5 Fall Festivals Around Baltimore to Add to Your Calendar

Fall is here, and that means swimming outings and beach days are over for now. What can you do for fun instead? Attend festivals, of course! Look out for these exciting festivals happening in the area around our Baltimore homes for sale. Each has something unique to offer the residents of this city. 

1. Fell's Point Fun Festival – 812 S Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
   The Fell's Point Fun Festival is one of the first major fall events in the Baltimore area this year. The festival starts on Friday, September 30th, from 3 to 9 pm, then continues on October 1st and 2nd from 11 am to 8 pm.
   
   During this time, many of the restaurants, bars, and shops near our Fell's Point homes for sale will take to the streets to sell their wares. Take your time browsing through them all – you never know what great new local business you might discover next. You'll also get a chance to enjoy a packed live music schedule with performances from some of Baltimore's hottest bands, including The War and Treaty, Southern Avenue, SoulTET, and the Rebirth Brass Band.
   
   
2. OktoBEARfest - 1 Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217
   Want to try a different setting for your Oktoberfest celebrations this year? Head down to the Maryland Zoo for OktoBEARfest on October 22nd and 23rd. This ticketed event runs from 1 to 6 pm each day and is suitable for the whole family. Our real estate agents have attended many times over the years! 
   
   Each ticket gets you full access to the zoo for the day as well as unlimited samples of more than 50 craft beers in special fall flavors like pumpkin spice. You'll also get to enjoy live music and purchase meals from on-site food vendors, including some of Baltimore's best casual restaurants. All the money raised during the event goes to help fund the zoo's exhibits, educational programs, and animal conservation efforts.
   
   
3. Susquehanna Wine and Seafood Festival - 100 Lafayette Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
   The second annual Susquehanna Wine and Seafood Festival is set to take place from noon to 7 pm on Saturday, September 24th. During this event, you can sample dishes from some of the most popular restaurants near our Havre de Grace homes for sale, including Flash Crabcake Co. and Jimmy's Famous Seafood. You'll also get to taste more than 60 cocktails, wines, and other brews from local establishments. 
   
   There's much more to this event than just the food and drink. You'll also get to enjoy attractions like live music, mixology tutorials, and cooking demonstrations. Kids will have a great time participating in all the activities at the festival's family zone. All of this merrymaking is also for a good cause. A portion of all proceeds from the event will go to support local non-profits. 
   
   
4. Pumpkins on the Green – 11201 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117
   The annual Pumpkins on the Green event takes place at the Irvine Nature Center, a 200-acre education center and nature preserve near our Owings Mills homes for sale. In 2022, the festivities will be held on Friday, October 28th. 
   
   This slightly upscale event features live music by local band Charm City Junction as well as drinks and gourmet catering. The dining segment is followed by a silent auction, a unique experience that allows attendees to bid on wine bottles, works of art, and various other items. This year, some special Halloween-themed events will also occur during the day. The event's proceeds go toward helping the center continue its mission to protect Maryland's plant life and biodiversity.
   
   
5. Poe Fest International - 203 N. Amity Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
   If you love art and literature, you're in for a treat this fall. Poe Fest International 2022 will be held at Baltimore's Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum on 11 am to 4 pm on October 8th and 9th. Additional events like the Black Cat Ball (a formal party for festival-goers) will happen later in the day. 
   
   This small but lively festival draws fans of Poe's works from all over the world. On top of the typical food and merchandise vendors, the event also features art shows and stage performances that commemorate Poe's texts. Guests can even take bus tours that take guests on a journey to all of the places Poe visited on the weekend before his mysterious death in 1849. 

No matter the season, there's always some sort of special event happening in the Baltimore area. Join in by becoming the latest resident of this world-class city. Contact us to begin your search for a premier Baltimore property today.