Visitor News for August 2025

Upcoming Events in Calvert County

Join the fun in Calvert County - one of Maryland's most popular destinations!

There are plenty of festivals and events to keep you busy.

See for yourself why it's a great time to visit.

Click each event link for details on tickets, pricing and reservations. 

3rd Annual Calvert Community Partners Neon Nights 5K

Aug. 2 | 7 p.m.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

A family-friendly, fun-filled evening race throughout the park! 

Rock the Dock: The Reagan Years (Original 80’s Tribute)

Aug. 7 I 7 p.m.

The Bandshell at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort

Enjoy the original 80’s tribute at Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort’s waterfront venue. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Art Blooms Floral Design Exhibit

Aug. 8-10 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

Amazing and beautiful floral designs inspired by the arts exhibits including an opening reception on Fri. Aug. 8 from 5-8 p.m.

The Great American Yard Sale

Aug. 9 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

Yard sale market featuring aver 50 vendor booths. What treasures will you find? 

An Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social

Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m.

Port Republic School #7, One-Room Schoolhouse

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy ice cream by Mrs. Moo’s while visiting the original, fully renovated schoolhouse.

Solomons Dragon Boat Festival

Aug. 16 | 9 a.m.

Solomons

A full day of dragon boat races complete with a parade of teams, entertainment, vendors and much more!

DMV Music Festival

Aug. 16 | Noon to 8 p.m.

Calvert County Fairgrounds

An epic day of music at the fairgrounds!

Summer Evening Guided Hike

Aug. 16 | 7-9:30 p.m.

American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) North Side Trailhead



Take a guided summer evening hike along Parkers Creek. 

Waterside Music Series: Sam Hunt with Austin Williams

Aug. 16 | 7 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum

An evening of live country music entertainment you won’t want to miss! Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

PyroJam

Aug. 23 | 3-10:30 p.m.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum

A day-into-night festival experience featuring live music and an amazing international fireworks competition.

Wetlands Water Exploration

Aug. 29 | 11 a.m. to noon

North Beach Nature Center

Explore the outdoors with family fun and programming in North Beach!

158th Annual Jousting Tournament and Bazaar

Aug. 30 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Christ Church in St. Leonard

A family event full of equestrian sport jousting, food, music and many other activities.