Community Corner
‘Basebrawl,' Festivals, Markets and More this Weekend
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.
Where: 12290 Folly Quarter Rd., Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m.
Why to go: Competitive and challenging 10K run through scenic western Ellicott City countryside and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Where: Prince George's Stadium, 4101 NE Crain Hwy., Bowie
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When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Why to go: The superstars of TNA Impact Wrestling, as seen weekly on SPIKE TV, are invading Bowie.
Pricing: $12-$52
Where: Oakland Mills Village, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia
When: Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Why to go: Howard County’s Farmers' Markets feature the season’s freshest locally-grown produce, baked goods, fruits of the season, flowers, transplants, organically grown produce and specialty items.
Pricing: Free
Where: Orthodox Church of St. Matthew, 7271 Eden Brook Dr., Columbia
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 8:30 a.m.
Why to go: Cooking sessions open to novices and experts.
Pricing: Call for information.
Where: 1821 Crownsville Road, Annapolis
When: Sept. 1, 2, 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Description: The 36th Annual Maryland Renaissance Festival celebrates the Renaissance era with period costumes, actors, games, food and more.
Pricing: $7-$17
Where: , 7540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 8 a.m.
Description: Everything from clothing to fowl for sale at this outdoor-indoor flea market.
Pricing: Free
Where: Inner Harbor, Light Street and Pratt Street, Baltimore
When: Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Why to go: Downtown Baltimore is transformed into a high-speed raceway for Indy-style cars. The three-day event will feature the Indy 500 and IZOD IndyCar Series, as well as the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron.
Pricing: $5-$895
Where: Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium
When: Daily thru Monday, Sept. 3
Why to go: Check out the LAST WEEKEND of the 2012 Maryland State Fair.
LABOR DAY RIDE SPECIAL: Monday, Sept. 3rd from 10 a.m. to close. Fairgoers pay $22 to ride an unlimited number of rides.
Pricing: Adult admission $8, Senior admission (62 & over) $6, Children (6 to 11) $3, children 5 and under are admitted FREE (Rides are not included).
Where: Jilly's, 10030 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, 8-11 p.m.
Description: Jilly's trivia night, where prizes include $50 for first place, $25 for second and $10 for third.
Pricing: Free
Where: , 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
Description: Howard County Master Gardener volunteers provide information to local gardeners, including looking at samples of ailing plants to make diagnosis, give recommendations, answer questions and provide printed information on a variety of gardening subjects.
Pricing: Free