Maryland Weekend Events: Poe Festival, Fleet Week, Sailboat Show

MARYLAND — Don't sit inside this weekend! Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and quirky events throughout Maryland, from the Edgar Allan Poe Festival to the U.S. Sailboat Show.

Whether you opt for an activity close to home or a mini day trip, see what's on tap this weekend from Saturday, Oct. 6, to Monday, Oct. 8 — which is Columbus Day.

Some of the larger attractions you'll find on the list include Baltimore Fleet Week, the Darlington Apple Festival and the U.S. Sailboat Show.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6

• United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis
• Historic Hauntings Ghost Tour, Annapolis
• Fleet Week Festival, Baltimore
• International Edgar Allan Poe Festival, Baltimore
• The Nevermore Haunt, Baltimore
• Taste of Bethesda, Bethesda
• Honey Harvest Festival, Cockeysville
• Walk For Paws & Pet Festival, Columbia
• Darlington Apple Festival, Darlington
• Martin State Airport Open House, Middle River
• Fall Festival Days, Perry Hall
• Taste in Potomac, Potomac
• DogFest, Reisterstown
• Rocktoberfest, Rockville
• Ducks Unlimited Octoberfest, Severna Park
• Takoma Park Street Festival, Takoma Park
• 2nd Annual Rocktoberfest, Towson
• Mid-Atlantic Tiny House Expo, West Friendship
• Jolly Shows Carnival, White Marsh

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7

• United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis
• Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale, Baltimore
• Columbus Day Parade, Baltimore
• Fleet Week Festival, Baltimore
• Fleet Week 5K, Baltimore
• Guided Tour of Historic Tudor Hall, Bel Air
• Luke's Wings Heroes Walk to Fly, Bethesda
• Honey Harvest Festival, Cockeysville
• The Red Devils PJ5K, Hunt Valley
• Fall Fest at Boordy Vineyards, Hydes
• Martin State Airport Open House, Middle River
• Lifeline 100 Century Ride and Community Health Fair, Millersville
• Fall Festival Days, Perry Hall
• Blessing of Animals Service, Westminster
• Mid-Atlantic Tiny House Expo, West Friendship
• Jolly Shows Carnival, White Marsh

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

• United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis
• Jolly Shows Carnival, White Marsh

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