Such a great event in Symphony Woods! $45, tons of breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Crafts…read moreand food trucks. Kid friendly, not dog friendly. Tons of space, can bring your own chairs or use one of their picnic tables/hammocks. Will definitely be back!

This event was totally Awesome! The food trucks were great! We tried the pit Turkey sandwich and…read morethe Pit beef sandwich. We both had the slab of bacon on a stick. They had a variety of beer vendors, spirits and wine. The band was very entertaining. They held two events the first one was held from 12noon to 4pm. The second one is from 5 to 9pm. The tickets were $40.00 for adults for unlimited drinks. We purchased our tickets thru Groupon. We received a nice discount. The weather was perfect. A nice Sunny day and they had plenty of tables and chairs to eat at. I think this was a huge success and would not hesitate to come back in the future for another event. Again very nice turnout.

It's been a while since I came to the Howard country fair. I made time to come today. The events…read moreare the fair were fun and worth coming for that. My favorite event today was the tractor race. What I dislike is the food prices. The food stands were charging so much money for low quality food.

It's Gem Show time. The Howard County Fairground hosts one of the smaller size gem show several…read moretimes a year, in comparison to the Gem & Jewelry shows in Chantilly and Timonium. The reason I prefer to come to this one is because there are more miners at this show instead of jewelers. The fairground indoor space is limited with restrooms both inside and outside. And 1 food stand open most of the time that sells burgers and hotdogs, very limited options and not the best of deal for $8 . Parking has always been an issue for this fairground hence the grass area are normally open to parking options. However, after the rain it always creates a very nasty situation. Definitely fun to visit during events, just be aware of the conditions.

I came here for concerts before such as Weekend in the Country but I always wondered what would…read morehappen if this venue was used for a big event for sports fans? I was able to test that theory out because I'm a season ticket holder for the Ravens and I was able to see a different view of the Merriweather Post Pavillion. Happy to say this venue still holds up really well! The parking situation can be extremely tricky and a headache but thankfully the Ravens managed to provide free parking in a parking garage in the Merriweather district near one of the Pavilion's entrances (I think it's the West enterance(?) I know there's a big bridge and trail you can follow).

Love this venue! Been here often for concerts but was here recently for Wine in the Woods. Had a…read moregreat time and they did a wonderful job.

Pros - fun for younger kids (think toddler aged), smooth flow of traffic, pretty lights, and you…read moreget to tune into a specific radio station to listen to Christmas music during the ride Cons - it's a very short ride. For $20, I guess I was expecting at least a half hour drive. The music didn't sync with the lights which I thought would have been cool. It just wasn't as extravagant as I expected. I don't think I would have paid more than $10 for it had I known how short the ride was. But the youngster had fun and that's all that matters!

For what it's worth I had a good time. My daughter wants to come see the Christmas lights so I…read morepurchased tickets on event bright for $20 to attend. I went on a Tuesday evening and the light display opens at six I arrived at around 5:30 PM and had a little bit of a wait. They did open the display probably 15 minutes early. The line moves very quickly and we were able to see is the light show in a reasonable amount of time. I remember seeing it in the past and it was a little bit longer before they did all of the construction on the Meriwether property. Now it's pretty condensed and you weave through the actual where actual Merriweather post pavilion and lawn. Took approximately 10 minutes to go through the entire light this way. They recommended you go to the radio station to listen to their Christmas music. I found a little annoying with all of the advertisements that they had on that station so I opted to just use my Amazon music app and play Christmas music through my car radio. Overall I had a good time and my daughter enjoyed it which was the most important part. Something nice to do during Covid when you can't really be out socializing. They have a website where you can go to you and see the estimated wait time for a particular day. As it gets closer to the Christmas holiday I think the lines will continue to get longer and longer.

Going strong for 41 years - Korean Festival was very impressive with over hundred booths, huge…read morestage, plenty of parking and FREE entrance. Many vendors were giving free bottles of water. It was more business oriented then food oriented which tells about strong and well organized Korean diaspora in MD. Strange thing was that I did not see smoke anywhere, as all food was made in small pots and smaller grills located way back in their booths. There was a booth to learn about Korean culture (+) and dozen food vendors (Korean and non-Korean) (+), plenty stuff for small kids to jump in (+), but the eating area was too small (-). It would be great if the eating area would be doubled (that would be more enjoyable for everybody). I had octopus balls and two different kinds of fried chicken that was truly delicious. All that was completed with the Korean beer. The entertainment was a standard and good (Martial arts + classical dance + K-pop and hip hop artists). It would be even better if larger food area would have a view to the stage like it is usually done. Great festival and strong community!

The best Greek Festival in town. I didn't feel like cooking and saw this big Greek Festival sign…read moreand pulled in. Was I ever surprised. Not only did I get my dinner, I found advice from Aunt Voula, wine and music. For a great time head to the Greek Festival.

