From The Banner · Al Shipley,Wesley Case · · 2m
Maryland Festivals 2026 Guide
Maryland's 2026 festival calendar: music, food, and culture events across the state.
In brief
Maryland's 2026 festival calendar: music, food, and culture events across the state. Maryland offers 30+ festivals in 2026 including music, food, and cultural events from May to October. Originally reported by The Banner.
Maryland festivals 2026
The Banner lists 30+ Maryland festivals for 2026 across music, food, and cultural events.
Sept 2026: Books, beer and more
Maryland State Fair runs Aug 27-Sept 13 with livestock shows, food vendors, and competitions.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Anne Arundel County's Renaissance Festival returns Sept 29-30 with artisans, crafts, and live music.
Baltimore Comedy Festival
The 10th annual Baltimore Comedy Festival features 75+ professional comedians from across the country.
Afro Plus Fest
Afro Plus Fest celebrates global Black music and culture with headliners like Tems and Davido.
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival
Greenbelt's Labor Day Festival offers carnival rides, pie-eating contests, and walking tours.
Charm City Live
Charm City Live features Boyz II Men and Case headlining a free one-day event in Baltimore.
Downtown Largo Festival
Downtown Largo Festival showcases farmers markets and gardening demonstrations in Largo.
Afroflavour Food Festival
Afroflavour Food Festival celebrates African culture with authentic cuisine in Frederick.
Towson Fall Festival
Towson Fall Festival features food trucks, bands, and moon bounces at Towson Courthouse Gardens.
Prince George’s County Fair
Prince George’s County Fair began in 1842 with livestock showcases and carnival rides.
Annapolis Songwriters Festival
Annapolis Songwriters Festival features Grammy nominees like Maggie Rose and Valerie June.
Maryland Seafood Festival
Maryland Seafood Festival hosts live music and seafood at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis.
In the Streets
In the Streets festival explores Frederick with art, music, and craft beverages from noon to 5 p.m.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival
Silver Spring Jazz Festival features Preservation Hall Jazz Band headlining the 21st annual event.
Bowie International Festival
Bowie International Festival celebrates global food, music, and dance cultures with free entry.
Ukrainian Festival
Baltimore's Ukrainian Festival celebrates 50 years of Ukrainian culture with free entry.
Anne Arundel County Fair
Anne Arundel County Fair features pig races, tractor pulls, and new shows like Dinosaur Takeover.
Great Frederick Fair
Great Frederick Fair includes goat shows, carnival rides, and beer gardens in Frederick.
Washington Ukrainian Festival
Washington Ukrainian Festival features Ukrainian cuisine and live music with free entry.
The one thing
Maryland offers 30+ festivals in 2026 including music, food, and cultural events from May to October.
