Scenic Sights

Escape the highway and drive Maryland’s Scenic Byways to explore charming towns and take in enchanting views. Beyond the car window, set your sights on art events along the byway routes. Hop off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway to enjoy Frederick Festival of the Arts, June 3-5. Drive through Mountain Maryland and see artist interpretations of the landscape during Mountain Maryland Plein Air, June 8-12 in Cumberland. Or take the Cape to Cape Byway and stop in Ocean City June 25-26 for Art’s Alive. There’s an abundance of art events around Maryland on and off the byways.

Tantalizing Tastes

June is all about local flavor in Maryland – can you smell what we’re cooking up? Chesapeake seasoning smothers succulent crabs during the St. Mary’s Crab Festival, June 11 in Leonardtown. Indulge with brilliant bites from Garrett County’s best chefs and most popular dining establishments during Taste of Garrett, June 26.

Sweet Serenades

Outdoor music events turn up the volume this month. Western Maryland Blues Fest, June 2-5 in Hagerstown presents music from national, regional and local performers. Enjoy jazz and blues on the streets of one of America’s coolest small towns as Berlin’s Jazz and Blues Bash begins on June 4. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the City Dock Serenade, an evening of stories, songs and a Chesapeake Bay sunset at Crisfield’s City Dock, June 4.

Hands on History

Get in touch with important moments in history this month. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Several celebrations take place around Maryland on June 18 and 19, including Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County and Oella, Baltimore County.

Amazing Aromas

From fruity to floral, woody to nutty – aroma is an important factor in tasting wine. Put your nose to work with wine and food festivals across the state. Great Grapes! Wine & Food Festival is June 4-5 in Cockeysville. Follow your nose to the second annual Baltimore Wine Fest, June 18. If wine isn’t your style, sniff out different flavors at the Beer, Bourbon BBQ Festival, June 17-18 at National Harbor.