Fall Events and Festivities
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November 2008
Annapolis by Candlelight
Friday, November 7 & Saturday, November 8
5-9pm
Annapolis Historic District
410-267-8146
www.annapolis.org
Experience 21st-century living within four centuries of architecture. Follow the luminaria to some of the most beautiful private houses and public buildings in Annapolis’s Historic District for an exclusive tour during this annual showcase. Event is sponsored by Historic Annapolis Foundation.
Maritime Republic of Eastport’s 11th Annual Tug of War
Saturday, November 8
Crack o’Noon
Eastport, Annapolis
www.themre.org
The Slaughter Across the Water, the longest tug of war over a body of water in the world, takes place across the Annapolis Harbor. The tug of war between the Maritime Republic of Eastport and Downtown Annapolis features a 1700 foot rope, more than 450 tuggers, and more than 1,000 spectators.
Lights on the Bay
Friday, November 14 – Thursday, January 1
5-10pm
Sandy Point State Park, Route 50
By the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
443-481-3161
An annual drive-through holiday lights show sponsored by the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Event features new exhibits as well as its ever popular Dino-lights, Winter Fairy Tale, Teddy Bear, and Maryland themed exhibits.
Ultimate Crab Soup Cook-Off
Saturday, November 22
11am-4pm
Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
410-279-3382
http://www.crabsoupcookoff.com
Besides the main event where area restaurants show-off their best crab soup recipes, there will be entertainment, activities for children, other food for sale, and displays and vendors associated with “green” efforts.
December 2008
Midnight Madness Holiday Shopping
Thursday, December 4
Thursday, December 11
6pm-midnight
Downtown Annapolis
410-349-4745
www.annapolisbusiness.org
Lights, garland, action! Historic Annapolis’s shops throw open their doors in a glorified block party that is open to all. Enjoy musical performances as well as food and refreshments at many stores as you stroll along Main Street, Maryland Avenue, inner West Street, and State Circle in search of that perfect gift.
NAVY Football v. Army
Saturday, December 6
Philadelphia
Read Between the Wines
Sunday, December 7
2-4:30pm
Loews Hotel Annapolis
410-867-1147
A popular book and wine event that honors local and regional best-selling and award-winning authors while raising funds for the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Hammond-Harwood House by Candlelight Preview Party
Wednesday, December 10
6-8pm
Hammond Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave
410-263-4683
www.hammondharwoodhouse.org
This festive night features a tour of the candle-lit 18th century historic house decorated with Christmas greens. Entertainment, fine food, drink, and the sale of freshly made greens will also be in full swing.
Greens Show and Sale
Wednesday, December 10 – Sunday, December 14
10am-4pm
Hammond Harwood House
19 Maryland Ave, Annapolis
410-263-4683
www.hammondharwoodhouse.org
This annual 18th-century Greens Show and Sale at the historic Hammond-Harwood House features the sale of fresh holiday decorations, home-made refreshments, and tours of the period rooms in their holiday splendor.
Eastport Yacht Club Boat Parade
Saturday, December 13
6-8pm
Annapolis harbor and Spa Creek
410-267-9549
www.eastportyc.org
More than 70 power and sailboats bedecked for the holidays transform the Annapolis harbor into a sea of colorful lights during Maryland's oldest lighted boat parade. As the parade ends, fireworks are set off over the harbor.
