Howard County Maryland Visitor Guide 2024 - Magazine - Page 12
FestivALL
BY THE SEASON
Howard County has a calendar full of reasons to visit!
Join us throughout the year for seasonal festivals and
events celebrating everything from food and wine to
arts and music, and endless opportunities to honor
the many unique cultures that make up our great
community where all are welcome!
SPR I N G
SpringFest
Ellicott City Historic
District | April
Live music, local beer and wine,
crafts, food trucks, and family fun
Asian American & Pacific
Islander Heritage Festival
Merriweather Park at
Symphony Woods | May
Kick off Asian American and
Pacific Islander Month with a
cultural celebration
FantasyWood
Western Howard County Memorial
Day Weekend
S U M ME R/ FA LL
Mermaids and fairies meet dueling
knights, local vendors serve up
family-friendly fun
Paint It! Ellicott City Plein Air
Ellicott City Historic District | June
Artists take to the streets of Historic
Ellicott City over the course of a
weekend to paint directly from life
Columbia Festival of the Arts
Lakefest Weekend
Lakefront Plaza Columbia | June
Discover local artists, vendors, and
world-class performers
Hops & Harvest
Merriweather Park at
Symphony Woods | October
A lively outdoor celebration of
local beer, wine, and spirits
HoCo Pride
Merriweather Park at
Symphony Woods | October
Take Pride and celebrate
in our safe, inclusive, and
welcoming community
W IN T E R
Wine in the Woods
Merriweather Park at Symphony
Woods | 3rd weekend in May
Local wine, beer, food, musicians,
and artists come together at
Symphony Woods
Howard County Fair
Howard County Fairgrounds | August
A celebration of local agriculture
with exhibits, competitions, rides,
food, and more
A dazzling display of
animated and stationary
holiday light creations
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
Howard County Fairgrounds
First Full Weekend in May
Midnight Madness
Ellicott City Historic District
First Friday in December
One of the largest festivals of its
kind celebrating all things sheep,
from hoof to handwoven
Books in Bloom
Merriweather District | June
Fall in love with books and
reading all over again with this
annual literary festival
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Merriweather Symphony
of Lights
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Thanksgiving– January 1
Festive outdoor entertainment while
one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants
stay open until midnight
Main Street Music Festival
Ellicott City Historic District | September
Savage Yuletide Festival
Savage Mill | Weekends in December
Musicians and artisan vendors line
the streets of Old Ellicott City
Discover local artists, vendors, and
world-class performers
