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Artworks Studio Tour
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, Nov. 7-8
Chestertown, Kent County

Antique Bottle Show and Sale
Nov. 1
Elkton, Cecil County



Festivals of Wreaths
Nov. 12-Dec. 3
Cambridge, Dorchester County
Fall Family Festival
Nov. 14
Adkins Arboretum Visitors Center
Ridgely, Caroline County



Turkey Cluster All-Breed Dog Shows
Nov. 19-22
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship, Howard County

Amish Quilt Auction
Nov. 21
Mechanicsville, St. Mary’s County

Festival of Trees
Nov. 27-29
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, Baltimore County




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Maryland is home to Chesapeake Country, a region that has inspired countless carvings, sculpture, paintings and photographs depicting life on and around the Chesapeake Bay. Experience Art of the Chesapeake at the Waterfowl Festival, The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, and at galleries and exhibitions across the state – in Annapolis, Berlin, Cambridge, Easton and Havre de Grace, to name a few. Take your pick. They’re all Pretty. Close.

(Above images) Large photo by Dave Jennings. Smaller photo courtesy of Waterfowl Festival in Easton.

Arts & Entertainment – Celebration of Wildfowl art
Immerse yourself in wildlife art – one of the signature styles of Chesapeake Bay art. Head to the Eastern Shore for the 39th annual Waterfowl Festival, a Wildlife Art and Sportsman’s Expo, Nov. 13-15 in Easton. Find paintings, carvings, sculptures and photography, and more than 300 exhibitors. Sportsman’s Pavilion has it all for outdoor enthusiasts. Demos, competitions and world-championship goose- and duck-calling contests.

Image courtesy of The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art

Holiday Craft Shows – Select handmade gifts
It's never to early to find just the right arts & crafts holiday gift during this seasonal presentation of fine craftsmanship across the state. Visit these shows:

(Image above) Maryland Collage Decoupage Ornament courtesy of The Maryland Store.

Art of the Town – Evening tour, monthly showcase
Stroll through the artistic splendor of two historic towns. Annapolis by Candlelight is an evening walking-tour of private homes, other sites in Historic District, Nov. 6 and 7 – hosted by Historic Annapolis Foundation. Maryland’s capital has the largest collection of 18th-century architecture in nation. Also Nov. 7, feel the energy of a monthly arts showcase – First Saturday in downtown Frederick. Gallery openings, guest artists and live entertainment.
History & Heritage – St. Mary’s early lifestyle
 See the art of living by the Bay in the New World. Historic St. Mary’s City may be the nation’s best preserved archaeological site at a 17th-century settlement location. Learn about the lifestyle of the first residents here, how they contended with winter at Hearth and Home in Early Maryland, Nov. 27-28.

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Martin O'Malley, Governor
Anthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor