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2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR
CHARLES COUNTYMarylandVol. 1
Brochures Provided by the Charles County Office of Tourism
www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
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HughesvilleBenedict
Cobb Island
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Newburg
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Indian Head
King George County Virginia
St. Mary’s County
Prince George’s County
Potomac River
Potomac River
Potomac River
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This map is provided as a visual aid and is not intended for directional signage.
The gateway to historic
Southern Maryland and a short
drive from our nation’s capitol,
Charles County offers a great
variety of things to see and do.
Whether you are a history buff,
nature lover, biker, kayaker,
baseball fan, shopaholic, foodie,
or just plain curious, we have
something for you here.
So go right ahead and …
Welcome to Charles County!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 30-31, 2014
C ome immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the 1812 era as Charles County commemorates the
200th anniversary of the War of 1812.
Benedict is a premier location to visit during this commemoration time period. Enjoy waterfront views,
walks, and dining in the small quaint village of Benedict; which is still surrounded by fields and the
historically famous Patuxent River.
Tour Serenity Farm and learn about the farmer and plantation life from local farm owner and historian. Visit Harvest
House, purchase locally produced meats and vegetables.
View the area where 1814 artifacts were found, and visualize over 40 British ships in the Patuxent River
from the porch of the Harvest House.
Explore the petting zoo, enjoy a walk to the river, live music, artisans, crafters, local food, kids rides, and
evening entertainment.
Just down the road is Maxwell Hall the site of the War of 1812 Bicentennial, a Star Spangled Celebration. Tour Maxwell Hall on Saturday, August 30, for an exciting look into a late 18th century home with central stair passage, gambrel roof, and massive end
exterior brick chimneys. Maxwell Hall is situated in the center of Maxwell Hall Equestrian Park on 600 plus acres and the middle of the first foreign invasion of the United States. Be part of living history, experience a wedding of 1812 and find out how the war impacted a young family. Learn the history of the Keech family and their lives during this tumultuous time. Stroll the booths
of crafters, lace making, quilters, corn husk crafts, black smiths, basket makers and shop the market for unique treasures.
Spend the weekend in Charles County, MD!
For details, and your free Charles County Visitor Guide, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov or call 800-766-3386.
Spend the weekend in Charles County, MD!
p.6 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014
Please call ahead to confirm event.
JANUARY Jan 1-10 Art Exhibit – Paho Mann: “Collections”
Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, CSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, Free
Jan 10 VFW 8810 Steak Dinner2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, 6:30 p.m., 301-645-6331, $ Fee
Jan 17-Mar 14 Art Exhibit – DystopiasTony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, CSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, Free
Jan 18 VFW 8810 Texas Hold ’Em Tournament2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, 5:45 p.m., 301-645-6331, $ Fee
Jan 24-Feb 9 “Death by Chocolate”Presented by Port Tobacco Players, $ Fee
Jan 25 The U.S. Air Force Airmen of NoteCSM Fine Art Center, La Plata Campus, Free
Jan 26 Bridal ShowHoliday Inn Express, 6860 Crain Hwy, La Plata, Noon – 3:30 p.m., 301-392-0065, Free
Jan 31-Feb 1 “Anansi” Presented by CSM Children’s TheatreCSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, $ Fee
FEBRUARY Feb 8-9 22nd Annual Antique Show & Sale
La Plata High School, 6035 Radio Station Rd, La Plata, 301-259-2411, $ Fee
Feb 8 Heart Walk & Red Pump RaceSt. Charles Towne Center, 8 a.m., 240-416-5448, $ Fee
Feb 13-15 “ReEntry” Presented by CSM Cause TheatreCSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, $ Fee
Feb 20-Mar 1 “Elephants Graveyard”CSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, $ Fee
MARCH Mar 7-8 “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,
No Good, Very Bad Day” Presented by CSM Children’s Theatre, CSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, $ Fee
Mar 8-9 Maryland DogFestCharles County Fairgrounds, www.marylanddogfest.com, $ Fee
Mar 15-16 Great Big Home ShowCapital Clubhouse, www.greatbighomeshow.com, $ Fee
Mar 21-Apr 6 “The Wedding Singer”Presented by Port Tobacco Players, $ Fee
Mar 27-29 “I Said No” Presented by CSM Cause TheatreCSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, $ Fee
Mar 28-May 2 Annual Juried Art ShowTony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, CSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, Free
p.8 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014 For more great events, please visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
Please call ahead to confirm event.
