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 [...]
There could not be a more beautiful city to paint than Annapolis, and the 5 day plein air Paint Annapolis competition will bring plein air painters from around the world to this historic city. Plein air means to paint outside, so the streets of Annapolis will be scattered with artists aiming to capture the atmosphere and [...]
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 [...]
This is sure to a great gathering of classic wooden sailboats, showcasing history and elegance. These historic boats will be on display at the National Sailing Hall of Fame docks on Saturday, Sept. 24, along with free demonstrations and talks, ability to board some of the boats, and a fun dingy/row boat/paddle boat race! The [...]
This Veterans Day, Veterans will receive a public guided walking tour of the U.S. Naval Academy for "two bits" ($0.25)!
The Annapolis 4th of July Parade will take place on July 4th at 6.30pm. The parade begins on Amos Garrett Blvd., and then proceeds right on West Street, around Church Circle, down Main Street, left on Randall Street, and ends in front of the Market House. Anywhere along the parade route will provide a good [...]
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.
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 [...]
The City Dock of Historic Downtown Annapolis is the venue for the 44th United States Powerboat Show. The miles of docks will exhibit everything from luxurious motor and ocean-going yachts and trawlers to high-performance powerboats and offshore fishing machines. Every type of boat including family cruisers, center console fishing collections, inflatables, paddleboards, ski boats, and [...]
Head down to the City Docks in beautiful historic Annapolis and join sailors from all over the world who gather on the miles of docks for the United States Sailboat Show, the largest and oldest in-water sailboat show in the world. There will be the opportunity to compare boats from six feet to 80. New [...]
