-This Friday the calendar switches to May, which means the return of the annual May Day Basket Competition in Downtown Annapolis. Now in its 59th year, the May Day Basket Competition will see residents and businesses in the Historical District and Murray Hill decorate their doorways with baskets filled with fresh flowers to celebrate the arrival of the spring season. The Garden Club of Old Annpolis Towne will spend the day perusing the baskets and selecting the most creative as the winners. If you’re strolling the streets downtown make sure to have your camera ready to capture the memory of May Day 2015 for years to come.
-Also this weekend is the 5th annual Naptown barBAYq at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. The event takes place May 2-3 and is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. In addition to over 60 teams competing for prizes, the Naptown barBAYq features countless BBQ vendors, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts for sale, and more than 40 bands performing on three stages. This is a family friendly event and runs from 11am-9pm on Saturday and noon-6pm on Sunday. More information can be found at www.barbayq.com.
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-If you can’t wait until May 5 to get your Cinco de Mayo fix, head down to West St. this Sunday (May 3) for the Cinco de Mayo street festival. The event takes place between Giddings and Taylor Avenues and will feature street vendors selling plenty of Mexican food, beer, and margaritas. The West Annpolis Cinco de Mayo celebration will run from 10am-5pm and admission is free.
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-Finally, the arrival of May brings the return of a favorite summertime Annapolis tradition: the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. Each and every Wednesday from May 6- September 2, the “Sailing Capital of the World” earns its reputation as up to 150 crews compete in mid-week races around the Bay and Spa Creek to see who can get back to the Annapolis Yacht Club first. Spectators, many of which consider the Wednesday Sailboat Races the unofficial start to the weekend, line the docks to take in the festivities with their friends. If you’re in Annapolis this, or any Wednesday, you do not want to miss the experience that is the sailboat races. Find more information at www.annapolisyc.com.
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