APRIL Apr 12 Celebrate Charles: War of 1812 – The
March from Benedict KickoffRegency Furniture Stadium, www.CharlesCountyMD.gov, Free
Apr 12 St. Charles Running FestivalRegency Furniture Stadium, Registration required, www.stcharlesrunfest.com, $ Fee
Apr 12 SoMD Blue Crabs Fan FestRegency Furniture Stadium, Free
Apr 24 Renaissance Festival Vocal ConcertCSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 7:30 p.m., $ Fee
Apr 24-27 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Bridgeport BluefishRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Apr 25-27 MIROCK Spring NationalsMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
Apr 25-26 Annual Renaissance FestivalCSM Fine Arts Center Lawn, La Plata Campus, Free
Apr 26 Celebrate La PlataTown of La Plata, Noon-4 p.m., Free
Apr 26 Charles Regional Medical Center 5k Run/Walk for WellnessTown of La Plata, 301-609-4132, www.crmcfoundation.net, $ Fee
Apr 28 Dance Performance – MetamorphosisCSM Fine Arts Center, La Plata Campus, 7:30 p.m., $ Fee
Apr 29-May 1 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Long Island DucksRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
MAY May 2-4 NMRA Ford Nationals
Maryland International Raceway, $ Fee
May 2-Aug 29 Sunset Concert FestivalO’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park, Fridays, 7 p.m., Free
May 3-11 National Tourism and Travel WeekCrain Memorial Welcome Center, 301-259-2500, Free
May 6-8 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Camden RiversharksRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
May 9-10 Mountain Motor NationalsMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
May 10 Warrior Dash27963 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, Registration required, www.warriordash.com, $ Fee
May 10 FLW Walmart Bass Fishing League EventSmallwood State Park, www.flwoutdoors.com, $ Fee
May 13-15 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Sugar Land SkeetersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
May 16-18 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Lancaster BarnstormersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
May 16-Jun 1 “Cyrano”Presented by Port Tobacco Players, $ Fee
May 17 Charles County Heritage Bike RideNanjemoy Community Center, www.CharlesCountyParks.com, $ Fee
May 23-Sep 26 Summer Concert SeriesTown of La Plata, Fridays, 7 p.m., Free
May 27-29 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Camden RiversharksRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
May 30-Jun 1 SoMD Blue Crabs vs York RevolutionRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
May 30-Jun 1 MIROCK Summer NationalsMaryland International Raceway, 301.884.RACE, www.mirdrag.com, $ Fee
May 31 FLW Walmart Bass Fishing League EventSmallwood State Park, www.flwoutdoors.com, $ Fee
p.10 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014 For more great events, please visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
Please call ahead to confirm event.
