Visit Annapolis

Visit Annapolis The mission of Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is to market the destination, provide economic prosperity, and enhance employment opportunities.
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www.visitannapolis.org Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is a nonprofit, membership-based Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) that generates revenues for the local economy by promoting Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay to leisure and business travelers across the country and around the world. As the county DMO, we execute strategic marketing and sales campaigns that position our

portfolio of brands to key markets encouraging first-time as well as repeat visitation to the county. Our strategy combines multi-channel advertising, inbound marketing campaigns, direct sales initiatives, and continued media relationship nurturing.

Anne Arundel Arts Month begins June 2026, bringing a full month of performances, workshops, music, markets, public art, ...
05/18/2026

Anne Arundel Arts Month begins June 2026, bringing a full month of performances, workshops, music, markets, public art, and gallery moments across Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.

Add these arts-forward events to your calendar:

🎨 Paint Annapolis Plein Air Festival
✨Art Salon with Suzi Cordish at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
🎶 Sounds of Maryland Live at BWI Music
🧑‍🎨Arts Lab of South County presents Liminal Spaces: The Masks We Wear
🏺 Pottery Class at Chesapeake Arts Center
🖌️ Paint Annapolis: Art on the Avenue
🌈 Funky Art Club at Honey Creative Hive
🎭 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
🖼️ MFA’s Paint Annapolis Public Artist Opening Reception
🎶 Expressions of Love: Annapolis Opera in the Paca Garden
🛍️ First Sunday Arts Festival
⛳ CAC’s Chip in for the Arts Golf Tournament
🎤 The Best of Broadway – Annapolis
🎨 Anchors + Artisans
🎼 Classical Music for People with Short Attention Spans
☕ Coffee, Crafts, & Cruisers
🎶 Tides & Tunes at Annapolis Maritime Museum
🎸 Thursday Night LIVE! at Annapolis Town Center
🌿 Music on the Lawn at Captain Avery Museum

Make it a date night, a solo reset, or a weekend arts crawl. Learn more at the link below.

https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/annapolis-arts-month/

📸: Darin Gilliam

Your summer plans are calling from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. ☀️⛵🦀This is the season to turn a day trip into a w...
05/08/2026

Your summer plans are calling from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. ☀️⛵🦀

This is the season to turn a day trip into a weekend getaway, book an overnight stay, and build your plans around waterfront views, live music, local art, Chesapeake Bay traditions, and classic summer events.

Start your visit in June with a full lineup of arts, music, history, and sailing. Explore Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Arts Month, catch the energy of the Let’s Go! Music Festival, celebrate community at the Annapolis Juneteenth Parade & Festival, watch artists at work during the Paint Annapolis Plein Air Festival, or see elite women sailors compete in the Santa Maria Cup on the Severn River. 🎨🎶⛵

Planning a July getaway? Stay close to the action and make it a holiday weekend. Enjoy the 4th of July Parade and fireworks in historic downtown Annapolis, reserve a table for Dinner Under the Stars on West Street, or add a front-row sailing experience with the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. Explore a bit with our Be Revolutionary: America250 Exploration Trail to win unique prizes. Sports fans can also plan around the Naptown National Challenge, bringing top lacrosse talent to Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. ✨🍽️🥍

By August, summer is still going strong. Come hungry for the famous Annapolis Crab Feast, step into the magic of the Maryland Renaissance Festival, or plan an early football-season visit around USNA Football. 🦀🏰🏈

Make your plans easy! Choose your event, find nearby hotels and accommodations, and turn your visit into a relaxed overnight stay with time to explore local restaurants, dock bars, beaches, shops, and the Chesapeake Bay at your own pace.

Start planning your summer now https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/summer/
👉 https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/summer/

May in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is packed. Here is a peek at what's happening this month, for more events tap th...
05/07/2026

May in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is packed. Here is a peek at what's happening this month, for more events tap the link below.

🌸 May Day in Annapolis
💐 Mother’s Day Experiences
⛵ Sailing Cruises
✈️ Commissioning Week & Blue Angels
🧺 Farmers Markets & Local Finds
🏛️ Tours, History & Outdoor Experiences
🐟 Food, Culture & Community Events
🎨 Arts, Music & Performances

https://www.visitannapolis.org/blog/stories/post/may-things-to-do/

The United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week (May 16 - May 22, 2026) is a celebration for Midshipmen, their famili...
04/25/2026

The United States Naval Academy Commissioning Week (May 16 - May 22, 2026) is a celebration for Midshipmen, their families, and the entire town of Annapolis. Woven into the fabric of our historic city, visitors come from all over to celebrate this special honor with graduating Midshipmen. ✨

Start planning your trip now at the link below.

https://www.visitannapolis.org/events/annual-events-and-festivals/commissioning-week/

Wondering what to expect at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show? 🌊⛵ Step aboard everything from racing dinghies to 50+ ft...
04/14/2026

Wondering what to expect at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show? 🌊

⛵ Step aboard everything from racing dinghies to 50+ ft yachts
⚓️ Learn to sail
🛍️ Shop + test gear in person
🍹 Hang in the No Wake Zone
🧭 Talk to the pros + plan your next adventure
🎉 Don’t miss the Foulest Foulies After Party
🧠 Level up your skills

Whether you’re buying a boat, learning to sail, or just here for the waterfront energy, this is where Annapolis comes alive for spring. Visit Annapolis Boat Shows to learn more!

📸: Annapolis Boat Shows

Great news for outdoor and bike lovers! 🚴🌳We’ve officially been named a 2026 International Mountain Bicycling Associatio...
04/08/2026

Great news for outdoor and bike lovers! 🚴🌳

We’ve officially been named a 2026 International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Town, thanks to incredible spots like Waterworks Park and Bacon Ridge Natural Area.

A new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems.

Thank you, International Mountain Bicycling Association !

Learn more about our hiking, biking, & trails: https://www.visitannapolis.org/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking-and-trails/

Visiting anytime soon? ⛵️Once it’s warm outside, some of the best nights here start on a Wednesday. Wednesday Night Race...
04/07/2026

Visiting anytime soon? ⛵️

Once it’s warm outside, some of the best nights here start on a Wednesday. Wednesday Night Races return April 22—bringing salty breezes, cold drinks 🍹, and sailboats racing straight into Chesapeake sunsets. 🌊

Ready to get out on the water? Start planning your trip at the link below.

https://www.visitannapolis.org/things-to-do/on-the-water/

📸: Jarvin Hernandez

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