Visit Maryland's Edgar Allan Poe Festival, A Two-Day Event Filled With Books, Art, And Music
Jamie Alvarenga
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The Edgar Allen Poe Festival celebrates its seventh annual international event on Oct. 4-6, 2024, in the cool city of Baltimore. For those who are lovers of Poe and his spooky tales, this is one event that you won’t want to miss. There’s so much to do at this two-day party — even a masquerade ball! Are you a Poe fan? Read on for the details of one of the best festivals in Maryland!
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Edgar Allen Poe Festival offers more information on the website. Have you been to this spooky, fun-filled fest in Maryland? Please share your details in the comments below.
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Festivals in Maryland
What are some of the best festivals in Maryland?
- Springfest (Ocean City): For more than 30 years, this special event has celebrated spring in a big way! The musical lineup includes more than 20 groups from across the country on two stages, featuring rock, country, fusion, and R&B.
- Unicorn Celebration (Bowie): Almost 30 vendors set up shop every spring at this magical celebration in Maryland. The afternoon takes guests on a fantasy tour of everything mythical and magical. Meet the unicorns that wander around this sweet farm!
- Quad State Pickle Fest (Boonsboro): This annual spring festival offers 15 pickleries, more than 100 vendors, and some of the best live music around. Indulge in pickle pizza, buy pickle jewelry, and try a pickle margarita or a pickle beer. Kids aged 12 and under get in free!
- Maryland Mac & Cheese Festival (Baltimore): Try scrumptious cuisine from 15 of the area’s best restaurants and food trucks. Try it with ketchup, breadcrumbs, or the traditional way. This is the summer event to experiment with one of your favorite comfort foods.
Where are some of the best state parks in Maryland?
- RedGate Park (Rockville): This former golf course is now a lovely public park where you can watch at least 66 bird species. Another cool detail is the 400-square-foot Monarch Waystation offering plants to support monarchs and other pollinators.
- Matthew Henson State Park (Aspen Hill): The 116 acres are home to the Matthew Henson Trail and other recreational features. It runs along Turkey Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek, offering a safe haven for some interesting wildlife.