HampdenFest in Baltimore is an annual community festival in the city's Hampden neighborhood that features music and art performances, an activity area for the kids, an emerging artists exhibit and a film festival. It takes place on four blocks of 36th St.
Sponsored by the Hampden Village Merchants Association, the one-day festival brings all the staples, like great food, beer, shopping, and music.
Don't forget about Honfest, Hampden's other great annual festival.
2009 HampdenFest in Baltimore
Date: Sept. 12
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: 36th St. in Hampden
Admission: Free
Food and Drink
- Babcis Potato Pancakes – Potato pancakes, soda and water
- The Traveling Gourmet – Sausage, hamburgers, chicken and shrimp
- AlNuba Ice Cream – Pre-packaged ice cream, bottled soda and juices
- East Fresh – Chicken teriyaki, fried rice, lo mein, egg roll
- India Tandoor – Indian food
- Cold Drink Systems – Frozen smoothies
- Everything Nice – Funnel cakes, steak and cheese, Italian sausage, snowballs
- PepperJack Grill – Quesadillas, fish tacos, Fiesta dog, crab and avacado taco
- B-More Alive – Falafel and fresh drinks
- Rita’s Ice Water – Free samples
Live Music
Roland Stage
36th St. between Roland and Elm
11 a.m. - Barrage Band Orchestra
Noon - Baltimore School of Rock
1 - Rosemary Stretch
2 - Hollywood
3 - Vincent Black Shadow
4 - The Snowmen
5 - Middle East
6 - Caleb StineChestnut Stage
36th and Chestnut
11 a.m. - Barrage Band Orchestra
Noon - DragonSong
1 - Surroundings
2 - Desert Boys
3 - The Mishaps
4 - Sick Sick Birds
5 - The Degenerettes
6 - TT Tucker & The Bum RushAtomic Books Stage
36th and Falls Rd.
11 a.m. - Barrage Band Orchestra
Noon -Ambuvega
1 - Witch Hat
2 - Sick Weapons
3 - Imperial China
4 - Caverns
5 - The Jennifers
6 - Al & The KaydasComedians from Bar Bacon Comedy, Hampden's monthly comedy night will emcee each stage. Comedians include:
- Sonny Fuller
- Jim Meyer
- Doug Powell
- Jason Weems
- Mike Storck
