Prince George's County Fall/Winter Travel Planner 2008

EVENTS O O O O _` THE 2008-09 FALL/WINTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS OF PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY. WITH ITS ARRAY OF FESTIVALS, FAIRS, CONCERTS, AND MUCH MORE, THE CALENDAR MAKES PLANNING YOUR NEXT OUTING EASIER THAN EVER. SO USE IT AS A GUIDE FOR YOUR MANY ADVENTURES IN PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, A PLACE WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER! Some events may be tentative, and all events are subject to change without notice. Please call in advance to confirm dates, times, fees, and possible reservation requirements. SEPTEMBER 6-OCTOBER 18 (SATURDAYS 9 A.M.-2 P.M.) AMERICAN MARKET. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 240-823-1202/www.americanmarketnh.com Experience the American Market, an upscale farmers market. Stroll along the outdoor promenade and choose from a vast array of fine goods and specialty foods from the area’s premier sellers, including handmade crafts, floral items, produce, and jewelry. SEPTEMBER 20-21 (11 A.M.-6 P.M.) TASTE OF MARYLAND. National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 301-218-2500/www.TasteofMaryland.org The 1st Annual Taste of Maryland promises to be a spectacular event with a delicious mix of great people, food, entertainment, and family fun. Join top Maryland, DC, and Virginia restaurants as they serve up culinary masterpieces, cooking demonstrations, national and local celebrities, live entertainment, caricatures, and arts and crafts. ($) OCTOBER 2-4 (VARIOUS TIMES/LOCATIONS) PRINCE GEORGE’S CLASSIC 301-567-5747/www.princegeorgesclassic.com The Washington, DC, metro area’s only HBCU Classic football game. The 5th Annual “Classic” is an exciting multi-day affair culminating with the big game between Bowie State University and Lincoln University. A number of events are scheduled, including the Welcome Reception (Oct. 2), Battle of the Bands (Oct. 3), Dr. Ian Smith’s “50 Million Pound Challenge” Walk (Oct. 4), Health & Fitness Expo (Oct. 4), HBCU College Showcase (Oct. 4), Step Show & Fashion Show (Oct. 4), and the Football Classic (Oct. 4). ($) SEPTEMBER 21 (NOON-6 P.M.) HISPANIC FESTIVAL. Lane Manor Park, 7601 West Park Drive, Adelphi, MD 20783 301-445-4500 or 301-445-4508/www.pgparks.com Bring the family and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Prince George’s County’s Hispanic communities. Enjoy ethnic foods and music, carnival games, children’s rides, crafts, and more. ($) OCTOBER 4 RIVERDALE PARK DAY. Riversdale, 4811 Riverdale Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737 301-864-0420/www.pgparks.com Join the town for a celebration featuring music, tours of the museum, and more. Food will be available for sale. FREE SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 5 CAPITAL CHALLENGE HORSE SHOW. Show Place Arena & Prince George’s Equestrian Center, 14900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 301-952-7999/www.showplacearena.com See local riders and Olympic hopefuls in one of the largest hunter/jumper equestrian competitions in the United States. FREE OCTOBER 4 (11 A.M.-5 P.M.) BOWIE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL. Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, MD 20715 301-809-3011/www.cityofbowie.org Celebrate our diverse cultures through food, music, and the arts. FREE SEPTEMBER 28 (10 A.M.-4 P.M.) OLD BOWIE ANTIQUES & CRAFT FALL FLING STREET FEST. Rt. 564 and Chestnut Avenue, Bowie, MD 20715 301-805-9280 or 301-805-9593/www.cityofbowie.org 100+ antiques, collectibles, and craft booths, clowns, bands, and a railroad museum. Hosted by the Historic Old Bowie Merchants Association. FREE OCTOBER 4-5 (10 A.M.-4 P.M.) BRANDYWINE LIONS FALL CRAFT FAIR & FESTIVAL. Brandywine Lions Park, Route 301 and Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Cheltenham, MD 20623 301-782-7900 Historic southern Maryland’s largest craft festival. Peruse offerings from 300 artisans and craftspeople, and also enjoy food, games, and entertainment. ($) SEPTEMBER 28 WAYNE SHORTER QUARTET WITH IMANI WINDS. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301-405-2787/www.claricesmithcenter.umd.edu The acclaimed Wayne Shorter Quartet sets up a daring trajectory for the evening through sizzling dynamics and improvisational unpredictability, with jazz burning at the center. Imani Winds joins them onstage for the second half of the program with a repertoire that blows past the boundaries between jazz and contemporary music. ($) OCTOBER 4-NOVEMBER 2 FRIGHTFEST. Six Flags America, 13710 Central Avenue, Bowie, MD 20721 301-249-1500/www.sixflags.com With frightful rides and spooktacular surprises for all, this annual Halloween bash is so much fun, it’s scary. ($) 4 PRINCEGEORGESCOUNTY • 2008-09

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