Open Book Chocolates will be having a “Pop-Up” event at My Big Finds in Kentlands (Gaithersburg, Maryland).

Stop in Saturday, November 9th to sample these artisanal, handmade, and bean-to-bar, literary-inspired chocolate bars!

For more information about this event, please visit mybigfinds.com.

About My Big Finds

Starting as a pop-up shop in Kentlands in 2015, My Big Finds is a community-focused business aiming to give back to our community, celebrate small business, fair trade and vintage styles, and mixing new and unique pieces. My Big Finds is also a sponsor or organizer of numerous Kentlands events such as the Kentlands/Lakelands Tree Lighting, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, Kentlands Under the Lights, Oktoberfest, and more.

Small businesses are the cornerstones of most communities. My employees and I look forward to welcoming you in to My Big Finds and thank you for shopping small!

Open Book Chocolates will be having a “Pop-Up” event at My Big Finds in Kentlands (Gaithersburg, Maryland).

Stop in Sunday, October 13th to sample these artisanal, handmade, and bean-to-bar, literary-inspired chocolate bars!

For more information about this event, please visit mybigfinds.com.

About My Big Finds

Starting as a pop-up shop in Kentlands in 2015, My Big Finds is a community-focused business aiming to give back to our community, celebrate small business, fair trade and vintage styles, and mixing new and unique pieces. My Big Finds is also a sponsor or organizer of numerous Kentlands events such as the Kentlands/Lakelands Tree Lighting, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, Kentlands Under the Lights, Oktoberfest, and more.

Small businesses are the cornerstones of most communities. My employees and I look forward to welcoming you in to My Big Finds and thank you for shopping small!

This pop-up coincides with Oktoberfest!

“Dust off your dirndl, grab your lederhosen and get ready to Prost! The City presents the 31st annual celebration of Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. The festival takes place in and around the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion, Kentlands Village Green and along Main Street and Inspiration Lane. Admission and parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince Orchard Road.

Experience a taste of Germany right in your own backyard with performances by the ever-popular Alte Kameraden German Band and Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers. Savor traditional festival food while enjoying selections from local breweries, including Festival Partners Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company and Saints Row Brewing, as well as Clear Skies Meadery, Waredaca, Grape Escape, Two Story Chimney Ciderworks, and Silly Yak Beer. Also available this year is non-alcoholic beer for sale by Sobar.”

Where Community and Arts Fuse

Over 100 Vendors  |  Live Entertainment  |  Café Dining

A monthly (May to November) street festival on the first Sunday of the month featuring 130 local and regional artisans, live music and café dining.

Inner West Street Association is the proud sponsor of Maryland's premier art festival. From May through November, thousands of visitors enjoy shopping along beautiful West Street in downtown historic Annapolis.

For more information about this event, please visit innerweststreetannapolis.com/first-sunday-arts-festivals.

Join us for a Gluten Free Expo at B.C. Brewery featuring a selection of great gluten free vendors and of course BCB gluten free beers, ciders, cocktails and food. You can enjoy the day sipping, shopping and sampling from the vendors while you hang out in the taproom. Play some cornhole, darts or just sip and relax this day is for us to celebrate all the amazing gluten free businesses we know.

Join us on Saturday, September 28th for our second annual Gluten Free Expo! We will have 20+ great vendors onsite serving up exclusive gluten free goods and services. Plus our kitchen will be exclusively gluten free during the event and we will have a great selection of gluten free beers, wines, cocktails and cider available for sampling, sipping by the glass and to take home in 6packs!

For more information about this event, please visit bcbrewerymd.com/gluten-free-expo.

The Market at The Family Room is back for another season at our little shop around the corner! Featuring local Makers, Crowers, Artists & Musicians.

For more information about this event, please visit thefamilyroomlaytonsville.com/themarket.

Save the date and hang with us at MOMtown!

Join us on May 12th for our Momtown Mother’s Day Market. Discover local treasures, good vibes, and capture Insta-worthy moments with Alexis Manning’s mommy & me photo sessions. Secure your spot now!

