August 2008
Maryland State Fair Timonium, Aug. 22-Sept. 1, (www.marylandstatefair.com; [410] 252-0200, ext. 227).
Augustoberfest Hagerstown, Aug. 23-24, (http://augustoberfest.org; [301] 739-8577 ext. 116).
Renaissance Festival Annapolis, weekends Aug. 23-Oct. 19, (www.rennfest.com; [410] 266-7304).
Antiques Show Baltimore, Aug. 28-31, (www.baltimoresummerantiques.com; [561] 822-5440).

July 2008
Independence Day Celebrations Baltimore, Inner Harbor, July 4 (http://harborcruises.com; 1-800-695-2628); Gaithersburg, July 4 (http://gaithersburgmd.gov; (301) 258-6350). Pirates of the Chesapeake Cruise Annapolis, Annapolis City Dock, July 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 (www.watermarkjourney.com; (410)268-7601 ext. 104).
The Walters Art Museum Exhibition “Faces of Ancient Arabia,” Baltimore, July 20-September 7 (www.thewalters.org; (410) 547-9000).
International Great Grapes! Wine, Arts, & Food Festival Annapolis, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, July 26-27 (www.uncorkthefun.com; 1-800-830-3976).