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Summer Festivals Nearby to Severna Park

Concerts, films and more all close by this summer for festival fun.

Don't just sit around in the heat this summer! If you're going to burn up, you might as well have some fun by enjoying the outdoors, food and maybe some live music at a local festival. Check out these summer festivals in the area and add your own favorites in the comments section.


June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31: Downs Park Bayside Summer Concert Series
in Pasadena hosts a variety of concerts throughout the summer, including performances by several Navy bands. Genres range from Top 40 music to Motown to acoustic rock.

June 17 - 19: Baltimore Pride Celebration
This is a program run by the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore held in Mount Vernon. It's one of the largest festivals of its kind in the country and has been taking place in some form since 1976. Special guests this year include award-winning singer-songwriter Deborah Cox.

June 20 - 26: Silver Docs
This film festival, hosted by the American Film Institute, focuses on documentaries. Films on a variety of topics from electric cars to terrorism will be screened.

August 20: Chesapeake Pride Festival
This pride festival in Edgewater includes a car show, live music and other events.

August 26 - September 5: Maryland State Fair
This popular state fair includes special guest musicians Selena Gomez, Blake Shelton and All Time Low.

August 27- Silopanna Music Festival, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. Full line-up of bands. Refreshments. Tickets now available. Fun for all ages.

August 27, 28, September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23: Maryland Renaissance Festival
Who hasn't heard of the Maryland Ren Fest? Thousands of people visit every year. There are food, music, shows and all sorts of other activities available.

September 16: Anne Arundel County Fair
A number of country-themed events take place at this fair each year, such as tractor pulls and crafting. The fair also hosts a number of other attractions, including a performance by country music artist Rodney Atkins.

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* Editor's Note: Silopanna Music Fest was added to this list of festivals on June 21.


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