For more information about this event, please visit mobtownbrewing.com.

Located at Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg: Grand Corner Avenue between Dick’s & Target.

50+ Local Artisan Vendors
Live music
Rain or Shine

Locally Crafted is a retail store exclusively carrying artisan and hand-crafted goods created by local makers from in and around Maryland.

For more information about this event, please visit locallycraftedshop.com.

Free Event! Rain or Shine!

Join us for Blair Fair at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. This exciting event will bring together people from all walks of life for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Come enjoy the arts, shop local vendors, and get a taste of the best food trucks around the DMV. Whether you're a student, parent, or community member, there's something for everyone at Blair Fair.

For more information about this event, please click here!

A three day pop up shop featuring handmade local artisans — from jewelry to sweet treats. Make mom or a special one a Mother’s Day card with our DIY card station! Get a picture clicked in front of our Mother’s Day backdrop, even better get an aura photo taken together!! So much to do at our shop for three days, do come visit and support local.

This event is Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th.

Open Book Chocolates will be at this event FRIDAY ONLY!

14 vendors per day inside a rented space at Downtown Crown (located between Ideal Image and Bath & Body Works) in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

For more information about this event, please click here: The Maker’s Valley on Facebook.

Open Book Chocolates will be having a “Pop-Up” event at My Big Finds in Kentlands (Gaithersburg, Maryland).

Stop in Sunday, April 28th from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM to sample these artisanal, handmade, and bean-to-bar, literary-inspired chocolate bars!

About My Big Finds

Starting as a pop-up shop in Kentlands in 2015, My Big Finds is a community-focused business aiming to give back to our community, celebrate small business, fair trade and vintage styles, and mixing new and unique pieces. My Big Finds is also a sponsor or organizer of numerous Kentlands events such as the Kentlands/Lakelands Tree Lighting, the Kentlands/Lakelands 5K, Kentlands Under the Lights, Oktoberfest, and more.

Small businesses are the cornerstones of most communities. My employees and I look forward to welcoming you in to My Big Finds and thank you for shopping small!

For more information about this event, please visit mybigfinds.com.

The Annapolis Book Lovers Expo presents a dynamic four-hour live showcase, spotlighting regional authors across diverse genres suitable for all age groups.

An interactive community gathering and vendor marketplace celebrating regional authors and their works. The Expo will bring together writers, readers, educators, students, editors, and publishers of contemporary creative writing. 

Guests can attend for free and will enjoy author presentations, masterclass sessions for aspiring writers, book signings, kid's activities, promotional giveaways and much more!

Join us for this vibrant community gathering and vendor marketplace dedicated to honoring regional authors and their books. Explore this four-hour live book expo featuring 40 local authors presenting books across various genres suitable for all ages. Enjoy:

• Connecting with 40 amazing authors.

• Coaching for aspiring writers

• Book Signings

• Storytelling

• Kid's Activities

• Promotional Giveaways

• ...and much more!

This event is free to attend and open to the public.

For more information about this event, please click here: thebookbutler.com/able.

17th annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival, held rain or shine, spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. Not your average book festival! Now in its 17th year, this festival offers something for everyone!

For more information about this event, please visit dayofthebook.com.

Attend the annual Tell-Tale Steampunk Festival, located in North Baltimore County/Owings Mills/Pikesville area about 20 minutes north of Baltimore City. Best described as an alternative history of the Victorian era with emphasis on creativity, you’ll find authors, workshops, and panel discussions in a family friendly atmosphere. Try Tea Dueling, enter costume/regalia competitions, bid in the silent auction and enjoy evening musical entertainment. A roomful of vendors will tempt you with artisan wares from some of the best in the mid-Atlantic area.

The game is afoot...

This year’s theme is based off of the writings of Sir Author Conan Doyle. Best known for his fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger, and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.

For more information about this event, please visit telltalesteampunk.com.

