurants set up outside cafes that are perfect for people watching over an afternoon snack. This family friendly event has the benefit of free [...]
Come to Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds May 6th and 7th and enjoy live music, great food and a KCBS sanctioned barbeque competition. The Naptown barBAYq Contest & Music Festival is truly a family affair with live music, FREE kids' activities in the Kid Korral (kids 12 & under admitted free), arts and crafts vendors and cooking demonstrations. [...]
Honoring the First Class midshipmen for completion of four years at the Naval Academy, Commissioning Week offers great entertainment for all. Watch the Blue Angels from the banks of the Severn River on the USNA Campus give an amazing flight demonstration over the Academy. There will also be many other events such as the Color [...]
As part of Commissioning Week, the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon from the Marine Corps Barracks at 8th & I, Washington, D.C., will perform with the Drum and Bugle Corps and Color Guard. The Marines will execute a series of calculated drill movements and precise handling of their hand-polished, 10 and one-half pound, grand [...]
As a tradition during Commissioning Week, the first-year plebes will climb the 21-foot obelisk to retrieve a white "dixie cup" hat on top of the monument and replace it with an upperclassman's hat.
