# Maryland Festivals 2026 Guide

> Maryland's 2026 festival calendar: music, food, and culture events across the state.
- Title: Maryland Festivals 2026 Guide · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Maryland's 2026 festival calendar: music, food, and culture events across the state. Maryland offers 30+ festivals in 2026 including music, food, and…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/culture/things-to-do/2026-maryland-festival-list-music-art-food-R4F3MRTNHJCDLLFOSYJLPWUPYM
- Author: Al Shipley,Wesley Case
- Published: 2026-05-01T09:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: maryland, festivals, 2026, music, food, culture, events, baltimore, annapolis, towson, seattle, nfl
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Maryland offers 30+ festivals in 2026 including music, food, and cultural events from May to October.