JUNE Jun 6-9 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Long Island Ducks
Regency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jun 7-8 American Indian Festival and Pow WowAmerican Indian Cultural Center, 16816 County Lane, Waldorf, www.piscatawayindians.com, $ Fee
Jun 7 Charles County ArtsFestTown of La Plata, Noon – 6 p.m., www.charlescountyarts.org, Free
Jun 7 Cobb Island DayCobb Island, MD Rte 257, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Free
Jun 13-15 IHRA Nitro Jam President’s Cup Nationals and Pro-AmMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
Jun 14 FLW Walmart Bass Fishing League EventSmallwood State Park, www.flwoutdoors.com, $ Fee
Jun 17-20 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Somerset PatriotsRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jun 19-21 FLW EverStart Series EventSmallwood State Park, www.flwoutdoors.com, $ Fee
Jun 21-24 SoMD Blue Crabs vs York RevolutionRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
JULY Jul 4 Watermelon Bash
Town of La Plata, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Free
Jul 4 Celebrate Charles: A Fun-Filled FourthRegency Furniture Stadium, 4:30 p.m., www.CharlesCountyMD.gov, Free
Jul 4-6 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Sugar Land SkeetersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jul 6-9 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Long Island DucksRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jul 10-13 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Camden RiversharksRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jul 11-13 IHRA Junior Dragster Team FinalsMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
Jul 11-Aug 3 “The Music Man”Presented by Port Tobacco Players, $ Fee
Jul 21-23 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Somerset PatriotsRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jul 24-26 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Sugar Land SkeetersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Jul 25-27 MIROCK WPGC Bike FestMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
Jul 30-Aug 3 Amateur Softball Association Eastern National ChampionshipLaurel Springs Regional Park, $ Fee
p.12 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014 For more great events, please visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
Please call ahead to confirm event.
AUGUST Aug 6-8 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Long Island Ducks
Regency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Aug 9-11 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Lancaster BarnstormersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Aug 12-14 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Bridgeport BluefishRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Aug 16-17 General Smallwood International/Sprint TriathlonSmallwood State Park, www.setupevents.com, $ Fee
Aug 22-24 Maryland Hunting & Outdoor ExpoCharles County Fairgrounds, www.buckwildexpo.com, $ Fee
Aug 26-28 SoMD Blue Crabs vs York RevolutionRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Aug 29-Sep 1 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Lancaster BarnstormersRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Aug 30 War of 1812 Bicentennial: A Star Spangled CelebrationMaxwell Hall, 6680 Maxwell Hall Dr, Hughesville, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free
Aug 30-31 Celebrate Charles: The March from BenedictSerenity Farm, 6932 Serenity Farm Rd, Benedict, www.CharlesCountyMD.gov, Free
SEPTEMBER Sep 5-7 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Bridgeport Bluefish
Regency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Sep 7 The Southern Maryland Century – Indian Head 100Town of Indian Head, www.ohbike.org, $ Fee
Sep 11-14 Charles County FairCharles County Fairgrounds, $ Fee
Sep 16-18 SoMD Blue Crabs vs Somerset PatriotsRegency Furniture Stadium, $ Fee
Sep 20 14th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage DayNanjemoy Community Center, Noon – 3 p.m., Free
Sep 26-27 International Pro Mod Challenge at Supercharge ShowdownMaryland International Raceway, $ Fee
Sep 28 38th Annual LobsterFestCharles County Fairgrounds, Noon – 6 p.m., www.laplatarotaryclub.com, $ Fee
p.14 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014 For more great events, please visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
Mattawoman Creek Art CenterSmallwood State Park • Marbury • 301-743-5159
www.mattawomanart.org
Nanjemoy Community Center4375 Port Tobacco Rd, Nanjemoy • 301-264-9612
www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/cs
Port Tobacco Historic District8430 Commerce St, Port Tobacco, 301-934-4313
Port Tobacco Players508 Charles St, La Plata • 301-932-6819 • www.ptplayers.com
St. Charles Towne Center Mall11110 Mall Circle, Waldorf • 301-870-6997
