The Annapolis Arts, Crafts, and Wine Festival is a two-day celebration of the arts in Annapolis, Maryland, featuring the works of art by more than 200 artists and artisans, wine tastings, food, live entertainment, and activities for all. the family. The festival will showcase the treasured work of artists using a variety of media: paintings, sculptures, ceramics, prints, jewelry, fabrics and wearable art, wood, leather, glass and photography. Enjoy wine tastings from more than 15 Maryland wineries while shopping for crafts – shop for wine by the glass or bottle in the new Wine & Specialty Pavilion.
Annapolis is a beautiful historic port located along the Chesapeake Bay. The city boasts more 18th-century buildings than anywhere else in the United States, including the homes of the four signers of the Maryland Declaration of Independence. It is a fun place to explore, with many great museums, shops, and restaurants. For more information, see A Visitor’s Guide to
Annapolis dates and times
June 4-5, 2016
sat. 10 am – 6 pm
Sun. 10 am – 5 pm
Location
Navy Marine Corps Stadium
Annapolis, Maryland
To get to the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, exit Rt.
50 at Exit 24, Rowe Blvd and take the second right on Taylor Ave. to the entrance at Gate 5. (Follow signs to on-site parking) See a map
Admission
$ 8 Adults
$ 5 from 12 to 18 years old and seniors (65 years and older)
children 12 and under are FREE
Participating in the Maryland wineries
- Boordy Vineyards
- Cove Point Winery
- Cygnus wineries
- Shore Far East Winery
- Fiore Winery and Distillery
- Friday’s Creek Winery
- Great Shoals Winery
- Harford Vineyard
- Layton’s Chance Vineyard and Winery
- Linganore wineries
- Perigeaux Vineyard and Winery
- Leonardtown Harbor Winery
- Romano Vineyard and Winery
- Running Hare Vineyard
- Slack Winery
- Solomons Island Winery
- Woodhall Wine Cellars
Children activities
- The Children’s Theater of Annapolis: The Children’s Theater of Annapolis’ new touring company presents “Broadway Bound,” a musical revue featuring classic and modern Broadway tunes that are sure to touch your feet. Sing along as local teens serenade you to songs like “Lullaby of Broadway” (42nd Street), “For Good” (Wicked) and “No Day but Today” (Rent). CTA will perform on Saturday.
- The Stageworkz Performance Company – The 30-minute magazine will dazzle audiences with songs and dances appropriate for all ages. The company is based on the Stageworkz Theater Arts Project in Millersville, Maryland, with performers ranging in age from 8 to 18. They receive professional training in all genres of dance, voice, musical theater, and narrative acting. They will perform on Saturday.
- Bates Middle School Visual Arts and Performing Arts Poster Contest Winners – View the winning posters from the “Annapolis: The Arts” Contest. They were judged on their creativity and originality; quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme “Annapolis: The Arts”.
- Crystalooneys Creative Arts: Elaborate henna tattoos and glitter tattoos will be offered for all ages, as well as tales and songs by the fairy of Crystalonneys. The creative mind behind the business is Christalene Karaiskakis, a multi-faceted visual artist born in South Africa, raised in Melbourne, Australia, and is Greek Cypriot. Through her worldly travels, she has become a passionate and intuitive artist. His visions, feelings, experiences, as well as the art of the indigenous peoples of Australia greatly influence his works. They will do both days.
Website
annapolisartsandcraftsfestival.com.