TICKETS ARE $5 AND FREE ADMISSION TO AGES 12 AND UNDER

Ticket Sales will start on October 1, 2023

AN AWARD-WINNING FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU ONCE AGAIN BY THE INNER WEST STREET ASSOCIATION

The Inner West Street Association brings you the popular Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival to downtown Annapolis for the holidays. Held on December 3rd  from 11am to 5 pm on the first block of West Street. Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival features family-friendly entertainment, chocolate and more chocolate, holiday shopping, and the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy. Events this year include a Chocolate Gingerbread Decorating Contest, Willy Wonka, Oompa Loompa's, Santa, Elfie, live music and more.

For more information, please visit innerweststreetannapolis.com/annapolis-chocolate-binge-festival.

Start your holiday shopping early at St. Pat’s Annual Sip and Shop which takes place on Thursday, November 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.!

Silent Auction | Food Trucks | Speciality Spirits from Local Vendors

We have a wide variety of 30+ vendors selling jewelry, personalized items, clothing, hostess gifts, artwork, sweets, holiday decorations and much more to make your shopping super experience easy – this is an event you won’t want to miss!

The Market at The Family Room is back for another season at our little shop around the corner! We are thrilled to bring local Makers, Growers, Artists & Musicians to our Laytonsville community again this year!

The Market at The Family Room is back for another season at our little shop around the corner! We are thrilled to bring local Makers, Growers, Artists & Musicians to our Laytonsville community again this year!

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family friendly street festival spanning three blocks of Howard Avenue in the heart of historic Kensington. Come meet authors, poets, literary and community organizations. Live music on a few stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s program, and much more. Not your average book festival! Now in its 16th year, this festival offers something for everyone!

ONLINE TICKET SALES START MID SEPTEMBER
FREE ADMISSION TO AGES 10 AND UNDER
AN AWARD-WINNING FESTIVAL BROUGHT TO YOU ONCE AGAIN BY THE INNER WEST STREET ASSOCIATION

The Inner West Street Association brings you the popular Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival to downtown Annapolis for the holidays. Held on the first Sunday of December from 11 pm to 5 pm on the first block of West Street we have the Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, featuring family-friendly entertainment, chocolate, holiday shopping, and the festive West Street Holiday Light Canopy.

For more information, please visit annapolischocolatebingefestival.com.

CANCELLED!

Join us for a Holiday Market at The Family Room to shop with our local Maryland Makers & enjoy the festivities of the season. 

We will be closely following all outdoor market guidelines currently in place for Montgomery County in order to create a safe, responsible, and fun environment for all of our shoppers and vendors!

Join us for a Fall Harvest Market at The Family Room to shop with our local Maryland Makers & enjoy the festivities of the season.

We will be closely following all outdoor market guidelines currently in place for Montgomery County in order to create a safe, responsible, and fun environment for all of our shoppers and vendors!

Private home show, free entry, serving coffee and tea, local artists: prints, jewelry, textiles, paintings, chocolate, and more!

The Washington Christian Academy 2018 Holiday Bazaar will be held on November 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., located at 16227 Batchellors Forest Rd, Olney, MD 20832. 

River-Sea Chocolates - A Craft Chocolate Factory in Chantilly VA is excited to celebrate one year of operations! This year has come with exciting successes under our belt, like pioneering USA's first wind-powered cargo ship, and growing in the wonderful community around our Chantilly homebase.

We welcome all DC area chocolate lovers to visit our working chocolate factory for a day of tours, tastings and activities! Factory tours are usually by appointment only, but for our anniversary, we will unlock the doors and provide lots of samples and cool cacao drinks to try. Taste chocolate from different bean origins, including: Fiji, Peru, Nicaragua, Tanzania, India, Venezuela, Colombia and even USA! See how we make chocolate from the bean to the bar using equipment, much of it we engineered ourselves. Learn about our environmental and social mission, and the transformative benefits of ethical cacao farming.

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