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As Anne Arundel springs into action with warmer weather, the festival season is upon us, and it kicks off strong this year. The Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds transforms into a hub of culture, food, and art. Each festival offers unique experiences, celebrating our rich diversity with mouth-watering food, captivating performances, and endless fun for all ages. Let's dive into what's in store:
Maryland Chicken Wing Festival
April 6th from 11am-7pm
To kick off the season, get ready for the 10th annual Maryland Chicken Wing Festival! This beloved event is a paradise for wing lovers and even features the original buffalo wing from Anchor Bar.
Admission includes event access and parking, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with activities, music, games, and fantastic food. Don't miss the Wing Sampler ($15 with admission ticket) for an exclusive taste of Annapolis' best wings and beer, available from 12pm-2pm.
Enjoy live music on two stages, local artisans, 100s of flavors of wings, and plenty of games.
Participate in contests like the pepper eating contest, chicken wing eating contest, an escape room, the “chicken leg” challenge, enclosed Axe Throwing, or the “Beer Olympics” brought to you by Peake Social.
Kids can enjoy inflatables, an obstacle course, face painting, and more, making it an event for the whole family.
To save money on your general entry tickets, use code “WhatsUp24” at checkout. This code is limited to the first 20 users, so act fast!
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Anne Arundel Asian American Festival
April 7th from 11:30 am to 6 pm
Embrace the vibrant Southeast Asian and Pacific Island cultures at the highly anticipated Anne Arundel Asian American Festival.
Enjoy a day filled with Asian food vendors, artistic performances, and unique arts and crafts.
The festival's food lineup includes Filipino BBQ from Namit, Korean beverages by Yoju, and Korean-Taiwanese fusion from Bun'd Up. Explore Annapolis' newest seafood flavors with Asian seafood options from SeaSalt, authentic Pho from DC favorite PhoWheels, or taste Taiwanese-Ethiopian fusion from Baltimore’s Ekiben.
The festival also features Asian desserts, a Kirin Cherry Blossom Beer Garden, and Asian cultural performances, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.
To save money on your early-bird or regular tickets, use code “WhatsUp24” at checkout. This code is limited to the first 20 users, so act fast!
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Annapolis Irish Festival
May 4th from 11 am to 7 pm
Join the Irish celebration with the returning Annapolis Irish Festival!
The festival is proud to announce that Ireland’s biggest and most popular beer, Guinness, will be a major partner this year. Expect the return of the Irish Whiskey Tasting Tent ($10 online, $15 at the door) and a stellar band lineup.
The Irish Games will be aplenty with keg tossing, a rugby demo and games by Severn River Rugby club, and the green beer races.
Hear from bands including Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes & Drums, Poehemia, Dublin 5, Gaelic Mishap, The Tan and Sober Gentlemen, The Devil's Brigade, and The Elders.
Revel in traditional Irish music, dance, and culture with us!
Ticket options include VIP ($135 individual, $250 couple) that includes unlimited food and drink or General Admission ($25 online, $30 at the door) tickets. Children 12 and under are free!
To save money on your general entry tickets, use code “WhatsUp24” at checkout. This code is limited to the first 20 users so act fast!
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Fiesta Latina
May 5th 11am 7pm
What better way to spend Cinco De Mayo than celebrating Latino heritage and culture at Fiesta Latina!
This family-friendly event is brimming with live music, cultural demonstrations, Hispanic food, and local artisans.
The festival's schedule includes various dance demonstrations on the Heritage Stage, like Salsa, Peruvian Dance, Bachata, Merengue, and Cumbia, along with performances by Natty and Arte Flamenco.
Enjoy live bands like La Firma and Swing Combo on the Main Stage, making Fiesta Latina a perfect blend of culture, music, and dance.
Soon to be announced is our Margarita contest and tequila tasting offer!
To save money on your general entry tickets, use code “WhatsUp24” at checkout. This code is limited to the first 20 users, so act fast!
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If you are looking to kick off your 2024 festival season off right, look no further than these four festivals at Anne Arundel Fairgrounds!