55th Annual Greek Festival of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of DC is my 7th…read morelocal Greek festival that I visited and reviewed. It was A-OK. The litmus test of the cost of beer ($5 for Mythos) passed (not $7 like DC). Unfortunately, a half of the fun is opening the bottle and having it there, but at this festival it had to be poured in the plastic cup by the bar personnel. The food was good. The Greek Ladies have prepared their authentic Greek fare using recipes passed down from generation to generation and producing a menu of Greek favorites like, Moussaka, Pastitsio, Manestra, and Spanakopita as well as succulent Greek pastries such as, Baklava, Galaktobouriko, Diples and Kourambiethes. Unfortunately, the cost was sometimes not justified - $4 for a small hand of the french fries is a lot - even it is "for the church." The picture shows two portions of french fries that I combined in one. The Greek sausages did not meet my expectations - yes, they were lemony and a lot of spice in them but the consistency was too soft and the final mix of taste was not impressive. Not much choice in the deserts department but the credit goes to cook for the excellent Galaktobouriko and Kataifi desserts. There was not any entertainment program going on for 60 minutes I spent there and that was a big downside, where on the other festival you have either bigger market (Bethesda) or non-stop entertainment (Annapolis). The average crowd was mostly retirees but never the less more diverse then at many other festivals. There is no entrance fee and the parking is free.

I've came here few times with my family and loved each time! This place is so cute and cozy. All…read morethe staff are so friendly and welcoming. You don't have to an expert to take their group classes. It's all about having wonderful time with your loved ones! It's super easy to register for classes online. The sessions get booked quickly so register early. You have to register and pay color and glazing separately. It's no included in the first pottery session. There's a big parking lot which free across the street which makes it easy to get to. Absolutely recommend.

Clay ground was a cool experience. I've never done pottery before so I thought I'd press my luck…read more Book in advance if you need to go on a specific day as they book quickly. I did the mud & merlot class. Interesting name as there was no merlot lol. I'm not sure if it's BYOB but no one was drinking which is fine because I don't drink myself. I'm not sure where one would place their bottle or glass anyway. Anywho, didn't care for the teacher. She rushed through explaining what to do. Thankfully there were assistants who helped the group as needed. So you do have to come back for a separate class to glaze your pottery. I'm not sure if that was explained in the initial booking. Parking is non existent in Ellicott city. Please plan your trip well.

Had an absolute blast at the Howard County Fair this year! If you're looking for classic summer fun…read morewith something for everyone, this is the place to go. Every few steps there's another stand serving up something amazing - funnel cakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, BBQ, fried Oreos, and so much more. I had a fantastic corn dog, I recommend to all! The rides looked super fun too - great for kids and thrill-seekers alike. Walking through the exhibit halls was so fun. We saw blue-ribbon vegetables, gorgeous handmade quilts, incredible photography, baked goods, crafts. Everything is labeled by age group too, so you get to see amazing work from all generations. Parking was easy (they have plenty of parking and staff facilitating that), staff were super friendly, and it felt safe and welcoming for families, date nights, or solo wanderers like me just looking for that perfect summer vibe.

What a wonderful time. Lots of parking and very spacious venue for this gem show…read more I'm happy to learn so much about stones. So many knowledgeable folks knowing the stories behind the stones . Happy with some items purchased. Nice time . Nice restroom too.

We loved the annual Sheep & Wool Festival at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD…read more (May 2026) We always watch the sheep-dog demo, which is presented several times. These working dogs dart around like lightning, guiding sheep through courses. It's amazing and charming. And we love the live music on two stages, one sponsored by the Common Ground On The Hill. Among the variety of performances, we heard the Walt Michaels & Co. band, playing folk, bluegrass, and old-time Southern Appalachian music. Really fun to see. The Sheep & Wool Festival had craft and skill demonstrations, competitions, classes and seminars, and many of the represented farms and ranches were happy to engage in conversations in the barns and tents. There were food booths and scheduled meals, including a focus on leg of lamb sandwiches, lamb specialties such as chops, burgers and ground lamb, sausages, kabob cubes, and sheep cheese, goat cheese, and honey. We were not overly exploratory, but we did bring home several soft cheeses. You can still find their annual catalog online with the festival's programs and participants, spinning wheels, looms, animal-care equipment and supplies, fiber and crafts including other farmed animals (alpaca, angora, llama, mohair, yak, ...), wax and lanolin. There's pointers to related organizations and businesses, and mention of many similar upcoming events, including nearby musical and cultural events in May and June-July by the Common Ground On The Hill Maryland Folklife Center. It was a lovely slightly-chilly day full of fun genuine one-of-a-kind of farm and cultural activities. All for under $15, and free under 18-tears-old. Plenty of parking. We're looking forward to 80th Annual Howard County Fair, Aug 8-15, 2026, at this same location :-)

Very cool experience for the family. It's like another agricultural fair, but in May! There were…read moreso many different events and animal petting, it kept the little one engaged. There are just as many food vendors as a county fair. And the cheese / butcher building was great. Lots of cheese samples and price point was affordable. We also liked the market place and bought so many plants for the garden! A must visit if you love county fairs!