www.simon.com/mall/st.-charles-towne-center
Smallwood State Park2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury • 301-743-7613
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/smallwood.asp
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball & Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 St. Linus Dr, Waldorf • 301-638-9788 www.somdbluecrabs.com
Southern Maryland Carousel Group313 Charles St, La Plata, 301-934-1366
www.somdcarousel.com
Thomas Stone National Historic SiteU.S. Nat’l Park Service • 6655 Rose Hill Rd,
Port Tobacco Village • 301-392-1776 • www.nps.gov/thst
Town of Indian Head Village Green, Indian Head • 301-743-5511
www.townofindianhead.org
Town of La Plata305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata • 301-934-8421
www.townoflaplata.org
Up the Creek Rentals108A Mattingly Ave, Indian Head, 301-743-3733
www.upthecreekrentals.net
Capital Clubhouse Recreation Center3033 Waldorf Market Place, Waldorf • 301-932-4348
www.capitalclubhouse.com
Chapman State ParkChapman’s Landing Rd at Ferry Place
(Rt 210 near Bryans Rd & Indian Head) • 301-752-9612www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/chapman.asp
Charles County Arts AllianceThe United Way Building, 10250 La Plata Rd, La Plata
301-392-5900 • www.charlescountyarts.org
Charles County Fairgrounds8440 Fairgrounds Rd, La Plata • 301-932-1234
www.charlescountyfair.com
College of Southern Maryland Fine Arts Center8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata • 301-934-7828
www.csmd.edu/arts
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House & Farm Museum3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd Road, Waldorf • 301-274-9358
http://drmudd.org
Friendship Farm Park4705 Friendship Landing Rd, Nanjemoy
www.charlescountyparks.com
Indian Head Center for the ArtsBlack Box Theater, 4185 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head
301-743-3040 • www.indianheadblackbox.org
Indian Head Rail Trail301-932-3470 • www.CharlesCountyParks.com
Laurel Springs Regional Park5940 Radio Station Rd, La Platawww.charlescountyparks.com
Maryland International Raceway27861 Budds Creek Rd, Mechanicsville, 301.884.RACE
www.mirdrag.com
Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum11000 Crain Hwy, Newburg, 301-932-1900
www.mdvets.cc
VENUES
p.16 Calendar of Events: Jan.-Sept. 2014 For more great events, please visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
Please call ahead to confirm event.LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS
Aqualand Marina & Campground9700 Orland Park Rd, Newburg, 301-259-2575
Bel Alton Motel9295 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, 301-934-9505
www.belaltonmotel.com
Best Western Plus – La Plata Inn6900 Crain Hwy, La Plata, 301-934-4900
www.bestwestern.com/laplata
Brictoria Cottage – Bed & Breakfast7535 Poplar St, Charlotte Hall, 301-884-8699
www.brictoriacottage.com
Comfort Suites11765 Business Park Dr, Waldorf, 301-932-4400
www.comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites2555 Business Park Dr, Waldorf, 301-645-6595
www.countryinns.com/waldorfmd
Courtyard by Marriott3145 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, 301-885-3333
www.marriott.com/waswd
Deluxe Inn6705 Crain Hwy, La Plata, 301-934-1400
Goosebay Marina & Campground9365 Goosebay Ln, Welcome, 301-934-3812
www.goosebaymarina.com
Hampton Inn3750 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, 301-632-9600
www.waldorf.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn10385 O’Donnell Pl, Waldorf, 240-222-0000
www.waldorf.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express – La Plata6860 Crain Hwy, La Plata, 301-392-0065
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Holiday Inn Express – Waldorf11370 Days Ct, Waldorf, 301-932-9200
www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Indian Head Inn4640 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, 301-743-5405
La Quinta Inn & Suites11770 Business Park Dr, Waldorf, 301-645-0022
www.lq.com
Master Suites Hotel2228 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, 301-870-5500
www.mastersuiteshotel.com
Part of Plenty – Bed & Breakfast8664 Port Tobacco Rd, La Plata, 301-934-0707
www.partofplentybedandbreakfast.com
Patuxent Inn9400 Chesapeake St, La Plata, 301-934-3465
Residence Inn by Marriott3020 Technology Pl, Waldorf, 301-632-2111
www.marriott.com
Rosewood Manor – Bed & Breakfast7825 Locust Pl, Port Tobacco, 301-534-2344
www.rosewoodmanorweddings.com
Smallwood State Park Campground2750 Sweden Point Rd, Marbury, 301-743-7613
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/smallwood.asp
Super 84694 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head, 301-753-8100
3550 Crain Hwy, Waldorf, 301-932-8657www.super8.com
Keyword: Charles County GovernmentLinks are also on our website.
Get Connected to Charles County … Your Favorite Place for FUN!
