From Annapolis' boat shows and sailing races to the Anne Arundel County Fair in Crownsville, the weekend calendar is rarely empty in Anne Arundel County. Here is a listing of some major events:
JUNE 2003
"Dinosaurs Galore, the Summer Shindig!": Dozens of 6-foot dinosaur statues are on display at the 875-acre Horizon Organic Dairy Farm and Education Center at 100 Dairy Lane in Gambrills weekends through July 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. The statutes will be auctioned off July 13. Information: 410-923-7600.
FOR THE RECORD - An item in Sunday's Anne Arundel Hometown Guide incorrectly reported that the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra planned to hold a pre-fourth of July concert at Anne Arundel Community College. The annual concert has been discontinued for financial reasons.
The Chesapeake Bluegrass Festival: Enjoy a day of bluegrass music, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. today at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, in Crownsville. Gates open at 8:30 a.m. and the event will be held rain or shine. Workshops will be offered in various instruments and songwriting. Vendor/craft space is available. 410-923-3400.
Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre: The drama company will present Merry Wives of Windsor, June 27 through July 26 at Theatre under the Stars, 143 Compromise St., Annapolis. 410-268-9212.
Old-fashioned waterfront picnic: Oyster shucking, crab picking and pony rides are among the activities at this event celebrating Southern Maryland. Hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 at Historic Village at Herrington Harbour North. 410-222-1919
JULY 2003
Star-Spangled Celebration: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform July 3 at this pre-Fourth party at Anne Arundel Community College's Siegert Field.
Fourth of July Celebration: Thousands flock to Annapolis' annual celebration, which features an afternoon concert by the U.S. Naval Academy Band at Farrago Field and a spectacular fireworks display on the waterfront. 410-263-1183.
Captain Salem Avery House Museum: The South County community of Shady Side marks the Fourth with a day of activities starting at 12:30 p.m., including a flag-raising, games for children, music by the Bay Winds Band and the Shady Side Sour Notes. 301-261-5234.
Independence Day: Enjoy July Fourth events in Crofton, Fort Meade, Galesville, Severna Park and around the county.
Colonial demonstrations: Demonstrations of hearth cooking, colonial crafts and daily activities will be featured from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 6 at this park, located on the site of the Colonial settlement of London Town. 301-261-5234
