Find things to do in Baltimore in August 2008. Look here for Baltimore-area event information on concerts, theater, lectures, films, festivals, and more.
August in Baltimore
Browse the calendar for more things to do, but keep check back as events are added all month. It is divided into two sections:- Annual or Special Events
- Ongoing or Reoccurring Events
Maryland State Fair
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August 22- September 1
State Fair Grounds, Timonium
Travis Tritt (with Keith Anderson) headlines the fair this year, performing Friday August 29, But there's plenty more entertaiment both before and after his show. The night before Foreigner hits the stage. And all week you'll find rides, horse racing, animal shows, "paintless paintball," and even pig racing.
State Fair Grounds, Timonium
Travis Tritt (with Keith Anderson) headlines the fair this year, performing Friday August 29, But there's plenty more entertaiment both before and after his show. The night before Foreigner hits the stage. And all week you'll find rides, horse racing, animal shows, "paintless paintball," and even pig racing.
School Starts
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August 25
School starts in public schools in:
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Harford County
- Anne Arundel County (some grades)
Ongoing and Reoccurring Events in August
Concerts at Pier Six
Laureen Miles Brunelli
The waterfront is rocking all month long.
- Gladys Knight with the Dells - August 3
- Live, Collective Soul and Blues Traveler - August 5
- Hootie and the Blowfish - August 12
- Boston & Styx - August 13
- Anita Baker - August 15
- Billy Idol - August 22
- The Robert Cray Band & Keb' Mo Band - August 23
Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards
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Camden Yards
Home games in August:
Home games in August:
- 8/9-10 - Rangers
- 8/18-20 - Red Sox
- 8/22-24 - Yankees
- 8/25-27 - White Sox
Summer Concert Series
Courtesy of Friends of Patterson Park
Free concerts go on all summer throughout the Baltimore area. Though weekends are prime time for these musical get-togethers, some occur on weeknights too. Look for events at these locations:
Free Outdoor Movies
Courtesy of BACVA
Grab a blanket, a cooler and catch Baltimore's free films under the stars. Several neighborhoods have outdoor movies:
- Federal Hill
- Little Italy
- Fells Point
- Charles Village
Fort McHenry Guard - Defenders Return to the Fort
Courtesy of Fort McHenry
Saturdays and Sundays through September 14
Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry
History re-enactors portray the daily life of the War of 1812 soldier, sailor and citizen. Dressed in replica 19th-century clothing, the Fort McHenry Guard conducts drills, barracks activities, artillery and musket firing demonstrations, civilian activities and children's programs.