Request Your FREE Copy Today!Charles County GovernmentP.O. Box 2150 • 200 Baltimore Street • La Plata, MD 20646301.645.0550 • 301.870.3000 MD Relay Service: 711 • Relay TDD: 1-800.735.2258
Equal Opportunity CountyMission Statement – The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility.
Vision Statement – Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.
CHARLES COUNTYMarylandwww.visitmaryland.org
www.CharlesCounty.org
Your Destination Guide to Maryland’s Southern ShoreCRAIN MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTER12480 Crain Highway, Newburg | 301-259-2500Email: [email protected]
The Welcome Center is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. When traveling Route 301, be sure to take a break and come inside! Ask for a copy of the many statewide publications including maps, attractions, travel guides, calen-dars of events, and more. The Center hosts a wide variety of information on hunting and fishing, camping and trails, cul-tural and historical attractions, as well as information on the civil war and star spangled banner. The travel counselors will assist you with itineraries, meet and greet motor coaches, and make county and state hotel reservations.
Your Destination Guide to Relaxation and Fun!Easily find exactly what you’re looking for in Charles County… charming small town stores, specialty shops, and the convenience of retail shopping centers. At the end of the day, relax and enjoy the tastes that Southern Maryland is famous for – hot steamed crabs, fried chicken, oysters on the half shell, or broiled fish! Take a peak online, call, or visit today for your copy!
www.CharlesCountyMD
.gov
Local: 301-259-2500Toll Free: 800-766-3386
Crain Memorial Welcome Center
12480 Crain Hwy Newburg, MD
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Delicious Markets!
Waldorf Farmers MarketSaturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Wednesday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
10440 O’Donnell Lake Place, Waldorf301-934-8571
Village Green Flea MarketSaturday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Town of Indian Head • 240-375-4061www.townofindianhead.org
La Plata Farmers Market & Craft FairSaturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. & Wednesday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Charles County Govt BldgNorth Parking Lot, La Plata301-934-8421 • www.townoflaplata.org
The gateway to historic Southern Maryland and a short drive from our nation’s capitol, Charles County offers a great variety of things to see and do. Any easy drive from major attractions in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, Charles County is an excellent destina-tion for day trips, overnight stays, group tours, meetings, and reunions.
Distance from…Washington, D.C.
less than 20 miles
Baltimore, MD 60 miles
Richmond, VA75 miles
Harrisburg, PA150 miles
www.CharlesCountyMD.gov
CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENTP.O. Box 2150 • 200 Baltimore Street • La Plata, MD 20646
301-645-0550 • 301-870-3000 • MD Relay: 711 • Relay TDD: 1-800-735-2258
Equal Opportunity County
Mission Statement — The mission of Charles County Government is to provide our citizens the highest quality service possible in a timely, efficient, and courteous manner. To achieve this goal, our government must be operated in an open and accessible atmosphere, be based on comprehensive long- and short-term planning, and have an appropriate managerial organization tempered by fiscal responsibility. We support and encourage efforts to grow a diverse workplace.
Vision Statement — Charles County is a place where all people thrive and businesses grow and prosper; where the preservation of our heritage and environment is paramount; where government services to its citizens are provided at the highest level of excellence; and where the quality of life is the best in the nation.
Americans With Disabilities—The Charles County Government welcomes the participation of individuals with disabilities. We comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations to encourage involvement. If you require special assistance and would like to participate in our programs, please contact the Charles County Government directly.
www.visitmaryland.org
CRAIN MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTERMonday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
12480 Crain Highway, Newburg | 301-259-2500Email: [email protected]
When traveling Route 301, be sure to take a break and come inside! Ask for a copy of the many statewide publications including maps, attractions, travel
guides, calendars of events, and more. The Center hosts a wide variety of information on hunting and fishing, camping and trails, cultural and historical
attractions, as well as information on the civil war and star spangled banner. The travel counselors will assist you with itineraries, meet and greet motor coaches,
and make county and state hotel reservations.