File Photo: Boney James performs at the PAETEC Jazz Festival in Baltimore, MD on Saturday, Thursday August 9, 2007. Boney James will be one of the headliners at this years 23rd Annual Capital Jazz Fest. Photo By Anthony Washington
After a weekend that included Sweetlife Festival, Ladyfest- Baltimore, the Roots Picnic, and the Charles Village Festival, this coming weekends list of festivals has a lot to live up to.
If you are looking for a festival to attend this weekend, here are our picks. Have fun!
Capital Jazz Fest
When: June 5-7, 2015
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion
Lineup: Friday Night Soul: Frankie Beverly & Maze Weekend Line-Up: Boney James, Roy Ayers, Patti Austin, Earl Klugh, Najee, Harvey Mason, featuring Carol Riddick, Kenny G, Jonathan Butler, Michael McDonald, George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic, Chrisette Michele, Ruben Studdard, Deborah Cox, Rahsaan Patterson, Naturally 7, Nick Colionne, José James, James Lloyd, Eric Benét,
Meshell Ndegeocello, Morris Day & The Time, Johnny Gill, Amel Larrieux, Atlantic Starr and more.
Website: capitaljazz.com/fest
Facebook: facebook.com/capjazzfestcruise
12th Annual Great Grapes! Wine, Art, and Food Festival
What: Advertised as Baltimore’s premier casual Maryland wine festival with HUNDREDS of wines available for tasting. Hundreds of thousands of guests have ventured to Hunt Valley, MD to enjoy the Festival and use it as a weekend getaway.
When: June 6-7, 2015
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Hunt Valley, MD
Time: 12 PM-6 PM
Website: uncorkthefun.com
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival
What: An annual celebration of Italian culture, food, and entertainment in the heart of Little Italy in Baltimore, MD. Including, Street Festival – Italian Food – Vino – Draft Beer – Fried Dough – Live Music
Pizzle – Kids Activities – Bingo – Bocce – Game Wheels – Vendors – & More.
When: June 7-8, 2015
Where: Little Italy, Baltimore, MD
Admission: $1.00
Time: Saturday 12 noon to 8 pm; Sunday 11am to 7pm
Website: promotioncenterforlittleitaly.org/italian-festivals-1.html
Celebrate Fairfax Festival
What: Celebrate Fairfax! is Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide celebration. The 3-day festival takes place on a 25-acre site that has more than 300 exhibitors, food vendors, and interactive activities. Live concerts on nine stages, a children’s avenue, a petting zoo, a karaoke championship, carnival rides, festival food, nightly fireworks, and more will be available.
When: June 7-8, 2015
Where: Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway
Admission: $15 Adults, ages 13 and older; $5 Children ages 3-12; ages 2 & under Free; $10 Seniors/Military
Time: Friday 6 PM to midnight; Saturday, 10 PM to midnight; Sunday, 11 PM to 7 PM
Website: celebratefairfax.com
To see a complete list of upcoming notable festivals, visit our Annual Festival page by clicking here.
